How many people in here like or hate their 2000-2005 impala? - Page 4

dmorlow · 07-18-2005, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by OCTO13ER

I love my '04 SS Indy. I didn't have kids, I had an Impala. I treat this thing like my baby and keep my eyes and ears open for anything that may be wrong. I have yet to find anything and when I do I'll fix it. So be it.
Does anyone know of any other forums for the new Impalas? I'm more into performance mods, and most (all) of what I've found here is complaints.

I know of two forums. www.impalahq.com and www.newimpala.com.

MCO_Death · 07-18-2005, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dmorlow

I know of two forums. www.impalahq.com and www.newimpala.com.

http://www.3800performance.com Has a good ammount of listed parts for the Natual Aspirated and Supercharged 3800's. Give thanks to those crazy Grand Prix owners. It shows at least whats available, i'm sure you can find better prices for those things elsewhere.

Stretch58 · 07-19-2005, 10:16 PM

Initially I was pretty disappointed in my 2005 LS with 3.8L. When I tried it out seemed really comfortable. Turned out the seats were not comfortable on a long ride. I have found out if I add a small cushion seems to be usable. The armrests are still too low and firm for me. I have made 4 day long trips with it and starting to like the way the cruise control handles moderate hills with out kicking down. Also like the mileage, 28-32 highway depending on A/C usage.
The car is far from perfect but I have not had to take it back to the dealer yet for malfunctions(knock on wood). Still only have 3200 miles on it. With a couple of coats of wax on it, it gets a lot of looks.

The Atypical Chick · 07-20-2005, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Pat_OD

yea i love my car and i dont wanna dwell on the issue of the company but GM today is a shitty company, you all know it. I have fought with dealers and the company to get somewhere and all they do is push me away. They know some of their cars are shit(mechanically) and they also know that a lot of people dont know that. All they want is your money for a product that barely works and goddamn if that doesnt piss me off.

Sorry to tell ya, but isn't everyone out for money anyway, anywhere, anyhow now a days? Capitalism....... the market of money.

The Atypical Chick · 07-20-2005, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MCO_Death

http://www.3800performance.com

They have the majority of power adders for the Impala's out there.

And I can easily imagine the Impala being comfortable for taller people especially compared with something such as a Camry.

I'm not even that tall and I couldn't work with the Camry. The steering wheel, anyway I adjusted it, didn't work for me. It was a nice riding car though. Nice get up and mileage. I couldn't complain for the 2-week rental I had it for. In terms of the Impala, I was at the showroom today. Love the car like no other, BUT I didn't buy it yet. I'm trying to make sure I completely know what I'm getting myself into. But all in all, it seems like it should be a great car to drive.

Craigvalk · 07-20-2005, 04:35 PM

I have a 2002 LS, 50K miles, and have had not one thing go wrong. Nothing. Brakes wore out, I replaced em. Still running the OEM rotors, I didn't even resurface them, just replaced the pads. 1 set New tires, oil changes, and that is it.
I guess I am one of the lucky ones. I love the car.... it's a keeper.
It drives the same as it did in 2002.

MCO_Death · 07-20-2005, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by The Atypical Chick

I'm not even that tall and I couldn't work with the Camry. The steering wheel, anyway I adjusted it, didn't work for me. It was a nice riding car though. Nice get up and mileage. I couldn't complain for the 2-week rental I had it for. In terms of the Impala, I was at the showroom today. Love the car like no other, BUT I didn't buy it yet. I'm trying to make sure I completely know what I'm getting myself into. But all in all, it seems like it should be a great car to drive.

The 3.8 Engine is better power wise and reliability wise for the Impala. Most of the trouble spots have been worked out in the latest models, the car should be a good deal and a solid ride for awhile. I have a ex-police and a '03 LS. I like the ex-police over the LS just for responsiveness, I havn't drivin any newer Impala's, so I can't speak for them, but the LS always felt too 'boaty' for me. Comfort was top notch though. <3 heated seats.

For the price they are selling GM cars right now, i'd go for a SS if I had the spare change right now *sigh*

thermal izod · 07-31-2005, 10:03 PM

MCO....what do u mean the 9C3 is nore responsive? aren't they the same 3.8 powerplant? Do u mean the handeling b/c of hte added sway bars?

MCO_Death · 08-01-2005, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by thermal izod

MCO....what do u mean the 9C3 is nore responsive? aren't they the same 3.8 powerplant? Do u mean the handeling b/c of hte added sway bars?

Same motor yes, Different Transmission / Handling Gear.

The tranny alone is a big difference, higher gearing and stronger parts. Suspension is stiffer. I almost wish all the Impala's came stock like the 9C1's do.

Pat_OD · 08-02-2005, 11:43 PM

i need to get those bigger sway bars man, im doing a steering and suspension overhaul

7_Mary_4 · 08-09-2005, 05:05 PM

I have a 2000 9c1 3.8l with 120,000 with no problems...just had the brakes redone, but really wasn't having a issue with them before, but could i be having less problems cause it was a police car, and all the bugs were worked out by the county mechanics???

MCO_Death · 08-09-2005, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat_OD

i need to get those bigger sway bars man, im doing a steering and suspension overhaul

Definitly, the Impala's are wonderful cars with stiffened up handling, IMO anyways.

Police cars usually do have their problems worked out 7, If your lucky they did a overhaul on the general maitence parts before selling to the public. I know mine came with new set a of tires... but that was it. Had to get 4 new brake pads/rotors and wipers. Not a big deal for the price I paid. Later on the transmission went, which... they drive the hell out of the cars, tranny is almost general maitnence to a fleet of cars.

bermis519 · 08-11-2005, 11:58 PM

the police package impalas aren't geared different then the civilian impalas. The police package impalas have alloy parts in place of the plastic parts in the civilian models. Still geared the same.

Mike

simonswu · 08-13-2005, 12:45 PM

SO am I on my 2001 base. minor or major, mechanical or electrical, problems just keep coming up. I'm looking to trade it out for an import....
well I just really like the look and the size of my impala...

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Originally Posted by Pat_OD

Well i'm pretty torn up on mine i hate the goddamn mechanical portion of the car, everything seems to go wrong that can, but man do i like the way it looks and how comfortable it is. Im curious about the rest of u?

lovemyimpala · 08-14-2005, 06:45 PM

I don't know if you still have this car, but in case you do......... We had this problem sometimes and then finally on our trip up to Canada from Virginia for Christmas it decided to die on us. The mechanic at the GM shop couldn't find the problem so we ended up renting a car and leaving it with them to fix. They found the problem after 12.5 hours and $1200. It was a purple wire that had looked fine on the outside but was severed inside the casing. In other words it was like that when they built the car. It cost $30 to fix and $1200 to find the problem. It was less than 2 years old, but over the milage by a few 1000. They ended up eating 75% of the cost, but I still had a bird over it.
I love the car, and the only other trouble we've had with it has been the brakes so far. (Got a new problem with a security message flashing but we'll see what comes of that)
Melinda

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