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for all the tips on the headlights and the crash test results vs Camry. Camry was the car I fell in love with before I "met" the Impala.
I am enjoying this car more and more each day. We checked the lights when it was bright out, and now we think we know what the daytime running lights are--the lights in the middle? Anyway, there is so much to love about this car!
I just found the Scotchguard that's made for carpets, and will be applying that later today. The weather has changed, and I want to protect the carpet/mat before it gets wet here. Hope you had a wonderful holiday, and have a great New Year.
As Martha would say, "it's a good thing".
I want GM to bring back the original 5 star aluminum spoke wheels (2000-2002).
In order to compete with the Accord V6 EX, Maxima 3.5 SE, and the Camry V6 XLE, GM needs to price the Impala LS at $25K fully loaded, and not a penny more. Anything more than that, they'll need rebate to move the cars off the lots.
Another feature that drew me to the Ford was/is AWD. Something GM ought to be thinking about!
Mostly hopes of profit, I believe.
I think the new Cadidlac STS will be coming out with AWD next year.
Much depends on how your used Impala was treated prior to your buying it....
And, for what it's worth, my new car is a Ford Five Hundred!
Go for it!!
Crown Vic is a clunker!
I stand corrected. The new STS V8 has an AWD as an option today, not next year.
Impalas and Monte Carlos will be redone and introduced later this summer as early 2006's.
In 2007 we will have a V-8 RWD similar to the GTO. She would not give us a name but said it will not be Camaro.
BTW just bought my wife a 2005 Impala LS in Sport Red. A very nice car, that may in fact be dated, but offers much of what I was looking for, good safety scores, acceptable performance, very good MPG for it's size, and proven reliability.
My question: The engine died after going thru the second time. I noted the temp. guage did not change at all thru the entire process. I let the car sit for about 2-3 minutes, then started it up again. It coughed some, but started, and emitted a ton of white smoke from the exhaust, which seemed to go away after I drove it a mile or two. I was still getting some smoke/steam off the engine about 2-3 minutes later whan I stopped at a light. I drove it about another 3 miles, then parked it for an hour, then drove it again twice a short distance each time (2-3 miles), which by then the outside temps had dropped to below freezing. When I started the engine then, more white smoke, but less than before. Also, less coughing/hesitation.
It sat overnite and it started and performed fine this morning, and didn't hesitate or cough.
What was the white smoke? What things should I get checked out or look for (other than high water!)?
Thanks!
The white smoke you're seeing is actually steam. Some water has entered the air intake system and is being ingested by the engine. If too much water enters the engine it would stall and "hydro-lock". Water in the cylinders doesn't compress very well so the engine would "hydro-lock" and not crank when you tried to start it. It starts so I'm guessing that only a little water was sucked in and a little water in the engine isn't going to hurt it. At a minimum I would do two things. 1. Check the air filter and if it's wet I would replace it. 2. While the engine is warm (not running), pull the dipstick and check the oil for traces of water. If you see any traces of gray to milky white in the oil there's water in it. Of course, if you are close to being due for an oil change anyway I'd change it a little early just to be safe. Hope this helps.
Bruce
Apparently there is a new re-designed ISS that no longer needs lubing. My dealer is charging $100 for lubing and $350 for installing the newer ISS.
Not to mention it has already been well past three years from Feb 2001...It's TWO THOUSAND FIVE, remember???
Today the ISS was replaced with the new improved version. While inspecting the LS they noticed that the right front outer tie rod was a little loose. They replaced that, covered completely under my extended warranty, no deductable.
While I was there, I had them replace and flush the power steering fluid. This service was the only cost to me. $100 including tax. Not bad. They also did a tire rotation too. When they were finished with all the service, they even cleaned and washed under the hood. Fantastic service provided by Mr.Goodwrench.
I've owned five new cars in my life time. Ive purchased extended warranties on every one of them. Of course I realize that GM is making money on the extended warranties, but I feel its peace of mind to me in case anything should go wrong. Today's service alone parts/labor was almost the cost of the extended warranty.
When driving the car out of the dealer, I felt immediately the big difference not feeling the clunks or clicks when turning the wheel. It was solid. Im a very happy customer.
Also, the 5.3L V8 in the SS will be lousy when hooked up with a 4 speed automatic. My 01 3.8L isn't even that smooth when pushed hard let alone the 323lbs of torque the 4t65 will have to handle. I don't think this transmission will last more than 50K miles.
I wonder why they just don't drop the LS1 in the new SS, since the '05 C6 and GTO are getting the LS2, and the LS1 won't be offered. GM seems to allow engine and parts sharing among divisions.
They should at least put the Cadillac 5 speed transmission or better yet a 6 speed like you mention.
isn't it going to be lousy putting all that power through the front wheels no matter the transmision?
To my understanding, the police Impala uses the stock transmission, not the heavy duty one.
http://www.fast-autos.net/pontiac/pontiacgrandprixgxp.html
If you scroll down you can see the following tranny will be used in the 2005 GXP:
The 5300 V-8 engine is mated to a high-performance Hydra-Matic 4T65-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with standard TAPShift. The transmission is strengthened to handle the prodigious torque of the V-8 engine.
I wonder if high-performance means a beefed-up version? As I said before, GM is sharing parts among its divisions, so there's no reason why the Impala SS can't have this same tranny.
As well as I remember, 4 modifications were described:
- a standard one, used with the 200 hp 3800 engine,
- a better one used with 215hp 3.5l engine in Oldsmoble Intrigue,
- and the heavy-duty version for 240 hp supercharged 3800 engine, Regal GS / Gran Prix.
- The 4-th version was/is weaker than standard. It was used with Chinese Buick, not available in USA, and irrelevant to this discussion.
If I remember correctly, switch replacement at an Orlando, Florida dealer took all day (they had to drive across Florida to get me a switch, I was on business travel and night was coming). It cost about $300 parts and labor.
This was the ONLY major repair my Impala had in 173,000 miles. NO ISS problems, nothing else other than routine wear and tear (shocks, tune-ups, etc.) and an airbag sensor (about $60).