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#105 of 3460 Impala 3.9L - OHV ? by frasierdog Jan 12, 2005 (7:42 am)
It is my understanding that the new 3.9L engine will have VVT, but will be OHV and not OHC.   If so, this is a big disappointment. I am not interested in old OHV engines. I want a modern engine like the 3.6L VVT in the LaCrosse. Replies to this message: 1487 (Jan 12, 2005 4:31 pm) micweb (May 24, 2005 1:52 pm)
#106 of 3460 charts by dan165 Jan 12, 2005 (11:55 am)
Looking at this car with no bowtie on it, I would still guess it was American and likely a GM. It just does not look like a Japanese car in anyway. Just my opinion. As for the dullness, no it's not exciting but that's what middle America wants (a la Camry).
#107 of 3460 2006 Impala/dan165 by charts2 Jan 12, 2005 (12:35 pm)
.....The Impala might not look Japanese, As for the dullness thats what the new LS, and LT models are for, individuals who just want a large family sedan, for transportation. I'm from Canada to, and if I am going to spend $42,000 on an SS I want more then dullness for my money! The SS should offer more then what is showing, Spice it up a bit!...More aggressive looking wheels, sportier interior, more SS badging (inside) something!.....If you build it THEY WILL COME!! Don't get me wrong I know they have made major improvements on this car but it took 7 years to get to this point. I'm sitting on the fence right deciding what to do with my 2001 LS if this 2006 SS was a little more head turning I would be first at the dealership writing my order! but thats just me!
#109 of 3460 go ahead-- laugh! by stormdavy Jan 12, 2005 (2:59 pm)
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#110 of 3460 Re: Impala 3.9L - OHV ? [frasierdog] by 1487 Jan 12, 2005 (4:31 pm)
Replying to: frasierdog (Jan 12, 2005 7:42 am) I don't know why you would think the Impala was going to have a DOHC engine. Besides, the 3.6 used in the Lacrosse wouldnt even make this a faster car. The Lacrosse only has 225 lb-ft of torque which is less than the 3.9 and only slightly more than the 3800 and 3500. It's still a modern engine in spite of being OHV. Ford doesn't even have VVT on the duratec used in the 500 and the VVt Duratec in the Fusion/Zephyr makes only 210hp. IF you want the 3.6 you better get a Lacrosse or wait for the new saturn.
#111 of 3460 2006 impala/stormdavy by charts2 Jan 12, 2005 (4:46 pm)
Those lights on the back might be just a little more then I would want but people would sure recognize this as an IMPALA!, not a camry/accord!.....The middle lights should be the white back up lights! Make the lights 90% that size and you have my vote!!....send this to Lutz, maybe its not too late!
#112 of 3460 Re: go ahead-- laugh! [stormdavy] by hvan Jan 12, 2005 (5:05 pm)
Replying to: stormdavy (Jan 12, 2005 2:59 pm) That does look cool! Can you do the front also? Give it a nice grill?   GM should hire you as a designer!!!
#113 of 3460 SS Logo by hvan Jan 12, 2005 (5:07 pm)
One thing I noticed at the show is that there are NO SS logos on the vehicle. Was this an oversight?   While taking pics, a lady walked by me and told her husband that the Impala looks like a "Japanese Import". Her words, not mine.....
#114 of 3460 Re: hvan3--Impala vs ne Jetta and new Mazda 6 [hvan] by bh628 Jan 12, 2005 (5:20 pm)
Replying to: hvan (Jan 10, 2005 2:47 pm) Hi hvan,   I had you in mind this weekend also, wondering if you were going to be going to the Auto Show in that heavy rain! Did you borrow a boat for the drive up from OC???   You are really a car fan, to brave that strong rain! Thanks for all the pictures. Replies to this message: hvan3 (Jan 12, 2005 11:13 pm)

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