1981 Chevrolet Impala Base review from North America
"Simple, reliable and bulletproof."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Just about everything was replaced over the years, but one can expect that with over 650,000 km on it.
Apart from a worn camshaft replaced at 350,000 km, the engine never had a wrench on it, and still had lots of power, too!
There wasn't much left of the interior, but it was a legend in my hometown.
General comments?
This car was my first ever, the perfect balance of dependability, durability, (vast understatement) and simplicity. I will never own another vehicle that could come remotely close to it. It will be sorely missed.
I believe that clockwork service intervals and other preventative maintenance have allowed this car to have had such a formidable existence. I'd like to see the cars of today last this long. (ya right.) Why GM discontinued this car, I'll never understand.
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| My car is the best of all cars |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 305 4bbl Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 300000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 650000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 9th November, 2003 |