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Chevrolet Impala: What Changes You Would Like To See?

24 messages,  Last post on Jan 14, 2008 at 8:36 PM

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#15 of 24 Haven't ya heard... by quietpro

Feb 18, 2007 (12:28 pm)

The Monte Carlo will likely die again but for those who MUST have a two door, the Camaro will be back and better than ever. That, along with the new Holden-based RWD Impala should make for some good times coming up in the near future. Maybe a new sport coupe war is what the Big 2 1/2 need to get the American public back into their showrooms. But, I don't think that simply looking back to the 60s & 70s will work. Along with good old fashioned RWD and HP, there will need to be some new, state of the art offerings to go along with it...and no, corn ethanol flex fuel isn't going to do it.
 
But, for what it's worth, I hate to see the Monte Carlo go. Lots of us love it but when Chevy refuses to update it, they can't expect it to keep selling.

#16 of 24 NExt Imapla by jorge3867

Apr 15, 2007 (10:37 pm)

Replying to: carnut444 (Nov 19, 2005 7:52 pm)
Where are those pics from of the Impala SS in a middel eastern country? That car looks preety sick. They should sell that car over hear in the US>
 
They should make a coupe and four door
Give it the option of AWD
Shiftable Automatic
Xeon lights
Over 400HP
mb a convertible
bluethooth

#17 of 24 Big Block Engine by carnut444

Apr 22, 2007 (7:51 pm)

I say fit the Chevrolet Impala with a big block engine as in "409" so that it would be at least just as fast in the 1/4 mile as any previous stock Impala - or a small block if it could do the same thing. But no turbo charging (for those purists)..

#20 of 24 Lets see.....what changes I would like to see. by tomc1965

May 02, 2007 (11:46 am)

-ABS/traction control comes standard for all models.
-Better tires up in the Northeast (Goodyear Integrity are stock) because of snow driving.
-paddle shifters or at least a 5-speed stick
-options for HID lights (Not sure they have them available)
 Stock GM lights are horrendous.
-25-30 mpg in city driving but still have over 200hp. Like all the imports do all ready.
-That GM QA\QCs their work better
-That GM uses quality parts instead of the cheapest parts they can find
-That GM stands behind the cars they build instead of trying to stick it to you when we have problems.

#21 of 24 Re: Impala SS Well? [bubbaman999] by mike1964

Jun 15, 2007 (5:01 pm)

Replying to: bubbaman999 (Feb 25, 2006 10:18 am)
I have a 2006 SS and and just went on two trips from Evansville IN to Chicago about 600 miles round trip and averaged 26.5 and 25.5. Not bad I don't think. But I live in semi rural area and daily driving about 14-16 mpg with $3 gas it does have some impact.

#22 of 24 To by carnut444

Nov 06, 2007 (12:40 pm)

Superstan ..."I wouildn't be caught driving a 4 door car with a SS"You are living in the past. Other News: Chevy says the replacement Impala will have FWD>

#24 of 24 Changes I'd like to See.... by lik2race

Jan 14, 2008 (8:36 pm)

I was a "Chevy Guy" for 40 years, till the horsepower started going away. My last Chevy was a '95 Monte Carlo-loaded, very nice car.
In Nov.2004, I saw a Chrysler 300C HEMI..4 dr Muscle Car..Wow..I sold my Monte, bought the 300C; looks & HP. Chevy didn't have anything at the time that would do what this car would do. I have since traded the '04 300C for a '06 SRT8- 425 HP,400TQ-Silver Steel, Loaded..OK..My Point is..I want MY CHEVY MUSCLE CAR BACK ! I'd love to see a new Impala 2 dr or 4 dr, with a 400-450 HP small block ( a big block will do if need be ) 5 speed automatic , and 5 speed manual available. Decent suspension, throaty exhaust, wide tires, and a agressive look. Chevy needs to wake up, there are so many of us still wanting the Horsepower, the feel of "POWER", that
power that we "Guys" love to talk about. Chevy's new Camaro can't give everything I want in a new car, I do like the Camaro style a lot, but I need more room, being a bit older I like the 4 dr thing ( my friends can get in & out easier ). I want the style of a BIG CAR..the Luxury I deserve, and the Horsepower I crave. If Cadillac can make a 550HP Luxury Sedan, why can't Chevy do a similar car ? I've sent letters, email, etc. to Chevrolet..no responses though. Looks like the Camaro will be going against the Mustang, the NEW Dodge Challenger ( basic engine 425HP), and the "Muscle Car" sedans of Chrysler and Cadillac. I just hate to see Chevy falling to the bottom of the "Returning Muscle Car Era"..They should be on top, as they were for many years. I'll get down from my soapbox, and out of the way. I'll be hoping , and waiting for that Bad Ass Impala Muscle Car..call it SSS="Super Sport Stinger".
Take Care,
Stan aka Lik2race
Bad Toyz Inc.

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