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Well As soon at that GTO cames to the US, I'm buyin it. Cant wait.
Last year he had 10 or more all the time.
How about you guys, are they available where you live?
I scanned the car this morning and got three history codes.
P0230 Fuel Pump Control Circuit
P0748 Pressure Control Solenoid Electrical
P1689 TCS Delivered Torque Control Circuit
I would guess that the engine died because somehow the fuel delivery was cut off. I just got this vehicle serviced at the dealer about 50 miles ago, but I don't believe they messed with any part of the fuel system (Fuel filter change?). It was my 18000 mile checkup.
Since the codes are all history does this mean that I shouldn't worry about it? I know that if it happens again the codes will probably be moved to pending.
Any help or ideas would be appreciated. I will probably be contacting the dealer later today, but I've also heard that they don't really know what they're doing...
Thanks,
Jeff
The guy found the part numbers for the tail light covers in the computer, but with no price.
88954946 is the Left Hand Cover
88954947 is the Right Hand Cover
So, he gave some GM automated system a call, and not only got info, but got pricing! Unfortunately, it ain't cheap.
88954948 is indeed the Trunk Cover.
Price for the Tail light covers: $115.23 EACH!!!
Price for the Trunk light cover: $209.72!!
He couldn't find the 88955393 part number in either the computer or in the automated system. However, he stated that it gave him a message saying that the part number was "incomplete" or something to that effect, which implied that it was "in progress". He expressed the opinion that perhaps it was a kit for all three covers that is being worked on or some such.
Also, I didn't see color mentioned anywhere on the computer, so for all I know, these are unpainted as well. I would hope that the possible kit number is what we'd really want.
Otto
Left Charleston at 2:30pm and got back home at 5:15pm. Decided I wouldn't drive over 65 mph just to see what kind of gas mileage I could pull down.
With some city driving I got 34mpg!!
And I have the 3800 engine.
http://www.gmme.com/chevrolet_cars/caprice/caprice_ss.htm
http://www.gmme.com/chevrolet_cars/lumina/lumina_ss.htm
Sorry I keep bringing this up, but I just want a much faster Impala than what's sold in the USA.
On an unrelated note, I discovered that the Impala has drain holes in the spare trunk well, which comes in handy if you ever have a cooler leak. We returned from Sonoma to find three inches of water back there. Those engineers at Chevy must think of everything!
Thus the historical code failures are likely the ones that caused the engine to die. Why it happened is an unanswered question though. Sounds like an intermittent, which will have to happen a few more times before you know what's going on. There's probably only one failure that caused all three codes to trip.
When returning home, looked at Edmunds for used car prices. The Impala SS may cost up to $13,000 if in perfect condition, $9,000 if in bad shape. Wow! This is almost twice more than 94 Buick Roadmaster Limited Cedan - practically the same car with the same engine...
Sort of cult?
I didn't clear the codes either because I'd like the PCM to do the correct thing if it happens again. If the MIL starts flashing the next time it happens (if it happens again) then I'll know that it's a major problem. I'm already scheduled to take it into the dealer on Monday.
Thanks,
Jeff
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If you're at all interested in it and it is really in good shape I'd definitely take it for a test drive!
http://www.edmunds.com/used/1994/buick/roadmaster/4drlimitedsedan/specs.html?id=lin0066
and 1994 Chevrolet Impala SS:
http://www.edmunds.com/used/1994/chevrolet/impala/4drsssedan/specs.html?id=lin0066
Engine is the same. Weight and dimensions are very close, especially wheelbase - looks as these cars were built on the same platform.
and the last - no, I have no intentions to buy either of these cars.
The Caprice was available with a 3.23 rearend, the Impala SS could only be had with the 3.08 rearend.
It varies with SPEED, WEIGHT in vehicle - number of people, cargo, TERRAIN (flat, hilly or mountainous), roadway surface material and condition - wet or dry and maybe even headwind, tailwind etc on a really long trip (over 500 miles).
Cruise control is excellent and really holds a constant speed - even in the western mountains of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
The tank holds 17 gallons so now you can do the math and convert to metric.
Low fuel light comes on with about 3 gallons remaining in tank.
I consider the fuel economy very good on the highway for the size of this car.
MPG in local neighborhood driving with lots of stops and starts is a different story. That 200HP engine just isn't built for those short runs.
If Chevy keeps this up they will be building 300,000 a year.
The only vehicle that was built in greater numbers by Chevy was the Silverado.
Looks like Chevy will sell more Impalas than Cavaliers.
I would have had an entirely different reaction.
b4z - Availability: When we bought our LS the last weekend in March, I bet the dealer - Dimmit Chevrolet in Clearwater, FL - had at least 40+ impalas on the lot in all colors and option packages. Availability doesn't seem to be a problem at all here.
I think many of us would like to see him back.
Given the scarcity of Impalas on dealer lots (my dealer has only ONE!) it seems clear that GM can't keep up with the current demand.
Is this good or bad? Part of me says it's good because it could improve the odds of an Impala SS in the near future. Part of me agrees with Garypen that it would be nice to have a slightly more unique car. Oh well, I'll have to keep mine unique by keeping her immaculately polished.
Brad
Maybe we could all wear the same clothes too, but with different accesorries. Everyone knows how much fun it is to work in an office where everyone is required to wear a dark suit. You get to pick your own accessories, though. Talk about fun...
About 50% in reallity, including Niva. Other major makes were Moskvich, Zaporozhets, and Volga. Plus many UAZ and few ZuAZ.
It'll sure make it interesting trying to find your car at the mall.
I had enough trouble yesterday after seeing Spiderman, and there wasn't another CL in sight. ;-)
Perhaps I was being too polite.
I emailed teo a little over a week ago to the address you gave me, but I have not heard from him.
rwebb@prucar.com
Feel free to take any conversation like this off-line, but we shouldn't be having it here.
Thanks.
Pat
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Without the aftermarket support, your Impala will look like every other Impala on the road. If there is a larger owner base, there should be a larger demand for aftermarket parts and manufacturers will be more willing to bring items for the Impala to market.
The impala has a nice aggressive wedge shape and will make an excellent platform for modification.
I have noticed that the car is a hit with the younger kids. And that the looks grow on me more everyday.
It is also interesting that the impala has been out for 3 years now and that it is selling more every year. Usually a car starts off with a bang ans sells a little less every year after.
"The plant has earned a reputation as one of the highest quality and most productive assembly plants in North America," said Michael Grimaldi, president of GM Canada.
Drew
I just don't want to buying one of the cars made during the third shift.
The workers will be too inexperienced.
(I wish they were making a different car, though)
Not really. Same model car = same type of suit. The socks, tie, cufflinks, etc would be the only difference, as would accessories on the car.
My apologies to those that take pride in the fact they have splash guards or logo center caps, but when you're sitting at the light with an Impala on each side of you, the other people waiting for the light will not notice those differences. All three Impalas will look the same, and they will be happy they are not one of those three drivers.
That's how I feel when I see 3 Mustangs, or 3 BMW 3 series, or 3 CamCords. Maybe I'm crazy, but I just don't understand why anyone would want to be less unique, or drive a less unique and rapidly becoming "common" car.