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2005 and Earlier Chevrolet Impala

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  • bdimebdime Member Posts: 130
    Who really needs to know or is this another of those personal interest things?
    I believe there is also a seperate forum for women's issues in town hall but it
    rather bored me (more people arguing about the importance or non of colors
    when looking for a car)
  • stnelstnel Member Posts: 338
    I saw that there was a forum on women's issues but was primarily interested in learning more about Impalas and Tauruses. I have no idea what color I'll be getting. Just have to see whatever is left on the lot. With the way the Impalas seem to sell, there probably won't be a big choice. Thanks for the info!
  • nick01nick01 Member Posts: 84
    Hi all..........This is my first post in Impala Owners. Ordered a new Impala march 7. It'll probably take 6-8 weeks to get it. I ordered the base with the 3.8 package, the leather package, and the 1SB equipment group. MSRP was $23,646.00. My price after all discounts and rebates was $20,159.00. I also ordered that Medium Bronzemist. I may regret that color..
  • xmannxmann Member Posts: 19
    My company has two dozen cars in its motor pool at the moment. Over the past 5 years we've had several Luminas. Never had a lemon, well liked by all the drivers and very durable. We just got an Impala 2001 (3800 V6) in January. I've driven the Luminas previously and found them to be very nice. A bit soft on the ride for my tastes but that is definitely subjective.

    I would whole heartedly agree with mediumfry's assessment with a caveat. We also have Grand Am's with the 3.4L V6. They run real nice with that car/drivetrain combo. But if I were to extrapolate that to an Impala it would come up short. First and foremost I think some power ratings for the 3.4L V6 (GM) aren't accurate at 180hp with 205lbs torque. I believe the true rating for the engine is probably 175hp with around 180lbs of torque. In the 3,000lb Grand Am that is adequate for good performance. But in the larger 400 lbs heavier Impala I have reservations. The 3800 V6 is rated at a true 200hp with 220lbs of torque. This translates two ways. Better performance and longer drivetrain life because it moves the vehicle easier at lower rpms over the life of the engine. Accordingly if you are not one to occasionally push it a bit and if your driving needs are not particularly heavy then perhaps the 3.4L engine will suffice. But if you have the choice do yourself a favor and go with the 3800 V6 its more then worth the extra money.

    My suggestion is spend the extra money for the 3800 V6 and you will have a car you can enjoy for a long time. I believe the 3400 has been improved for durability in 2001, but the 3800 is tried and true.
  • bdimebdime Member Posts: 130
    Good luck in your search and in your decision. The Tauras is a little cheaper
    (for the base) but also smaller (car size and seating) I also really liked the
    inside layout of the Imapala as well as the drive. The 1 year of OnStar with the
    LS is nothing to sneeze at if your alone or need assist either. Do your shopping
    and I think you'll soon be telling us you picked out a great new Impala!
  • bh0001bh0001 Member Posts: 340
    I have a '98 Lumina LS that's been a great car. But it never inspired the passion and excitement that I feel with my Impala LS purchase (still patiently? waiting for my May delivery). I've driven several Impalas when my Lumina was in for routine maintenance and I was always sorry to give them back. Mediumfry hit it right on - more sure-footed, better power, an overall more assertive and more confident look and feel (I'm even getting used to the back end - sort of).

    BTW - in Canada the Impala has already replaced the Lumina. You can't buy a 2001 Lumina in Canada.

    Nick01 - Welcome to the list! I bet your car and mine will travel down the production line together. They're built in Oshawa, Ontario. I'm trying to get a plant tour. You'll partially regret joining this list - the waiting is going to drive you nuts with all the positive input you'll get from the other listers! Don't start doubting your colour choice. I'm sure you went through a complicated (mostly emotional) process to come up with the colour choice. I know I did!
    Brad
  • crosley4crosley4 Member Posts: 295
    that color is a WOW color. We like it. But must admit it may be a bit too much....LOL

    We have a driftwood metallic 2k. I would prefer white but it's the wifes car so it was her color choice.

    A little over 34k miles on the car and 6k miles on the shim amterial TSB repair. No noise from the cradle mounts....yet (fingers crossed)

    We are seeing many more Impalas out in our area south east Gilbert AZ area. A neighbor has a black LS. Their daughters drive like freaking mainiacs, theres gonna be a chat with mom & dad soon I think....... ((-;
  • stnelstnel Member Posts: 338
    I went to a Chevy dealership a few days ago and looked at Impalas and the only two colors they had were Bronzemist and Driftwood. They were both nice looking colors. I imagine neither color will show dirt easily.

    crosley4 - where I live, the parents are the fast drivers in residential areas. And they all have small children. You'd think they'd know better! It's just a couple of people actually. My father has a lot of friends that moved to Prescott upon retirement. Is Prescott as hot as the rest of Arizona? Prescott seems to be a popular place to retire.

    bdime - I've sat in a Taurus and Impala and the Impala was more comfortable. The Taurus seat felt a little strange - I think it may have had the lumbar support. If that's their regular seat, that may be a deciding factor.
  • teoteo Member Posts: 2,508
    I currently own a '00 Impala LS Light Driftwood Metallic. Love the color, extremely durable and very easy to upkeep. What a shame that GM discontinued it for the 2001 model year. Its new replacement, Sandrift Metallic, is nice but not nearly as attractive as the Driftwood paint. I settled on a new '01 LS Sandrift as lighter colors wear out better on hot climates.

    I have never ever seen a Bronze Mist Metallic Impala. According to the brochure, the Bronze Mist is a 'late Availability' color. Has it been released? I would have loved to get this color but no one has it in South Florida and no one knows when it will be available...too bad.

    Last year, the Impala had a funky color named Nightmist Aurburn Metallic which was 'rare' in the lineup. During the day it looked like a crossover between purplish (Under direct sunlight) and copper tones. At night it looked bright copper, really nice. During the day it looked aweful. Strange color. It was axed together with the light Driftwood Metallic and the Regal medium Blue which also was a somewhat unsual color scheme for 2001.

    Remember this:: If your dealer sells you a Light Driftwood, Nightmist Auburn Metallic or Medium Regal Blue Impala, it is a 2000 model, not a 2001.
  • tomaso7tomaso7 Member Posts: 91
    I worked in Barrie at the old 'VR back in the 70's. I have two nephews who live there now. I had leased a LUMINA LTZ with a 3.1 engine. Best I ever had - not one thing went wrong in 3 years but the engine sucked. I now own a 2001 IMPALA LS with a 3.8 engine. The seating position is higher, it has a lumbar support and is very comfortable to drive. I find the suspension the same as the LTZ but the brakes are the best I have ever tried. The Impala is a great car and the car you are looking to buy [Regal GS 2002] while it is nice it doesn't have the same value as the Impala. I get more looks at my car than any other I have owned or leased. The speckled navy blue colour, when clean, draws a lot of attention especially when the sun is shining.
  • tomaso7tomaso7 Member Posts: 91
    They say they care but they really don't! I was invited to a service seminar by John Holland Motors in Burlington, Ontario and because I attended I received a free lube and oil change - even if the Impala LS doesn't need lubes. I sent my wife in with the car two days ago with a list of items - in the middle of the items in capital letters I wrote "DO NOT WASH CAR." Of course they washed the car. What a mess - water spots all over the car - I brought it in spotless and I have even bought the Zaino Bros. products for use when the weather warms up. Also, the head liner surrounding the sun roof was loose and even though two clips were added it still makes noise. Re the wash, the service manager says he is sorry and I should bring it in and they'll spend two hours giving it a wash and chamois. BUT I had already told him I am putting the Zaino products on the car and that means no extraneous cleaning of the paint surface, and he knows that. He is familiar with Zaino. They just don't listen. Also, the last 5 times I have gone there, with my former LUMINA LTZ and now the Impala, they said they would phone me at work when the job was done - however, they called my home every time, and this last time no phone call was made to either place. What a Joke. This letter is also being sent to them also. AH that feels better and thanks for reading this rant! Cheers!
  • stnelstnel Member Posts: 338
    I believe I got the "drifts" mixed up and what I saw on the lot was a Sandrift because it was a 2001. They had a 2001 Bronzemist on the lot where I saw the Sandrift. They were both base Impalas but I would imagine if Bronzemist is out in the base model it would be out in the LS as well.
  • tpkentpken Member Posts: 1,108
    Over in our Bonneville forum we have a number of Dark and Light Bronzemist cars and the Aurora is very sharp in the Dk Bronzemist as well - Intrigue has it too I think. This seems to be the new GM color of the year in varying hues. The ones I've seen so far of the dark color appeal to me much more than the light shade. Now Impala will offer a medium hue - bet it will be a great combination with that neutral cloth or leather interior. Perhaps a red pinstripe to pick up the tail light assembly shade will look good on it too. I know some dealers put pins on every Impala they sell.

    Teo - still don't have your 2001? I hope you're fully recovered by now from your unfortunate illness. Have you checked out the Bonneville column lately? It rocks! I was jealous of you guys over here but we seem to have our forum in the top 3 or 4 these days - great discussions. We'd love any inputs from you Impala cousins anytime you wish to cross the street to our side.

    Jeffreyw1 - Hope you're feeling well too these days. Keep looking up, brother.

    Best wishes to all

    Ken
  • mcdillmcdill Member Posts: 180
    Teo , the Bronzemist color is out, but from what I can tell they are only in the northern part of the U.S Like Michigan , Pennsylvania , ect. I will be glad to see them, And did you know that the 2001 Malibu is Avalible in the Light Driftwood and the Interior is Neutral ! , I know we kindof thought that G.M changed the driftwood color to match the new Interir color ( Neutral) , but that doesnt look like the case now , since you can get a Light Driftwood Malibu with neutral Interior... Oh well . By the way MSN.com has rated the Impala the best American made Sedan ! , and on an overall list of sedans , it is number 7 out of 10 . thanks-------------mattmcdill
  • tomaso7tomaso7 Member Posts: 91
    Re mediumfry comment "sex shouldn't and doesn't matter, we're all "Impalaphiles" or at least car enthusiasts, not to mention humans" - EXCUSE ME but sex may not be important to you but it is to me - lol :)

    This should do it for stones - I have passed 23 kidney stones - have a collection too! Dairy products are the problem - too much calcium. Cranberry juice is good but not for diabetics like me - too much sugar in the juice. So I carry RX Tylenol 3 with me at all times for pain management. Treatment =lithotripsy: sound waves [not laser] blast stone in kidney - fragments pass within six months, mostly small enough without pain. I have had 5 lithotripsies - drugs put you out - but sometimes tou wake up and they give you more drugs. HOW DOES THIS RELATE TO IMPALAS? = I have had a few attacks while driving - very dangerous- the pain is excruciating - but you have to get to a hospital - the hard part is trying to find a parking spot! Thanks for reading.
  • scotsman93535scotsman93535 Member Posts: 40
    This is a follow-up note regarding the hesitation/stumbling problem of my 2000 Impala LS.

    For the past couple of weeks, I have been dealing with both GM and the Better Business Bureau regarding a repurchase of the car. It had been in for repair five times for the hesitation problem since Oct 2000.

    One thing that I would like to do is commend both the GM and BBB workers for their courtesy and professionalism in handling this case. Everyone has been just great.

    GM has agreed to repurchase the car with no obligation on my part to purchase a new car. I live in California so the lemon law requirements may be different than other states. Without any argument or offers back and forth, GM will give me the original purchase price, the sales tax, the license fees, the setup fees, and the finance charges that I have paid.

    I will use the money to purchase a 2001 Impala LS. It would be nice if this were completed by April 2, 2001 because the new Impala has a $1000.00 rebate that ends on April 2nd. I guess that I should not be greedy.

    With the repurchase, the new car will cost me about $4000.00 more than what I am getting back. This is mostly because of upgrade options that I want.
  • duraflexduraflex Member Posts: 358
    Did replacing the Oxygen Sensor solve the hesitation problem?
  • jeffreyw1jeffreyw1 Member Posts: 145
    I think they still do perform this test if it is what I had performed on me. They place iodine in your blood stream and then take a series of rays. The ray technician did say that the stuff he places in the bloodstream is not as powerful as it used to be, causing less allergic reactions.
  • jeffreyw1jeffreyw1 Member Posts: 145
    I had what I thought to be my new Impala LS ordered from my local dealership, but they messed up the order and ordered the wrong Impala. Those of you that have your Impala ordered, make sure that your dealership gets the order correct. I had to end purchasing an Impala from my local dealership after they did a dealer search and found one at a dealership in Arkansas. The Impala LS that I currently own was close to the one I had ordered. I do love my white 2001 Impala LS. May all have a great day!
  • tomaso7tomaso7 Member Posts: 91
    This vehicle is the ultimate in police cars!

    Check this page and you will be flabergasted.

    I just wish this Impala wasn't so close to home!!!!!!!


    http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/aroundtheservice/stories/stealthcar/index.html


    Let me know what you think.

  • kenbuzzkenbuzz Member Posts: 99
    Greetings all from Southern Maryland!

    I'm new to the boards, but have been reading up on what everybody's had to say thus far. I've got a question about colors, which I'll get to, but I wanted to first ask about seating.

    Does anyone know whether the bucket seats ride any higher or lower than bench seats? I realize that they're both adjustable in the up/down direction, but do either of them go lower than the other? I ask because I'm a tall guy, and I had a slight line-of-sight problem with the base Impala I test drove this weekend (bench seating). The sunroof control panel prevented me from moving the rear view mirror all the way up to the windshield line, effectively cutting off a large chunk of what I could see through. (When I usually get in a car, even with the seat fully down, my eyeballs are even with the mirror -- I sit really tall.)

    My other question is about the two champagne-ish colors. My last 3 cars were Dark Blue, Black, and Dark Green, and all of them were difficult to keep clean. So, my Impala will be one of the light shades. I've ruled out white, and I'm leaning away from silver. Does anyone actually *have* a Bronzemist car who can relate their opinion regarding keeping it looking good? It looks very nice in the brochure, but it looks just dark enough to be troublesome, which would push me to the Sandrift.

    I expect to be ordering in the next week or two, does anyone know the cutoff date for factory orders for the 01 model year?

    Love these boards, and I hope to be a more frequent poster.
  • cyyzcyyz Member Posts: 37
    I saw the cruiser for the first time at the Toronto Auto Show and it was quite a sight!. I took a picture of it and in person you can barely make out the ghost markings but the flash on the camera shows the markings in its full glory. Luckily, I haven't seen it on the highways YET but I sure don't want it behind me with the cherries on :o)

    kenbuzz - I have the overhead console in my Impala which blocks a part of the upper view of the mirror but I can raise the mirror pretty much to the top. At first it was bothersome, but I have gotten used to it and don't really notice it anymore. I have only seen 2 Impalas in my area in the bronzemist (from a distance) and both were fairly clean-looking although the roads I was on were wet and sanded. The colour is a bit dark but I don't think it will be nearly as bad as say black or navy blue. Btw, they looked pretty good. Personally, I don't know if I could live with the colour for a long time. My Sandrift on the other hand is great as far as dirt goes. It's still terrible looking when dirty up close, but harder to tell from a distance.
  • stnelstnel Member Posts: 338
    kenbuzz - I saw a Bronzemist and Sandrift side by side at the dealership on Sunday. As far as darkness goes, it's about half way between the Sandrift and dark blue.

    jeffreyw1 - glad they've improved the kidney test using iodine. They give people that are allergic to iodine antihistamines before the test but I still declined.
  • frankf3frankf3 Member Posts: 96
    Well, just a follow up. I just off off of the phone with Onstar. Still the same excuses, but at least they said they are going to try and give me an area code in my state. They tell me that they WILL get the personal calling feature going.... BUT When????? In a couple of days, it will be 4 weeks since they started to try and activate the personal calling feature. Has anyone else had such a problem or such a delay ?
  • iusecadiusecad Member Posts: 287
    I too saw one a week ago. I thought it had a pealescent hue to it. But it also reminded me of a coffee color. ;)
  • 00impala00impala Member Posts: 474
    Yesterday at work I picked up a small Tie tack type Pin, The kind that we got for being in the Brochure, Anyway I had on a pair of pants that had a cargo pocket on the side and I placed the pin in there to take it home, Well on the way home I stopped at Target, when I was getting back in the car to leave as I slid my Right leg across the seat getting in I heard this ZZZZIIIPPPPPPPPPPP........What the @$#$@$#??? The back had come off the pin and the sharp part was sticking out thru the material of my pants and as I slid I cut a nice 6"-7" gash in my Drivers side Leather Seat! It is on the Smooth area in the front of the seat bottom and just starts onto the side bolster, I could have @#@#@$%@%@!!! I bet the people inside the store heard me freaking out before I left! Anyway, I rushed home and put some leather protectant on it and it seems to have softened the cut, it is not all the way thru, But it is thru enough, You have to really look to see that it is cut, since it comes back together, It looks like a scratch, I geuss that is what it is, But I will never look at the seat the same Since I take such care of them by cleaning and protecting them way too often and I am afraid to ask how much a Leather Seat Bottom costs, Words of Wisdom " Watch out for those Sharp Objects Before You get in your car" I could Kick myself for this dumb mistake, But ya know? How was I to know it was sticking out, I would have rather it stuck me in the leg!!!! Darn!! Don
  • nick01nick01 Member Posts: 84
    I ordered on the 7th of march. It took several days to get a confirmation on the color. I saw a Malabu on another lot that was med bronzemist. Make that 'coffee with cream' :)
  • whippetcatwhippetcat Member Posts: 14
    Since you asked,,,I'm of the female persuasion and I own a 2001 Impala LS, silver. And, since you ALSO asked, I own (still) a 1995 Lumina base model. My son has inherited it after his car was totalled in February. I loved my Lumina--it was completely free of problems, and just two weeks ago had it's first problem after 6 years--at around 50-55 MPH, it stumbled. Needed new coil wires(???) and had its first tune-up,,,this was the first money I put in the car since 1995 other than oil changes. The Lumina's rides was smoother, but the handling of Impala is far better. I think the Lumina was a tad quieter, but the Impala has a different suspension and it's to be expected. One of the best things of getting into the Impala after owning a Lumina for 6 years was that the layout (interior) was almost identical..wipers, cruise, radio, heat, etc. Just had to re-adjust from having a column shift to a floor shift. Overall, I'm very happy with my Impala and I think it's pretty cool looking too...
  • baveuxbaveux Member Posts: 175
    Thanks to all of you for your advice.
    I noticed that too that you seat higher in the Impala, and that,s a good thing.

    00Impala, younger I did something similar, I sat down in my new car with a screwdriver in my back pocket. Ok that was only a Volare, with vinyl seat ...but the car was new, 3 days old, the screwdriver went through the backrest and come out from the side...... I damaged the seat,and I was lets say jammed on the seat ;-) couldn't move,this adventure cost me a pair of jeans too !!!

    I never bought a Chrysler product after that !!!
  • teoteo Member Posts: 2,508
    Congratulations on a successful resolution for your case!!! It figures that your dealer was on your side. It costs them too much time and money trying to fix an unfixable car every time you come in to the service bay. It is cheaper to Buyback the car than to loose a customer in the process.

    Question: Did GM on their Buyback offer, deducted any offset mileage fees? If so, how much did they charge per mile?

    If they didn't deduct the mileage costs, consider yourself extremely lucky!

    I think you did magnificently and I am glad that GM/BBB responded to your claim quickly and efficiently.

    Hope you have better luck with the new 2001 Impala LS. What colors/options do you have in mind?

    Also, how is your old '00 Impala configured?

    Again, congratulations!

    PS: Don't let your guard down just yet. Follow up with GM until they make good on their buyback offer.
  • patpat Member Posts: 10,421
    one more try - does the "Meet the Members" discussion in the Impala Owners Club do what you are looking for? (Or am I missing your point entirely - sorry.)

    Pat
    Host
    Sedans and Women's Auto Center Message Boards
  • platourplatour Member Posts: 252
    And it happened yesterday. The first hit on a new car. We know it is coming and it can be from the park-by-touch, the 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix 80-pound door, the supermarket steel shopping cart with radar fixed on a new car, or the genuine uncaring $%^^oles who frequent our roads. I was in line at a red light and a 1990 Mercury Topaz approached from the rear. I could see it coming in the rear view and it was slow and not pretty. Bang! Right into my rear bumper at about 5mph. No damage, thank goodness. But my 2001 has now had its initiation. So that is now over with: I waited for it for four months and now it is passe. The young woman who hit me was "doing her eyes" on the way to work......Nuff said. And before the Ladies who participate in this Forum jump on me, it could have been a Gentleman on a cell 'phone talking about his Lucent or Nortel stock prices. It is not a gender thing; it just inattention to the road. These drivers do bother me and there are so many out there. It is very annoying and dangerous. Have your coffee, do your phone calls, read the newspaper, speak to the stock broker, brush your teeth, put on your face, etc. before you hit the road. I am sure Members have stories of this type. Love to hear from you. Rant for the night now finished.....
  • teoteo Member Posts: 2,508
    Sorry to hear about your *fender-bender*. At least you are OK and the car sustained minor damage by what you say. Those accidents are common place and some people still don't get thru their heads that the driver's seat is no place to be reading the newspaper, shaving, fixing up the make-up, fixing the hair, window shopping, having agitated cell phone conversations, etc, etc.

    Can you take some pics of the area that was damaged...I am sure most would be interested on seeing how the car performs in situations like this.

    Again sorry for the mishap. Think about it, if it had been the Corvette it could have been worse (I think).
  • stnelstnel Member Posts: 338
    Have been going to different Chevy dealerships looking at cars and went to one to day. The Impala I sat in had the lumbar support and lumber supports never fit my back. I believe they were designed for people taller than myself. Anyway, the salesman said they were standard on all Impalas. I looked on the Chevrolet web page at the specs and didn't see anything about lumbar support seats one way or another. Could they be called something besides lumber support in the specs. The sticker on window had LUM in Seats section. Hate to keep on about car seats but that's one of my priorities. The Impala I sat in a week or so ago was okay but I didn't have the seat back as straight as I do when driving so probably didn't notice. And I didn't notice whether it had "LUM" on sticker.
  • 00impala00impala Member Posts: 474
    Teo......You will have to wait a few months then try your VIN number on your 2000 Impala on one of those sites that does VIN Histories, They will take your old Impala to an Auction and re sell it to some Dealer or some Northern State Dealer that goes south to buy Auction cars to sell up north, and do you think it matters that it was bought back to them, no way, they want the most car for the least amount of money..Really there is nothing wrong with your 2000 though, it was broke and GM fixed it, I don't hear you still mentioning noises about the Cradle,Shaft,A/C..That was just a good will gesture to replace the car since you didn't like it,If you liked it all would be fine, the car would still work..Good for you! but... I can see that some folks would think the car would have to be destroyed, But why? It was broke now fixed and it is not a situation like Chrysler a few years ago I think those cars had blatant defects and they reluctantly bought them back then sold them as Demonstraters saying they were never titled and probobaly didn't bother to fix the inherit flaws. Im still sulking over my scratched seat! Darn! Don
  • hunter39hunter39 Member Posts: 375
    Someone asked earlier, yes it is a retirement area, or at least that's what it is turning into. My parents moved up there three years ago after it was getting too crowded in Sedona. Nice little town, harkens back to the territorial days of Arizona (we've only been a state since 1912) and is at an elevation of 5,300 feet so it's considerably cooler there than here in Phoenix metro area. They do get plenty of snow in winter and the summer time temps are around the high 80's to mid 90's which is nice when it's 112 here.

    Teo: Regal blue color unusual? I'm biased of course but I think it's the best looking color of all. Sweetpolly would probably agree with me...

    Male and female persuasion? I don't know about the rest of you but I didn't have to be persuaded to be male. I mean I wasn't really cognizant of my surroundings way back then but I'm sure there was no persuading to do.
  • teoteo Member Posts: 2,508
    Whomever becomes the second owner of my '00 Impala LS will enjoy a very good car for years to come. In all fairness the engine, brakes, electrical, body, transmission, electronics have never ever given me a problem. However, I am very picky about my cars as well I a have certain expectations regarding quality on a new car.

    I am very happy since GM decided to go ahead and do the trade-buyback deal. They demonstrated their commitment to keep me a happy customer, something that I strongly value. Scotsman is another prime example of such renewed attitude in part of GM to step up to the plate and make things right for its customers.

    Sorry to hear about your seat covering mishap...ouch!
  • teoteo Member Posts: 2,508
    I meant that the Medium Regal blue is unsual as to that I don't see that many Impalas wearing that color. I agree, I think it is very pretty indeed!
  • hunter39hunter39 Member Posts: 375
    Hey Don if you're having the puckering around the side impact airbag you might be able to have your seat replaced and have it cost nothing. I still have the puckering around the seat and haven't taken it back to the dealer yet. I seem to remember someone out here had their seat replaced this way?
  • hunter39hunter39 Member Posts: 375
    I was just teasing, I know you wouldn't bash a color, to each their own right?
  • platourplatour Member Posts: 252
    Teo,
    There was no damage. No split in the plastic, no break in the paint. So the car performed well. I felt a nasty bump from the rear. Not the whip-lash type but it did make me take up and notice, believe me. As I stated it was at low speed: 4-5mph. The Topaz hit my rear bumper on the graphite/black strip and the bumper appeared to react as it was designed to do in 5mph collisions. That is, not incur low-speed damage. There is a scuff on the graphite trim that I took out with a polishing compound. That's it, that's all. Minor event, thank goodness.
  • teoteo Member Posts: 2,508
    Who had its driver's seat covering replaced.

    By the way, where are Night_owl and LRCobra?
  • hunter39hunter39 Member Posts: 375
    Think you're right, do you think Don might be able to do that?
  • stnelstnel Member Posts: 338
    When I went to Chevy place today, they had the Navy Blue. I've never seen the Royal Blue but that Navy Blue was a pretty color.

    hunter39 - With so many people moving to Prescott, I couldn't imagine retiring to a very hot climate but those temps don't sound bad. My dad had another friend retire to a town to the northeast of Prescott but don't remember the name. Once enough people retire there, it'll probably lose some of it's charm--no longer being a small town!
  • hunter39hunter39 Member Posts: 375
    My car is on the pictures page of Don's site along with me in the drivers seat, the car looks great in any lighting. Prescott has a lot of Californians, as does Arizona all around.
  • teoteo Member Posts: 2,508
    The Navy Blue Impala is absolutely gorgeous. Unfortunately I was not able to locate one with the Neutral Interior.

    What have you decided in regards to the Impala vs. Taurus dilemma.

    My last word of advice: Go with the Base 3.4L Impala, it is a far superior car to the Taurus.

    I had a very bad share of past Ford ownership experiences. If you have had good luck with GM why go with the Blue Oval people?

    The Taurus depreciates like a rock, has a very tainted reliability history and its mix of powertrains simply can't match what the General puts under the hood of the Impala.

    You'll be happier with the Impala in the long run.

    Also...lumbar support. My LS with bucket seats has it on the driver's side...I rarely use it, maybe only on long drives. I fold it out of the way and it never bothers me.

    With that $1,000 rebate on some parts of the country, the Impala is even more tempting.

    Ford, I don't think so.

    Good luck anyway.
  • stnelstnel Member Posts: 338
    I didn't realize that the lumbar supports could be removed. The salesman that I talked to didn't seem as up-to-date on Chevys. This dealership sold all GM products and he seemed more versed on Buicks. I'd basically made up my mind on the Impala but after sitting in that seat...The next place I go to, I'll get them to remove the lumber and see how the seat feels.

    If I get a choice on colors, I like that Navy Blue. The Chevy place in the town where I live only had Sandrift and Bronzemist. I was in Mississippi today and that's where I saw the Navy Blue. It would be a hot color but I've been driving white cars for 20 years!
  • iusecadiusecad Member Posts: 287
    teo- now come on! Ford builds good vehicles, as does GM. Your (Tempo?) experience sounded similar to your 2k Impala. From what I remember of your past posts... Save for the buyback :)

    and as for like a rock that's the motto for my truck :) parts continue to fall onto the rocks...

    stnel has to make up her own mind.

    Stnel: you shouldn't go wrong with either.

    sorry for jumping on Teo like this, but sometimes I think he earns a commission on every Impala sold! :>
  • mediumfrymediumfry Member Posts: 239
    You folks are really chattering out there.

    I gotta throw in my two cents.

    I got the sex comment 30 or 40 posts back. Pretty speechless on that one, and I never stop talking. ((-:

    On O2 sensors, my experience is that O2 sensors do not fail. That is, there are bad ones everywhere, but something else failed first causing grossly wrong mixture and therefore fouling the sensor and rendering it useless. I traded a '86 Grand Am with 266,000 miles for my '01 Impala, and it NEVER needed an O2 sensor. I know, that's only one example, but I do believe it's rare to have an O2 sensor fail without provocation.

    I've never seen so much talk about colors! I have a white minivan and I love the functionality of the color. Believe it or not, it doesn't look all that dirty until it's REALLY FILTHY. Anyway I went out intending to get a white Impala but when I saw my Torch Red LS, I never looked back. They say lookout for the cops. Well I don't speed so I guess I don't care. BTW that Toronto stealth car is AWESOME. I gotta get me one of those.
  • teoteo Member Posts: 2,508
    The Lumbar adjustment can be set to a virtually flat or *fold away* setting. Perhaps the car you sat in had the lumbar support set to its *full* position. You can play with the lever and see if you can find a comfortable posture in the seat.

    I am not sure if very basic 3.4L Impalas with manual front bench seats still have lumbar support added.

    Okay, according to the 2001 Impala sales brochure that I have in front of me (page #34) the most basic seating arragement in the 3.4L Impala (manual front bench seats) DOESN'T HAVE ANY SORT OF LUMBAR SUPPORT!!."Seating: Cloth 60/40 split front bench seat with adjuster and manual recliner, plus fixed-back rear seat, standard on the Base 3.4L Impala sedan". So if the salesman tells you that ALL Impalas have lumbar support, he is simply lying as he is trying to sell you a car equipped with power seats and the lumbar support. You can only get the lumbar support if you purchase the power front seat on either bench or bucket arragements. Show to him page #34 in the sales brochure under "Standard features and Optional Equipment".

    While you are at it, look me up on page #16 of the 2001 catalog.

    Cheers!
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