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What is this discussion about? Buick Lucerne, Chevrolet Impala, Dodge Charger, Ford Taurus, Hyundai Azera, Toyota Avalon, Nissan Maxima, Pontiac G8, Car Comparisons, Sedan


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Re: Impala-My impressions [badgerfan] by berri
Nov 06, 2008 (5:40 pm)
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Replying to: badgerfan (Nov 06, 2008 9:17 am)

I had a similar car in Miami several weeks ago and used to own a 2000 Taurus until I got fed up with the constant repairs once it was out of warranty. I thought the Impala road nicer than the Taurus on the highway, but the Taurus was a better driver. You are right that the seat backs are the killer on the Impala. They are terrible after a few hours. Taurus seats in an Impala would make a nice highway car if reliability improved. What's with the current Taurus - all that back seat legroom, but cramped driver's leg room further aggravated by intruding wheel wells?
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Re: Impala-My impressions [berri] by thegraduate
Nov 06, 2008 (7:55 pm)
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Replying to: berri (Nov 06, 2008 5:40 pm)

What's with the current Taurus - all that back seat legroom, but cramped driver's leg room further aggravated by intruding wheel wells?
 
CRAMPED Driver's Legroom? I'm 6'5" (with a short torso, long legs) and find there to be plentiful legroom front and back (I tend to sit with the seat all the way back in every car or full size truck I've driven). The real aggrivating thing is the lack of a telescoping steering wheel, although I think the Impala lacks this also, right?
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Re: Impala-My impressions [thegraduate] by tjc78
Nov 07, 2008 (4:31 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 06, 2008 7:55 pm)

CRAMPED Driver's Legroom
 
Every car is different for some people. For example when I drove the Genesis I felt it wasn't as roomy as my '06 Avalon, but the #s would say it is. Just my body type I guess.
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Re: Impala-My impressions [thegraduate] by ronsmith38
Nov 07, 2008 (5:18 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 06, 2008 7:55 pm)

I have a 2008 Sable, and also find the drivers legroom ample. It has power adjustable pedals, and by adjusting them and the seat, the need for a telescoping steering wheel is diminished. Since my wife is shorter than I am, the memory settings come in handy.
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Re: Impala-My impressions [tjc78] by allmet33
Nov 07, 2008 (6:43 am)
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Replying to: tjc78 (Nov 07, 2008 4:31 am)

I think it has everything to do with how and individual sets the seat up. I'm 6'2" tall and when I tested the Genesis, I had no issues with leg room at all. Even with the seat in the position I needed, it left ample room for the back seat as well.
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Re: Impala-My impressions [allmet33] by thegraduate
Nov 07, 2008 (7:42 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Nov 07, 2008 6:43 am)

Well sure, its different person-to-person. I was just surprised because as a 6'5" guy, I'm used to having legroom issues EVERYWHERE but never having headroom problems. Heck, I have an Accord Sedan with a moonroof and can adjust my power seat almost all the way up with no problems. All my height is in my legs, and the Taurus felt plenty roomy up front.
 
Don't get me wrong though, you guys know I'm not so hard-headed as to believe where I'm comfortable, others may not be!
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Re: Avalon as "least expensive" [ronsmith38] by tonycd
Nov 07, 2008 (8:05 am)
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Replying to: ronsmith38 (Jun 24, 2008 10:16 am)

"I predict that gas will hit $3 before $8! Once the speculation factor goes away."
 
You said it way back in June. Helluva good call, Ron.
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Re: Impala-My impressions [thegraduate] by allmet33
Nov 07, 2008 (10:00 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 07, 2008 7:42 am)

I feel you, but at 6'2"...I've NEVER had leg room issues in the driver's seat of any car I've driven (and it's been quite a few). If anything, the only leg room problem has ever been those that ride behind me.
 
I also think some of it has to do with perception. If the driver's cockpit seems cramped, then you will feel cramped no matter what. Some automakers do a good job of making the driver's area seem spacious. In today's world with adjustable pedals, tilt and telescoping steering wheels...I don't understand how leg room can be an issue. Not unless someone just has abnormally long legs.
 
You are right on one thing...your driving position may not be comfortable to someone else and vice-a-versa.
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Re: Impala-My impressions [allmet33] by thegraduate
Nov 07, 2008 (10:27 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Nov 07, 2008 10:00 am)

Some automakers do a good job of making the driver's area seem spacious. In today's world with adjustable pedals, tilt and telescoping steering wheels...I don't understand how leg room can be an issue. Not unless someone just has abnormally long legs.
 
Well, if you have a car that doesn't have those features, it CAN be. Even if it does, sometimes, automakers just don't put in a lot of front-seat travel (such as the Honda Fit, just not enough legroom for me up front).
 
I drive a 1996 Accord about every-other day. It's a little lacking in actual legroom, but the whole interior is so open (low dashboard, cowl, lots of glass), the car doesn't feel cramped to me at all. It happens to have excellent steering wheel placement for me; it doesn't telescope, but it is a good distance away... unlike our old Odyssey, or vehicles like the old Corolla model, which was the biggest pain in the arms to drive.
 
By the way, with an inseam that is very nearly 35", I'd probably qualify for those "abnormally long legs" comments!
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Re: Impala-My impressions [berri] by badgerfan
Nov 07, 2008 (3:15 pm)
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Replying to: berri (Nov 06, 2008 5:40 pm)

Well my 2000 Taurus has been and continues to be an excellent car both from performance and reliability standpoints. I plan on keeping it for at least 3 or 4 more years. Not that interested in the current Taurus as I don't need that big a car. A Fusion would be just fine, or I might even go down to a compact next time.

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