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#80 of 3460 by theo2709 Jan 06, 2005 (3:33 pm)
The 3.5L Engine isn't the same one that's in the Malibu and G6. That 3.5 is a bigger version of the old 3400 that's in the Rendezvous and Equinox. The 3.5 in the Impala is a smaller version of the 3.9L, which means it has VVT and all the other goodies.
#81 of 3460 Re: 2006 Impala/ alpha 01 [charts2] by alpha01 Jan 06, 2005 (3:53 pm)
Replying to: charts2 (Jan 06, 2005 10:14 am) Right right. Its an American Revolution! Of sales to rental fleets!   In all seriousness though, I think the new Cobalt looks to be a fine small car, and I'd like to see GM do well with it. I feel the same way about Impala for the larger class, as long as the prices are sane and the vehicle isnt pushed off to fleet sales. With decent powertrains, good interior materials quality, and a good ride/handling compromise, I think its possible.   And no, I dont have a lot of time on my hands, I just spend way too much of a scarce resource on edmunds!     ~alpha
#82 of 3460 2006 impala upgrades/Alpha 01 by charts2 Jan 06, 2005 (5:33 pm)
Alpha 01: I'm just pushing your buttons!.... Major improvements on the front and rear brakes....New stronger boxed frame rails in the engine compartment to handle increased torque.....more sound deadening throughout the car.Major improvements to the suspension for better handling and quiteness & smoothness...new quiet steel used (similar to ford) new revamped power steering pump. Stronger sway bars...ENGINE TORQUE numbers...3.5....220 ft lbs......3.9...245 ft lbs....5.3......3.23 ft lbs....... TIRES: on the SS......P 235/50 18" (performance) Goodyear Eagle RS-A......and dozens of other improvements over the old Impala I haven't got time to list.......The Impala will be available early Summer, the Monte Carlo in the early Fall.....
#83 of 3460 2006 impala by charts2 Jan 07, 2005 (7:09 am)
Interesting! The ignition key is back on the steering column......I liked it on the dash of the current Impala...
#84 of 3460 charts by vanman1 Jan 07, 2005 (8:12 am)
I agree, key hole should be on the dash. It's a lot easier to get the key in. I have it on my Intrigue.
#85 of 3460 Re: 2006 Impala [charts2] by jae5 Jan 07, 2005 (10:29 am)
Replying to: charts2 (Jan 06, 2005 12:51 pm) Totally agree with you. The three tail-lights on both sides are an Impala trademark, starting from when it was introduced in 1958. It helped distinguish it from the Bel-Air and other models. Even the 1959 "cat eyes" tail lamps had discreet molded vertical lines in them that broke the tail lamp up into three sections. As on the 1966 Caprice, it had the three-lamp treatment, but it had horizontal lines, again a caprice trademark and a way to distinguish it from the Impala.   But then again, so was V8, RWD, room for 6, 7 in a pinch, plus three in the trunk...
#86 of 3460 black (bow) tie by stormdavy Jan 08, 2005 (9:05 am)
I'll reserve final judgement until seeing this car in Detroit. A couple of things: I don't think introducing this car in black was a mistake: there is a somehow bad and 'bald' and more masculine look to the front hood and lights of this car that lightly evokes the new 'vette. While similar to the all-too-familiar Lumina, this styling is more angular and angry.   The rear lights... we all are entranced by those 3 circles of old. Could it be Chevy is trying to evoke the '55 Chev's upright, conical-triangular tail lamps???   To a degree, this car does seem to want to blend in, as opposed to beat its chest and stand out, a la Charger and 300C. But I see alot of subtle moves that set it apart.
#87 of 3460 2006 Impala by charts2 Jan 08, 2005 (11:46 am)
In America when someone says the name Impala what comes to mind to most over 30 is the Chevrolet Impala, and asking to describe an Impala, what comes to mind to most are the six lights at the back, that seperates it from all other cars. 1958-1969 Impala signified Americana. I was there in the 60's when my dad had Impala's and the neighbors had them.I was the proud owner of a 63 Impala SS..we always drove the cars in the driveway frontwards so everyone could see they were not driving the lesser Belair or Biscayne model that had only 4 round lights...we were proud owners of the top of the line chevys... Millions of proud Americans bought these cars with the great body lines, chrome and stainless trim, and of course those 6 tailights at the back. Chevy ran great commercials and ads back then making owners proud to own an Impala, EVERYONE knew an Impala just by looking at the back of the car, you could tell one blocks away....When the 2000 Impala came out there were all kinds of complaints that only 2 round lights per side were on the back. Well most got over it but you could still tell this was a full size Chevy...it had the markings....This 2006 Impala is a different story. GM calls it a mild refresh. I have read of the many improvements and they are impressive but!!!....Nobody today in America would know this is an Impala unless they walked up to the trunk and read the word Impala. Some might say its time to move on (to more Holden) but I say then call the car something else....They could have worked two or three round light sequence somehow into the corners where they have the lights now...and kept the Impala heritage in tact....when I am driving an Impala I want people to know its an Impala, (without saying what is that car? Lets get close and see what its called) a car with a great history, and heritage. Millions of owners, 48 years of history, and mostly because of 6 little round tailights.
#88 of 3460 by 1487 Jan 09, 2005 (9:29 am)
Who really cares what the old Impala's looked like. After all it is 2005 and the last generation impala had little to do with the old RWD models.   Many cars in today's industry sahre design cues so it is stupid to suggest that only GM borrows from its competitors when styling a new car. The Impala looks better than any Camry or Accord and personally I dont think it resembles other cars in this class. The interior is much better and the powertrains are plenty powerful so I dont see how this car wont be succesful. For those who think the new avalon will outclass the impala need to remember the Avalon will be more expensive and will compete with the new Buick Lucerne. I dont think its unrealistic to expect the new Avlon to top out at $35K or more. I wuld expect the Impala to go up to $31K or so fully loaded.
#89 of 3460 2006 impala/1487 by charts2 Jan 09, 2005 (11:08 am)
I am not trying to turn the clock back here but, You say "who really cares what the old Impalas looked like" I DO!! and millions of others. The older Impalas are probably the most sought after full size collector cars today in America. 6 lights on the back means Impala, or even the 94-96 ss and the 00-05 have the styling cues that say Impala..Go to a couple of the hundreds of collector shows across the country every year or a Super Chevy show (if you are a TRUE CHEVY GUY) ...I don't want to be driving down the street in a 2006 Impala and people yelling to me what kind of car is that? Is that a Honda or Toyota? I will have to say get behind me and read name on the trunk! This guy 1487 says all cars are to look like the competitors.."OH THATS BORING"....if it had those 3 round tailights in the corners (current 2006 model) people would know with those lights and that gold bowtie on the trunk I'm driving an IMPALA! If I am going to spend $31 on an IMPALA I want EVERYONE to know its an IMPALA! not a cookie cutter HONDA OR TOYOTA like 1487 suggests they should all look like!! Replies to this message: alpha01 (Jan 09, 2005 11:21 am) dbuzz (Oct 19, 2005 9:08 am)

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