2006 Chevrolet Impala LT review from North America
"The car rides pleasantly and has PLENTY of power, comfortable seats!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only problems I have had with the car was the ignition hanging up with the key in the "accessories" position, therefore, all interior lights remained on after engine was off. Had to un-hook the battery every night to keep the battery from going dead and hook it back up in the morning! Dealer fixed the problem and have had no further problems!
General comments?
I am a 21 year old college student and have had the car since I was 18... I have 76,700 miles on it now and still enjoy it!
Smooth, comfortable ride that impresses everyone that rides in it... smooth, but still involving and not boring.
The 3.9 V6 has a rough "groan" or growl that I truly enjoy! I have never heard a V6 Toyota or Honda that sounds this stirring under acceleration!
Not very good on gas, except if you're on the highway for a long time.
Overall, I would definitely purchase this car again, but I'm gonna wait for the next re-design of the Impala before I get a new one...
I have one MAJOR complaint and that is the wind noise on the highway! I like an extremely quiet ride and cannot stand the wind noise, but have gotten used to it... Chevy got the smooth part of the equation, just not the quiet...
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.9 V6 VVT Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 76700 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 31st October, 2009 |