2009 impala ltz purchase

[y2kpa2]

looking at 2009 impala was not concerened untill started to read about trans problems how common is that, currently own 2000 buick park ave very little problems just geting old and dated 162,000 and looking for some thing new..... liked the 2011 lacrosse just too much at almost $600 a month i want a new car but dont want to buy problems never left stranded by buick dont want to start!.......any thing to look for, car i am looking at is LTZ with 51,000 3.9 engine


thanks y2kpa2

[maxwedge]

According to Cons. Reports the car looks fairly trouble free.

[la1]

162,000 miles, that's still a young car in my book...as long as there is no rust. Having said that, you will enjoy the Impala much much more...keep both.

[HeMi101]

They're no different from the 00-05 Cars. Some people have nothing but trouble but most keep goin for ever. I have 53,000 miles on my 09 LTZ and its doing fine so far. The big concern for the 06+ Models is the Transmissions in the SS. 303 Ponies don't play nice with the 4T65E.

[y2kpa2]

i bought a 2010 impala and kept the park ave.too nice to give away with the little they would give me for it. 34 k on the clock just learning though it was a fleet car with on star delete so no XM or bluetooth the features i wanted the radio is correct and so are steering wheel controls but without the onstar hardware its all useless so i am not real pleased bought it from non GM dealer so i guess they did not know the difference. i think GM should not market cars with so called "standard equiptment" with the particular trim level and it not be there. it is the lt

[Tech II]

Check out OnStar FMV at BestBuy.com......gives you Onstar, gps, Bluetooth......and they install....

[y2kpa2]

i will check that out i emailed chevrolet they reponded with a phone call but i was at work and did not recieve it i would like it to be all integrated with car but just like my wife says i am too picky

[HeMi101]

You could always explore the option of putting the parts in your self. The car SHOULD have the wiring harness all there but you'd have to research/check to be sure. If it is, You would just need to add the Onstart module and possibly an antenna for the bluetooth.

[SocialLisa]

Originally Posted by y2kpa2

i bought a 2010 impala and kept the park ave.too nice to give away with the little they would give me for it. 34 k on the clock just learning though it was a fleet car with on star delete so no XM or bluetooth the features i wanted the radio is correct and so are steering wheel controls but without the onstar hardware its all useless so i am not real pleased bought it from non GM dealer so i guess they did not know the difference. i think GM should not market cars with so called "standard equiptment" with the particular trim level and it not be there. it is the lt

Hi y2kpa2 - Sorry to hear your Impala didn't come standard with OnStar! I do some digital work for OnStar and just wanted to see if I could help. Have you heard of the FMV mirror? Your vehicle is compatible with it if you're interested in going that route. It is also being offered at a special price right now. There's more info on the offer here: onstarconnections(dot)com Let me know if you have any questions about it or the FMV! - Lisa