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I don't post much here, in part because our '01 has less than 5K miles on it, and none of the bad ISS, etc., etc. problems have come up. Just mice getting into the heating system and eating the wires, which has necessitated our getting replacement and/ or repair work 3 or 4 times. Somewhat curious: has no one else had this happen??? Have heard that rodents are in fact attracted by the smell of the coating on new wires-- maybe once that 'new car smell' wears off! "~"
I can't part with my precious trunkspace, unfortunately... I'd crumble without being able to fold down the split-backs and haul my fishing poles around.
Keep up the good work on that LS. I know it is a blast to be rollin' around in.
Florida plates, and you don't fish??
Take care!
RR
roderacer, na I dont fish, I can never catch anything and I have no patience.
Has anyone installed the INTRAX or Eibacks springs on their impala? Any pics?
Thanks
Chris
I'm still in the market for tires, however, not immediately (unless I have a blow out!). Anyway, I'll be looking for a low noise tire and one that will give me the most wear for my money.
Of course we still pale in comparison to Texas which is 261,914 Square miles with a population of almost 20 Million people. Texas is about the size or at least 2 to 3 times bigger than most countries in Western Europe! No wonder they wanted to be their own country.
Connecticut is only 4,845 Square Miles and has a population of about 3 million people.
Alaska is the biggest state of the Union...570,374 square miles, but a mere 611,500 people populate the state!
The Commodore, being a 4 door sedan, will be much more popular than the Monaro. This could translate into sales of more than 50K units per year. This will not be welcomed by the UAW as easily as the lower volume Monaro.
I still believe, Lutz should bring both and even the Holden Ute (Australian El Camino version) and screw the UAW all the way.
If the Monaro proves to be a success in our marketplace, I don't see a reason for GM holding off importing the Commodore sedan sibling.
At the end of the day, it is all about profits.
Hey, if foriegn companies can build there cars here, I think GM can manage it.
BTW, what's the capital of South Dakota, the stae bird of Alaska, and the population of Iowa?
However, when we drove to Niagara Falls, it took about 8 hours. Roughly one hour through CT, second hour through Western MA, and 6 hours across NY, East to West. Including the detour around Albany.
Have a friend who lives in Toronto, ON. He drives 10 hours block to us, via the Niagara. 555 miles.
In fact, in one Toronto newspaper today, the auto section had plenty of cars for sale in every category - even Ferraris and Porsches - but not a single Impala.
I had 48000 on the goodyears before switching to the bridgestone tires, still had a little rubber left on them but was starting to get some hydroplaning on wet roads.
Sweetpolly
Bridgestone has a try out period on their tires. If you don't like them after 30 days they will take them back. I am liking ours a lot more every time I drive. They are definately quieter and have a better feel on the road than the goodyears had.
LRCobra
38,990 Miles on car, i am the second owner and bought it at 15k miles. is 24,000 Miles average for brake pads on the Imp?
Thanks in advance...
I see lots of Impalas here in South Florida and almost no used LS' models listed for sale. The car is indeed a best seller and I have no doubts about GM's decision to ramp up production.
http://www.alldata.com/TSB/10/011019FE.html
The new car lot is half empty. Only one green Impala LS, 3 Monte Carlo, and zero (yes, nil) Malibu. One Camaro Z-28 in show room. No Corvettes. Did not count tracks, but definitely unusually low number.
This is a big dealership. They usually have about 9-10 Impala plus 8-10 MC available, 15-18 Malibu, about 3 Camaro, 1-2 Corvettes.
The number of small vehicles was usual, though. 17 or 18 Cavaliers, 3 Prizm, 3 Trackers.
Used cars are a plenty. Several of them were even parked on unusual place, on the new car lot. Some of used cars are rather new, like a 01 base Impala with 18k miles, 01 Malibu, etc.
Wow, you really have driven almost half a world away in your Impala! I am still looking forward to a long road trip on our 2001 LS. This car is indeed a fantastic highway performer. How was your gas mileage along those stretches of highway?
I would personally recommend purchasing an extended warranty (I prefer GM Major Guard extended contracts over aftermarket ones)if you are planning on keeping your car beyond the 36K mile barrier. The powertrain is the least of my worries as GM powertrains are typically very reliable, but like any other car, things tend to break or go wrong as the car ages. When a car gets old, little things here and there can nickel and dime you to death, so at least a good extended warranty should provide some peace of mind and protection even if you don't ever get to make use of it.
Typically, the extended warranty contract will pay itself the very first time you experience a major repair. So to me is like insurance, just added financial peace of mind in case it needs to be used.
Wife & I were in Seattle just about 1 month ago. We loved the Pacific Northwest, it is gorgeous! We were lucky as for the days we stayed up there it didn't rain a drop of water, something very uncommon in rain city Seattle. We flew, had no time to make the long 3,500 mile journey from Miami (Is basically the other end of the continent).
So did you like Calle Ocho? I work very close to it. Miami indeed is a very different city from anything you get to experience in America. It is a cultural melting pot!
May be for next time take the Impala on a trip down to Key West, about 4 hours South of Miami...it is worth the trip!.
Welcome again, and keep enjoying that beautiful Impala!
Wow, this board has turned in to a geography and anthropology lesson! Anyway...
Gary, Iowa has a population 2.8 million give or take...Alaska's bird is the Willow ptarmigan and South Dakotas capitol is Pierre...
Hope no one got offended. Long live Geography!. Impala.
Oh, Impala.
The dealer replaced or re programmed the software twice.
Has anyone else had/has this issue or any ideas?
01-07-30-014 APR 01 A/T - 4T65E, Delayed Shifts/Flares/Extended Shifts
99-07-30-030A APR 01 A/T - Grinding/Growling in Park on an Incline
I don't have hard copies on these, but at least they could point her servicing dealer in the right direction.
What's an extended warranty cost? $1,000? I've currently got two cars which I purchased new, and before my Impala I had an '89 Celica which I bought new. Never bought an extended warranty on any of them, and I doubt I've ever had enough repairs that would have been covered by an extended warranty to even approach $1000.
Granted, I do a lot of my automotive work myself, and my last two cars have been Toyotas (Celica and Geo Prizm), so the few times I've had to have stuff done, I've been able to take care of much of it myself.
I guess it ultimately comes down to whatever makes you comfortable, and if money is tight to the point that being hit with a major repair would break you, then it might be worth the piece of mind to get an extended warranty (especially if you can spread the cost out). I'd consider taking the money it will cost for the warranty, and put it into a savings account or similar investment. If you've got two cars, put in $2k. Odds are you'll never need it, and if you don't, at least it will be drawing interest. Worst case scenario, the repair costs more money than what you've got set aside, but at least you could take out a loan at that point for the difference - MIGHT cost you more than the warranty would, but the odds are against it.
http://www.impalamotel.com/
Maybe we should book the rooms for our "2001 Impala Brochure Reunion" now!!!
The '02 that i looked at was like $26,130.
A big jump.
I've wanted to visit the Oshawa assembly plant for about a year, but I never got around to it (mostly because I don't want to go alone and I can't get anyone else interested). If you're looking for some company to join you, let me know. I'd really like to see where "Hooloo" was born!
Brad
Chris
People were accusing each other of libel and stuff.
I got to where i didn't even enjoy going in there.
i wonder when it will be back up again?
impala
Gary, I cheated on the answers...My "Information Please" Almanac got me the population and the bird, but I did know that Pierre was the capitol of SD. Funny you brought it up too, I was quizzing my neighbor's 7th grader on her capitols (actually she was trying to quiz me by asking what the capitol of Luxembourg was)and I counter attacked with state capitols. I'm pretty sure I had learned them all before 7th grade and she didn't know any... hmmm
The capitol of Luxembourg? Luxembourg...
Cost $1204, for 6 years / 100k mile. Bought while the car still was under manufacturer warranty. 1.5 years late, the warranty paid for replacing intake manifold gasket (leaking coolant) - $550, oil pump gasket (leaking oil) - $180+, and replacing transmission - $2300. Total more than $3000.
We bought the car used. The previous owner put 15 k miles in several months, the sold. Do not know how it was used or abused. The car salesman told us that the previous owner of the car was GM itself - so it could be even a lemon buy-back... Had a lot of smaller problems while under the manufacturer warranty.
The main problem with executing the extended warranty was to get to their administrator - a separate company who approves the repairs. It approved everything without problems. Just a pain to get through a busy phone line, to waiting on hold for 30 minutes or so. Mechanics do not like this. However, recently the warranty company switched to another administrator.
Do not plan to buy an extended warranty for our other car, a 00 Regal. We bought it new and know what to expect. We have the car for 1.5 years without serios problems. However, if a lot of problems will develop while under manufacturer warranty, we will consider buying an extended one.
First of all, I have a 2002 base Impala. Whenever I turn the radio on, and then turn the rear defroster on, my radio cuts out to pure static. Obviously, this is bad. I imagine it has to do with the built-in window attenna and rear defroster having some sort of werid cross over. Anyone had any problems with this?
Secondly, I am planning on wiring in a fire scanner into my car, and want to hook it in somewhere so when the car shuts off, so does it, so it doesn't drain the battery should I forget to turn it off. Thoughts? Thanks!
-Andrew
Don't know about the rear defogger/radio problem. I think you're onto something...a short of some sort in the rear window. You'll likely need to have a dealer look at it. Presumably under warranty since you have a 2002.
The auxiliary power drop connector is a six prong female connector that actually has four wires to it. They are:
Orange: Battery Positive Voltage (Unswitched)
Yellow: Accessory Voltage (Switched)
Purple: Class 2 Serial Data (presumably for body control system info)
Black: Ground
This system is on a 15A fuse labeled "PWR DROP" on the fuse panel on the right end of the dash, accessible with the door open.
The connector is part number 12064752 and is a "6-Way F Metri-Pack 280 Series". Not sure the mating plug number but a parts department person should be able to get you one.
Hope this helps.