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New shim kit is coming in from Vancouver, so all will be fine soon:))
Other then that, car has been pretty good.
Air conditioning is SOOOO COLD now, you need a blanket if you just sit in the back! I only noticed the "excursion" a couple of times, but highway driving-brrrrrrrr, cold!
Paul
Do any of you guys listen to Dave Ramsey?
Now it's poppping full time again. I guess a phone call to the service rep is needed to find out if the dealer/GM will do anything with the car at 43k miles.
I am sure they would/could find the problem, but my worry is what my wallet will experience.
The article focuses on the new Camry and Altima, and how they're being introduced at a time when the "big 3" U.S. manufacturers have been focusing efforts on SUVs.
The good news: "Over the next few years, GM plans special-edition models of the Chevrolet Impala in part to fight the Japanese, though it believes the car, released for the 2000 model year, is different enough to cut its own niche."
I know we've all hoped for a "true" SS Impala, but it sounds like there could be several offerings in the works. Anyone have any insight into this? (And again, if you've been talking about this for the past couple of months, my apologies!)
For better or worse, the Impala hasn't seen 0% or 0.9% APR deals since introduction back in 1999. The car sells very well so GM has had little incentive to lower the finance rates like it has done on other W-body vehicles namely Regal, Intrigue and Pontiac GP.
My 36 month loan carries a 6.5% APR which is very good but not exceptional considering that I could have gotten a much better APR on other GM products. However, this is incentive enough for me to pay off the car as early as possible to save on those accruing finance charges altogether.
Is a nice feeling to be free from car payments and be able to save that money into a 'Car Fund' for the next one and pay cash for it.
http://www.corvetteforum.net/c5/joelis2/Vette04600.jpg
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LOL
http://www.motortrend.com/aug01/afv/1.html
A used 'vette is definitely in your future, if you want it.
Results and comments were very similar between the 2 articles.
Sorry but beyond the 'sleek' looks of the Intrepid and better interior packaging I can't bring up myself to ever consider an Intrepid or Chrysler product for that matter.
The mediocre engine performance from the 3.2L SOHC V6 engine is simply unacceptable. The propespect of a failed transmission is not a pretty sight to look forward to. And the way the Intrepids age is nothing to write home about. My father's in law 1997 Intrepid is falling apart with just 40K on the odo.
The cab forward design looks cool but it has its share of ergonomics related problems, not to mention the poor crash test scores shown in the IIHS offset tests.
Here is another perspective on the Intrepid vs the Impala LS:
http://www.thecarplace.com/01motor.htm
http://www.thecarplace.com/intrepid.htm
Also I spotted an error in the MT article...the 3800 V6 has 225 pounds feet of torque, not 200.
Good to see the good ol' 3800 V6 still gives the OHC V6 engines a hard time in the test track
The Impala SS will beat the crap out of the Marauder..
Anyway, I never intend to sell it, so it doesn't really matter how much it depreciates. But good news for those of you who really want one but always though they were out of your range, the C4's are dirt cheap these days, and the C5's are even starting to come down due to all the C6 hype being mentioned lately.
Now to start deciding on a winter car that I need to pick up in about a month from now. So far, its either going to be a 2000 Impala LS for about $16k (avg miles), or a 1998 Caddy STS for about $19k - $20K.
Furthermore, MT gave the Impala a "B" for ride quality and handling. In my opinion, for the size of this sedan, the handling and ride quality are superb. It's also the fastest among the 3 sedans. I give it an "A-".
As for trunk size/utility, there no other vehicle that I know in its class that offers larger trunk size than the Impala. I give it an "A".
No, I"m not bias because I own an Impala, but the Impala is definitely superior to the Taurus and the Intrepid. The Impala should have gotten more "A's" than what the MT report card shows. Now, if you put a Toyota logo over the Impala, I bet you MT will give this vehicle ALL "A's" .
IMO
Thanks.....
However, long before you reach that point, the tire will lose some traction and handling, also possibly causing a dangerous situation.
If you want a firmer ride, fill it to 35psi cold. Otherwise, use the recommended 30-32.
I can't believe you don't check your pressure at least once a month. You should be checking it once a week, let alone once a month. However, if it's difficult for you, or you just don't feel like having to get out of the car, and pressing a $10 gauge against each valve stem, then do it AT LEAST once a month.
Do it when you check the oil, brake, PS, coolant, and washer fluids. You check those periodically, don't you? I thought so! ;-)
how do you route wires from under the dash to the engine? I tried looking today for an opening from the dash to the engine and couldn't find any way to get the wiring "harness" through...
Thanks.
Even if i was using my impala as a race car on a road course or even autocrossing, I would never put more than 40lbs. 35lbs max for the street. period.
I failed to recheck the tire pressure after oil change. For several days, while a good, dry, sunny weather stayed, the car run great. A bit stiff, but I like it.
However, the following week I had to drive with my family to the next city in rain with slush. Not unusual for Connecticut in November. Well, in such a weather the car did hold road well, did not want to stay in its lane. Continuousely tried to slid into the next lane. In heavy traffic, rush time, with speeding tired people returnig home from work.
Had to work a lot with steering wheel that evening - it was like playing with a bicycle at extremly low speed. Just 40-45 miles, but it took a lot of work and nerves. Was very tired after only one hour driving.
Well, it was different car with different tires. Chevy Malibu with Affinity. However, the same probably would happen with any car.
Glad the Regal served you well and in comfort for the trip.
Ken
The only area I come close to agreeing with in the article, about the plastics...
The car is good, the interior is good. But why the fake wood accent piece on the instrument and door panel? Gosh, I have hated that stuff for YEARS. About the only car that is going to have real wood in it is a Rolls Royce.
Doesn't matter what make vehicle for me. If wood accents ain't real, they don't need to be there. I know it is fake, my passengers know it is fake. FAKE FAKE FAKE. Die!!!
In another paragraph or two, I let y'all know how I really feel. ;>
The mid and lower dash panels, the front upper dash cover, the lower door panels, the console, the DIC housing, etc are all in need of "quality enhancement".
They mar what is, far the most part, an excellent car and in most other respects a credit to the US automotive industry.
It's supposed to be ready within a year. Maybe for '03? Too bad I won't be ready to buy for another 5 years.
http://www.55-57chevys.com/coccc/fifties/ad26.html