Used 2012 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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2nd Impala - Best Car I Have Ever Owned
carloverinbr, Baton Rouge, LA, 06/02/2013
Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
73 of 74 people found this review helpful
This is simply the best car I have ever owned. I bought my first Impala in 2008. It was brand new and a few years later I had a wild hair to get an expensive, premium European car. I kept that car for about a year because it was constantly at the dealer for repair under warrantly. I really missed my Impala so I got another one! The 2012's new engine and transmission is awesome. My car was a rental and got a great deal. If you read the professional reviews, they are almost always negative but I really believe that these cars are underappreciated. If you want a great value on a car that will give you years of trouble-free driving, check out the Impala. I now have 38k on the Impala.
Great car for Much Less than Competitors
jimmyjames76, Saint Paul, MN, 10/30/2012
Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
62 of 65 people found this review helpful
We bought a 2012 Impala LT as a certified preowned car with 11k miles, so my review perspective is a little different than someone buying new. We looked at a lot of cars: Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Chevy Malibu, Chrysler 200, etc. We liked this car the best. It rode and handled better, had more power, a larger interior and trunk, remote start, and by far the best pricing. So far it's been an amazing car. It's a great blend of comfort, size, performance, and economy. The cars Edmund's recommends instead of this car are MUCH more expensive for the same miles/year. Like $8-10k more. So yes, you could get a better car, but I don't believe you can for the money. This is an excellent car.
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Great Car!
yankees2012, Arcadia, FL, 10/04/2014
Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Just purchased a used 2012 Impala LT with 17k miles. I got it for a great price and I can tell you its one of the best rides you can experience. I always had Cadillac's but this time I dont have as much to spend so I tried the Impala. What a car! I should have been looking in to Chevy sooner. The pick up and the nice soft ride is just like a Caddy. I tell you, there are no import cars out there that can give you a ride like this. I have driven them all. Edmunds review of the Impala having cheap interior, I dont see it. They just cater to foreign automobiles.
2012 Impala 6 speed transmission
Steve DeWilde, Farmington, MO, 06/02/2017
Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
AI understand that this is the first year for the 6 speed transmission. I am getting th transmission changed because something is wrong with the differential. I bought the car with 3800 miles on it as a salvage vehicle, it now has 60,000. I have always had full confidence in the GM line of vehicles, and still maintain this confidence. If you notice any excessive noise in the vehicle or shifting problems, especially at lower street driving speeds, this is what led me to get mine checked out. I would still buy a GM vehicle. I just wanted to let the public know that the new 6 speed transmission for 2012 had some problems to work out.
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Good Cruiser But Disappointed With Chevy's Gearing
kobiewan, Las Vegas, NV, 03/04/2015
Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 22 people found this review helpful
The interior is cheap yes. But so are other cars. I can look past that due to the car being reliable. One thing I did notice is the transmission. I like that it cruises at 2k at 80. But for one, it hesitates and gear hunts. I also believe the gears to be too tall. Of course it is a huge improvement over the old impala with the 4 speed. But usually in a v6 you should not have to even cross 2.5 rpms on the tachometer before going to second gear. This car takes off like a four cylinder on an incline, and it is not lively until higher speeds are achieved. It is not bad but not good. Hopefully the newer ones are better