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#52 of 67 Thanks guys by trucker49 Oct 13, 2008 (8:00 am)
Thanks guys for the input on the 3.5. I see it's rated a little higher horsepower wise. We have an '00 with 103k on it and it's been a very good car. No rattles as a lot of people seem to be experiencing with the newer version but it has a lot of small things going wrong with it now and it's time to buy.   The road/tire noise. Ours came with Goodyear Eagles and if you didn't know better you would swear there was something wrong with the car they were so noisy. We replaced them with Goodyear Assurance ComforTred and the difference was amazing. The car is super quiet and the ride is better.   I don't know, I was leaning toward another Impala because of the good deals now and because it's my wifes care and she's always loved it but I'm gonna check into a few other cars. It's nice saving money but as you can see I get my money out of my cars so might as well buy something you really want if you're gonna keep it. I like the new Mazda6 and Altima. Replies to this message: gocasskings (Oct 14, 2008 3:20 am) ryster (Oct 15, 2008 7:03 am)
#53 of 67 Re: 3.5L engine 2008 Impala [ryster] by sylviae Oct 13, 2008 (8:08 pm)
Replying to: ryster (Oct 12, 2008 7:38 am) Well----my tires will just have to last--like I said--it's a lease vehicle and I thought the tires were guaranteed for my lease mileage---maybe not---my Trailblazer had 37k when I turned it in for this one and the tires were very good. I have just learned a lesson and know why GM is suffering---the way they make the cars---no wonder why. I will never buy another GM product. Thanx 4 your reply though--I appreciate it---but no buying tires--I will turn it in early if I must !!!!
#54 of 67 Re: Thanks guys [trucker49] by gocasskings Oct 14, 2008 (3:20 am)
Replying to: trucker49 (Oct 13, 2008 8:00 am) My '06 became history for me in May after nothing but headaches. I was convinced that my car was the exception rather than the rule from what most of the posts here had mentioned. I had about every problem that ever came up. The car was in the shop the first time around 350 miles. When I traded I was sure that something else was wrong, but my sales guy (also a great friend that I call when there are problems of any kind) thought tires needed replaced. I told him it wasn't happening. (It ended up being a tie rod problem.) Anyway....   I opted to stay with the Impala line. I have an '08 LT (had an LTZ) and now remember why I loved the model when I bought the first one in '02. I have not had the first problem with it. (Knock on wood here.) It rides wonderfully and is an all around great car.
#55 of 67 Re: Thanks guys [trucker49] by ryster Oct 15, 2008 (7:03 am)
Replying to: trucker49 (Oct 13, 2008 8:00 am) The new Mazda6 is very nice. The Altimas are nice looking, but I have read that Nissans have their fair share of small nagging problems as well.   The dealer just called me about my '06 Impala. At 32K miles, I will be paying a nice $450 bill for what needs to be fixed. Four-wheel alignment, tire rotation, and all four brake rotors need to be turned. The Intermediate Steering Shaft is also bad, but that is being covered under warranty (thank goodness). I have a copy of a Technical Service Bulletin where GM says that brake rotors are covered under the standard vehicle warranty, so I may have to take that with me when I pick up the car tomorrow and see what the dealer says.   The dealer also tried to sell me over $400 in additional "recommended" services, which I promptly refused. MAF cleaning, Fuel Injection system cleaning, and transmission flush and refill. Thanks, but that can wait until 50K miles like the manual says. Besides, I probably won't keep the car much past 36K miles as it is.
#56 of 67 3.9L Implala by cereal_killer Aug 28, 2009 (6:37 pm)
I have an "08 Impala LT. It, however, has the 3.9L V6. I do agree that the tire noise was bad, but I took it in at 35000 miles I did not replace the tires.They are Goodyear, I instead, had the wheels realigned. It cost me $88.00 and the noise was resolved. As for other noises, I have not experienced any such problem. The repair shop said that normal suspension wear will cause slight alignment problems, but a realignment to adjust for the wear helps the problem.
#57 of 67 Problems with car holding on hills? by cheryl59 Oct 18, 2009 (8:11 am)
My parents just purchased a 2008 LS with 1300 miles. While they are happy with the car, they have noticed that it does not hold at all on steep hills. So if at a light, it will go backwards when switching from the brake to gas pedal.   The dealer told them that this is due to the car idling at a lower rate to save on gas mileage??   Has anyone had this problem or is it normal? Thanks. Replies to this message: priggly (Oct 18, 2009 12:31 pm) ryster (Oct 19, 2009 3:16 am)
#58 of 67 Re: Problems with car holding on hills? [cheryl59] by priggly Oct 18, 2009 (12:31 pm)
Replying to: cheryl59 (Oct 18, 2009 8:11 am) It's normal.
#59 of 67 Re: Problems with car holding on hills? [cheryl59] by ryster Oct 19, 2009 (3:16 am)
Replying to: cheryl59 (Oct 18, 2009 8:11 am) This is normal.
#60 of 67 Re: Problems with car holding on hills? by 4steri Oct 19, 2009 (3:39 pm)
It's normal.
#61 of 67 Any Options for me? by fscarz Nov 04, 2009 (6:57 am)
I purchased my 2008 Chevy Impala LT in May of 2008.   Within a couple of months, the Check Engine light came on due to an emissions sensor. I figured cars aren't perfect, so I had it serviced.   It have been to the deal 7 times within 17 months of owning this car. I have had it. It happened 4 times in the first year, and I would have qualified for a lemon law claim except that I didn't file in time.   Now Chevy refuses to buy it back and keeps giving me excuses. My only remaining option is to let people know that I have been treated poorly by WOODFIELD CHEVY in Schaumburg, Illinois and the the District Manager has also done nothing for me but give me the run around.   Several times I was put into sub compact econo-boxes while they tried to figure it out, and I keep hearing the same excuses and fixes. I am just waiting for light to come on again.   It's too bad because I tried to buy American to do the right thing and help the economy, but this has cost me so much lost time that I don't know that I could afford to buy another Chevy.   I tried contacting a lawyer, but they aren't really interested in the case, and they would probably want to charge me a ton of money for a car that only has a sticker price of $23,000 and is already a year and a half old.   Anyone have any suggestions? I would sell it, but I would feel guilty about selling it to anyone because I don't want anyone else to go through what I have had to deal with.   Frank Replies to this message: ryster (Nov 06, 2009 6:42 pm) fscarz (Nov 08, 2009 9:54 am) ryster (Nov 08, 2009 8:08 pm) and 1 more... jhirneisen (Nov 08, 2009 7:08 pm)

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