1979 Chevrolet Impala review from North America
"A REAL car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have replaced the shocks, tires and battery on this car. Only because they were original equipment from 1979.
General comments?
I bought this car from a little old lady who was unable to drive it for many years. She kept it in her garage covered with blankets. The exterior and interior of the Impala were mint. She had mats on the front and rear dashes to keep the sun from fading them or cracking.
I knew in buying it I was taking a chance of the engine gaskets being dried out from setting so long in storage. Everything ran perfect and I've had no problems with this car what so ever since owning it.It's a jewel.
I REALLY enjoy my Impala as you can tell and feel it will give me MANY more years of great use! VERY RELIABLE.
The body is perfect and I try to not drive her in bad weather or snow. It's a 4-door but is still the apple of my eye :O)
It doesn't handle like a sports car or go like a rocket, but it surely is a REAL car :O)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 305 2brl Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 26000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 59000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Aspen |
| Date of Entry | 12th November, 2001 |