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I was assuming the question came up over a different Chevy model or possibly some info on the '09 model.
Thanks
Quig
Thoughts on the following: Front seats:
Bucket seat ?
or
Bench seat ?
What did you pick and Why ?
Thanks!
In Charger/300, there are posts for jump starting under the hood. Since they thought of it, I would hope all others who follow will at least match the features of the cars they're trying to upstage.
Bench seats are great for squeezing a sixth person into the car or for increased leg room for the folks with REALLY long legs.
One other thing, with the bench seat, you won't have a center console and that will move the shifter to the steering column. I've heard that it's hard to see the stereo display with the car in drive.
One other benefit to the bench seat, my garage is VERY snug on the passenger side, so having a bench seat allows my wife to slide in from the driver's side. If I had buckets/console, I'd have to back out first and then wait on her to get in (and I'd be outside in the weather at that point). Also nice to be able to parallel park and slide across to exit on the passenger side instead of opening your door and stepping out into traffic.
I will add that “City Driving” does not necessarily = “City Driving”.
Meaning:
In highway driving, the variables are somewhat more limited. Speed, hills, headwind, traffic forcing speed variations, primarily.
City Driving variables include (but are not limited to) number of stops per mile, actual wait time at stop signs \ lights (and this can vary a lot), whether or not you (ever) achieve TCC lockup (in third or fourth) between stops \ slows, how quickly you accelerate when the opportunity presents, etc. Small differences in these aspects of “City Driving” can result in large differences in MPG result.
My “City Driving” is actually not what kills (so to speak) my MPG. It is the Interstate. Specifically: The portion of I85 between ‘spaghetti junction’ (I85 & I285 NE of Atlanta) and where I exit. In the typical afternoon commute, that portion is typically stop \ go \ slow \ go (top speed often 15 mph or so) for that entire 7 mile stretch. Annoying. Any I can watch my AVG MPG drop on the DIC display. Oh, well . . .
- Ray
Fascinated by MPG – but not obsessed (?)
I wouldn't say the Japanese have become apathetic. Try telling that to any GM executive. It's a case of growing too fast. Even so, Honda and Toyota easily win the quality game especially if take into consideration the full spectrum of quality, not just reliability.
The domestics may be a better buy for you but not for me. My values differ from you. To say the foreign makes are in the same predicament as the domestics were 20-30 years ago is absurd.
Going to do a longer test drive again when the weather gets hot again.
I can see how they do. Two trips ago I rented an Impala
2006 model, and was pleased with it. A/C worked good,
got good mileage, and had good acceleration, no squeaks
or rattles, and fit finish was good. The trunk was
huge, much like a full size car. This last trip I
rented a Suzuki ( small SUV ), and it was BAD. No
acceleration, bad fuel economy ( because I had to keep
my foot in it to go ), A/C poor until on the road 30 mph
or better, then it was fine. It also had all of these
chimes to tell driver and passenger to buckle up, close door chimed way to much.
Is that a fact? Go spend some time on the Acura TL and Toyota Avalon and Lexus ES boards and enlighten yourself about the many quality issues there extant before so adamantly jumping to their defense.
To say the foreign makes are in the same predicament as the domestics were 20-30 years ago is absurd
Once again, the many complaints about quality and reliability as posted on their respective boards, particularly the cars of Teutonic origin, belie your opinion.
The domestics may be a better buy for you but not for me.
Is the diminishing quality of the imports a "better buy" for anyone? The quality of the domestics is rising substantially as evidenced by the SS.
My values differ from you.
On that we agree.
the boards are useful for someone who does have a problem and they wanted to see how others have dealt with it. or something to that effect. however, these boards are not useful for determining the overall reliability of a model.
i am a die hard ford guy that has gone to honda and now is looking for something with some power that i can fit in besides a truck
thought the impala ss might be it
are there ANY new sedans out there with a bench seat?
No one is perfect.
That is why when we buy vehicles, we need to research to make sure the candidate is not problem prone vehicle. Another thing, the old wisdom of avoiding car of first year production is still true regardless of the car makers. For example, some new 07 Camrys have transmission problem; Nissan Titan, Quest were at the bottom of its quality category for the first production year in the US. Likewise, the Chevy Equinox, Chevy Highlander were no winners either in their first year of introduction.
Having say that, the Impala (at least the old model) has been very well respected in First Time Quality and Reliability studies. The Oshawa plant in Canada that cranks out all GM midsize vehicles has been on the top on the quality and productivity charts for many years now. Too bad GM styling on these cars are not head turners like those Chrysler LH RWD vehicles.
jt
i'm going to get the car that will give me the most enjoyment day in and day out yet be practical for driving on a daily basis. and, oh yes, it's probably a good idea for the car to be affordable.
i'm fine with the impala's styling, but powerful V8 cars should be RWD.
The SS handles perfectly well with FWD unless you're planning on taking it to the race track. Besides, FWD is much better in snow and on wet road surfaces, considerations which far outweigh the relevance of its race track capabilities.
I talked to my service advisor today. (Holz Chevrolet in Hales Corners, WI) Here goes:
The information is in 2 separate "PI's" (Preliminary Information). For problems with the remote not having the proper range the number is PIC4026. The tire pressure monitoring system problem is covered in PI3764F. My advisor says he has had several Impalas with these problems that were corrected using this information. He says the information is easy to obtain on Chevrolets dealer website.
Both systems in my car are now operating properly after using the procedures in this PI's. Good luck!
Thanks!
That is what traction control is for.
I will take FWD any day over RWD unless I am going to be at the track.
Nice thinking but unfortunately, traction control doesn't improve the characteristics of tire size or composition. A car with no traction will not GAIN traction with traction control. Remember when ABS first showed up on Caprice Classics? Do you also remember how many stories there were of cops running into things and even dying because they thought traction control for stopping (ABS) would magically stop their cars in unrealistically short distances? TC is an aid, not a cure.
Gene
I think YOU'RE confusing traction control with STABILITY control. Traction control reduces wheel spin, period. Wheel speed is monitored and when one is spinning faster than the rest, engine power is reduced through throttle control (and I think timing on some vehicles). If that isn't enough to rectify the condition, then the brakes are applied to the offending wheel(s). Traction control doesn't prevent accidents; it is only an aid that will make it easier for a driver to avoid them.
Stability control is the next step beyond ABS and traction control. It's the aid you're referring to that monitors numberous inputs and helps control the vehicle through various means (braking, throttle, power distribution, etc).
Finally, back to the Caprice. Are you actually implying that RWD increases braking distance? If so, you should probably steer clear of the track. Unless, of course, you're referring to the go-carts at the local amusement park. :P
Huh?? go back and reread your first sentence in post # 1878.
I think you either don't proof read or not understand what you are posting. I stated "TRUE traction control" meaning exactly what I said it to mean. Do many cars have that adaptive ability even at the high end price point? Not as of yet but they will as it will be more cost effective for the car makers to put it in some form into more vehicles.
Why do you keep referring to cars on tracks? How many people take their cars on tracks? I refer to real world driving. You know - where a driver tries to keep the car somewhere between the ditches?
Gene
Thanks
Quig
Does anyone else have this problem?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I did not say that it did. It is an aid, not a panacea. I would, however, rather have it than not.