1978 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon review from North America
"I don't know how a car could be any better!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Original 350 Engine replaced at 200k miles.
Original Transmission replaced at 210k miles.
Suspension items have been replaced, wear items such as exhaust replaced numerous times.
Various electrical items such as alternator and starter replaced a couple of times.
General comments?
I was given this wagon from parents during high school in 1986, and have been driving it as my only car ever since. It has been very reliable, and even with 235k miles on the clock it still looks and drives great and is very comfortable. I maintain it well, and hope it will last another 27 years. It is big and gets bad gas mileage, but it has never owed me a dime due to dependability, and I would never trade it for a cheaply made new car.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 1986 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 350 Gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 235000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet none |
| Date of Entry | 27th February, 2005 |