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Old 11-24-2015, 10:43 PM
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W-Bodied Chevy Impalas

I'm seriously considering this car as a replacement for my 300E which I've owned for 19 years and have over 310K miles. Any one have one and think this is a bad idea? I am a consultant and constantly rent cars, this is my favorite bar none. Very roomy,huge trunk, 300HP, dual exhaust, leather, bluetooth, heated seats, proven reliability, ridiculous dash(!), w rated tire with a top speed in the 140's with the LTZ trim. Many examples of 2014 and 2015s available in my area for $17K certified.




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Old 11-24-2015, 11:06 PM
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If you like it, go for it! It does sound like a fun car.

One thing I'd say is that you should consider driving some other cars that you might not have rented, such as an E-Class, 3-series/5-series, Lexus GS... the Impala might seem nice just because your daily is from 1989.
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Old 11-24-2015, 11:18 PM
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you make a good point regarding my old car. Fun is a stretch but it does seem like the a great deal. It's floatly but predictable.

In defense of the 1989 300e, I'm amazed at how many new rental cars i drive that are much, much worse than my car. I'm on my original transmission and it still shifts smoother than quite a few newer cars, just to mention one thing.
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ugh!i thought you meant w engine as in 348 or 409.
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Old 11-24-2015, 11:54 PM
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haha, no not that exciting. it does have the LFX engine though. The 3.6 LFX is standard, if you buy the Cadillac ATS it's the OPTIONAL ($$) engine! i'm sticking behind the claim that this is the best used car bargain if you are looking for a newer car.



you've got to keep her revved though, really need to keep it above 4000 RPM or else it doesn't feel all that fast.
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Old 11-25-2015, 05:56 AM
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We had an 2001 Olds Intrigue W Body for over 10 years and over 250K on the clock. Great Car.
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Old 11-25-2015, 06:35 AM
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Is that a front wheel driver?
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Is that a front wheel driver?
Yes. Also the last American car (IIRC) that could be ordered with a bench seat and column shifter.
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Old 11-25-2015, 08:24 AM
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haha, no not that exciting. it does have the LFX engine though. The 3.6 LFX is standard, if you buy the Cadillac ATS it's the OPTIONAL ($$) engine! i'm sticking behind the claim that this is the best used car bargain if you are looking for a newer car.







you've got to keep her revved though, really need to keep it above 4000 RPM or else it doesn't feel all that fast.

Agreed about the ats being a great value! I'd recommend trying the 2.0T though. It's a derivative of the engine that is in my Saturn and the thing just pulls and pulls. It's easy over 300hp/350 ft lbs with just a tune while returning great fuel mileage.


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Old 11-25-2015, 08:25 AM
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Is that a front wheel driver?

It is. Even the SS version with the 5.3l v8

A friend had one of those and I was impressed with its passing speed. Off the line obviously wheel spin was an issue but it was surprisingly quick.


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They are great cars. I worked on them for several years in GM dealers. Not terribly exciting in the twisties but a nice cruiser and quite reliable. I had a 04 Grand Prix that had 234k on it before the wife totaled it. It'd still be on the road
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Old 11-25-2015, 09:47 AM
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It is FWD but very little torque steer. It also claims 30 mpg on highway but I've only achieved in the low 20s with only a bit of "spirited" driving like flooring it on on ramps or when passing.
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Old 11-25-2015, 10:22 AM
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The last gasp of the Chevy Lumina...
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Old 11-25-2015, 11:14 AM
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It is. Even the SS version with the 5.3l v8

A friend had one of those and I was impressed with its passing speed. Off the line obviously wheel spin was an issue but it was surprisingly quick.


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I would love to look under the hood of an SS with a 5.3 and see what it takes to change the spark plugs and perform other maintenance tasks...

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