2003 Chevrolet Impala Base review from North America
"The Impala is a great car."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The intake gaskets were leaking internally causing the oil to mix with the antifreeze. If you hear a boiling noise from behind the dash on the passenger side, go directly to your mechanic. It may be the intake gaskets. The car had no other symptom other than the boiling noise.
The remote door locks will not work anymore. The computer is bad.
The headlights will go off for no reason when they are on bright. I very seldom ever use the hi-beams for this reason.
General comments?
The Impala handles great.
The seats are comfortable.
The truck is huge.
The gas mileage is very good.
The body style is great.
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| Love it - except for these niggling concerns on this and my previous vehicle |
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| 2002 - Impala Base + Options 3.4L Terrible |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 49000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 112000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Contour |
| Date of Entry | 12th June, 2008 |