1981 Chevrolet Impala from North America - Comments

3rd Aug 2004, 17:11

"Like A Rock"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

The starter went out at 178,000 miles. It cost about $35 to replace. It takes a while to do it yourself because of the exhaust piping.

The roof liner is sinking down. Cost to repair is $10.

The windshield wipers stick in the on position, minor problem about $25 to replace motor and wiper lever.

The tires continue to wear, probably because of the power. I also do brake stands so that could be the reason why.

General comments?

Last Summer I got new shocks and springs on my car and it rides as if I was floating on a cloud, even when fishtailing out of parking lots or over curbs.

The power and gas mileage is great, although my dash only goes to 85mph, I have gotten it up to about 118mph by racing my other friends on the freeway.

This car is indestructible, I was doing donuts in a parking lot and when I came out of my last one, I hit a garbage can, probably doing 30-40mph. The only damage that occurred was to my bumper guard, which snapped.


6th Oct 2004, 08:25

You shouldn't treat that car that way. these things are classics, not some pile of garbage that you race and ruin in a parking lot. you take care of that car!

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