96 impala ss

[youngin]

I'm looking for a 96 SS and I was curious as to how much one with about 50 - 60 k miles would cost. Thanks

[curtis73]

NADA and KBB are pretty keen on these. I have a 96 and I've been offered major money for it, but don't fall into the trap. If you want one really bad, then you'll pay for it, but otherwise they are just a car. They made about 68,000 of them over the three years so they aren't limited. They have an LT1 which was a very common engine used in several car lines including everything from Caprice to Corvette for about 7 years so its not a rare engine. It is only separated from the cop cars by some badges, leather, and dash options, so be realistic. Despite what a seller says, its most likely not going to be the next 57 Bel Air or 67 GTO. It may be the next Dodge Dart at best. A cult following, but not a rare classic.

Check out NADA and Kelley blue book.

[ILL SS]

u must not like your impala did u fall in THE TRAP when bought it i dont think so these cars are awesome and finding a decent one is RARE and they will b a classic! 57 chevy come on like 40 years difference ,40 years we'll c how classic these cars will b!

[curtis73]

Actually I love it, but you have to realize its a chevy with a common engine and the only things setting it apart from a Caprice are really the wheels and seats. They don't even get their own VIN designation. They were just produced sequentially with Caprices.

I love it and it definitely deserves respect, but its a 260-hp heavy chevy. I bought the car new and I get a steal since I was a salesman at the dealership. I basically went in, grabbed the invoice, and layed down cash for the invoice price plus $100. With my piece of junk Beretta trade, I ended up paying about $14,000 for it new, so I didn't fall in any trap. It would have been a steal on an S10 pickup. Keep in mind that these were $23-$26k new, so don't go spending tons of money on a flawless car. My 96 has 75k miles on it and private party value at KBB is $11,175. NADA puts it at about $13,000 but they assume its in perfect condition. KBB lets you rate them on individual qualities. In truth I will take market value if I ever sell it (never but if I were buying one I would be frustrated at the inflated prices for what they are. A Caprice with the same engine and leather seats would cost you $6000 in flawless condition. That's all. They are great cars, but its like buying your designer clothes at the designer shops on Rodeo drive. The same exact $600 jeans at Armani can bought at Armani Exchange in the mall for $50. I don't see the need to spend that much more for basically the same thing.