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2009 Chevy Impala RWD

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Re: 2009 - 2011 Impala [charts2] by nosirrahg
Jun 04, 2007 (8:22 am)
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Replying to: charts2 (Jun 04, 2007 5:05 am)

I agree; stretching the earlier Impala from 2000-2005 seemed long to me, so with the new one running 2006-2010 or 2011 is comparable I guess. But one thing they did correctly on the 2000-2005 version was they introduced the car with just the base and LS trim levels, and then rolled out the SS a few years later, so there was always something coming down the pike that kept the car freshened.
 
I felt like when the '06 came out in LS/LT/SS right out of the gate that probably meant it would be a short-lived run, with something new on the horizon (which probably would have been the Malibu and the RWD Impala). I don't know what Chevy can do with this car say in 2009 to prop it up for another year or two, especially with the new Malibu on the ground at that point. I'm really not a fan of slapping the "classic" label on a tired model and keeping it around after it has worn out its welcome.
 
Since I probably won't be able to wait for the RWD Impala to hit the streets before I do something, I'll probably end up choosing between a new Malibu or an Impala "Classic", which unless the Impala is heavily discounted, won't be much of a struggle to decide.
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2009-20111 Impala by charts2
Jun 04, 2007 (12:20 pm)
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The Impala name has probably more heritage then any other american car. With current sales zooming and now to say they are winding down with this current platform doesn't make sense. The new Malibu will never have the status the Impala name has. It took 8 model years to build up the confidence of the American public to be the #4 top selling vehicle in America (Mays sales figures)
 
  The new RWD, larger, more expensive Impala coming in three years will have to start over again to prove its capabilities to the buying public.
 
  The Impala FWD should soldier on and with upgrades and the new RWD car called the Caprice etc. Just my opinions.
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [charts2] by nosirrahg
Jun 04, 2007 (1:24 pm)
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Replying to: charts2 (Jun 04, 2007 12:20 pm)

Or the FWD Impala could be redesigned and christened the Bel-Air; it may be too retro sounding to actually sell, but I'd put that at a notch above the Malibu, but beneath the Impala.
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [nosirrahg] by charts2
Jun 04, 2007 (2:46 pm)
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Replying to: nosirrahg (Jun 04, 2007 1:24 pm)

Endless possibilities........lets just hope chevy gets it right!
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [charts2] by nosirrahg
Jun 04, 2007 (5:15 pm)
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Replying to: charts2 (Jun 04, 2007 2:46 pm)

I have no doubt Chevy can get the product right, it's the timing I'm worried about. Hard to predict the future, but I sure hope gas prices don't continue to rise at their current rate between now and the arrival of the RWD Impala.
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [nosirrahg] by charts2
Jun 05, 2007 (5:43 am)
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Replying to: nosirrahg (Jun 04, 2007 5:15 pm)

Chevy is on a roll right now. Silverado is doing very well, the Impala breaking sales records. I would believe the Cobalt will be the next for a major update.
 
   I was hoping the RWD Impala would come out when the Camaro does, but not to be. I am sure somewhere in the future (and I ain't gettn' any younger) there will be a RWD Impala in my future. I have always driven chevys and I follow their racing programs. For a company that has had some serious finacial mountains to climb they are doing very well in todays tough competitive world.
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [nosirrahg] by m1miata
Jun 05, 2007 (11:22 am)
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Replying to: nosirrahg (Jun 04, 2007 5:15 pm)

I thought we would see a new Camaro and Impala within a year or two. As for the Cobalt, it looked dated when released. Either do a major change to the Cobalt, and the gas miles improvements needed, or scrap the smaller car line under $20K. There are a couple new cars, like the Malibu/Aura/G6, or which the Malibu mayb end up being the winner, and then there is the Solstice/Sky, which could use some refinement/changes. Seems the SUV and truck lines are the emphisis still and they seem to sell. If gas goes to $4 or $5 a gallon, who knows -- maybe still sell. As long as the US economy holds. I would not bank on that one. In cars, the new Astra seems to be in a good place, with lower price - higher gas mileage. The CTS may be a hit. Anyone seen one in the steel? Photos look OK, but I do hope they do not kill the Arts & Science quirky look. It was one of the things that makes the car what it is - unique.
The STS, as a stretched and rounded CTS is sure blahhh.
 
The redo for make-up on the old Impala was a sucess, and looks pretty good. Seems to help it look lower, and wider and offers some chrome, which has been absent for years.
Doubt it is going to be enough to last another three years. What happened to the New Impala? Another Camry will be introduced by the time the Impala is released. Heck, the Jetson's cars may be on the road (in air) by then Come on get with it General.
Loren
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [m1miata] by batista
Jun 05, 2007 (2:19 pm)
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Replying to: m1miata (Jun 05, 2007 11:22 am)

then there is the Solstice/Sky, which could use some refinement/changes
 
What? The Solstice/Sky are new for 2006 and GM won't update it until 2009 or 2010. Do you think the new 07 Camry will get reworked for 2008?
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [batista] by m1miata
Jun 05, 2007 (6:45 pm)
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Replying to: batista (Jun 05, 2007 2:19 pm)

The Solstice and Sky both lack a roll bar for safety. The Solstice has too short and most uncomfortable an armrest one could imagine on a car with rather high door window sills. This means you may actually need an armrest on the door side. Well the cut-out doesn't go back far enough and it is wrong angled. The top is not so attractive and whole system less than tops in class. My guess is that it got off to the market place before completion. As for it competing for road performance and overall quality, that is debatable. In the looks department, it is job well done, except for the top.
 
And no, the Camry doesn't need to be reworked, though the odd bump on the nose could be removed, unless it has some purpose for sound / wind noise or gas mileage - who knows. Second thought, lose the bump on nose at any cost. Overall, the Camry is pretty neat looking car, all the way to its Bangle butt. The interior is not up to Toyota's best efforts to date. Could be upgraded, along with taking the sore nose off. Otherwise, it is thoroughly modern - an up to date car, with great gas mileage and HP.
Loren
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Re: 2009-20111 Impala [m1miata] by charts2
Jun 06, 2007 (4:31 am)
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Replying to: m1miata (Jun 05, 2007 11:22 am)

You can't scrap the car lines under $20,000 (but I am sure GM wish they could). GM makes next to nothing on the smaller car lines. They make these cars only because they need them to balance the CAFE numbers otherwise a hefty gas tax would be on the larger cars.
 
  Trucks are GMs financial strength. They make a ton on each loaded pickup/large SUV they sell. Silverado will sell over 700,000 units this model year.
 
  Example smaller car lines. Latest information is that Saturn up until 2006 figures has never made a profit for GM.

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