2005 and Earlier Chevrolet Impala

bh0001

I owned a '98 Lumina prior to my 2001 Impala LS. I agree that there is more road noise in the Impala, but I do think it is the tires. However, the tires on the Impala are grippier than my Lumina tires ever were. There's always a trade-off. I really liked my Lumina, but I absolutely LOVE my Impala. The Impala is a MUCH nicer car.

As far as the $28k vs $22k price, don't forget the exchange rate. At today's exchange rate US$22k equals CDN$33,435.60 - so we're getting a fair deal here in Canada!
Brad

baveux

Bh001,I disagree,the peoples in the US are not paid in Canadian money,when they make $25.00 per hours they get 25.00 dollars of real money ;-),Green money for green money !!!

I continue to beleive that it is cheaper for a US citizen to buy a car compared to us,even if the best car manufactured in North America are from Oshawa...We should get a better price,just for this reason !

So I'm not totally crazy ...the car is noisier than my Lumina LS 99 ,not a lot more but enough to be noticed.It is hard to compare both car since I drove the impala for less than 50 miles,but my first impression are,Impala:better handling but stiffer suspension still dont know what I prefer ...,more room,much much better brakes,noisier e.g. wind noise tire noise,My lease is over in 1 year,and I still dont know if I will buy the Lumina or jump in the Impala.Financially the right move is to go with the Lumina,to make a short story I can get a really good price on the Lumina,that I can pay cash et voila no freaking payment for 5 years.

But you know what it is....the Carmine red Impala is a really nice car......;-)
I will rent one for a week-end just to make sure that it is what I want.
Good day everybody and thanks for your input

teo

After some research over the weekend I have decided to plunge for the 72 Month/75,000 mile GM Major Guard extended warranty with $200.00 deductible. I was quoted a price of $1000.00 over the internet but before I buy I will check with my dealer to compare pricing. The same warranty with $100.00 deductible goes for $1,300.00 and for $0 deductible for about $1,800.00.

As far as extended warranties go, the GM Major Guard is the best and safest way to go. I am not convinced about the cost 'advantages' of aftermarket warranties...you deal directly with the General for quick, on the spot warranty repair claims.

We plan to keep our Impala for 6 years and this will give us at best another 3 years coverage after the basic warranty expires.

I was thinking of getting the full 72 month/100,000 mile coverage but after going over my annual mileage (Between 11K and 12K a year) the car will have travelled 75K miles by the time it is 6 years old. I don't typically keep cars for longer than this, so the 100K mile coverage might be kinda overkill, but we shall see.

Has anyone bought the GM Major Guard warranty? Any recommended places on the 'net for purchasing it?

night_owl1

Hehe.. 67 disk changer?!?! This may be the same changer that Crutchfield sells. I'm probably going to buy the changer from Crutchfield just because I have worked with them before and they have excellent customer service.

bbrowne74

Teo's discussion on extended warranties is something I've been looking into. I would go for the 100K warranty, but the question is, is teh GM one best vs. an aftermarket one.

I've read where you get less then preferred treatment w/ the GM warranty vs. another because w/ another aftermarket warranty you are like a cash customer to GM, vs. w/ the OEM Warranty you are just another warranty customer.

On the other hand I'd love the comfortable feeling of having a GM Warranty on a GM car.

Thoughts? Teo?

bh0001

I had my front defogger on at high speed (fan setting 5) for the first time this morning. Does anyone else's make a very loud hissing sound (like there's a plastic bag or something stuck in the vent) or is this peculiar to my car?
Brad

tomaso7

I forget what these symptoms mean: Please remind me!

Travelling over grass where it is bumpy for sure, the whole front end of the car clunks. It feels like it is going to collapse.

There are no clicks when I maximum turn left or right.

tomaso7

Hi Brad:

I'll bet one of your vents is closed or partly closed. My wife closes her vents and puts on the heated seat even in 90 degree weather!!!!!!!!!!! When she does this the vents hiss.

bh0001

All vents are open.

teo

Regarding the aftermarket extended warranties....I think it is actually quite the contrary. With an aftermarket extended warranty you must obtain an 'approval code' from the warranty underwritter place prior to the dealership beginning any type of repair work. This means that you are at their mercy...if they want to cover the cost of the repair fine..if not you are screwed. Often to obtain an authorization from an aftermarket warranty company could be the equal of 'pulling teeth'.

Also, in most cases, you must take the car back for service to the dealership that originally issued the aftermarket warranty contract. This could be another headache if the dealer proves to have bad service...you are stuck with them.

Aftermarket warranties might be cheaper but the minute you need to file a claim they can prove to be more expensive and often useless. Again, I am not convinced about the effectiveness or advantages of going with these companies.

the GM Major Guard warranty is indeed more expensive but you can rest assure that when dealing with the manufacturer directly on warranty repair claims you can expect quick turn around times (Almost instant)to authorize parts and service repairs on your vehicle. Also, you can go to any GM dealer in the US or Canada to obtain service a big plus in my book should your car becomes disabled while in a road trip. Based on what my Service Manager has relayed on his daily experience of working with both aftermarket and GM extended warranties is that the aftermarket ones are often a pain in the butt to process a claim and to get them to cover for legitimate warranty related repairs. He states that with the GM Major Guard contracts the dealer doesn't face any hassles when filing warranty claims directly with GM as opposed as when dealing with the aftermarket warranty comp.

IMO the GM Major Guard is expensive but the best and safest way to go if you plan to keep your Impala way past the new car warranty.

bbrowne74

Thx for the info Teo! I really was looking to get the GM plan, because i feel more comfortable with it, but I had heard some stories and it was good to hear a positive one.

Let me ask, I was reading up on it and the GM Major Guard Plan does'nt cover:

Maintenance services and parts, physical damage, glass, lenses, sealed beams, lightbulbs, and tires. Components not installed by the vehicle manufacturer. Bumpers, sheet metal, body panels and parts. Carpet, hinges, trim, upholstery, convertible or vinyl tops, moldings or bright metal. Air and water leaks, wind noise, odors, weather-strips, squeaks, rattles, paint, rust, carburetor, contaminated fuel system, exhaust system, catalytic converter, brake drums, shock absorbers, and batteries.

Is that excluding too much?

teo

Nope. That's about what would be expected on any major extended warranty contract. Rust and emissions components usually carry separate warranties. Most other items fall under wear and tear.

No extended warranty contract is perfect but at least big ticket items are covered for the time we are planning to own the car.

I have no doubt in my mind that properly taken care of, the Impala can make it all the way to 150K or 200K comfortably with minimal or no problems.

IMO keeping a car past 100K is taking a risk mainly because no warranty covers a car past that mileage.

Some people prefer to keep their cars for 10 years. To me 6 years is enough.

fathertyricius

To all those who are members of AAA... I just received the latest magazine from AAA. In this issue is a review for the 2001 Impala LS with very positive remarks. Unfortuantely Im unable to link everybody to the review, I tried but there isnt a web version of the review on the AAA web site. It's only in their magazine. Try to get a copy.
I visted the Chevy dealership today where I bought my LS to see if there was any brochures or any reading material on the 2002. I was told from my friend at the dealership that there will be brochures available within three weeks. Looking forward to it.
Best Regards To All......

dieselone

My wife received a 2001 Impala company car. When she told me what was on the way I thought, oh god can we keep it in the garage and hide that ugly thing. Now that she has had it 3 wks and 2800 miles I feel it is not that bad of a car. Granted it is a base model with 3.4L and the only option is a cd player. The way the car comes in base form doesn't make since to me. No cruise or ABS. I salute GM for standard 4 whl disk brakes, but it seems GM still is in the business of selling gimicks like a oil life monitor, and a radio that raises and lowers volume based on speed and is programable to control the door locks and head lights etc, instead of providing standard features that I consider truly useful such as ABS and a decent suspension. The 3.4L is decently strong (though course), probably would be impressive if it was geared different. I don't think it is necessary for a 4 speed auto to go almost 50 in 1st gear, but I do understand it is geared for economy. My biggest complaint regarding the Impala is steering feel. I swear I can't drive this car in a straight line, it tracks horribly and everytime you accelerate it wants to go every which way but staight. A trait of many front drive GM cars I've driven. The Impala's ride is odd as well, the suspension is very soft and floaty, yet impact harshness over large bumps seem excessive. When I compare it to our 2000 VW Jetta, the ride in the Impala is much softer, yet it doesn't take potholes or large bumbs as well as the Jetta which is mind-boggling to me. Overall I would rate as a decent car considering the price, but I don't think I could buy one if it were my money.

nick01

I like the way the ride and handling is on my Impala. I too have noticed the very high noise level in the cabin on rough pavement or other bad roads. I had a 97 Lumina and a 98 Monty Carlo that wasnt near this bad. The car I transitioned from was a 98 Lesabre Buick. The Buick was very quiet on rough roads. So is my 01 Tracker. Thats why it is so noticable to me. I think it is the lack of insulation and the thickness of the window glass That allows the road noise to come in. If your last car was loud and noisy , a person might not notice it so much.

dieselone.... I too have noticed that its hard to keep the Impala on a straight line without a lot of small corrections. Seems like you are going right or you are going left. There aint no middle ground. The last car I had that had this problem was a 1988 Pontiac Bonneville
Nick

mediumfry

bh0001 I have the same issue with my defrost. Even with all vents open the hissing noise is there. It defrosts the windshield like crazy, and the distinctive noise simply tells me it's working. Since there is only one defrost vent and it covers the whole windshield, and the fan is so strong, I assumed that the directional fins were causing the noice. However it does sound like there's a plastic bag or something in there (not flapping but hissing). Please post if you find a fix.

dieselone, I have a '01 LS, and the LS has a different suspension. However, I find the car to be pleasantly soft yet quite confident on curves and absolutely brilliant on bumps. The roads in my area seemed to improve greatly in quality when I bought the car. 'Course the roads go back to their own crappy selves when I drive my other cars. Michigan is trying to improve their roads but they still are pretty poor.
Also, I didn't know ANY Impalas (or GM cars for that matter) came without ABS after the early 90's. GM put ABS on even their most inexpensive models after 1991 or so (or at least I thought I heard that). Are you sure you don't have ABS?

phollan

I've been lurking in this forum for a few months now, and enjoying all the comments. I bought a black 2001 Impala LS in May (build date 2/01), and now have 2300 miles. I'm really happy with this car. Today I put almost 200 miles on it, and one of the things that is most impressive is how comfortable it is on long drives.

On other notes, I have noticed the shaking mirror on hot days. I think the cruise works fine -- I live in a hilly area and it stays within 3-4 mph downhill. I had the misfortune of driving a 99 Taurus (dieselone, that's an ugly car), and its cruise was almost unusable around here. My 98 Malibu handles hills in cruise slightly better than the Impala, probably because it's lighter.

The only complaint I have right now is a clunking/rattling noise coming from the front when I was on a bumpy brick road today. I haven't noticed any ride or handling problems. I saw an earlier post asking about this and wondered if anybody has had this. I'll be due for my first oil change soon, so I'd like the dealer to check it out. Thanks.

mediumfry

Noise in the Impalas is an interesting issue. Some say it's nice and quiet. Some say it's irritatingly noisy. I wonder what's up?

On smooth road, my '01 LS is pin-drop quiet at any speed and any wind condition. On rough roads, the noise transmits through the cabin quite noticeably but not really irritating. My other cars are a '93 Chrysler minivan and a '82 Ford F-150 Custom. In comparison, both other cars are rattle-traps. But the Impala is much newer so I expect a much tighter cabin.

I just took a 3000+ mile trip in the Impala and for the first time I talked with my family without getting a sore throat from shouting over the road noise. I did, however, get a sore throat because the A/C kept the car so dry. My wife and son got bloody noses too from the dryness. We had to open the windows occasionally to let some humidity in. I'm not complaining though. I've never had an A/C work so well.

I know, you folks in the SW US are probably chuckling, but we who are used to the slurpy sweaty humid weather of the midwest can't handle the dryness.

cgaydos

There is a huge difference between the 3.4L engine package and the 3.8L engine package. The 3.4L package has worse brakes (no ABS), no traction control, worse suspension, etc. Completely different driving characteristics. The purpose of the 3.4L base version is fleet sales. A very cheap 6 passenger sedan. Most of the people here have the 3.8L package, either as an add on to the base or standard with the LS model.

casl

Once again, thanks to all for your wonderful advice.

I brought my 2k (32K miles) in for an oil change yesterday and left a list of items I wanted the dealer to check out. The car was vibrating when braking - especially noticeable at higher speeds. The last time I brought it to the dealer, they told me it was caused by the tires - which were slightly cupping. You all told me to have them check for warped rotors. Warped rotors it was - and they replaced them yesterday - I didn't even have to fight them for new rotors instead of turning them - they just installed the new rotors without question. I also had a problem with the key fobs working intermittantly. I had wrote it off as a quirk, and had just been living with it, but when I brought it up to the dealer (and the TSB) they ordered me a new cluster panel and will be installing it today. They also lubricated my rear sticking door.

As for the hesitation problem, we're still going nowhere with that. They haven't been able to duplicate it yet - and the last few times it has happened, it has lasted longer and doesn't kick back in until I take my foot off the gas and put it back down. They suggested I switch to lower octane gas (a year or so ago, they suggested I switch to higher octane). Since it happens no matter what type of gas is in the car, I have been using the cheaper 87 lately anyway. I sent them back to the drawing board on that one. It doesn't matter what type of gas, what the weather is like, how long the car is warmed up for, etc. I haven't found any common factors to relate to the problem. Hopefully they will be able to duplicate the problem while they have it again today.

Thanks again!

duraflex

Not sure about the 2001s but in 2000 the base model and the LS had entirely different tires. The LS are definitely Goodyear Eagle GAs. Base model might have had Uniroyals.

The Eagle GAs have excellent traction on dry roads - quite good on wet roads except right after the start of a rain when the oil on any road turns it into a virtual slip-n-slide, regardless of tires.

The Eagles are not quiet - especially on concrete roads. They are quieter on asphalt roads. The trade off seems to be good traction vs low road noise.

Also, sadly there is NOT much sound insulation in these cars. It's one of the many differences between Chevys vs Buicks, Cadillacs or earlier generations of Oldsmobiles.

b4z

2001's have the rear wheel well liners. 2000's don't. My impala is noticeably quieter than my intrigue that didn't have the wheel liners.

teo

The base Impala (3.4L Engine) has a totally different suspension configuration, tires and steering ratio than the Impala LS or Impalas equipped with the 3800 V6 engine and the 'Ride & handling' package. As stated here, the 3400 V6 base sedan is strictly oriented to the fleet/rental car market and for buyers in very tight budgets that need a comfortable car to sit six passengers. I have driven the base model and it is completely different performance wise from the LS or a 3800 V6 equipped base sedan.

For starters, the Base Impala has Uniroyal Tigerpaws tires which provide a very soft ride but they do easily give in mildly hard cornering. Also the base 3400 sedan does not come with either ABS or electronic traction control standard (That's your answer Mediumfry) but it does have the standard 4 wheel disc brake setup. Also the suspension is much softer for that typical 'American' marshmellow ride and the steering ratio is much slower than the LS, hence the need to make more corrections on the vehicle when it is driven on a straight line.

The LS and 3800 V6 base sedans handle and perform on a much different fashion. The suspension is much tighter (Very similar to the setting found on your Jetta) and it is completely devoid from the marshmellow boucing effect found in the base sedan...actually you feel like you are driving a German car due to the harder ride characteristics. Yet the suspension damping settings on the LS also reward the occupants with a soft but also firm and reassuring ride. Handling is also excellent...this morning I took a left curve going 40 MPH and the car tracked it and took the corner with plenty of confidence with minimal understeer effect.

The steering ratio on the LS is also much quicker making the steering tighter and much more responsive to input. I can let go of the wheel while the car is travelling at 80 MPH and it tracks beautifully, straight and true on the highway...it indeed feels like is riding on 'Rails'.

ABS and all speeds electronic traction control complement the driving pleasure. The 3800 V6 with extra 20 horses and 25 pounds feet of torque do make a significant difference over the 3400 V6 driving feel.

The cruise control works wonders and keeps the car with a constant speed regardless of road inclination...much better system that the cruise control found on my previous Honda/Acura vehicles.

May be you should try driving an Impala LS to experience the difference...who knows it might prompt you to trade your VW Jetta...;-)

nick01

My 01(3/01) came from the factory with all the good stuff installed including the wheel liners. 3.8 engine package,sport touring suspention,225/60R16 goodyear tires,traction control, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes. aluminum wheels. It's a base model. I didnt want the On-Star and I wanted the 60/40 leather seats. It's identical to the LS except for the On-star,seats and aluminum wheels. Its drop-dead smooth and quite on smooth concrete and blacktop. It's one of the loudest vehicles I have ever owned on rough surfaces.And it has no center-point in the steering. The steering problem is so slight that most people will not notice it, and its easy to live with. But its there.
Nick

jeffreyw1

The service manager at my dealership called me today with some great news. It turns out after all that I will be able to get my 104 amp replaced with the 103 amp. He told me that the only way I would get my 104 amp replaced with a new 103 was if the district service representative approved it. The service manager said to keep me satisfied that they would replace the 104 amp with the 103 amp. I am glad to know a person who is willing to go out of his way to get a problem solved like the one I had. Thought you all would like to hear about my situation. Now the Impala will sound better.

teo

Glad to hear you are enjoying your Impala. I doubt there is a steering speed ratio difference between a 'Base' 3800 sedan and the LS model...the ratio should be identical; however, I could be wrong.

My LS does not exhibit the lack-on-center steering feel that you report. Actually my steering is nicely weighted on the center. I have had 2 Impala LS (2000 and 2001) and never had any issues with tracking or frequent steering corrections. I can let go of the wheel at 80 MPH and the car tracks straight...is amazing!.

If you have the same quick ratio steering as the one in the LS probably you do have a problem that the dealer needs to go over. If you don't have the LS quick ratio steering, then it is working as design.

I agree the car tends to get noisy when the going gets rough. At least the LS is a car of a sporty nature. Ride is firm and u tend to feel more the road imperfections. I personally don't like either cars that are extremely noisy or extremely isolating like most Toyota, Lexus and Buick models. To me a good car provides constant feedback even in the form of controlled road noise and steering feedback. Some people love to be isolated while driving...I don't think that makes for a safe car IMO.

My 2000 LS was way noisier than my current 2001 LS. The improved rear wheel liners in the 2001 could well be partly responsible for the noise reduction but probably GM stuffed a bit more insulating material in the car. The Goodyears are very noisy tires and if this is an issue, switch over to Michelin Pilot tires for a softer ride.

Does anyone know if the Base 3800 Impala gets the same quick ratio steering as the LS model?

tomaso7

You wrote: "The only complaint I have right now is a clunking/rattling noise coming from the front when I was on a bumpy brick road today." Driving over grass is probably the same type of bumps. Mine too clunked along. I wonder if it's the shocks hitting their limit? Since you have only 2500 miles or so, I doubt it is the steering shaft or the cradle.

Has anyone heard the same noise. How about someone driving over some grass and let us know.

hoowa

http://www.insure.com/auto/safecar.html

nick01

The Sport Suspension comes with the 3.8 package. Most cars, of any make, get the quick steering ratio if they get the sport suspension. It would be an odd set up if they didnt get it. Mine has the quick ratio sport steering. I like the Impala,and thru the years I've had more than a few of them. And there is a couple that I wish were still sitting out there in my garage right now. )

Nick

frankf3

I was on my way to the mall with the family tonite to get a new telephone. While we were getting onto the on-ramp I saw what I thought was an Impala facing the wrong way in the passing lane against the guard rail. The rear bumper cover way lying in the passing lane and what was left of the trunk lid was all pushed in and folded up. I went to try and call the state police by using my onstar phone. I mistakenly used the command "Call" to Onstar, and it responded with "Nametag". I replied with "Clear" so I could void my last command, but then the system replied with something totally unexpected. Onstar came back by saying calling what sounded like "Stop" which was the nametag that I could not delete or access. I got hold of the police next, but had a real difficulty in telling Onstar what number to dial, as the only number I remember for the Massachusetts State Police via Cell phone is *MSP. The problem is that without a keypad or dial infront of you, I had trouble relating what number to dial. I then tried twice to delete my troublesome nametag. My wife who was driving rolled the passenger window up so there would be less noise, but this prevented me from accessing this nametag. I rolled the window back down about 2 inches, then stated "Delete" at which the system asked "Nametag", then I said "Clear". The system responded by stating "Deleting Nametag "Stop", Are you Sure?" I wholeheartedly responded with "Yes" and my problem nametag is now gone. Without having a manual handy for Onstar, does anyone know if Onstar with dial a "2" if you state "A" or "B" or "C" and so on and so forth with the other keys to complete an Alpha to number translation ?

fathertyricius

Thats great... good to hear that this problem is once and for all behind you. Enjoy.

teo

On the Large Sedan Class along with the Toyota Avalon for 2001!!!

www.intellichoice.com

teo

$1000.00 Cash back or 5.9% GMAC Financing on both Impala models.

roderacer

Anyone know if installing aftermarket wheels will affect if not totally render the Tire Press. Mon. inoperable? Is the sensor in the factory wheel itself?

Thanks!
RR

sean411

I have a 00LS, with 16k...no problems.... yet. The color is dark carmine red. Since I am unable garage it and its parked outside all day at work, right next to a major airport, I wash & wax it regular. I have been playing around with diff kinds of waxes.. use Meguires...Turtle..emerald series...Prestone bullet... and Zymol, < sent for Zymol carbon.. on the net>. Nothing can compare to the shine produced by Zymol.< of course @$35 per 8oz..nothing else should>. My question(s) are this. Does anyone else get the impression that their paint is 'soft', it seems like I am noticing more chip marks on this vehicle than previous one(s)
Next question...Since this is not a show car..I am willing to trade some of the shine for better overall protection from the sun..pollutants & winter driving. Any ideas on what product(s) to purchase. Your experience & advice would be much appricated.
Thanks

teo

Try Zaino products...

www.zaino.com

bh0001

Teo is right. Try Zaino (web site is www.zainobros.com ). I've been using it on my 2001 since the day I brought it home. Absolutely INCREDIBLE shine and a very high level of long-lasting protection. Zaino isn't cheap and the initial application process is fairly involved, but the pay-off is more than worth it. Check out the shine in the pictures here:

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The paint on this car does seem soft to me too. It takes next to nothing to produce swirl marks in the finish, and I already have a couple of stone "rubs" on the hood - no chips, just rubs.

Brad

night_owl1

Changing the wheels should not affect the pressure monitor. There is no pressure sensor for the tires. The system uses the ABS sensors to monitor the speed of each tire. If a tire's rotational speed changes, the inflation monitor will send the low tire pressure warning. This is why you have to reset the system after you add air to the tires or do a tire rotation. The theory behind it is if a tire loses air, the effective diameter of the tire decreases. This would cause the wheel to rotate faster

teo

The champion in producing cars with extremely soft and thin paint is Honda. Impala's could be better but it is better than you mom's and pop's Accord.

ghostwolf

Just to introduce myself..
I bought my Dark Emerald Green Metallic LS with Medium Grey Leather Interior on May 1. It was built 11/00, but already had the 103 amp installed. I wanted an Impala because of fond memories of my dads 66 and 73 Impala.

Anyway, I've really been enjoying Nathan's Impala Site and browsing the messages here.

One of the sites off of Nathans Links page, showed an Impala with Dual CAT Back Exhaust. I was wondering if any of you would know what the part number is for that? My chevy parts guy can't find anything, yet his web site says its from GM.

The same site also shows some nice looking Impala floor mats. My first attempt at ordering them from my dealer ended up getting me another pair of the same floor mats that came with the car, which I returned. The parts guy called and got the correct part number which is 12495328 for $109.00 if anyone is interested.

My other two comments other than the part number for the CAT Back exhaust is this.. the kleenex holder in the arm rest. I have not found any brand of tissue that can fit into this thing. I think that GM just made it for the hell of it without checking to see if anything would fit in there. I have a Chevy Conversion van, a Gladiator, and they at least made the dispensers the right size for a travel size box to fit in there. This was my wife's gripe. I stuck some tissues out of a box in there and it doesn't work right or look that great either.

The other thing was the little bar that hides the onstar cable by the rear view mirror. I was just cleaning my windshield when I gently bumped it and it came off. I put it back up there but there is nothing that I can see that it locks into. Either that or something on mine is broken. It just seems to rely on each end kind of sticking into something to hold it in place. I don't know I don't like it because I feel like any little bump and its going to come off again.

No one carries the K&N Air Filter in my area for the Impala. I can find their model number on their web site, but I can't find a way to order one on-line. Has anyone found one on-line?

I guess thats it for now, sure appreciate this board being here.
ghostwolf

00impala

I have the Webpage and the Silver LS with the Dual Exhaust. It is the Same Parts that were used on the 2000 Grand Prix GT, I have no idea what the Part numbers would be, That has always been a Question, But If you could find out the Exhaust Components numbers for the Grand Prix GT then you would have them...The Floor mats with the Logo and Word Impala, I got them from www.gmpart.com Chuck Hutton Chevrolet Olds, they were around $89.00. I originally thought they would be Rubber, But arrived with the logo and I was impressed and kept them. I have seen the "re-Fill" for the Tissue Dispenser, They are the ones in the little celophane wrapper, usually found at the check out at the Drug Store, about $.79 cents. Welcome! Don Oh yea.....I almost forgot, I got the K&N Filter for my LS 3.8 "ONLINE" from Performance Parts or something like that, I will let you know exactly when i get home tonite, It was around $30...I remember a discount over the X-mas holiday that they were offering. Now that I think of it, It was like $35.00 then the discount and shipping, around $28.00.

bbrowne74

Can you use teh 2000 Impala K&N Air filter on the 2001? I would THINK you could, but K&N says via email that there is no 2001 model yet.

teo

Welcome to the club!

A couple of answers.....

1)Center Amrest Lid Tissue Holder::: The only pack of tissues that fit in there perfectly are the 'Pocket packs' of 15 count 2ply White Facial Tissues (Kleenex Brand, one we use)which measure 8.6 x 8.3 IN. or 21.8 x 21cm.

The tissue holder was obviously not meant to hold a full box of tissues. If an individual pack is not enough then you can carry a loose box of tissues (Not recommended) or try to get a GM part or aftermarket tissue box holder.

I have seen a few luxury cars that have special tissue box holders in the rear package shelf....life is good when you have a 'James' to drive you around..

2) Rear view mirror plastic cable cover...have no Idea how it is supposed to snap in place. I remember before taking delivery of mu new '01 Impala LS the cables were 'exposed' and the plastic cover came in a bag with other items (Including the OnStar antenna) in the trunk. Haven't had any problems with the cover but it is good to know how to properly put it back should it pop out of place.

ghostwolf

00Impala, I guess you can tell by references to your site, that I like your pictures and the modifications that you made. I thought that the way your exhaust looked before you changed it was very cool looking with the oval shapes. I guess the round ones match the taillights better but I thought that the one picture of your car was very nice. I hope to get some pictures up too, as soon as I get something done to mine that makes it worth looking at

bbrowne74 - I am having the same question, at both Auto Zone and the K&N Site http://www.knfilters.com/appinq.htm they give a product number for the 2000 but not for the 2001. I wonder if its a deal like the rear splash guards.. we just have to wait for them to make one for the 2001?

teo - appreciate those dimensions on the tissues! I'm going to have someone at my garage take a look at my mirror deal and tell me if that is the way its suppose to be. When I took delivery, they had it on already, and the onstar antenna was on too. I'll let you all know if it was just me or if it was a defective part.

hunter39

When I went looking for the filter for my 3.8 they told me there was none (it wasn't in the book) turns out there was one, and it was the number listed on the different sites from here. There should be no difference between a 2k and 2k1 since there are no changes to the engine or engine compartment. I say you can get the one for the 2k and should have no problems. My two cents

woo_by

the model number is 33-2141

the best prices I found:
$34.39 - SummitRacing.com
$35.20 - CarShopInc.com
$36.50 - MusicCityRodShop.com
$36.95 - MartelBros.com

obviously, the final price depends alot on how much s&h they charge

if you're willing to go through a little trouble, you can go to carparts.com ($43) and do a 110% price-match with any of the above places


Brian

00impala

Yes, I like the oval ones at first, But they looked kinda out of place since the Grand Prix has the Lower Rear Facia with the cut outs for the pipes, they looked great from dead on in the back, but from the side they were tacky looking, The Grand Prix did a better job of concealing them so all you could see is the very edge of the Tip. I prefer the Round Stainless ones I have now, The oval Cast Aluminum ones would turn colors and were a problem to keep clean, The Round ones look better from all angles since they are mostly exposed. I'm still looking for my K&N box with the recipt.... Don

00impala

I have my Recipt here with me now... Dated 12/13/00 and from http://www.performanceproducts.com it was $28.65 + $4.80 s/h sIhm sure the $28 included a Christmas Discount that they had at the time, I would still check their price. Part Number KNENG33-2141 Not too bad a price for it delivered then for a total of $33.36 Don

b4z

Paint is not only soft, but thin. I have found many places where there is only primer. It looks like they put as little paint on the car as they could get buy with.
Reminds me of the early 70's when GM decide that none of their cars needed primer.

teo

You mean inside the trunk, hood and door jambs?