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You'll need to confirm that parts interchange between '04's and '05's and '06's since after market parts numbers lag a year behind new model introductions. I am sure all 2000-2005's will interchange, but the '06 was a substantial revision to the Impala. You may have to wait until the fall to get aftermarket parts for it.
BTW, as an enthusiast you know that dampers wear in like many other parts - the break-in on a Scion xA and on some replacement GRII's on another car was noticeable to me, but genererally it has been hard for me to notice the wear in (softening up). The Chevy isn't that stiff to begin with - you are sure the suspension is sloppy now, and you haven't just gotten used to driving the car and are driving it harder now? On the earlier model Impalas I test drove, the suspension wasn't very tight to begin with....
However, that's just me...I can definitely see your point if you're not used to and don't prefer such a firm seat.
For those of you with the rough drive, I had two tires replaced (something else that I didn't understand about road force) and the car had to be aligned 3 different times to go along with that. At that point, I began to like the "feel" of the car on the road.
I still wonder if I will keep this one----I am still not very trusting. My biggest concern is that all of the issues occured during an Indiana winter. It is nothing like those conditions now, so my worries are great......................
That's 2k lower than Impala 3LT and Impala LTZ. Good for Chevy if they can keep those Impala prices that high, but...for somebody like me...if I decide to buy, I think I'm headed to Honda at that price.
Gene
The windows on my Buicks seemed to move smoothest when I run them up and down a couple of times when it's raining out.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
In the showroom I felt like i was sitting on a board.
This is not the seat you want if you any lower back problems. I am looking for a car with the most comfortable seats.
The Impala has a measly $500 rebate - both Honda and Toyota
is higher .. why would anyone but a Impala when they can get a Honda or Toyota for close or less money
Look at post 1564 for examples.
GM is getting greedy trying to get better margins .. that is why their market share is dropping fast so far this year .. now close to 23 percent share.
There are those who like Impala, and there are those who like Camry and Accord. BTW, Impala has been among the best built vehicles in the US market. It compares very well against all mid size vehicles.
jt
financing for 36 months.
Good luck with your car.
Gary
Thanks
I think the new Saturn mid size vehicle (coming out this summer) will have the 3.6L OHC + 6 speed AT. Hopefully, the Impala will see this combo sometime. GM should give Chevy the best technology since that division is doing all heavy duty lifting for the corporation.
jt
Thanks again
Quig
Thanks again
Quig
Deletions
- (22U) Superior Blue Metallic exterior color
- (63U) Sport Red Metallic exterior color
- (68U) Glacier Blue Metallic exterior color
New Features
- (27U) Precision Red exterior color
- (37U) Imperial Blue Metallic exterior color
- (49U) Bordeaux Red exterior color
- (80U) Red Jewel Tintcoat exterior color
- (LZ4) 3.5L 3500 V6 SFI gasoline engine (non-E85 compatible)
Changes
- (LZ8) 3.9L 3900 V6 engine with Active Fuel Management replaces (LZ9) 3.9L 3900 V6 engine
The new 3.5L is rated at 211HP @ 5800rpm and 214lb-ft @ 4000rpm; the 3.9L is now rated at 233HP @ 5600rpm and 240lb-ft @ 4000rpm.
Hope this is correct and helps,
Gary
Quig
If GM fast tracks the new RWD Impala for the 09 model year then it wouldn't make sense to spend the tech money for a 6 speed for 1 or two years & only on two engine versions of this car. If Chevy shows the next generation Impala at the auto shows next year then I believe the next Impala will be arriving sooner then expected. Exciting times are coming.
I doubt that its the ISS problem on Zjim car. The ISS noises usually start after several thousand miles of driving. It could be a left front tie rod. They have been a problem on many of the 00-05s. Once you are out of warranty on your car the ISS issue is now a maintenance item. I just had my 01 LS lubed for the second time for $120.
If you've had occasion to be bothered by it, was the dealer able to reduce or illiminate it by adjusting the door position or the seals?
Thanks.
I always thought you should change the oil the first time at about 500 miles or so.
Does anyone know the exact reasons for the recommended break-in period? The Impala manual says not to drive at the same speed for any length of time in the first 500 miles. I specifically asked my dealer if there were any issues with break-in since I would have to drive my new car over 500 miles to get home. He assured me break-in wouldn't be an issue and I trusted him. I later read the manual AFTER the drive and saw the break-in guidance. I haven't noticed anything so far but my car has consumed about a 1/2 qt of oil (Mobile 1) in the 2000 miles since I changed it.
to price them .. I can't believe they want $20k+ for this
vehicle ... Are they worth $20K and up .. I would think
if priced like a Accord or Camry ... surely folks would
pick the Accord or Camry over the Impala.
I would definitely not choose an Accord or Camry over the Impala. I like the look better and I like the fact that I'm supporting my fellow Canadians at the Oshawa assembly plant.
I'm getting really tired of the implications that anyone who buys an Impala needs to have their head read. If you don't want to buy and Impala, then don't! Go buy an Accord or Camry and be happy with it. I'm really happy with my choice, as are many many others who have bought an Impala. Other people are really happy with their Accords and Camrys. The point is, we all make our choices for our own reasons and we can all be happy with them.
Although, Wikipedia has the LZ9 engine listed as used in the following:
2006 Chevrolet Impala/Monte Carlo
2006 Chevrolet Malibu/Malibu Maxx SS
2006-7 Pontiac G6 GTP (2006) / GT Performance (2007)
But again, that's mostly a one-year run.