1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible review from North America
"I love my car and will never part with it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The speedometer went out at 253,000 miles. The problem was in the transmission, but it did not stop me from driving it. I did not want to take out the transmission to replace the driver gear just for that. It is now fixed since I had the transmission rebuilt once it started to slip.
The radiator went out when I hit a deer doing 60 miles per hour. I could not complain being that it bent the valance panel and dented the grille when it pushed in. I replaced the radiator and was back in business.
General comments?
This car is very roomy and it turns a lot of heads.
The 283 / powerglide set up is not for racing, but more of a cruising car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1982 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 283 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 97000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 436000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 9th May, 2002 |