We found a pair of 2005 Chevy Impalas, each for sale $4500. Would you buy either of these Ohio heaps? Do you have a heap for sale in Central Ohio? Let us know.
How is it looking now? I was thinking of buying one later this year in the fall. Plenty of them are everywhere for sale, but I want the Impala SS the most in that beautiful blue color which is a rare option.
@@slimewopp7791I rather have the 1990s instead, but the early to mid 2000s were some of my favorite years right before more technology took over to ruin so much. 😂😂
I bought a 2004 LS several months ago sight unseen for $2000.00. It has the 3.8 with most creature comforts. It has 154,000 miles and so far runs great and has a straight body. The only issues are the dimmer switch is bad and the silver paint could use a buff, it has some light scratches where things have been sat on it then dragged off. It gets 20 mpg in town and 30-32 mpg on the highway. So far it has performed like a car with maybe 50,000ish.
Similar story w me. Just bought a Cherry red 2004 LS for $3998. 136k miles. Brand new tires and brakes. Swear it was that one car that WAS driven only by grandma to church and back...LOVE those 6 cylinders and the front bench seat. Reminds me of my old Crown Vic.
I own a 2004 Impala LS. It's my first car, this year marks its seventh year being my car. Honestly, I love it! It only had one owner before me. It only had 96K miles on it. I've never had major issues with it. It's sporty, gets me from point A to point B with no issues. If I had to get another vehicle, I would find another Impala from the 2000-2005 range.
I bought an 04 Impala SS for $1200, back in 2015. Still going with 225,000 miles. It has been a daily driver. Had to change out transmission, because I inadvertently drove through flood waters. Supercharged 3.8 engine still runs strong.
@@limbogt747 You can get a performance upgrade from Monster that's 10x more reliable than the GM Original if your still looking. And they can custom build one for you too.
@@extremedrivr I've been looking for a better transmission for my 2013 Impala, one that can actually handle power, enough power to handle the boosted 5.3 I'm planning on swapping into it in the future
Hilarious and very insightful - I loved the line about GM going bankrupt if they invest in anything but hard plastics 🤣 But fr I learned some interesting things and the way you guys analyze cars is interesting as well - great video
LS 4sure. Great gas mileage, 200 hp. I own a 2003 impala LS. 85 mph at 2100 rpm. Barely breakin a sweat. No need 4 an expensive supercharger but i still luv the SS. 😎🇺🇸
I had the first silver 2000 LS Trunk Monkey Edition in Honolulu. And I loved it. It was almost immaculate when I traded it in late 2005, with nice window tint, Optima Battery l, properly maintained with Mobil1 synthetic oil. I got a new black 2006 Impala SS, also the first one here. It was nice, especially with the Flowmaster Exhaust I had put in, but if I could get the 2000 back now in the condition I traded it in, I would be happy. I like the grill and the spoiler and the color on the SS, though. Either one is a good choice, depending on what your wants are. More reliability and longevity with the LS, or more sporty and performance with the SS with the caveat of the increased wear and tear and shortened longevity, or maintenance and repair costs.
Tell me why it’s 12 am and I randomly come across this( me being a 2001 impala so owner in Ohio), but extremely true I did have a coolant elbow problem but so far the maintenance has been pretty easy
Any impala SS of that body style that is not black is very hard to find. Ive driven an ls for a long time and I decided to go with the SS. Im not disappointed, but if you work on the road, remember that premium isnt very common in the middle of nowhere. I learned this the hard way and it cost me an engine.
I had a 2003 Impala LS, and a 2005 base model. I kept up on the maintenance. Both were serviced regularly and the factory maintenance schedule was followed. Both cars had transmission problems, and had to have a new transmission installed by 70,000 miles. Both had to have ABS Tractiion Control Modules replaced by 70,000 miles. Both had poorly designed rack and pinion steering gear leaks, and a steering rack would leak by 20,000 miles. Both had tires that would need replacing every 25,000 miles. I had both engines, and they had to have intake, and head gaskets replaced by 70,000 miles. Both cars were not reliable, and were money pits. Even when following the maintence schedule they still fell apart. The rack and pinion steering racks were poorly designed, and belonged in a smaller car. The engines were too powerful for the transmission to handle. The GM dealers service departments near me said the transmissions, and steering racks were regular service items, and replacements were necessary on these cars. GM could have done better on these 2000 through 2005 Impala's.
My old 2003 Impala LS had 147,000 miles on it before it became not worth fixing. Motor mounts, suspension all around, and the transmission all went out or were going out. I had it for 3 months and for a $1000 car I loved it.
Where on earth did you find an 03 Impala for a grand? I can't even find an 00-05 Impala for $2,000, the dealers all want $3,500-$6,000 regardless of miles?
@@hakeemsd70m Some random farm in Iowa lol. Poor thing had been wrecked at some point, either rear ended or head on which is probably part of most of the suspension issues. In hindsight I wish I would’ve kept it and kept fixing it, especially since my mechanic thought he knew what was wrong with the transmission. And the interior was beat up lol. I’d buy another one in a heartbeat if I had 3k laying around, but if I had 3k laying around it’d go towards paying off my stupid Nissan lol
I have an 03 Impala LS but mine has al the features the blue as has except the boost gauge mine is the battery voltage gauge oil fuel and tempt but I just don’t have the supercharger
Cheverolet introduced the Super Sport Package back in 1961 on the Impala first then the Nova/Chevelle/Malibu/Camaro/El Camino/Monte Carlo, ETC after that. And one of the standard equipment items you got from the very beginning was a factory upgraded suspension. That's important to have besides the most powerful engine/tranny/axle combos. SS was always the Muscle Car package from Cheverolet. I'm surprised you guys miss that crucial detail. Of course as much as I love Super Sport Chevy's, I have to sadly say that this generation Impala got away from the full sized rear drive platform that always was and always will be the Impala.
I agree, my favorite generation Impala was the one before this one in the mid 1990s, but I wish this 2005 had more horsepower, like about at least 300 would of helped and better suspensions for more interactive handling.
I've never seen the all wood grain bezel in these models, I've had 3 of them and all of mine just have minimal wood grain compared to the one featured in this video.
Great cars i had 2004 9c1 poluce white blue buckets great suppirt 3.8 peppy good handlibg 132 mph top speed good on gas. Would love to try the Ss with supercharger. Just saw one fir ssle here in canada black 2004 for $1500.
Hay guys I aim a own A LS 03 rt.now but I alway like the ss.has my heart sent 96ss But when the opportune came to me to get one that what I could afford I wantit the v8 with double Exhaust system them Corvette back window That had the power and didnt Care about the gas . I just wanted But here iam with ls it's good 2013 137.mil l like the smooth ride But I got to admit I put new struts al way around it now new tires defender. Its really appreciated Car 3.8. So I just want say there all good dont have as. Step down LS. So it closer to the ss that hart on to Guy good video my answer is have to be what I can afford. If had lik said I would of got the ss. Thanks for good video. 👍🏿👍🏿2.both of you
Impalas sorta went down hill after the 1970s they aren't as cool today. I think they are front wheel drive now. But if you lowered it add mag wheels it could be a beast if added with extractors and exhaust upgrade
I would like to buy either or if you give me an LLS with the sunroof hey I would be happy.But if there was an impala SS With a decent amount of miles to it with the sunroof and a decent price I would buy it because I love the impalas and I love the impala SS. Bottom line I would be happy with either or
FYI, the supercharged 3.8 is just as reliable as the NA 3.8. Both are easy 200k to 300k and more capable without major maintenance. FE is not that different either. My 00 GTP supercharged averaged mid 20s and got around 32 on the hwy. the biggest difference is the gas grade which was a lot more palatable when there was only a 10 cent difference between grades. Also, synthetic oil is not required on the SC 3.8, but why would one not use synthetic on whatever they own? Back in 2029, even with the mileage difference, the much rarer, higher contented, more powerful, much better performance SS is easily the better buy for what you get.
I always hated that about this generation of the Impala because it had such weak horsepower figures and weak transmissions. But the SS is the only one that was worth it in the long run, the base and LS not so much.
I most definitely have the coolest Chevy Impala in my province it’s a black 2001 SS fully loaded and I also put $5000 into the audio system and it’s built a little differently from the factory and you would notice that if you took a look at it I would love to send you photos of my car it’s totally one-of-a-kind and not a normal Chevy Impala If you’re ever interested on seeing my car my Facebook is Dayton Schmunk
I agree and it looks smoother to me. Plus, way more horsepower and a supercharger is something special. But I would keep the SS because cars like these don't exist anymore.
I strenuously disagree, the 2006 2013 Impalas were not ugly. And they came with far more styling options, engine options and more horsepower. The super sport Impalas went back to a V8, with a 5.3litre 325ci.
@@bigbullfrog98That is funny, but so true. Garbage 2006-2013 Impalas will never be true classics due to those weak transmissions constantly going out.
I have an 02 as a second car thank God because i never (other than a Vega) Had such a problematic car. Problematic i say because its every week or two something goes wrong with this car. 3.4 litre 2002 140k. Computer security issue stranding u has been by passed but the list is to long. The motor is the only thing so far that hasn't messed up.
Sounds like mine. 2005 3.4 with 128,000 miles. BCM, Fuel Pressure Regulator, and currently in the shop because it died in an intersection. And also had both power steering lines blow out, it's a pain.
@@JMM-jk6zp If its stranding u because of the security system issue u can get a bypass module from a company called Newrockies. Co started by ex GM engineer. I would have junked this thing if not for the by pass. U know how many times this thing would go into security lockdown? Gassing up, dead at the pump for an un determined amount of time could be 10 min could be an hour supermarket with a car full of food. Even with that fix everything else in this car fails. Weekly occurrence.
5:20 Legroom? Sure thing. Bolstering/support for corners? None whatsoever.. Also your camera shakes like you have a bent wheel which is stupid easy to do. Either that or bad bearings
All Chevy Impalas 2000 and up are junk because of the electrical problems they have I wouldn't even take an Impala for free because they are that big of a nightmare to own.
My 2001 Impala had a bad BCM board that I ordered from Chevy Dealer $ 250 new. I think it had a loose soder joint on this BCM, It fixed dash security light & all electrical problems; locks,trunk,etc. Add install about 150 + dealer program for BCM was 100. Total 550. To find & re-solder spot would save the $250 at least. Hope helps.
