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There's a 2000 with 59k near me with sunroof, CD. etc. for $6800 that I'm wondering if I should look at.
I remember the days when we were waiting on a "fix' for the engine cradle issues in the early Impalas.
I often reminded folks to check the air pressure in the spare tire every other month. Not that I admit to having a flat tire and finding a flat spare tire years ago with a different car.
Nope , I don't admit it. ;-)
I can't remember if it was someone here or elsewhere that mentioned you can buy an extension to put on the valve of your spare, so you don't have to remove all the flooring materials and such to check the spare pressure - it's not that big of a deal on the Impala, but I've seen other cars where this would really be a handy thing to have!!
I would only shell out the money for new tires if I knew for sure that they would be significantly quieter, so any feedback would be appreciated.
Also, what is a good final price for the Triple Treds?
Thanks
What triggers it? I mean at what PSI will it go on? Is there a way to turn it off after you air the tires up or does it automatically turn off? My silverado has the message center and for the oil change light you press the gas 3 times in 3 seconds. Is the impala the same way (i dont have an owners manual thats why I ask
Thanks
Ryan
You can turn it off by switching the headlight switch three times, but I always forget if it is between parking lights and headlights or off and parking lights. One of the two works though.
Has anyone changed on on the impalas? How hard is it? Any directions?
Thanks
Ryan
First, it took them an hour and a half, with only one car ahead of me. They appearantly went to lunch in the middle of changing the oil for the car in front of me.
They said they said they changed the air filter (and charged me for it), which they didn't. How could I tell? I opened my air filter up and flipped it over (thus extending its life) before I went to Wally-World. It was the same one when I got home and looked.
The underside of my car had oil all over it. Fortunately, I've looked all over and found no where where it's leaking from, and it just appears to be splash or something of the sort.
To top it off, when I was checking out, the service guy asked me if my car had electrical problems. I asked why, and he said "Your lights and siren didn't work." (I'm a volly fd, have light & siren). I had pulled the fuse so these kids wouldn't play with it.
After the manager was a total [non-permissible content removed] to me about the whole situation, I wrote a letter to big Wally in the south. Never heard anything from them. Oh well. One less customer for them.
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The 2004 had a much better (softer but not mushy) ride than my very stiff 2000 LS. Although I enjoyed all the bells and whistles on my LS, to me - the 2004 was a new and improved car. The 3.4 engine had plenty of kick and the CD/radio with external amp sounded just fine. Also liked the improved lift mechanism on the trunk lid. Too bad they cut out so many little "frills" - can't believe that cutting all the little stuff endears a car company to anyone.
Get it done yourself. It will also help if something later goes wrong with the materials or workmanship that YOU were the buyer, not some third party--the dealer.
Also, if there is room for the dealer to be paying for leather seats without raising the price, you are offering to pay too much. Renegotiate the price with YOU buying the leather seats...
Just my humble opinion...
Bruce
I have exactly the same problem you had, and so does my girlfreind in her 2000 Malibu. When we press the hazard for a second, the turn signal then starts working.
When the check engine light comes on a trouble code is almost always set and stored in the ECM (computer). Sometimes there’s more than one trouble code associated with a problem. If you know what you’re doing, the stored codes can be read by placing a shunt in the proper position on the test connector and counting the flashes produced by the check engine light. This procedure is covered in most Haynes or Chilton manuals and they also have a list of the codes and what system the code corresponds to. Another DIY method is to buy a trouble code reader like the one produced by Equus or Actron. They are priced around $25.00 USD and can make the process of reading the codes a lot simpler. At any rate, if you’re planning on doing this yourself I highly recommend that you get a repair manual. I prefer the Chilton manuals because they’re better written and more comprehensive but, as far as I know, there isn’t one for the Impala yet. The Haynes manuals are cheaper and you can still get the job done.
I hope this helps.
Bruce
Also, I should clarify a few items.
1. When running in traffic, if I suddenly give it the gas, the car will respond immediately with power and acceleration but it almost seems like something is holding it back. Almost like a professional singer singing with a slightly congested air way. I hope that makes sense.
2. Since having this problem, I've tried to start the car with and with out the gas being applied and it doesn't seem to matter.
3. This problem is inconsistent, one time I could have the problem with starting, and then the next it could start like brand new.
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards, Bob
Let us know what the problem is/was. Good luck.
Bruce
The code was P0440. Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction. I was told it's no big deal by the Autozone guy. I then called my GM dealer to inquire about the code. I was told that if I restart the engine about 30X, the check engine light will "go away". My other choice is to replace the fuel cap for $11.....
Thanks again guys!
Or so it seems from where I sit...
We drove through Mobile on the way there and back, and I remembered that Matt McDill who used to post here regularly lived in Mobile (which had a fair amount of damage), and there were other posters here at one time or another from the Mobile/Pensacola area. Just thought I'd post a message to those folks and ask them to let us know how they're doing.
[2004 LS, tinted windows, air box cleaned out, K&N flat filter, CB radio, undercoated, setting up 4 snow wheels/tires]
As for me, I will miss that spoiler on the Ford Five Hundred that I am awating delivery of. Yet, I owned a 98 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and spent the entire time wishing that it either had a bigger or no spoiler, the one it had functioned only to spoil the cars good looks, IMHO. At least it fulfilled its name!
As for the engine, I so far have 171,000 plus miles on mine....
My hasty driving is brought about in a weekend mad-dash to the cottage near Algonquin; - insane I know ... but those white Impalas with black grills/wheels sometimes drive even faster than I do. I can often put on 500 miles in a w/e, so I keep the Pal well set up .... it's been really great over the first year and 25,000kms.
May be time to consider the GTA TB .... hmmm
It is a good looking car. Looks less like a Passat than I thought it would since the greehouses are almost identical.
It is a BIG car, more roomy than the Impala probably.
it appears to be a little more expensive or upscale than the Impala from the exterior.
I was a little disappointed in the look or possibley the fit of the leather seats.
Maybe it was the graining. It looked a little downmarket.
But other than that I think it will do well.
It just needs a more powerful engine as an option.
The freestyle should do well also.
Didn't like the leather on that one either.
other than the leather it was a nice vehicle.
The one I saw as 33K, made me feel good about the 34K I paid for my SRX.
I am sure the freestyle cold be bought in the 29s thoug.
If ya wants to talk to me, ya shall see me over at the Ford Five Hundred Forum. As for seats, I got the cloth, just as I had in the Impala.
Best wishes to you all; I hope you get the great and wonderful service out of your cars that I did out of mine!
Just seems odd to me that the manifold problem was a topic of daily conversation among us at the time, but there's been very little said about this latest recall.