Chevy Impala 2004 Redesign - READ ONLY

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#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.
#149 of 233 by regfootball Mar 04, 2003 (3:52 pm)
It was worth paying sticker for the 94-96 Impala SS because it had an extraordinary level of performance and its MSRP was actually pretty good. This new 'SS' isn't quite there yet in the performance department, maybe if it had the power numbers of the 94-96 and had the rear wheels driving it. Bottom line is if the thing stickers close to 30 grand its gonna need to sell at less than 25 in the showroom most likely for it to move. No one is gonna spend 28-30 grand on a Chevy when there are so many upmarket cars available around 30 grand. I'm not opposed to the SS Impala....it just should be more value priced to reflect Chevy's true pecking order in the marketplace.
#150 of 233 okay by b4z Mar 04, 2003 (4:46 pm)
This is the first time I have been to the "future vehicles" area. Now I know why posts are so few in the "sedans" section. All the regulars are in here arguing with each other.
#151 of 233 climate control by b4z Mar 04, 2003 (4:47 pm)
I understand the '04 Impala will have a real climate control system with digital readout. What took you so long, Bob?
#152 of 233 SS pics by jpstax Mar 05, 2003 (3:17 pm)
Some nice pictures of the new '04 Impala SS: http://www.edmunds.com/future/2004/chevrolet/impala/100086195/pho- - - - - - - - - - - tos.html?tid=edmunds.f.review.vdpheaderphoto..0.Chevrolet* Dare I say the side panels resemble the 1996 model. It's a real shame it didn't get the new 3800 Series III engine with 260 ponies ('04 Pontiac GTP), instead of the outdated 3800 Series II motor.