This is one classy ride
Valve cover gaskets replaced.
Window crank fell off.
Pr steering leaks.
Transmission leaks (slow)
AC pulley broke off.
Gaskets around windows are starting to leak.
This car is more dependable than my 97 jeep wrangler.
It's hard to maintain with my current income, but I'll probably never sell it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 2nd February, 2006
A benchmark of Chevrolet quality, dependability and excellence of design
Replaced the alternator...
Replaced the carburetor with a Holly "Econ-o-master"
Replaced the battery (several times)...
Replaced the radiator...
Replaced the water pump...
Replaced the air conditioner compressor (@88,000 miles)...
Replaced the rear wheel cylinders...
Replaced the rear end axle seals...
Replaced the shock absorbers...
And that's about it. All this work was.
Done by myself!
The paint is original (Light Green "Code 44")
This wagon served me and my family with excellence for the last 30 years. Vacation trips all over Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Virginia and Washington, D.C. It never let us down. The water pump let go in our drive way.
The seats are just as comfortable as the day I bought it at a local Chevrolet dealer (Baierl, Wexford, Pennsylvania).
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th May, 2003
Tried, tested and a pure classic!!!
I have had numerous things with this to go against me. The Transmission needed replacing and that was in the first 4 months of owning this vehicle. I've got that replaced and its was pretty reliable now the suspension needs replacing and I'm in the process of getting that (suspension) repaired. I've the timing belt repaired and changed from points to electronic distributer.
The interoir needs work in the front seat other than that its flawless and the sun has damaged the dash board multiple cracks. But Overall I love this car its my favorite model. I plan to paint it and get 22 inch wheels and chrome it out after all her name is "Louise" and she is worthy!!!
I also have put Flow-masters Dual Exhausts on it she sounds great!!!
A good overall buy its rich in history and style.
Its reliable and if properly maintained can be passed from generation to generation.
Its big and roomy, but you are going to need AC because she draws heat I live in Florida!!!
The Body is good all chrome is show room no rust just a little on the roof, but no leaks.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th June, 2002
5th Jul 2002, 21:27
Sounds like a neat project. Impalas of this time frame were tanks in size and in reliability. It's a shame they don't make them like the used to! My neighbor had a Kingswood wagon for a while with a 400 cu. in. v8 that I begged him not to sell, but he didn't listen. These cars were milestones then and now, and you should post pics on the web when you are finished restoring it!