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| I would never buy the '05 model over this one, I dont care how many rebates GM offers. The interior on the current model is horrible. The new one looks much better any way you look at it. I am glad GM doesnt do the retro thing too often like some other companies. The Impala needs to remain a modern sedan to compete with Accords and Camrys. | |
| ......The 2006 model as you know will be using seating materials that are far superior to the older Impala, and more padding where needed for the seats. Better ride quality, and much improved fit and finish (the best in Chevrolet history) ...and hundreds of other improvements to the car too many to list...the 2005 Impala is a nice car but the 2006 Impala has raised the bar to the next level! At this point if I was replacing my Impala I would not be looking at a 2005...rebates or not! | |
| I love my 2000 Imapala LS. When I rented a 2005 base Impala last month, wow what a big difference in ride quality. The 2005 felt more "stable" and the fit and finish seems to be better also. I really like the current design vs. the new wanna be me too Japanese import. I waited 6 years for a redesign Impala, and this is all that GM has to offer? No thanks! | |
| I really don't see much Japan in the new Impala. Looks very American to me. I would never look at it and think it was anything but a Chevy. | |
| ....2006 Impala SS....It looks like a chevy because it has a bowtie on the front and back, but the back looks like any Malibu or Pontiac G6 its just a little larger. Line 100 people up 20 feet from the back of this new car and most would not know its an Impala...until they got close enough to see the word Impala on the trunk.....take that same 100 people and do the same with any 00-05 Impala or 94-96 SS or 1958-1969 Impala and most would recognize those cars as Impalas (guranteed!) Even the side of the car is non descriptive....no markings at all...its too generic. When I buy a new car I want to be proud of the make and model I am driving, and lets be honest we want everyone to say "hey you got a new Impala"....you don't want people to say "whats that car?" I know they have made major improvements, but this car could show a little more "Impala". the interior should have more SS badging, then just the steering wheel, or maybe the words Super Sport across the glove compartment, or the seats in dark gray and the seat bolsters in light gray to ad a little flair to a car that is suppose to be a Sporty Sedan, ..otherwise its just an LTZ inside with metal strips instead of fake wood....Come on Chevy push the envelope....just my opinion! | |
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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.
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| 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). | |
| .....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! | |
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