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#11 of 3460 by thegriffon Jun 24, 2004 (3:39 pm)
It is the Japanese Nissan Teana, sold as a Maxima in some markets but smaller than the Altima.
#12 of 3460 by setzer Jun 25, 2004 (10:25 am)
I like the blue Impala picture A LOT. I hope that is it!
#13 of 3460 the impala by jmajic Jul 27, 2004 (9:05 pm)
Replying to: player4 (Jun 20, 2004 8:35 pm) if the impala "ss" continues to stay as front wheel drive format car then it wouldn't matter if they redesign it or not it will be a sorry car. chevy should had kept the impala a rear wheel drive platform car when they redesigned it.
#14 of 3460 Impala SS front wheel drive by charts2 Jul 28, 2004 (5:41 am)
When the current Impala was introduced in 99 I also believed it should have been rear wheel drive...but as time went on the front wheel drive grew on me and I have been very happy with my 2001 LS...this current Impala has been a huge seller for Chevy ...the current front drive Impala SS outperforms the 94-96 Impala SS in acceleration, handling, fuel economy, reliabity, etc....it also outperforms most of the 60's Impala SS high performance models including the street 396, 409s and 427s that were offered then. I remember those cars. 10 miles to the gallon, skinny 14" tires/wheels later on 15" holding up 4000 pounds...I liked those cars for nostalgia purposes only....The curent Impala definetly needs refreshening especially the interior, and thats coming but I think they hit a home run with the current model....2005 the SS is offered in Black, Gray, and Laser Blue. 2006 will offer a 5300 V8 (327).....Rumours are that 2008/09 Impala might revert back to rear wheel drive on the Zeta platform...if you can wait until then your wish might come true! Replies to this message: jpstax1 (Sep 02, 2004 8:52 pm)
#15 of 3460 by abanner Aug 23, 2004 (7:08 am)
Looking Forward: The Buzz   From latest "BUZZ"   2006 Impala Chevrolet's big sedan will finally return to rear-wheel drive when it's moved to an all-new platform in 2006. A coupe version is also planned off of the same structure, but don't expect a revival of the Camaro nameplate.
#16 of 3460 by ehaase Aug 23, 2004 (10:15 am)
You won't see a RWD Impala before 2010, if ever. The 2006 Impala will continue to use the FWD W body platform, but will be restyled and use a 200 hp 3.5L V6 (from the Malibu) or a 240 hp 3.9L V6 with displacement on demand and variable valve timing.   You may see a RWD Chevrolet coupe around 2009. Replies to this message: impala2289 (Sep 21, 2004 7:26 am) kenneth (Sep 23, 2004 10:09 am)
#17 of 3460 Re: Impala SS front wheel drive [charts2] by jpstax1 Sep 02, 2004 (8:52 pm)
Replying to: charts2 (Jul 28, 2004 5:41 am) I think because the '05 GTO will be using the new LS2 engine (now available only in the new C6), Pontiac should allow their precious 3800 Series III engine (with 260 ponies) to be available for the '05 Impala SS and Monte SS supercharged models. Either that, or install the LS1 engine in both cars and convert them to RWD, like the '04 GTO. If you're gonna market a car as an SS, then you better be sure it's got all the ultimate performance parts available at the time it's being sold.
#18 of 3460 Impala SS front wheel drive competition (jpstax1) by charts2 Sep 03, 2004 (2:42 am)
The 05 Impala SS is a carry over from the 04's. Just a couple new colors. The 2005 LS has a couple more deletes. They removed the ashtray from the LS and the word Impala from the front doors, just like the base model, still the series II 3800 engine. The onstar aerial is on the back roof. I think GMs problem is they compete too much with each of their own divisions and not with the competition. Impala sales are down so far this year from last year because the car should have been freshened already not next year. There is a huge demand for performance right now! and Chryler saw this, now they can't make hemi engines fast enough. Next year they are upgrading their hemi engine to 6.1 litre to 425 hp (25 more hp then the new C6 Corvette) ....Chevy has nothing to compete with their front wheel drive lineup, and the GTO even with the Corvette LS2 engine won't be able to compete with the 2006 hemi charger next year...I have said this before. GM follows, never leads.....and I am a GM guy! Replies to this message: jpstax1 (Sep 03, 2004 8:38 am)
#19 of 3460 Re: Impala SS front wheel drive competition (jpstax1) [charts2] by jpstax1 Sep 03, 2004 (8:38 am)
Replying to: charts2 (Sep 03, 2004 2:42 am) What about using the Zeta platform for the Impala and Monte? Here's a link on Zeta:   http://www.editorial.discountnewcars.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/sto- - - - - ry2/C90B23606C59F9C6CA256E45001580AB   If Bob Lutz could convince GM's top brass to bring back the GTO, then why couldn't he convince them to redesign the Impala and Monte? The article says that he wants Buick to be a more upscale (and expensive) alternative to the the Lexus. So where does that leave the middle of the road buyers? I think GM will be forced to redeign the Impala and Monte to stay competitive with other car makers. As you said, there is a sudden demand for high performance cars. I think I read where GM is building a new plant near Detroit, dedicated to making only high performance engines to compete with Chrysler and Ford. I think that's a very wise decision on their part.

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