Chevy Impala 2004 Redesign - READ ONLY

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#139 of 233 by regfootball Mar 02, 2003 (10:24 pm)
if its the same tranny that is used on the 98 model year olds 88.....well my father in law's went out also. Between the manifold issue and tranny he's got over 3 grand in that bulletproof drivetrain. But typically GM automatics on the larger cars hold up pretty well compared to say, Chrysler and yes Ford. The manifold issue is not a complete epidemic but it not 'rare'. Somewhere inbetween that is the truth. So on the 2004 SS did Chevy put tiny 16" wheels on the car or are they actually keeping up with the world and using at least 17" tires and wheels?
#140 of 233 reg by vcjumper Mar 03, 2003 (5:47 am)
Which cars in the SS price range have 17" wheels? Which cars in the same price range have > 17" wheels?
#141 of 233 by atbear Mar 03, 2003 (12:16 pm)
The manifold problem is rare.... and I believe it is not the same tranny (I think he had the 4T60-E and we have the 4T65-E). The answer is not many! Not many other cars around $25000 has 17" wheels in that class.
#142 of 233 by regfootball Mar 03, 2003 (3:28 pm)
17" can be had on Altima Maxima Mazda6 Concorde Bonneville
#143 of 233 by johnclineii Mar 03, 2003 (3:49 pm)
In many cases, at extra cost. I would rather have a CHOICE. If optional, I don't have to pay for them if I DON'T want them. And I don't.
#144 of 233 by garnes Mar 03, 2003 (4:27 pm)
I did not know 17 inch wheels defined superiority in any way. Man 17's on an Altima, Maxima, or Mazda 6 - no thanks. No side wall - crappy ride. Stupid. Sure it helps maneuver the pylons and impresses the greasy kids I guess. It's cool though if you get some choice. Bigger wheels as an option perhaps. The anecdotal stuff is kind of lame. Hey, I had an 86 Sunbird that I drove from 17k to 160k when I got rid of it. Tranny was still strong. Oh - GM makes great trannies. We can trade anecdotes all day. Who cares? Doesn't prove anything.
#145 of 233 by regfootball Mar 03, 2003 (8:08 pm)
well the alloy wheels on the Impala are OPTIONAL too aren't they? The SS package will be an outrageously priced option package. All it will do is up the incentives beyond the 3 and 4 grand they already need to have to even get folks in the showroom.
#146 of 233 To regfootball by jpstax Mar 03, 2003 (9:01 pm)
It's all relative. Back in '94-'96 buyers were willing to pay more for the Impala SS over other Chevys. Although I'm not sure the '04 SS will be as much a collector's item. I read where the SS collectors are upset about the '04 SS possibly driving down prices. The new SS will be faster than the older one.
#147 of 233 by atbear Mar 03, 2003 (11:23 pm)
"well the alloy wheels on the Impala are OPTIONAL too aren't they?" No, they are standard.
#148 of 233 by magnetophone Mar 04, 2003 (8:41 am)
They're standard on the LS and presumably the SS. But on the base model, they've got those weird multispoke wheels.