I May Have to Quit YouTube Now, I Actually Found a Chevy with Over 400,000 Miles
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Just brought my 2013 Cruze back from AZ to TN with a 5x8 fully loaded uhaul trailer hitched to it! It's from Florida and never left the state until 2020, and has been all over the country since then and is just getting 71200 miles on it with me doing all of the maintenance!
So Don't underestimate the power of a Chevy! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@NativeAmericanSwag Chevy Cruze is not Chevy,it made by Daewoo,GM bought them years ago
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hah, I got an 2004 impala with 325k miles and still going.
Whoever the mechanic was that worked on that impala engine replacing the head gasket is one of the greatest mechanics ever! Doubtful anyone else’s work would last 350k miles!
It's the aftermarket gasket.
GM had updated gaskets on cars because as the gaskets were maybe a different supplier? Went through on a few models.
Yup, improved gaskets for sure. The mechanic either does it right or wrong and apparently he did it correctly.
It's lasted 420k miles like Scotty said
Im driving a 09 impala ppv 9c1 with 298,000. Miles and counting. 3.9 engine
One of the best engines GM ever made was the 3800 series 3.8 engine. Easy to maintain and work on. Very reliable and they definitely made a mistake discontinuing them.
Except for changing the rear valve cover gasket and spark plugs. It's a pain in the you know what to get to anything on that side because of the firewall. I hate having to put it in Nuetral and undo the top motor mounts and turn the engine enough to get clearance to work on that side of it. Other than that, like you said they were great engines. I had a 11 Impala with the 3.5 that was still going strong at 297,000 when the transmission gave up for the second time. And I still have an 06 Monte with the 3.9L and an 04 Monte SS Dale Jr with the 3.8L Supercharged and the engines are definitely the strong point of them. And just as Scotty said here it's the Transmission that is trash in these cars. The only one I haven't had to have rebuilt is the SS.
That’s in our car. We don’t want to get rid of our car. Bought it in May 2004.
@@bradleychilds4387 My uncle recently came up on a 2005 Buick Lesabre and it was owned by an old man who passed away. The car is in tip top shape and my uncle is a mechanic so it works out great for him. When he has time he is going to replace the plastic coolant elbows with metal ones and the head gasket to prevent issues in the future.
They actually use those for the front wheel class at the drag strip.
You're right! I've had several that had over 300k and still ran quite and smooth. Decent power to fuel economy ratio on large heavy car too!
A Chevy with over 400k miles was like a unicorn to Scotty, never thought it'd be real
I have a 2011 Sierra with 405k and have a friend with an older silverado 350ci with almost 450k
its going to be on history bock's
Someone posted on the GM Facebook page a few days ago that their new Sierra caught fire and was totaled, GM would not help. My grandfather bought a new Lacrosse several years back; caught fire and had to produce maintenance records and hire a lawyer to get the car replaced. Father-in-law's Sierra with 40k miles had the transmission fail on a cross-country family vacation. Personally had a brand new Blazer leave me stranded after the window wipers shut off on the highway during a storm. Had a new Trailblazer that had headlights that would randomly turn off at night, the radio would get so hot you couldn't touch it, and would randomly lock and unlock by itself. GM and Ford have sold more cars in the US in the last two decades than any other manufacturer, I would hope they would have at least a few make it this far. It was recently reported Toyota has passed GM as the top seller in the US. Also, Toyota and Honda are now two of the three top American-made car companies in the US - being they use more American-made raw materials and parts than other manufacturers. Take a guess where GM and Ford rank. All those shiny $60,000 GM vehicles are filled with parts made in faraway lands! Will never purchase anything other than a Toyota/Lexus or a Honda/Acura. They might be boring, but they won't leave you stranded hours from home or leave you stuck on the side of the highway during a thunderstorm.
@@tx611 look up the Toyota echo with 999,999 miles
my old car was a 04 monte carlo with a 3.8 i ran it to the ground been totaled 2 times one was me which was just body damage nothing to care about and the other my brother now that hurt the car the whole front had to be replaced condenser and radiator included. now the had about 160k during its crashes after fixed it ran till about 300k so in conclusion if you take care of whats important engine and trans the car should last lol. when it seized both2 and 5 cylinders it was still running that car is the best ive ever had so far. 10 years and it had 42k on it when i got it
My young nephew bought a new Impala in 2006. He loved that car and drove it all around the country from coast to coast and sold it when it hit 400,000 miles with little trouble. He bought another Chevy.
I don’t blame em.
I had 2006 3.5 and got into accident and took the money and bought another one myself. A 2007 3.9 this time though and I Love this car even better!
I’m a Chevy guy. Hell yeah, one for the team lol 😂
@@johncampolo2177 He’s got a lot of good advise. Toyota pickup trucks are better than Chevy’s in many ways. I just don’t like the way the look or I’d be driving one to. 07-13 1500’s are decent trucks if they have the 5.3.
Chevy all the way!😎👍
Buy American! 🇺🇸
Chevy is garbage nowadays just saying.. had a 2014 Chevy cruze 1.4 and needed a whole new engine and cooling system at 150k
@@TheSkateDemons that’s your problem. You got the 1.4 lol. I’m a Chevy man myself, I own a C5 Corvette..BUT they do make shitty cars and they do make great cars..their V8’s are really durable and reliable
@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 yeah that’s what I’m saying..Chevy V8’s are durable tho
I own a '10 Impala bought it in 2019 with 138k miles, currently 180k never had a major repair only a wheel hub assembly because of ABS light. Best $4k I've ever spent, south Texas car so no rust no flaking paint!
My moms 04 Silverado has 578k on it. Original engine Trany everything. Had to replace two windows and brakes a few times. Everything else is stellar
It's amazing what following the scheduled maintenance can do for a vehicle. A visit to Krown doesn't hurt either!
This proves that Chevys run badly longer than most cars run.
As an owner of 2007 Chevy Trailblazer I can attest to that.
@@johncampolo2177 Yet here you are watching his videos
@@johncampolo2177 for the most part anything outside and Silverado or the Tahoe will not stand the test of time
@@johncampolo2177 easy tiger, mostly he is talking about newer chevies, . older were definitely better built but still checies had some tranny issues or head gasket like in this car in the video. .Whoever work on that engine indeed did good job putting that motor back
I have chronic severe pain that I’m dealing with and improving through a neuroplastiity coach but Scotty is great therapy! He gets my mind off the symptoms. Love this guy!
Wishing you a speedy recovery man! ❤️🩹
We’re rooting for you man!
Check out Dr. Morse. He helps people heal chronic illness and pain with diet and herbs.
Autoimmune neuropathy? Dr. Mark Hyman has a great channel. You wont hear this stuff from your M.D
You can tell that Scotty's one pure joy in life is honestly helping people! Just wish there were more people out there like him. He's the best! 👍
Totally agree! He genuinely wants to share his knowledge to help others, and he posts content so often! We’re lucky to have him!
Agreed!
We all are a dying art. To many abuse junk them (vehicles) out and then blame manufactures for not making it, as tough as they are hard on stuff. Run millions of miles never checking nothing, ask them what happen, I kid y'all not their response was "I DON'T KNOW, BUT I PUT FUEL IN IT"
Plus he’s hilarious. My favorite part is when Toyota screws something up and he eats crow!
@@nadiranarain9309 Yes, constantly blessed?!!!!!!!!!!!!!
“Local fart mobile” 😂. And you can tell Scotty was being nice.
I was dead
@@psprocks777 How are you alive?
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Have a 2011 Impala LT 3.5 with 230k, has been a very very reliable car, only changed a few minor odds and ends along the way. Removed the ridiculous center rear headrest. Excellent on gas. Oil changes every 4k and has had good maintenance. One of the best cars I’ve owned.
I have a 3.5.. one of the best engines GM has built in decades. Mine has 245,000 on her. 300,000 should come easy.
When I drive them they are always a very comftable car to drive.
2011 3.5 here with 263K. Normal maintenance and a redline every day and still purring
Ever change the trans fluid or original
I always thought those middle headrests were weird. I haven't owned an Impala before so I wouldn't know that it's removable but it's nice to hear that it is.
My 1995 Chevy C1500 with the 305 V-8 had a little over 400k when I sold it for 3500 bucks. I changed the oil EVERY 3500 miles......RELIGIOUSLY with Castrol 20/50. It did not smoke or leak oil. One water pump, one alternator, five transmissions later, it was a remarkable clean, white extra half cab, lowered with wide tires, and lowered two inches. It still looked superb.
The key to high mileage is to change the engine oil frequently on time.
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This gives me hope for my Impala. Same thing but 08 instead of 07. Bought it from original owner in June with 129,000 miles for $4200. Most of the miles owner put on it were highway miles. Religious oil changes and maintenance with the service records/receipts to prove it. Thing drives like a dream, and I'm in love. Let's hope this baby rolls for the same mileage or more!
Just stay on the maintenance and drive it the same way he did. If it was an old man, drive it like an old man. You start beating on a car that grandpa drove it's entire life and things start breaking, often lol. I know from experience unfortunately. That being said we were young and stupid but damn it was alot of fun when it was working lol.
The only other PITA issue I have is the vent purge solenoid goes bad alot because of the location of it. Under the driver's side rear wheel well. It takes like 10 minutes to change it out. The garage charged me 800 one time to diagnose. Awesome cars.
My 06 Impala has 270k, no major issues yet besides a power steering rack.
@@B1SCUTL0VER Did my rack three years ago. The replacement part has been great so far.
I had a 2011 Impala just go out at 340,000 miles. Did a mix of city and highway. The transmission finally blew but that engine stayed strong and still runs great, so long as you keep up on oil changes
I've had Chevy's all my life. I've never been left on the side of the road. My 08 Malibu had 170K on it and it still ran strong. I now have a 17 Impala with 70K on it ( admittedly not that many miles) but it's never had a thing go wrong with it. I can't be the only one who has had luck with them.
Obviously you take good care of your vehicles that's what it's all about.
GM products are junk
Same here
@@giovannijoseph2837 I do. I go to every scheduled service. However, I've done that with any car I've owned GM or not.
As one person said, you're obviously good with maintenance! I had a 1993 Buick Regal with the 3800, it was one of the best cars I've ever owned. It died in a car accident around 190k, it was running great before hand with the original engine and transmission ☺️
Some cars are faulty straight from the factory, I will admit that immediately. I had a Ford Fusion with leaky head gaskets from the first mile, I always babied it. I ended up drop kicking it to the curb for a Lexus!
The 3.8 had the head gasket go by 250,000 kms as well. Still liked that engine alot from what I remember. '04 Grand Prix GT was nice to drive to me.
Read mine above. The 3800 is a beast!
I have an 06 Grand Prix GT. It's a nice ride, had it for 11 years. Other than a few poor design choices like how you can't lift the windshield wipers up very far at all. Makes clearing snow off more difficult than it should be. You can tell it was designed for southern climates. Small nitpicking things like that. The motor and transmission are still original and still work great, but my cooling system is starting to gum up from the awful DEXCOOL coolant GM uses. Mechanic won't even flush it because it's acidic and it fucked the gaskets so if I flush it, it will probably leak coolant like a MFer. Just driving it until it dies at this point. Not even changing the squeaking drive belt. lol
@@jameshindal7 1,000,000 kms!
Send it to Scotty!
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Check on Intake Manifold Gasket...
Common issue on a
High Mileage 3800...
If bad, wil mix Oil & Coolant giving you sludge.
Well worth repairing for another 100k miles...🤔
Scotty didn't mention if the timing Chain was replaced, but if this still has the orig timing chain, and tensioners, now that's impressive!
My parents have this car in the ltz trim. It was a former rental car so they got it for cheap and it's been a great car. Close to 200k on it with no major issues.
Great video. I've owned four of these cars (two 06's, a 2008, and a 2012). I put a grand total of around 300k on them, and never had any significant trouble with the earlier models (each had the 3.5 engine). Aside from a few minor oil seapage issues and a new water pump on one they were trouble free, solid cars. The 3.6, sadly enough, was full of problems and I finally sold it. I'd recommend sticking with the 3.5 engine. It was quieter and had much better low end torque than the high revving 3.6...and they all got about 30mpg on the highway
Is the 2007 3.9 good
@@fandechavalones3022 that’s what I’m tryna find out
you can tell Scotty really Wishes he could praise American made cars more often!
They let him down.
No he doesn’t. He’s a proud JDM man.
Only American cars you should touch are the V8s, GMs LS engines are very reliable if taken care of they have a rep for breaking over 200k miles while racing
@@TomCook1993 he's just tired of working on cars. Dudes got money don't understand why he doesn't lease himself a nice unreliable car that he doesn't have to worry about
That is not true
Regular fluid changes and maintenance and highway driving does wonders
I have a friend that owns a 2000 Chevy Suburban that has the original motor with over 450,000 miles on it. Same transmission as well. Amazing. Kept up with every scheduled maintenance requirement and that’s why it’s still going great.
335,000 on my buddies 2000 6.0 chevy and 450,000 on his 2003 chevy duramax.
@@MyLifeThai371 do all diesels always run alot longer ? I heard the new ones were like gas bc the new emission systems ? True false ?
@@fortlauderdale3698 Starting in 2009 Chevy started putting the diesel particulate filters in them for emmisions. The diesels before that are great. My buddy says the injectors wear out about every 150,000 miles(cranks awhile before starting). The allison automatic transmissions in the duramax's seem to last forever. the automatic transmission in the gas chevy pickups go out at about 280,000 miles.
@@johncampolo2177 Scotty has actually said the old Chevys were better than the new ones. Basically he says the 2010 or newer Chevys are unreliable compared to the 90s and early 2000s Chevys
@@fortlauderdale3698 My buddy said the 2003 Chevy is his favorite of all the chevy trucks he has. I also own a 2003 and I bought it at 196,000 miles 5 years ago and it has never left me stranded yet. Don't be afraid to pay $3000 for a chevy 3/4 ton automatic 4x4 pickup. They are very reliable.
It's the flex fuel that keeps the engine in good shape along with regular oil changes
I drove a 2016 Impala, loved it. No troubles ever. It was a nice vehicle.
Had a '06 & '07 impala. Both went crazy miles!!! Regular low cost probs with them but they were awesome cars. DEFINITELY got my mines worth. And we're still going when sold them for cheap. Parts are cheap also, many yrs same body style so tons of crashed car parts available.
Hey Scotty, I have a 2006 Chevy Impala I bought for my wife new in 2006. It has 365,000 miles on it. We did have to replace a water pump on it and serpentine belt once, But knock on wood I have never change the spark plugs or wires on it. We still drive it today. Has a couple small oil leaks ,but nothing bad. We change oil every 3,00 to 4,000 miles though. Best car I ever had.
wtf never changed spark plugs in 365,000 miles???
@@no1washerezz If its not broke don't fix it. Now I am sure they would break off if I tried.
@@cindyhuey2448 that's stupid not to change plugs easy to do its called maintenance nothing to do with a broken spark plug lol
@@justingill5256 Yeah he's sure stupid. The damn car has 360,000 miles🙄
@@justingill5256 I'm sorry, but you act like anyone cares about YOUR opinion 🤣 350k+ miles on a car is an achievement especially on such old plugs. It's his car, it's his call, obviously it paid off for him 🙏
Scotty - Love to watch your videos. Wife & I own 2011 Chevy Impala LT -125,000 miles so far. Owned it since new and love it. You warned us about their weak transmissions so no jack rabbit away from the lights.
This summer Cruise to Florida from north Ohio to visit one daughter and family and then another cruise to Connecticut to visit another daughter. Impala is a beautiful cruising car. As a kid I saw the 61 Impala belonging to my friend’s mother. She called it her “Baby Cadillac”. That’s the year Impalla became “my car”.
Thanks Scotty for all you do!
I always appreciate good ol Scotty giving credit where credit’s due. Sometimes a Chevy does last longer than a Toyota, given both are treated well. 🤷♂️
But this never had the tranny fluid changed....
@@richsweeney1115 yeah true. But hey, 400K out of it. Maybe it’s luck, maybe it was a better built individual unit, or maybe the owner added some mysterious radioactive additive. 🤔👽
@@richsweeney1115 owner prob never drove it too hard. no hard accelerations, just smooth gradual pressure applied… I’ve seen a Honda with a slipping trany after 70k miles bc the owner drive it aggressively
@@dedgar6161 I had a 2005 Uplander van 3.5L drove it 342,000 miles before getting rid of it. Still ran great. I also drove fast and not easy on it.didnt baby it.
400k is not better than a Toyota they have documented Toyotas with 800k or more miles.
Have 201,000 Miles on my 2011 Model, 3.5L V6 Engine.
This car has never given me a headache. Easy to work on and a good looking sedan in my opinion.
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My everyday driver - a 2008 Impala LS just turned 140k miles and runs like a clock. Yes - I am meticulous in the manner she is taken care of and she is clean as a whistle inside and out. What can you say - I am tempted to buy something else but the unheralded 3.5 liter V6 gets over 30 mpg on the highway and the car looks almost brand new. Why change????? This car allows me to have three "toy" older pickups and two "older/classic again" two-door coupes to play with when I am not working! To me - this is how you really enjoy cars! Take good care of them and NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS!
Why do you call a vehicle a "she"?.
It sounds silly.
@@brendancaldwell7755 any car person calls their car she ,or sometimes a girl will call it he....anyone who's a car person....it's a term of affection...what's the problem?
That's not that many miles really though
@@brendancaldwell7755 almost as silly as Brendan..., Let's go Brandon!
@@brendancaldwell7755 Would you prefer I be "non-binary" Brendan? Try to calm down and be a little less serious. Man - the trolls are out today!!!
I have a 2014 Impala with 167000 miles on it and it runs and handles great! Best car I have ever had!
That broken hood lever just tells you how many times they been under the hood.
One day of freezing rain or blowing snow can break a hood cable or hood release lever.
i'm very happy to hear this Scotty. I have a Aussie Holden Commodore SV6 with the GM LFX 3.5L High Feature engine. I have done 220.000Kms and have just done cam timing chains and rockers and lifters. I'm hoping to do this again at 440.000kms with out no issues! fingers crossed.................
This generation Impala was often used in rental, taxi and law enforcement fleets. They can’t have been all that bad. I often rented them for business trips. And always liked them for the room, fuel economy and comfort. Anything GM has made since is crap.
What other gm cars were made on this platform?
@@francoa.9646 Buick LaCrosse , 00-05 impala
Impala last forever my cousin drove an 03 3.4 for 2 years with 0 maintenance over 150k miles no oil change
@@francoa.9646 Pontiac Grand Prix and Buick Lacrosse for that generation.
Drove three of these company cars for work. Probably 400k across all three. Very few problems. Lots of Hwy miles though. Think Scotty nails it on the lack of wear for hwy miles. They were good cars.
I have a 2006 Chevy Malibu LS with 270,000 miles on it. I have never put a large sum of money into it. It's only started to have problems recently. I also live in Canada so it's exposed to some poor weather conditions.
I had a 2004 Tahoe with 4 hundred and something miles before it started breaking down. The only thing I had to replace was the alternator.
"four hundred and something miles" is not alot of miles. Hope you got your money back. Now four hundred and something thousand miles is a completely different ball game.
@@thechosen5805 LOL!
My f150 4.6l v8 has over 400k miles original engine
Those Impalas are weirdly super durable. The trim always falls apart, and things like your windows and electric locks will stop working, but everything else, the things that make it run, drive, and be useful to you, just seem to last forever on an impala.
I came here to say this.
A lot of the mechanics around here use them for loaner cars, probably for that reason. I have one myself that I got a really good deal on 5 years ago. Got it with 80k miles. Have 170k on it now and have had no issues of significance. Just make sure to change the oil diligently.
Sold my 08 Impala with 198,00k and everything was running great. Loved the size and that Chevy kept same style for years. Good choice for someone looking at a great value sedan.
That is uncommon but possible. I've seen an oldmobile with a 3800 motor used as an escort vehicle for heavy loads that had over 400K. And she had only replaced 2 water pumps and a couple of fuel injectors. It was still running pretty good too.
Scotty the bright lights aren’t stuck on all the time, there is a little push button right under the trunk open button on the left side, pop that out and you can turn it to dim the interior lights in the car from the instrument cluster over to the head unit and etc ;) -06 LT Owner
Nice! That front split bench seating and column shifter is Awesome! no wonder he kept it running! No cars have that anymore sadly. Wish the modern Malibu had it.
My 2009 mustang is approaching 400k and still going strong. Transmission just crapped out but worth dropping a rebuilt one in. I'm aiming for 500k.
Scotty: "Hey, you'd grown and creak if you had 460,000 miles on you, too." 😂☑️
My 2010 Impala has 187000 miles on it and my son is driving it now. Just had to replace the steering rack because it rotted from the road salt in New England. That's the biggest issue so far.
As someone who rebuilt 4L60e’s and 6T65e’s all day. It does warm my heart to see some of the few gems. The transmissions won’t run forever, but if they’re assembled right from the factory they often will last a VERY long time… Too bad they’re usually rushed in assembly
What’s the 6 speed called in the 1500? My old truck with the 4l60 was bullet proof.
@@alexlaidlaw220 all of ours have been fine also!
@@alexlaidlaw220 depends on the year. From my personal experience, the bigger the Chevy usually the quality will be better. I really enjoyed working on the Allison or Allison branded Chevy’s since they often have overbuilt internals. Usually failures come from inevitable defects or neglect in maintenance/overworking the transmission.
Also no company is perfect. This information can largely be true for any car manufacturer, even Toyota’s. I love all of my domestics brand and my beloved imports. I’m rather trying to speak as someone who has some experience in this field
@@alexlaidlaw220 Short answer: if it’s a 6 speed then it would probably be made after 2012. That would most likely be a 6L60E. The way to break down that transmission format is this
Long answer:
First number is the number of gears, the first letter is L or T, longitudinal or Transversely mounted. Longitudinal is basically RWD, FWD is transverse. The last two numbers ranges from 30 to 75 for its “ability to handle more power”. This would mean things like the quantity of the planetary gears in a ring itself, The amount of clutches and clutch plates in the gears, etc etc. That Number officially ends at 75 bdcaUe the 80 in 4L80Es are a different platform for the transmissions entirely. E means “electronic”, the valves are electronically controlled and aided rather than being purely mechanical and working off of the pressure of the fluid flowing or other methods. The 4L60E started production in 1986 I believe.
Example: So a 2014 Chevy impala would most likely use a 6T65E. 6 gears, a transversely mounted, 65 because the way the intervals are configured it allows for it to handle more power, E for electronic.
I definitely enjoy Scotty's tips, and troubleshooting! I have a couple of runaround cars that are Chevy cobalts,
One of them has 300,000 miles on it never had a transmission or engine put in it, hopefully it can still go another 50,000 or more! I keep the maintenance up but I drive the hell out of it
That's impressive! Have you ever changed transmission fluid and filter? I have an 06 and a 08. I'm hoping for 200k, cuz many say timing chain/tensioner will fail. I'm sure oil changes and driving style will affect things aswell. One has 160k and the other 130k, both are good running cars!
Scotty, we need an updated used vehicle list due to the current situation with chips for new cars. Obviously has affected the used car market 🇨🇦. Give us a couple cars at a few different price points, and let's just say they can't be Toyota for fun!
Or Lexus...
Just got rid of my 2013 Impala with 278,000 miles. Still ran like hell, damn good car
My family have had many Chevys with many miles like this!
I used to rebuilt many of the Chevy designed transmissions like the 4l60Es and the 6T65Es, often city fleet trucks. Many of the late aught and early 10s had trannies failed often, but more often was due to poor quality assembly rather than poor quality parts.
When they’re made with pride and care they last forever. When they’re made by someone making $4 a day, they won’t last very long :/
@@smol_yote interesting. We have never had one problem with a Chevy transmission. I will say the 4L60E had some issues, but we have two Blazers both with over 200,000+ miles and a 4L60E trans no issues still going strong. The only issues I had heard of with guy's and the 4L60E where when they towed. If you added a trans cooler to them for towing it remedied the issue though. I am also a mechanic myself and own my own business doing it.
@@IbanezGuitarz87 yep GM trans are usually pretty good if you don't drive em too hard. My friend has an 05 Malibu 4 cylinder and it shifts great still at 240k km
@@johncampolo2177 does mommy not give you enough attention at home?
@@derekgardin1512 nice, hope it keeps purring away for them!
I have a 2008 V6 LT and I just hit 170k. Oil leaks started at about 70k miles but she is still rolling. I did some research and small oil leaks are common with this car. Some oil leaks were repaired and others I used stop leaks oil treatments to condition the seals. Had the radiator replaced a year ago and a good professional carbon cleaning to keep the acceleration up because the gas treatments didn't work for me. I mostly have city miles on my car but since I moved 30 miles from work I am piling on the highway miles now. Looking forward to at least a few more years of good service.
Those chevys v6 can be very dependable and the car is cheap to buy used, great cars.
My mom who is 93 loves her IMAPLA!
@@johncampolo2177 that’s not very nice lol there there buddy we all have our opinions (chevy guy here)
Scotty, did the owner happen share any information regarding oil, oil brands, weight, oil filters, frequency of changes,, air filters etc ? Sure would be interesting to know the details.
My cousin had a Malibu same year same engine and had 379,549 miles only thing that killed the car was when the somebody vandalized the car and they removed the screw plug from the oil pan and drained the oil out and left the car like that till my cousin used the car a couple of miles until the engine seized.
My 2012 Impala 3.6 VVT direct injected, 6 speed automatic has 202,500 miles and is still going strong. It spent the first 20,000 as a hertz rental and I think a few of its drivers bought the extra insurance if you know what I mean. All I have done to the car is oil, oil filter change every 5,000 miles. Transmission fluid change every 25,000 miles. One purge solenoid, air filters, cabin filters, brakes, tires and 3 HVAC actuators. That's it. Can't complain about that plus 300 hp. This car has been run pretty hard all its life.
i once saw a 1991 caprice with over 560k miles on it in a parking lot a few years back but then again that caprice was from an era when gm was making somewhat decent cars
I had 2 of these a 2007 and a 2009. No problems with either one. I think the 3500 V6 is as good as the 3.8 Buick v6. They are a simple design. GM made them for so many years, most of the "bugs" were worked out of them. The heater/AC door motor behind the glove box went bad on both of them. I sold the last one and bought a 2014 Toyota Camry V6.
Technically, it's a 2007 car, before the 2008 financial crisis and automakers started cheaping out.
They were already cheaping out far before then
The recession started in late 2007 and hit hard in 2008
I had a 2006 Buick Terraza mini van that I bought new that had the same engine as that Impala, a 3:5L V6. When I sold it 319,000 miles later, it still ran pretty good. Original engine. Had the trans replaced while it was still under warranty, it slipped a little between first and second. But no biggie. It lost about a quart of oil every oil change, approximately 5000-5500 miles. Went through quite a few wheel bearings. So I'd say that engine was designed and built correctly.
My mother had an 05 Dodge Stratus she bought new that had 560,000 miles on it before it was rear ended and totaled a couple years ago. Biggest issue she ever had was the water pump and headgasket at about 130k. Otherwise, normal maintenance.
She DID however change the automatic transmission fluid every 30k-50k miles.
560,000 on a stratus lol I know ur FOS ha ha good one.
My dad had an 07 3500 Impala, lasted him 278k miles before he finally sold it. When he sold it the transmission was leaking a ton of fluid but was still smooth. Engine was fine. Suspension needed overhaul. Exhaust was rusted out.
I have an 08 3900, only has 136k miles but so far so good.
If Scotty leaves TH-cam we’re all screwed 😔
Put down phone, go outside
Speak for yourself. I'll be just fine as will many other guys that wrench on their own cars. I don't watch scotty to learn anything, most of the stuff he gives lessons on I already know how to do or could figure out with common sense and a little mechanical aptitude. I watch Scotty for the entertainment factor. He's funny, a straight shooter and isn't afraid to call a pos a pos. He also has the best pics and memes to go along with his commentary and answers to questions.
Just baught a 2013 Impala with 75,000 miles on it, glad to see how long they'll last if taken care of
"Confession is good for the soul " says the Good Book / but some one told me "It's bad for the reputation " / I like you Scotty ,because you tell the truth (the best you can )
I have a 3.8 in my Lucerne every visit to the shop has never been a problem with the engine but man has it been a pain to keep perfect
That’s incredible. Had a coworker with a 2013 Chevy Impala with the 3.1L and it has 213,000 miles he loved it becuase it could peel out the tires even though it was FWD and then he got rid of it on one of his days off becuase the transmission broke in traffic.
3.6*
@@manuelesquivel2107 it is? I really thought it was the 3.1L
@@lidolf8168 Nope, the only engine you coulf get in 2013 was the 3.6. It actually is a really bad engine, the 3.5 was much better.
@@isaac24 ah fair enough. Well i for one like the Buick 3.8L tho. I had a friend with one that was supercharged and then he upped the boost on it a little more and it was hoot to ride in. Until the tranny blew and then he got rid of it for a truck becuase he swapped jobs where a truck could earn him more money. But it was a twin turbo v6 f150.
My highschool best friend had a 90 something Pontiac Grand Prix coupe with a 3.1 from a police package Lumina swapped in, and that thing would do heinous burnouts all day.. I'm cracking up now just remembering it lol
Eventually both a headgasket and the transmission went, and that was the end of the car. God we had so much fun with that ol hooptie 😂
the guy that changed the head gasket at 40k was master craftsman, no doubt!
it lasted long and it's a beautiful car
I love these things. Hired one in Denver in 2010 and drove it all over for a couple of weeks. Comfortable, quick, huge trunk. If they sold them in Europe, I'd buy one !
Scotty hit the nail on the head about GM. SOME of them are fine. I have a '99 Deville w/ the Northstar V8 @ 200K w/ zero issues because I got one of the few the headbolts weren't overtorqued.
I thought the problem was that the original bolts were too short.....
@@kaohsiung99 They were aluminum bolts designed to flex... and barely long enough. But they only failed if overtighted during assembly which caused the bolts to weaken.
You mean the guy or robot that assembled the engine actually made a mistake in under torqueing the bolts per GM spec, this ended up being the correct torque actually. Only at GM.
@@vw5056 Well... as explained to me by a former GM engineer, the ones that didn't fail were assembled within the slim tolerances allowed. But the bad ones were almost all significantly overtorqued.
@@Dana_Danarosana so they didn't use torque wrenches or something? Poor quality control.
I know a traveling nurse that had this same car with the same kind of mileage. I saw her a year later and asked about it and sadly she told me she wrecked it.
Hey Scotty, Repo Man was an awesome movie, I'd totally forgotten about it till you mentioned it, gunna seek it out & rewatch it, cheers 👍
470,000 miles and Scotty floors it to the red line!!
200,000 on a G6 and runs like a top. I did the gaskets, spark plug well gaskets, cam position sensor, calipers and brakes. Regular tune up parts. Runs so good, i'm going to fix the rust and paint the damn thing
try to painted with gator ( raptor) bed liner , i did entire cab in my van and love it.
The electronic power steering could be problem at some point, might want to look into that.
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I've always been told that as long as you properly maintain and care for your vehicle, it will last.
I'm a taxi driver and have driven lots and lots of these Impalas and the previous generation, and Malibus, it would be a miracle to get them to 250,000 KMs (not miles). The last GM cars I drove that were pretty decent were the Luminas with the 3.8L . These days the taxi fleet is mostly Toyota and Honda, but still has more Hyundais and Kias than GM vehicles.
Yep. The 3800 AGAIN.
Why does nobody talk about those early 2000s GMC Yukons. I know someone with about 450K on his. Those things last forever
Man I have been waiting for your opinion on the 06-11 Impala 😅 as I like them a lot 😁
Edit December 11th 2022: I ended up getting an 03 Avalon in August 2022 🤭😁
I have over 427,000 miles on my Suburban. It is a 2002 Z71 5.3 liter engine. Made in Mexico.
Here is the key for us and old chevys, we know who abused it because we always owned it. They easily go 250K miles if you take care of them in upstate NY. They tend to have a lot of underbody rust from upstate NY. However, I don't know about new ones. The current suggestion is that they are not built the same as the older cars.
It wasn't taken care of....the tranny fluid was never changed.....
Meh even in the rust belt areas, like Toronto where I am, cars can still last a long time if you rustproof them since new and keep em washed off as often as possible throughout the winter. I have had cars that were over 20 years old and still pretty solid and look good. I've also seen cars that are 10 years old rusted like mad because no one ever rustproof or keeps em clean. Mazdas seem really bad for premature rusting. Many cars will last and look good while doing so but all depends on how they were cared for.
We own two Impalas. 2013 has 122,000 miles. Runs good shifts smooth. 2007 Impala. Has 121,000 miles. It runs like new but underneath it, the rear suspension is rust city. I hope to get another years use out of it,
Scotty’s been 200% wrong from the jump sense the impala upload. They are amazing cars especially if they’re well maintained and they can truly run forever
Impala are trash
I'm not understanding why he is so shocked cars are made to go 999 Thousand Miles if you maintain them properly I had a friend with a Ford Explorer that had over 500,000 miles on it
From what I have seen out of the 2010 Chevy Impala 3500 V6, they are strong motors. First time I rode in one, I thought it was turbo or supercharged, nope just plain Jane v6. I would say they are up there with the series 2 not series 1 3800 v6. Show it luv and it will show it back! Over 400,000 proves that.
As someone who just got their first car, A 07 Chevy Impala LTZ with 175k Miles, I'm very happy to see another impala that is running smoothly. Hell even my car runs smoothly and the car was only around $3000 not bad in today's cesspool of a car market. At first I thought transmission was kinda going since when I floored it the thing jerked, but turning off traction control and then doing it again. The thing went fine. GM ain't perfect but hey better than Chrysler clearly is enough to make it a decent car.
For the one with the 97 Ford Ranger @ 9:16 : also check the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve on top of the intake manifold. My 99 had the same symptoms and I fixed it by replacing the IAC valve. It took 10 minutes on my driveway
The impala was probably the best car GM made during this era... that said it's kinda like being the tallest kid in kindergarten.
Sad statement, if nothing else, they were/are durable. They were pretty straightforward cars, not very fancy.
@@MJA5 they were the car your grandparent’s bought after they sold/traded the Crown Vic/Grand Marquis. They weren’t anything special in the slightest, but they were a big floaty boat of a car with a V6.
@@pt93music haha my grandfather always bought Pontiacs, I think the last car he got was a Cadillac. My dad drives a Cadillac to this day.
I have a 2007 CTS that I bought 5 years ago and the thing is bullet-proof. The 3.6 engines in them are really solid and the late-1st gen CTS's would get my vote as one of the best cars GM made during that era.
Mine has 970,876. Runs like a champ. 2010 Chevy impala
I have that same car (2006 impala) with 161 000km (100 000 miles) 3,5 v6 still going strong. Transmission and engine works perfectly, no abs, service engine soon light, ac still works great. The sad part is that in Canada with winters, salt and calcium has rusted my frame. Im currently shopping for a new car but i loved mine for the 16 years I have it
As a tip, spend the $125 a year and get the next vehicle undercoated every year. Also wash it as often as you can throughout the winter to get the salt off it. I've had cars 20 years old living in Toronto as well and they still look good as long as they've been undercoated.
Likewise, Yves! Over 16 yrs ago I bought a new grey 2006 Impala LT 3.5L V6 in Central Ontario. Currently has 246,000km (~153,000 miles). Transmission & engine still runs great. Smooth, quiet ride. Consistent oil & transmission fluid leaks are a nuisance but manageable. New brake pads & rotors 4 years ago. Exhaust & muffler are Mopar aftermarket parts under warrantee that need replacing every 4-5 years. New battery last summer. To keep cruise control functioning properly, I removed fuses to disable ABS & Traction Control. E-Brake cable rusted out & haven't replaced. Heat & A/C works great, but the Blend Door Actuator in the glove box clicks for 30 seconds when switching between Outside Air Intake & Recirculation. Significant rust damage in the frame & body will likely prohibit extended mileage. It's been a safe, reliable & relatively inexpensive car to maintain.
@@jbestwickbass you have Mopar aftermarket parts on your Chevrolet? I thought Mopar made Chrysler/Dodge products
@@derekgardin1512 You are correct. A family friend worked at a Dodge dealership and I made a poor judgement call...
My neighbor has has a Beautiful Chevy Trailblazer with 314,000 and stills run great!!! It's not uncommon to find GM vehicles with mega miles
This is what I was given as a company car from 2001-2017. The 2001 was 215,000, the rest I drove to 180,000 miles. Exciting? Nope. Comfortable, you bet. Drove great in snow. Dependable? Very much so.
530 miles per day. Wow! That's roughly like driving from Cincinnati, OH to Nashville, TN and back EVERY DAY!
I have this 3.5 LX9 in my grand am (I swapped it in), it’s a nice peppy engine! My torque converters going out tho lol, I’m gonna put an f23 5 speed in when I do the 3800 swap next month
Be careful, those F23 trans aren't super strong. If I remember right the are rated at less than 180lb/ft of input torque. The 3800 is rated at 230lb/ft or 380lb/ft for the 3800 series III supercharged. Isn't that F23 Getrag the tranny from the Sunfire/Cavalier (or the 4 cyl Grand ams?)
The 3.5 is likely what burnt up your torque converter too. More power than it can handle.
@@derekgardin1512 Supposedly the Getrag F23 can handle up to 700 crank. But I read 300 somewhere too, I’m going L67 Series 2 n I won’t be doing much, prolly a ported upper n lower intake & smaller sc pulley but that’s it. I won’t be driving it much after this year either as it’s going on 23 years old this Feb 😂 and yeah I know these lil 4T45e’s are JUNK🤮
@@derekgardin1512 oh and the 2200 SFi cav f23, newer ecotec ones won’t work
I have a Chevy 2016 Malibu LS. Bought used have for 2 years plus no problem. Love it.
I have to say, the 2006 - 2013 Impalas were great cars for mid sized cars!
Those highway miles are actually less stressful on the engine.. The city driving is what really does damage.
City driving and being driven hard and abusive is also what kills an engine. Oh and i forgot!- Excessive idling.
early 2000s impala was the best daily driver i ever had
Hey Scotty my name is Bryant and you gave me confidence in buying the impala they are selling it to me for $3000 with 174,000 miles on it and this video has helped me a lot thank you Scotty
I had a 2003 Honda Accord with almost 500,000 miles on her before she was totalled in an accident (someone rear ended her). But she ran like a champ. Leaked a little oil here and there, but nothing to panic over. And like this car in the video, I never changed my transmission fluid either. Still shifted fine. The interior and exterior was in great shape for the age and mileage.
I currently have an 03 Accord, 4 cylinder with 210k. No rust. I've taken great care of it since 140k miles and it runs great. But is starting to leak alittle oil and has to be from the motor. Excited to see how long it lasts
iirc those gen accords had the worst transmissions, i new someone who went through more than one. 500k on one is a miracle lol
@@landontroyer5271 I tell you, if you take care of it, it will take care of you. See some of Scotty's other videos on oil leaks. He has some great tips on things to do to help minor oil leaks. Good luck - love to hear how your Honda holds up.
@@BullittKid08 I was lucky, I guess. I took really good care of her, except with the transmission flush/exchange. I never knew it needed to be done. By time I realized it should have been done, she had 250,000 miles on her. Transmission shop said DO NOT flush/exchange the fluid now. Never replace it for it will cause damage to the transmission. Never slipped - never had any issues with the car. It was a very good car to me.
My aunt has one of these, 2007. She had to have another transmission put it, other than that, its still running good.