1996 Chevrolet Impala SS review from North America
"Best car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission went out at 97,000 miles due to really hard driving on my part.
The Air Injection pump (emissions related) went out at 90,000.
The EGR valve went out (Recall - dealer fixed free of charge).
Tires are rather expensive, and don't last long.
Other than those things, all normal maintenance.
General comments?
Excellent reliable car. More than enough performance (0-60 mph in under 7 seconds) required for a car of this size. For a car this large, it is extremely agile, and is more than a joy to drive. I have taken this on many cross-country trips, and have felt virtually no fatigue as compared to my previous vehicles on a trip of the same matter. Gas mileage is excellent for this 2-ton beast (18 city, 28-32 highway), especially considering the Corvette-derived LT1 engine. Hands-down, this is the absolute best car I have ever owned, and I never plan to sell it.
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| This car is an affordable luxury for anyone who loves to drive. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 Gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 56323 miles |
| Most recent distance | 111512 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 19th February, 2003 |