Bought an 08 SS new way back when. New trans went in just a little over 100k miles but was having issues with it before. GM warrantied the trans. Eventually gave the car to my son and at 197k miles the engine started giving him problems. He didn’t watch the oil as I told him to. Sold the car to a mechanic that had an extra motor to throw in. Not a bad car though for the money. Suspension and brakes were nothing great but with a small block V8 it was fun. Defeat the traction control and it doesn’t pull left to right. With traction control on it feels like FWD torque steer which it isn’t. Have some fun doing FWD burnouts! Thanks for the video!!
Yeah my dad has an 08 SS as well. I'll definitely be addressing the transmission when it goes. I've done some work to it since to help prevent premature failure. Also turned off DOD in the tune to give the engine a better chance. I'll continue to post updates! Thanks for the comment!
Great find! I had a 2012 Impala Ltz I bought used back in 2013 with just 30k miles on it. The car came from a rental agency. Loved that car and had one issue with it sometime in 2019 where the blend door started making noise, a common problem. I fixed it myself. I have a video of the repair on my channel. I sold the car with about 80k miles on it a few months later in Nov 2019. I have a 2020 Impala now. I never drove the SS versions of these but I know they are fast.
Nice car! I have the same one except carbon fiber imitation. I have found it to be reliable, fast and fun to drive. I’m running AFM and have 150k miles on mine and it runs great. I put a few ounces of AT 205 in the engine every oil change to fix the valve guide oil burning issue. A trans cooler and some Lucas transmission fix (2 bottles) are keeping away the transmission demons. Did the fluid and filter at 100k.
Nice, since this video I tuned out afm, installed trans cooler, installed transgo shift kit, tuned shift points to be quicker, removed torque management, disabled torque converter lockup in lower gears, removed speed limiter, upped rev limiter a tad, tuned for fans to come on sooner and some other small things. I've been dailying it since. I've put just over 3500 miles on it. I was at 131k when I bought it
@@SargentRestoration that’s awsome! You are really improving the car. Mine was a smokey, wind up shifting mess when I got it and after adding the secret sauce I mentioned, she’s running like a top! I kept the trans cooler inline to the factory one. It covers about a quarter of the rad. Just so you know.
Looks nice. I bought a 08 Grand Prix GXP about a year ago. I got it for $800. It’s a project car. I put about $3200 into it so far. It needed suspension work and brakes. Ended up upgrading all of the suspension and brakes. ZZPERFORMANCE makes a few parts for this platform. Enjoy the SS!
Nice car, and good find. The V8's are rare . I got the top V6, actually i found the car when i wasnt even looking. 2012 and ;low mileage. Not as special i realize as my Aunts 64 Impala ragtop... but im pleased so far.
Nothing wrong with a v6. Before this my daily was an 03 impala LS. I still have it. It has the 3.8 v6 and has over 324k miles. Most reliable car I've ever owned
I have an Impala ss 2006...yes your right Burns oil.. like a champ 🏆.. would love to delete the fuel management system..she's only got 89 thousand miles on her . paint is like new .cars like new because I avoid driving her due to issues..
The 5.3 v8 has a different trans setup to accommodate the starter location unfortunately. There are kits to bolt the stronger 4t80e from a Cadillac in however
I paid $3700 for mine with 132k. If you do get one, it's definitely best to anticipate have a rebuild. I'm doing everything's I can to preserve mine. I installed a trans cooler, about to install a shift kit and then having it professionally tuned by an LS4 specialist to give it the best chance at life
@@SargentRestorationYup, my LT limited is about to touch 139k and still rips! It responds like its new, got it at 45k miles, been keeping good maintenance on it and it runs amazing, quick for what it seems haha, gapped my friends 2016 v6 mustang in it from a dig lol. Fun and nice car.
Tru-cool 40k trans cooler, transmission fluid and filter change, and I'd join the group on facebook "LS4 nation" they have just about anything you'd need to know covered in there
If you look at my most recent videos, I've done that. I did the transgo shiftkit, 40k tru cool trans cooler, tuned off dod, lowered shift times, disabled torque limiters, disabled speed limiter, increased rev limiters and shift rpm, hollowed the cat, removed mufflers, etc. Still have lots more planned
Yeah that's super common on the SS. I already know I'll have to have mine rebuilt but I plan to do the performance rebuild kit. The car is worth it in my opinion
Hopefully that is an 88 model Fiero. A intake swap and exhaust manifold swap and cam swap would wake up that LS4. The ls4 stuff would swap into the fiero if something happened to the SS. FOR the SS, got to LS4king videos.
Yeah I've heard both ways. At the end of the day, I'm my own mechanic and it's just an LS. Nothing I can't fix on it and I daily mine 200 miles a week. My dad has one as well which has been reliable after he fixed the issues from previous owners' neglect. I've driven much worse cars 😂
@@Tkssa580 faster on paper than the 96, styling isn't nearly as nice as a 96 imo. I bought it as a daily. If I ever pick up a 90s ss, I'd rip out the LT1 and throw in a modern LS or truck variant like I did with my other old school stuff. I'm not at all a fan of the LT engines of that era. Always heard bad things about spark and fuel issues.
Bought an 08 SS new way back when. New trans went in just a little over 100k miles but was having issues with it before. GM warrantied the trans. Eventually gave the car to my son and at 197k miles the engine started giving him problems. He didn’t watch the oil as I told him to. Sold the car to a mechanic that had an extra motor to throw in. Not a bad car though for the money. Suspension and brakes were nothing great but with a small block V8 it was fun. Defeat the traction control and it doesn’t pull left to right. With traction control on it feels like FWD torque steer which it isn’t. Have some fun doing FWD burnouts! Thanks for the video!!
Yeah my dad has an 08 SS as well. I'll definitely be addressing the transmission when it goes. I've done some work to it since to help prevent premature failure. Also turned off DOD in the tune to give the engine a better chance. I'll continue to post updates! Thanks for the comment!
The torque converters are too small for the cars, that’s why we have transmission issues.
The transmission oil and filter needs to be changed 50 90k miles man, engine oil is regular 5k too...
If you check my more recent videos, I did fluid, filter, and shift kit
SUPER SWEET SS!
Thanks!
Great find! I had a 2012 Impala Ltz I bought used back in 2013 with just 30k miles on it. The car came from a rental agency. Loved that car and had one issue with it sometime in 2019 where the blend door started making noise, a common problem. I fixed it myself. I have a video of the repair on my channel. I sold the car with about 80k miles on it a few months later in Nov 2019. I have a 2020 Impala now. I never drove the SS versions of these but I know they are fast.
You’d think they would but I bet your 2012 LTZ would gap it. They have low hp and toward not to mention they weigh more. Glad it held up though!
Nice car! I have the same one except carbon fiber imitation. I have found it to be reliable, fast and fun to drive. I’m running AFM and have 150k miles on mine and it runs great. I put a few ounces of AT 205 in the engine every oil change to fix the valve guide oil burning issue. A trans cooler and some Lucas transmission fix (2 bottles) are keeping away the transmission demons. Did the fluid and filter at 100k.
Nice, since this video I tuned out afm, installed trans cooler, installed transgo shift kit, tuned shift points to be quicker, removed torque management, disabled torque converter lockup in lower gears, removed speed limiter, upped rev limiter a tad, tuned for fans to come on sooner and some other small things. I've been dailying it since. I've put just over 3500 miles on it. I was at 131k when I bought it
@@SargentRestoration that’s awsome! You are really improving the car. Mine was a smokey, wind up shifting mess when I got it and after adding the secret sauce I mentioned, she’s running like a top! I kept the trans cooler inline to the factory one. It covers about a quarter of the rad. Just so you know.
Gonna need a crank seal for sure, crank pulley and crank bolt if it doesn't have it now.
Seems fine, I've put 10k miles on it since this video
Looks nice. I bought a 08 Grand Prix GXP about a year ago. I got it for $800. It’s a project car. I put about $3200 into it so far. It needed suspension work and brakes. Ended up upgrading all of the suspension and brakes. ZZPERFORMANCE makes a few parts for this platform. Enjoy the SS!
Hell yeah! Can't beat that. I've been dailying mine with the occasional part replacement here and there
Nice car, and good find. The V8's are rare . I got the top V6, actually i found the car when i wasnt even looking. 2012 and ;low mileage. Not as special i realize as my Aunts 64 Impala ragtop... but im pleased so far.
Nothing wrong with a v6. Before this my daily was an 03 impala LS. I still have it. It has the 3.8 v6 and has over 324k miles. Most reliable car I've ever owned
@@SargentRestoration it's interesting too as I recently noticed a pair of black V6 impala as part of the presidential motorcade.
Nice. They're nice cars. It's a shame they're discontinued
It is a good car... I know a lot about them... SS is only from 06 to 2009, I had two so far...
That's true with 9th gen, but there's more Impala SS then 06-09
I jus bought one today, 132k Miles, 2 owners not including me 2500$
Jus needs a o2 sensor nd a new battery or alternator
Good deal!
Can we get an update?
I have an Impala ss 2006...yes your right Burns oil.. like a champ 🏆.. would love to delete the fuel management system..she's only got 89 thousand miles on her . paint is like new .cars like new because I avoid driving her due to issues..
If you find a local tuner or know someone with hp tuner, it's super easy to turn off.
4T80 and the small block 5.3 LS4 a tune and u can run with the newer 5.7 Hemi
You should put the 6 speed transmission from the 3.6 L v6 that was in the 2012-13/2014-2016fleet impalas same body the transmission would fit
It won’t. whole different
The 5.3 v8 has a different trans setup to accommodate the starter location unfortunately. There are kits to bolt the stronger 4t80e from a Cadillac in however
Take the battery, put it in the trunk, get good headers, a turbo, exhaust out the side under the door. It will get over 700 horsepower...
Keep this going
ive alway loved these year ss im looking at a 06 with 121k for a steal at 4,400 but the weak transmission has me kinda leary on picking it up
I paid $3700 for mine with 132k. If you do get one, it's definitely best to anticipate have a rebuild. I'm doing everything's I can to preserve mine. I installed a trans cooler, about to install a shift kit and then having it professionally tuned by an LS4 specialist to give it the best chance at life
@@SargentRestorationYup, my LT limited is about to touch 139k and still rips! It responds like its new, got it at 45k miles, been keeping good maintenance on it and it runs amazing, quick for what it seems haha, gapped my friends 2016 v6 mustang in it from a dig lol. Fun and nice car.
I literally bought one for 132k miles 2500$ Today
What's wrong with the trans?
I 2 ss impalas now 06 and 09 what should I do to them
Tru-cool 40k trans cooler, transmission fluid and filter change, and I'd join the group on facebook "LS4 nation" they have just about anything you'd need to know covered in there
sell me one 🤣
Turn that 4 cylinder mode off and get a muffler and resonator delete with 4 inch tips
If you look at my most recent videos, I've done that. I did the transgo shiftkit, 40k tru cool trans cooler, tuned off dod, lowered shift times, disabled torque limiters, disabled speed limiter, increased rev limiters and shift rpm, hollowed the cat, removed mufflers, etc. Still have lots more planned
@@SargentRestoration turbo time
@@SargentRestorationcan we get an update?
I’ve always wanted one But was Scared of the Trans myself about 2 months ago I just got mine rebuilt for my V6
Yeah that's super common on the SS. I already know I'll have to have mine rebuilt but I plan to do the performance rebuild kit. The car is worth it in my opinion
I have a 06 ss and mines has 145000 on it same leather seats I paid $3000 for mines but imma sell it for $4000
👍🚗
i bought a 07 ss 90k miles w/ new tranny for 3900 few months ago okay little beater for work
Nice! Not bad for mileage
Can we get an update?
good vid
Thanks!
That's not standard interior trim, that wood stuff...
It's all parts, someone must have switch them out with LT parts...
I'm in an SS group. The 07s could come with either depending on what's ordered. Mine is not the only one
They all had 6CD.
Is ss still for dale
Not for sale
I got one for sale
Also get bigger CV axles for more torque you want to use... Goodbye !
That’s weird the SS is supposed to have silver trim instead of the fake wood
Not all of them. I'm in an SS group, a few have it.
My 07 SS has fake wood
Same here. Some older guys wanted the wood accents. They’re easy to replace. Some of the SS came with cloth seats which were also rare.
Pontiac Fiero on deck
😂 it's just waiting for something to happen to the impala so it can get its engine. (Hopefully not)
Hopefully that is an 88 model Fiero. A intake swap and exhaust manifold swap and cam swap would wake up that LS4. The ls4 stuff would swap into the fiero if something happened to the SS. FOR the SS, got to LS4king videos.
I have 2 87 fieros and the one seen is an 84.
The transmission oil needs to be changed , people are just abusers that don't fix stuff and wonder why it brakes like idiots...
50k miles or so tranny fluid...
I won't get another one had a million problems and hardly any hours
Yeah I've heard both ways. At the end of the day, I'm my own mechanic and it's just an LS. Nothing I can't fix on it and I daily mine 200 miles a week. My dad has one as well which has been reliable after he fixed the issues from previous owners' neglect. I've driven much worse cars 😂
You want to sale
No
I want to sell mine
@@MistahMan_420 send me dm
This generation impala is nothing compared to the 96 ss. Just my opinion.
@@Tkssa580 faster on paper than the 96, styling isn't nearly as nice as a 96 imo. I bought it as a daily. If I ever pick up a 90s ss, I'd rip out the LT1 and throw in a modern LS or truck variant like I did with my other old school stuff. I'm not at all a fan of the LT engines of that era. Always heard bad things about spark and fuel issues.
@@SargentRestoration I hear ya brotha. Can’t wait to see what you do with this one! Keep up the good work 🙏🏽