I was in one of these for the first time 2 days ago, and I was surprised at how quiet it was. It also had very little engine vibration! It had soft touch materials, the dash didn't creak or anything, albeit the car had only 102,800 miles, but still it was a 2007, that's 14-15 years old! This particular one had the 3500 and it was able to get up and go fine!
I really like the styling if this generation of impala. Its a nice change from the overused overly aggressive design language that every manufacture uses today.
GM loved W-body sleepers. The V8 SS and in later years the V6 had 300HP to the front wheels. This gen came out in 06? I could have sworn these were a late-00s design. Right before I graduated high school my district bought a bunch of police package Impalas for drivers' ed cars. Way nicer than the junky Ford Focus they had me drive. These are super generic but I've always kind of wanted a police model.
Such a good review! Just enough detail & info without being redundant - thanks so much!!! Regarding luxury: you have to go to the LTZ model for more 'bling', incl. heated leather seats, and Bose sound.
I daily drive an Impala SS. It is my personal car I've got 226K miles on it. Disabled AFM with a Range OBD2 plugin. 17 to 18 city about low 20s highway without the cylinder deactivation. Super heavy at the front end. I'm also always worried about grenading the transmission because of the power characteristics of the engine.
I got this as my first car but in the 3.6.V6 2015 limited, so far had it 5 years now got it at 37k and im at 111k now, it does need a transmission check and maybe check on my steering rack check. Overall it gets up and goes and the only thing i hate is the battery being in the worst place when i need to change it.
I got 2006 Impala SS with 113,000 miles. Just had tranny rebuilt. But it’s got a weirdo problem. Doors lock & unlock plus performance goes in the crapper. Allegedly fixed, for $500.00. Lasted a day. Interested?
Hey Zack, I rented one of these. Pretty spirited pick up for a car that does not look sporty. The gear shift is blank so you get the gear info in the gauge cluster.
My trusty 06 impala finally died on me last week at 267k miles. She served me well 🫡 it was a super reliable car I was very surprised. Most I ever had to do to it in the 5 years of owning it apart from regular maintenance was replace the alternator and thermostat. Both were super easy and pretty cheap to get fixed. That thing was a tank!
CarMax since 2006 this vehicle has giving me problems. Mainly was rack and pinion changed 3 times. That lead to do front suspension and control arms. Did fix it so far 🤞. If rehappens then must be the frame that holds the entire engine bay underneath. Then the transmission. I had it rebuilt. Last, both cylinder heads blew in 2019. I decided to replace them on my own. I just finished it last night. I will start her up. Once I see that runs great for at least a month. I am done with her I am selling it. That was my only luxury vehicle that I owned After that I have 4 dodge trucks that I am pleased to have. The reason I like this Impala engines are push rods engines. No need to go far touching the time chains. Compare the trucks they carry a 3 chains 😂. Can't complain since they are build to haul.
I had the best one, the 2004 Indy 500 SS, it had a supercharged 3.8 V6, great looks, the Indy 500 logo head rests, very fun to drive. I had the base 2005 3.4 too and that one is also a good car. base engine has enough power to still have decent pick up, made it a good highway car.
@@michaelmohrle1773I'm very glad you enjoyed your SS Supercharged Indy! I'll be looking for an 04-05 Impala SS or 97-04 Grand Prix or Regal GS in a few years.
LOL if you think this is bland and blobby you must positively hate the current crop of cookie cutter generic crossovers that are coming from just about every company these days. Compared to those these and the sister LaCrosse are pretty refreshing to look at!
I love the Impala. But they are severely underpowered and inefficient for their weight and size, especially if it has the 3.5 or 3.9 engines. Then there is the awful 1970s technology 4 speed transmission they paired with it. City driving gets you roughly 14-15 mpg. An embarrassment to GM IMO.
I heard that this generation Impala has the longevity of a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. The body lines look similar to a 2007 Honda Accord but, the 9th Generation Impala is a larger car than a 2007 Honda Accord.
The transmission is the weak point. 195k was the death of mine, but I rebuilt it for 3400 cash. Only other main issue is radiators (end tanks suck) and the blend doors.
Not sure if you got your answer, the 8th and 9th gen were very similar cabin wise. I can sit very comfortably in mine and I'm 6'1''. I can't actually touch the back seat if I reach through the trunk standing at the bumper, I have to kind of crawl in. Easily a 4-5 body trunk.
With the exception of SS and the 3.5 and 3.9L V6's, I never cared much for this generation of Impala. The 00-05 was my favorite generation of the FWD Impala, especially the 04-05 SS Supercharged. The 00 Impala was much better looking.
240hp from a V6 was pretty common at the time. The only V6 that didn't make that much hp to the best of my knowledge was the 3.3 V6 from Toyota (that made about 220hp). Toyota one-upped them by releasing the 3.5 that made 268hp in 2007.
This car will have a place in history the last American sedan to offer a column shift. The rest of the car not that exciting, I like the look of the last generation Impala better.
They eventually got a 6 speed later on. My 2015 has one. And to comment on your seat comment, yes, 100%. I was in mine for 10.5 hours in a bad snowstorm a few years ago and it was a nice relief.
This is my favorite gen fwd impala it’s design has aged so well
Ik still looks modern especially the SS these were everywhere growin up and they’re still almost everywhere now
@@calvin4319I have the SS, the power is amazing, flys down the highway, passes everybody.
I was in one of these for the first time 2 days ago, and I was surprised at how quiet it was. It also had very little engine vibration! It had soft touch materials, the dash didn't creak or anything, albeit the car had only 102,800 miles, but still it was a 2007, that's 14-15 years old! This particular one had the 3500 and it was able to get up and go fine!
The LTZ and SS models of this generation are the only ones I like.
What about the police?
I have an 07 ltz. Just needs struts and exhaust work. 162,000 miles
These are very fast with the 3.6. I always loved the sound of the 3.9 though. I have it in my Pontiac G6 convertible
Are they good?
When I was younger I was blown away by this design
But it's ugly. 😂
Used to own a 2001 Impala LS, absolutely loved it.There was just something about owning one. Miss them
I know someone who had a 2008 Impala, the gear shifter area came like that from the factory, no labels around it.
That's very odd. This gen of Impala is the only car I've ever seen without shifter markings.
@@hakeemsd70m06-07 Monte Carlo was also like this,only cars I’ve ever seen like that
I really like the styling if this generation of impala. Its a nice change from the overused overly aggressive design language that every manufacture uses today.
He called it a malinu twice lol
GM loved W-body sleepers. The V8 SS and in later years the V6 had 300HP to the front wheels.
This gen came out in 06? I could have sworn these were a late-00s design. Right before I graduated high school my district bought a bunch of police package Impalas for drivers' ed cars. Way nicer than the junky Ford Focus they had me drive. These are super generic but I've always kind of wanted a police model.
06-13 is when they made the 9th gen
They also produced this generation for additional 3 years after 2013, but they called it the Impala limited.
Do a review on an 8th gen 00-05 Impala those are pretty neat
Such a good review! Just enough detail & info without being redundant - thanks so much!!!
Regarding luxury: you have to go to the LTZ model for more 'bling', incl. heated leather seats, and Bose sound.
I do believe you could get the Bose system on a lt if you added it on
@@macjones9212Ah, interesting. So it was an option on lower models?
We have an LTZ, and although it drives like a boat, it's still a great vehicle! :)
We have one of these at my mechanic school the seats are soooo comfortable
I daily drive an Impala SS. It is my personal car I've got 226K miles on it. Disabled AFM with a Range OBD2 plugin. 17 to 18 city about low 20s highway without the cylinder deactivation. Super heavy at the front end. I'm also always worried about grenading the transmission because of the power characteristics of the engine.
I have an SS too! Still gets 28 miles per gallon on the highway. DoD is great stuff.
Great video. I’m glad I found your channel!
It always just looked like a newer version of a Lumina to me.
thats literally what it is. The Lumina is on the same platform as the Impala
🙋♂️Was it me or did he call it a Malibu a couple times there?
My company has these as company cars the one I just drove at 203,000 mi. Drove it in the snow in Wyoming and it handled great
I got this as my first car but in the 3.6.V6 2015 limited, so far had it 5 years now got it at 37k and im at 111k now, it does need a transmission check and maybe check on my steering rack check. Overall it gets up and goes and the only thing i hate is the battery being in the worst place when i need to change it.
I got 2006 Impala SS with 113,000 miles. Just had tranny rebuilt. But it’s got a weirdo problem. Doors lock & unlock plus performance goes in the crapper. Allegedly fixed, for $500.00. Lasted a day. Interested?
Hey Zack, I rented one of these. Pretty spirited pick up for a car that does not look sporty. The gear shift is blank so you get the gear info in the gauge cluster.
Man, it's sad to see that they've stopped the line of Impala in 2020. I was waiting for it to become at least electric
My trusty 06 impala finally died on me last week at 267k miles. She served me well 🫡 it was a super reliable car I was very surprised. Most I ever had to do to it in the 5 years of owning it apart from regular maintenance was replace the alternator and thermostat. Both were super easy and pretty cheap to get fixed. That thing was a tank!
That’s sad, how did it die?
Why did it finally give in ?
New engine and ready for another 200k
CarMax since 2006 this vehicle has giving me problems. Mainly was rack and pinion changed 3 times. That lead to do front suspension and control arms. Did fix it so far 🤞. If rehappens then must be the frame that holds the entire engine bay underneath.
Then the transmission. I had it rebuilt.
Last, both cylinder heads blew in 2019. I decided to replace them on my own. I just finished it last night.
I will start her up. Once I see that runs great for at least a month. I am done with her I am selling it.
That was my only luxury vehicle that I owned After that I have 4 dodge trucks that I am pleased to have.
The reason I like this Impala engines are push rods engines. No need to go far touching the time chains. Compare the trucks they carry a 3 chains 😂. Can't complain since they are build to haul.
Got me a 2008 ls with 88 thousand miles from an auction had to do a lot of minor things but for the price I paid it was a steal
I’m most definitely getting one I just love this body style……im fs putting 22s on it with tints of course 2 12s maybe one 15
I have a Chevy Impala of the same model years in 3lt and it comes with heated leather seats. Sad yours didn't...
can you please do a 2000-2005 impala
I had the best one, the 2004 Indy 500 SS, it had a supercharged 3.8 V6, great looks, the Indy 500 logo head rests, very fun to drive. I had the base 2005 3.4 too and that one is also a good car. base engine has enough power to still have decent pick up, made it a good highway car.
@@michaelmohrle1773I'm very glad you enjoyed your SS Supercharged Indy! I'll be looking for an 04-05 Impala SS or 97-04 Grand Prix or Regal GS in a few years.
@@hakeemsd70m If you want a 2004 Indy start looking now ! They only made 4,088 total cars, how many are even around 20 years later now ?
My 2008 Impala 2LT had leather!! As well as my 2009 2LT
Great video!
LOL if you think this is bland and blobby you must positively hate the current crop of cookie cutter generic crossovers that are coming from just about every company these days. Compared to those these and the sister LaCrosse are pretty refreshing to look at!
The Malibus got that radio in 08
Shooting Cars ⭐
I love the Impala. But they are severely underpowered and inefficient for their weight and size, especially if it has the 3.5 or 3.9 engines. Then there is the awful 1970s technology 4 speed transmission they paired with it. City driving gets you roughly 14-15 mpg. An embarrassment to GM IMO.
I heard that this generation Impala has the longevity of a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. The body lines look similar to a 2007 Honda Accord but, the 9th Generation Impala is a larger car than a 2007 Honda Accord.
Not the transmission. Mine went out at 83k.
@@thedirtybubble9613 195k here, but a 6T70 one.
The transmission is the weak point. 195k was the death of mine, but I rebuilt it for 3400 cash. Only other main issue is radiators (end tanks suck) and the blend doors.
How many times does he say Malibu?
super specific question but i have an 04 impala and its pretty spacious and i was wondering if anyone knew how this compared space wise?
Not sure if you got your answer, the 8th and 9th gen were very similar cabin wise. I can sit very comfortably in mine and I'm 6'1''. I can't actually touch the back seat if I reach through the trunk standing at the bumper, I have to kind of crawl in. Easily a 4-5 body trunk.
3:30 brother if you engaged the parking brake when you parked you wouldn’t kick it when you got back in the car.
No matter what car you’re in, the belt line of the impala is higher lol. I was in a crown Vic like…. Wtf how is that car so much taller than this one
With the exception of SS and the 3.5 and 3.9L V6's, I never cared much for this generation of Impala. The 00-05 was my favorite generation of the FWD Impala, especially the 04-05 SS Supercharged. The 00 Impala was much better looking.
Hey can you do a 2006 chevy uplander
Very nice! Some of the interior is a bit austere.
I remember 2006 I was 6 years old
Great year actually.
i never hit the emerg.brake
My 2006 has 188,000 miles on it....wish me luck untill i get to retirement.
what color is that car
5.3 was the only way to go with these cars
I dunno.. at least twice you call it a Malibu.
Never liked this generation or the previous gen Impala. My favorites are 2014 and up and the bubble top 1993-1996 Impalas and Caprices
Buying car online without proper inspection? Worst decision ever. 😂
The only impala I've been in is a rental
The good thing about these "bland" fleet cars ... lots of junkyard parts.
You needed the LTZ for leather
I had a 07 3lt with the 3.9 and heated leather seats
@@blackcatback3779 just no Bose radio
That 3.9 is anemic. In 2003 Honda had a v6 making the same hp or 2 less.
240hp from a V6 was pretty common at the time. The only V6 that didn't make that much hp to the best of my knowledge was the 3.3 V6 from Toyota (that made about 220hp). Toyota one-upped them by releasing the 3.5 that made 268hp in 2007.
@@damilolaakanniInterestingly enough, the 3.3L was only offered on the Camry SE. The LE and XLE were only offered with the 3.0L.
Impalas gear shifts was made with prnd1L that was stupid thing
This guy: So, what is my final thoughts on the Malibu.
Impala: I’ll take that. Like a, mini-me. They just copied, with an 25% reduction.
Buy a Chevy.
cloth seats are better
This car will have a place in history the last American sedan to offer a column shift. The rest of the car not that exciting, I like the look of the last generation Impala better.
4 speed for a 2007?? That's ridiculous
They eventually got a 6 speed later on. My 2015 has one. And to comment on your seat comment, yes, 100%. I was in mine for 10.5 hours in a bad snowstorm a few years ago and it was a nice relief.
there is no luxury car anymore
power windows locks is luxury
Now find a Malibu maxx
the impala was never a luxury car. no chevy ever was. thats the whole point of the buick, gmc and caddilac brands
Too bad its a 6 cyl