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Chevy also changed the seat track design in early 2001, so it seems to only affect the tracks before a that point.
The comments on interior trim baffle me. I've put a lot of miles on both the Accord and an Impala. Both seem equally good to me. The truth is that the Accord and Camry are just Malibu sized cars with the Impala price (or way more really), but that's one big fact that these reviews ignore like the emporer's new cloths.
I laugh when I see a comment in the "negative" column about a domestic car's stats on something and then you look to see what the import has and it is no better or less - but it somehow is not a negative for the import.
We love our Impala - I wish JD powers or whoever would contact me.
The appropriate comparison in sedan should be Impala vs Avalon (not Camry). Both are true V6 with similar size and shape.
garypen - thanks for the Friday laugh. That's great - and so true.
I guy in my office was looking for a used 2001 LS and couldn't find any. Even at the auctions. He got a nice silver 2001 LeSabre instead.
An article in AZ's largest fish wrap is about the high number of used autos on dealers lots caused by low finance numbers on new vehicles.
We took at hit on our 2k Impala as a trade in for the truck we bought. We knew it, but wanted out of the cradle issue with our car.
And I did find that our new truck does have the speed controlled volume feature on the stereo. When in doubt get out the owners manual and read it! LOL
I would look at a V8 powered Impala if that ever happens with the new smaller engine.
GM has new mid sized trucks coming out I hear.
Tony
Chris
17,500 in 11 months, no problems other than warped rotors
had delaer replace with new, Also just changed air filter what a pain
but it sure needed it.
bye
There was a video presentation of the concept Nomad and I'd have loved to see that in person. This take off on the 50's 2 door wagon as a new sports wagon with retractable roof over cargo area is great looking and versatile. Looking like a 2 door, there are electrically sliding rear doors as well. Very Classy. Would be a nice stable mate to an Impala LS Sport if not an SS.
If anyone is interested, I've posted other reactions over in our Bonneville Forum. Just look for us guys with the Big Biceps and Beer Bellies!!!
Best to all
Ken
I've never had leather seats in a car so I'm wondering if heat is necessary..or at least highly desirable. The dealer could add heaters(no power seat) to the tune of $500! The package from GM is $445 but I have a discount. Other than that, the car is pretty much what I want since I can't imagine the option 2 package is worth $700+. So..does leather heat up without help fast enough without electric help or would lack of heaters be setting my bum up for a cold winter?
I thought I was getting the Comfort Seat Pkg. I didn't realize that I didn't until all the paperwork was signed, and I was driving home! :-(
and cool to touch in summer! Might be agood feature for those with a back
problem though.
The Impala LS is around $1500 to $2000 cheaper than the base Bonneville SE model and it boasts a better assortment of standard equipment. In the Impala LS you can get leather, Trip Computer, Automatic self dimming mirror, steering wheel audio controls, Dual Temperature HVAC controls,OnStar, etc for much less money than a Bonneville SE sedans which doesn't offer most of these items not even as option in the accesory work sheet.
To me the main problem of the Bonneville is that it costs much more than a better equipped Impala LS and the differences in powertrain (200 vs 205HP) and vehicle size/passenger and cargo room are almost none to justify the extra premium on the Bonneville.
But in the end both cars should be plaenty satisfying.
The Grand Prix is more sporty and the GT and GTP (Supercharged) versions of this car offer the Magnasteer electronic power steering system. The GTP sedan is very fast (Again undercuts the basic Bonneville SE in price and performance)but requires the use of Premium fuel. The Grand Prix is very nice looking car (Looks better in sedan than in coupe form)but the quality of the interior materials was not of my liking (If you think the Impala has cheap plastic trim in the interior, just climb inside a Grand Prix to see how a truly cheap GM interior is done...the Impala feels like a Honda Accord interiorwise compared to the Grand Prix)and the car is due to be redesigned next year as well.
Last, the Bonneville will be discontinued after the 2005 model year, so decide if this will affect the resale value of those cars, which is not the greatest as it is.
Try them all before you sign on the dotted line. have fun!
See ya there!
Chris
Night_owl, what do you think?
I am retired and my wife is still working, so she drives it the most and loves everything about the car except the way it rolls back when stopped on a hill and the foot is taken off the brake.
We consider the decision to buy the Impala a wise one and would definitely recommend this car to anyone who wants a big, powerful, great riding and looking vehicle at a reasonable price.
Oh well.
http://www.senate.gov/~snowe/sth.htm
http://www.ce.org/public_policy/tax_freedom_week.asp
I called ASE. I told him that I heard about his chip through the internet message board.
He told me the dyno chart on the webpage is a "stimulated dyno test" done by a computer, not an actual test on the Impala LS.
Anyway, I volunteered to be the guinea pig since I live nearby. I asked him if I chip it, would it void my car warranty. He said "technically, it shouldn't. You can fight it in court".
He has my name and number. He will be calling me to set up an appointment to chip it and do the dyno test. I asked him if they would offer me extra discount for using my car for the dyno test. He's offering me 50% off. COOL!
I told him if the test is done successfully, there will be "many interested people" calling him. Free publicity.
The only disadvantage of chipping it is that it requires premium fuel.
There are a number of used semi-classic sport coupes and convertibles, available at very nice prices, that interest me.
The Impala is a solid, powerful, and good lokking car. It certainly won't be the end of the world if I don't sell it right away. It's not like the gas tank is exploding, or the seat belts unlatching, or the ignition coil failing, or the tires unraveling, or the car rolling over.
So I got that going for me...which is nice.