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The 07 should have a lot of upgrades I would think. The Impala is a really impressive car in my eyes. Upgraded brakes, a 5 or 6 speed transmission and some other tweaks would make it even better.
I am a little disappointed in the smaller exterior mirrors. I remember when the 00 model came out Chevy made it a point to indicate how large the mirrors were. Making them smaller for 2006 doesn't make sense. Its as if they cut the bottom third off of them. I read that they designed the new mirrors to cut down on wind resistance/noise.
Vanman1 when you get into the back seat of the Impala you will notice you cannot slide your feet a couple inches under the front seat at the widest point (as most people would do) as the previous model. When you get out your feet will hit these two pieces of cloth that go right to the floor on each end of the front seat. Its not a big deal but poorly designed.
More then likely the 2007 Impalas will offer 1 or 2 new exterior colours and adjust some of the option packages. I would like to see more side supported sport front seats in the SS, as they have in the Monte Carlo. A gauge package would sport it up a bit, as they had in the 04/05 Impala SS models. There is more talk that the future Impala will be rear wheel drive on the Zeta platform. 2009/10.....it will be interesting.
Still, IMHO and YMMV, I think it's still FAR superior to any terrestrial radio programming available. And the fact that you now hear ads on terrestrial radio about pay vs. free tells you all you need to know about how terrestrial radio now considers sat radio a real, viable threat.
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Car and Driver reported 5.7 for the GP GXP - identical drivetrain AFAIK – Oct 2005 issue:
http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=9964&page_number- - =4
And I think MT tested the SS for their Car of the Year - with very similar results.
- Ray
The MT test results for the SS are on pg. 56 of the Jan 2006 issue.
0 - 60: 5.7
Quarter: 14.3 @ 97.7
- Ray
So very proud to have remembered so accurately . .
Please correct me if I'm mistaken.
I am seriously interested in the Impala SS but would desire the "manual automatic" if it is available in 07. i am now looking at the Grand Prix GTP but don't like the shifting paddles on the steering wheel. : (
At the time, I believe that when published, C+D had not yet had an opportunity to conduct instrumented tests on the SS. Thus the (est).
MT is the only published test results I have seen for the SS. (See above post.)
Again, with the exception of the Paddle Shift \ TAPShift \ manumatic capability, I believe that the driveline in the SS is identical to that in the GXP.
[[ Why do you not like the “shifting paddles on the steering wheel” ?? ]]
Motor Trend’s GXP numbers were:
0 – 60: 6.0
Quarter 14.3 at 98.1
And every other GXP published acceleration number I have seen have been comparable. ( 14.2 to 14.4) Except Edmunds. (“quarter-mile in 14.6 seconds at 95.4 mph”)
My ** guess ** is that on the same track, on the same day, with the same driver, an SS and a GXP would be within a tenth to 60 and through the Quarter Mile.
One other (possibly important) thing here is that looking at 30 – 60 times (since any high Torque FWD vehicle can be a challenge to launch effectively – and this discounts any differences there – and again looking at the GXP published numbers, as there are some more available to compare) we see:
. . . . . Edm . C+D . MT
0 – 30 . 2.8 . 2.1 . 2.4
0 – 60 . 6.7 . 5.7 . 6.0
30 – 60 . 3.9 . 3.6 . 3.6
Thus a 0.3 sec. difference between 2 other sources and Edmunds.
A significantly smaller difference than the 0.7 to 1.0 sec difference in the 0 – 60 numbers.
And Edmunds did also mention in their test:
“The transmission shifts at 5,000 rpm, despite the 6,000 rpm redline.”
While I do not dispute Edmunds, I have now driven my GXP for over 9,000 miles – and at WOT it will ** always ** shift at a higher RPM than 5000. I see (and I happen to have a video of) WOT shifts at 5900 \ 5950. Such a ‘short shift’ on the way to 60 MPH would certainly slow that recorded time as well.
Anyway – I think that the seat of the pants ‘feel’ of the SS ought to count for something as well. And this drivetrain certainly delivers (way) more entertainment (in this aspect) for the dollar than most competitors I see . .
YMMV.
- Ray
Happy with MY numbers . . .
I heared GM reduced price on those models recently. Are the price listed on Edmunds the new price? How much is difference? With the new price, does it mean there is no more rebate?
It only seems to happen when I restart the vehicle within 3 to 5 hours after last driving it. Anyone else notice the same problem?
:lemon: ???
Knock on wood, I haven't had any transmission problems or any CEL's ......
John
I had my transaxle replaced.
My symptoms & repair experience are posted on the GXP 2006+ board here. Never had Check Engine (or other) lights.
Good luck!
Executive summary:
After 2 failed attempts at repair (see above for symptoms) a new transaxle was ordered & installed.
Yesterday, I picked up my GXP, with the new transaxle installed.
I have now driven it approx. 45 miles.
No more surge, buck, chuggle.
TCC lockup working as expected – and as it did previously . .
With luck, this will be the end of the saga.
- Ray
Hoping every nut & bolt & connector is re-attached to spec.
There may be some aftermarket stuff available, but I'm not sure.
Don't think you will go wrong either way though. Both cars are well built and fuel efficient.
http://chevrolet.autowebaccessories.com/store/chevrolet-impala-accessories-cat69- 1_754.php is also getting ramped up...I ordered my front and rear splash guards from them and just received them this week (haven't installed yet but they're definitely '06 Impala accessories).
BTW, I absolutely LOVE my LTZ. I had an '01 LS before. Chevy has done an incredible job on this car!
Brad
I think I'll shoot an email to Chevy and perhaps give the service manager a call to see if they've heard anything about it.
I called Chevy and they have no record of similar problems as of yet. I'm taking my car in Thursday for the brake system recall so I'll know more then.
Is the brake system recall with your Impala? I haven't heard of any recalls or even any Technical Service Bulletings yet on 2006 Impalas.
Thank you for contacting Chevrolet and for your interest in the 2006 Chevrolet Impala! Our Chevrolet Design Team is always concerned about customer safety and product quality. A speed governor or rev limiter is built into each vehicle we produce in order to limit the speed at which a vehicle can be operated for both safety and quality reasons. Governors and limiters limit the maximum speed to about 95 miles per hour for most vehicles and 105 for high performance vehicles. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
How patronizing! I am amazed that GM would limit a supposedly high performance car with W rated tires to 105 mph. What does this say about the company designing a car that is marketed as a performance vehicle? I'm not advocating driving at such speeds in the U.S., but, even in the case of a 2.0 liter VW GTi you know that the car is engineered to be driven at sustained speeds of 130 mph + -- in Germany it is, and largely without incident (the new model sold in Europe has a top end close to 150). My current car, an Acura TL, is limited to 146 mph for the U.S. market. To me this says the car was engineered to be stable and safe at these speeds, and has been designed for and tested at these speeds. If you want to compete with these foreign upstarts, then get with the program, GM.
One other thing about the SS -- there should be a no cost spoiler delete option and the ability to order without the SS logos on the headrests. Nothing wrong with them but my personal preference would be to do without these.
Why would GM spend the extra money to install a W speed tire if the car has a limiter to 105 mph.
Secondly, I have had my 01 Impala 3.8L to 105 mph and it's not a high performance vehicle.
I can't remember where I read this but the top speed for the SS is around 125 mph.
Both these cars share the same powertrain/tranny etc... I'm sure the SS is around the same top speed.
You could have fooled me!
I'm 56 (not a boy racer) I like the SS emblems on the headrest. (to each his own) The interior of the SS is plain enough without a little bit of spice to it. Take away the SS emblems inside and you have a plain LTZ interior. Better side bolstered bucket seats are needed in the SS as what they have in the GXP or even the Monte Carlo. Also put the letters back on the console for the PRNDL. That area of the car looks too plain as well. If its extra I will pay!. The SS seats are too plain for a model called Super Sport. Thats what super sport means. Sport. There is no sport showing inside the SS model. Most car mags and testers have been saying this since this car came out. BLAND! Spice it UP! If you don't want that, buy an LTZ (its the same interior) without SS emblems.