1982 Chevrolet Impala 9C1 Police package review from North America
"The best car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The steering gear leaks and will soon be replaced. Also, the computer is a little spotty, but it's not bad for 20 years old.
The original vacuum lines were very brittle and were replaced.
The speedometer drive gear in the TH200-4R transmission is stripped and will also be replaced.
General comments?
This is a car that I lucked into for $600. It needed a little work when I got it, as it had sat in the hot Arizona sun for 3 years without being started. The vacuum lines had given me a migraine when I went to pass emissions testing, but now that they have been replaced, the car runs like a champ and runs clean too! It gets about 28 miles per gallon on the freeway when in O/D and the converter locked. This is absolutely the most awesome handling car I have ever driven!
The 305 engine is completely original and does not burn any oil, and runs strong.
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| This car is an affordable luxury for anyone who loves to drive. |
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| My car is the best of all cars |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 305 LG4 4BBL Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 203900 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 16th June, 2002 |