Used 2013 Chevrolet Impala LS Sedan Review
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Solid car
ktm300xc, Redding, CA, 04/24/2014
2013 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
I have had my car for a year, so far, no problems. Yes, Edmunds thinks the car is to plain, no flash or modern styling. But I personally don't need that. I just want a solid, large comfortable car for a reasonable price that is reliable. That's all. It gets about 20 mpg around town and 30+ mpg on the freeway. Plenty of power to pass on the freeway. The car has a speed limiter on the car, … it's set at a maximum of 112 mph. So if you want to go faster, you will have to rechip the computer. I can carry six people, but it's more comfortable with a max of four. I bought the base LS model, has every option
I need. And it has more options than the base 2014 Impala for a cheaper price!
Update: No major problems yet. Get it regularly serviced at the Chevy Dealership in town. He said everything always looks good. Costing me about $51 for a normal service every 3000 miles. One headlight burnt out, cost $24 for the bulb, installed at dealer for free. Had to put on a set of tires, but it was normal wear.
Update2.0: Still runs good. Has 107,000 miles now. Had to replace the passenger side CV/axle, wore out. Cost $400 to replace at dealer service. Since it turned over 100,000 miles, now I have to do major services like transmission flush, spark plugs, air conditioning service, etc. these usually cost around $1500 total to do them all. But I do one at a time when I take it in for the oil change. It’s still a great reliable car and now I paid off the loan and it is mine free and clear. I couldn’t replace it for the money, so I think I’ll drive it till it no longer pays to maintain it.
Update3.0 I have put the car into semi-retirement. I rarely use it except to travel. I’ve now moved to upper MidWest. I had all the major 100,000 mile services done. Spark plugs, radiator flush, ect. Car still runs great with 127,000 miles. Nothing has gone wrong with it yet. I did buy a good set of Toyo Celsius tires for winter use. I’ve been getting 33 mpg on interstate when traveling. I’m still pleased with this car and will keep it because I see no reason to sell it.
Update4.0 Still using the car for traveling. Get the oil changed every time. Still gets great mileage and comfortable as the day I bought it. One annoying thing is I have a CD stuck in the radio and I can’t get it out. I told the Chevy dealer to get it out and he couldn’t. So there is one thing that even a certified Chevrolet repair technician can’t even do! Radio still works fine so I just ignore it. Overall, still love the car.
Update5.0 The Impala still runs good. Had to replace one tire sensor. Still get regular oil changes and service. I’m only using the car when I travel, so it’s still sitting in the garage except a couple weeks a year. I try and start it once in a while, which it does every time.
Update6.0 Still good car. Has 166,000 miles. One strange thing happened. The check engine light came on in subzero temperatures. But when the car fully warmed up, it went off. Another time I was driving down the road and it blinked this time, but when I got above 40mph, it stopped. Told the Chevy service technician about it, he checked, said couldn’t find anything wrong. Even in history. It hasn’t done it since those two times. So the history computer doesn’t really give results, interesting. Just been changing oil every 4000 miles. Put in a new battery this winter, old one just wouldn’t work at -25. Still only using it for trips. So far, so good.
Update7.0 Found out the light was from a leaking fuel line on the injector. Replaced and light hasn’t come on since. Has 171,000 miles now. Still just oil changes and regular checkups. Had to replace the fuel cap, wouldn’t tighten up. Still gets great mileage when traveling, which is all I’m still using it for. Toyo Celsius tires are awesome on snow and ice, very good investment.
Update 8.0 car now has 181,000. Runs good, still just using for travel a couple months of the year. Just change oil and fluids. Had a bad speed/ABS cable on the drivers side brake rotor. Was making the ABS warning and traction control come on. Common thing with these cars. Replaced the cable for $108.00 at the dealer. Still gets 30+mpg on the highway. So far it’s a good car, no reason to sell it.
Older modeld
kingkole02, San Jose, CA, 09/06/2014
2013 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
This model is one before the new versions came out. It seems really basic. The engine is far but does not compare to the newer models at all. Interior looks a little dated and the exterior looks the same. Interior space is nice and seats are comfortable, truck has ample space. Good full size car for travel but not for everyday usage.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Chevrolet Impala LS Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Simple controls
- Pro:available six-passenger seating
- Pro:large trunk
- Pro:strong and efficient engine.
- Con:Cheap interior materials and construction
- Con:lackluster handling
- Con:bland styling
- Con:generally outpaced by the competition in most respects.
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