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How does the cradle work in the scheme of suspension and fabbibg a set of drivetrain mounts?
I mean, i loaded avalon is like 35-38K, the Impala should not breach 30.
And if it does... IF IT EVEN KISSES THE 30K MARK, GM will throw up incentives and lose valuable magins and customers. Well, at least not over like 32... I just don't think this interrior is worth 30K. Its nice but not 30K nice.
I think if they spruced up the interrior it could touch 30K, but as it is its just not gonna happen. THey should spend like $200 to deck out the interrior a bit, and just raise the price by $200 and thats it.
I just think GM will shoot themselves in the foot like this.
When the Hell are the govt, and/or private orgs gonna step in and Help GM fight off the UAW??? These pension ans healthcare costs mean American is gonna loose the largest carmaker in the world!
Sorry,
Oh, and BTW, they put a Nav system in the Traiblazer, does anyone know why they did not do it here? Its a brand new car, what gives?
And if anyone wants to compare the Avalon to the Impala, that needs to be done on our Sedans Comparisons board, not here.
Lets try to stick to the Impala here in this discussion dedicated to that vehicle.
Thanks.
Makes me glad I got a Five Hundred. Honest. And the interior of the Ford is probably the thing I like least about it.
AWD for Impala? Ever?
For all these reasons, I traded away my 173k miles example. Well, I didn't know about the new interior, but if I had, that would have been another reason!
I have NOT knocked the Impala, rather I continue to post here to counteract some of the other impressions others have given about weak rotors, etc. I know what my experiences were, and they were far better than those who post here of engine cradle issues, manifold issues, brake issues, etc. 99 percent of my posts have been to point out what a wonderful mechanical beast my Impala was, and, all the more remarkable, it was a first year of production model.
And, with all due respect, I will post relevant things where I find appropriate, subject to the watchful eyes of our wonderful hosts, and without regard to your sentiments of what is or is not appropriate. For instance, neither the Ford nor the Impala, both first year models, had ANY warranty work during the warranty term of the Impala or the first 14,000 miles on the Ford (which is all I have so far in the five months I have owned it).
AWD WOULD make the Impala much more marketable to a larger audience. As would RWD. Too bad GM apparently has just cancelled the program that would have made that possible....
Enjoy your car. I'm taking mine on about a 3000 mile journey this weekend!
Today, I just bought a white 2005 Tundra Double Cab with TRD package. I preferred a Titan, but I got a really great deal on the Tundra. The dealer wanted $3500 for my Impala. What a joke! No thanks!
Also, I own a 2004 Toyota Highlander and my 17 year old son and I prefer driving the Impala.
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/business/11324401.htm
As of today, I still haven't been able to sell my 2000 Impala LS with 66K miles. I even paid for the car registration good till 02/06.
In the meantime, my Tundra double cab is killing me on gas. Oh boy~
You can buy used '04's here in Southern California all day long for $12,000 w/less than 36,000 miles on them. GM uses these for rentals and then sells them through their dealer network. Consequently, the market for used ones is very soft. You simply need to lower the price until it sells. It doesn't matter what Kelly Blue Book says, or the NADA used car guide, or Edmunds. It's what your LOCAL MARKET WILL BEAR.....................
Thanks for any help!
Ron
I'm a 21 year old student and I have the option of buying this car for about $6 grand, but I won't be able to replace everything if it decides to fail again. I'd like some responces from people who've replaced impala transmissions and done work on their cars. Also, I can choose to buy an '03 impala with 62k on it for around $7, I don't have the maintenance history for it yet though. Any input from an experienced impala owner would be very much appreciated.
Unless I am missing something you can't rebuild a transmission for this price. I am thinking that there was something wrong with the transmission and only the parts that absolutely needed replacing were exchanged. This is typical for a fleet car where the people that maintain them know they will only have a life of two years under a typical fleet lease. My advice would be to look for another car.
BTW, my 2000 suburban required a trans rebuild at 46K which cost me $1800.
Thanks,
David
You should check out our new Speed Shop: Tuning & Modification board. I think it's just what you are looking for.
Have fun!
You are NOT getting bad prices. I can get a '02-03 Impala w 45-60k miles from a couple of the leasing companies that I have contact with for $5.8-6.5k.
Remember, you should be looking to get 150-200k miles on the vehicle and to put aside enough to pay cash for your next vehicle.
The supercharged 3800 will run on regular, but you may get worse gas mileage (and you lose many of your 40 horses). At least that's what my Dad told me about his Buick Ultra with the same engine. He switched back to premium because it was cheaper for his driving (he lives in the hinterlands so most of his driving is steady highway, not city or stop and go).
I'd recommend driving them both. I recently test drove an SS. Nice car. You should be able to get a reasonable deal since it appearst that most of the target market is waiting for '06 and the V8.
I question this decision because I have a 5.3 in my Suburban and I don't find it to be overly refined and more suited for truck duty. I know GM is adding DOD, but is the engine being reworked for car duty?
I'm going to be curious to see how it handles, that will be quite a bit of weight over the front wheels.
the dealer dont have them and couldnt find anyone who made them. the 2005 impala has a flare in the rocker panels and the rear quarter that wont allow earlier years to fit.
GM/UTA: 25678792
FCC ID: KOBUT1BT
me they don not know what's wrong!!!
The dash and counsel lights are out on mine too.
The LED? (green) displays are fine during the day,
but are invisible at night.
The sensor seems to be working properly and
all other lighting is fine.
The radio is awful and picks up static from the
LED? displays!!! This really stinks because I am
on the road a lot and the radio is my only friend.
The dealership pros, stated that I had to pay for
the BCM they replaced cause they could not
return the old one after it was removed. ($190)
I am seeking to find if this is true.
If they do happen to fix your lights, PLEASE inform
me as to what it was. The car is GREAT and all
but I don't need a nickle and dimer either.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks.