2000 Chevrolet Impala LS Sport review from North America
"Avoid it unless you can afford to maintain it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Traction control requires an ABS sensor of some sort to be working in each wheel hub. This sensor runs several hundred dollars. Many repair shops have said these sensors have a life expectancy of roughly 60-70k miles. 2 of the 4 on my Impala are in need of replacement with only 64,000 miles on it.
Also some hiccups, the car's outside temperature gauge doesn't work. The car used to stall out in first gear, but needed the engines computer reprogrammed. And I do not believe the auto dimming mirror is currently working.
General comments?
Good MPG for such a large vehicle, yet costly to maintain at the same time. Very comfortable though.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 59000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Intrepid |
| Date of Entry | 21st July, 2009 |