How reliable is the 2012-2013 (Aka refresh) Chevy Impala? I know it has the 3.6 V6 but this is the LFX version which doesn't have the timing chain issues the previous one did. Overall what is it like?
A 15 year old Impala for $5K is a serious joke.
Honestly, they aren't the worst vehicles GM ever made. They aren't "rubbish" but you can do better.
They are, however, the classic mid-2000's redneck sedan. And for that reason, I really considered one when I got my Fusion.
I wouldn't pick one up unless it came really cheap, and a mechanic said it was ok.
But at the end of the day, we don't live in a perfect world where everyone drives in perfect harmony with their perfect Toyotas. So if you can't afford an Avalon and want a large car, I would certainly buy it before a V6 300, Passat, or Kia.
Yep, I need a cheap car for school. I like large cars so this seems good. Thank you!
Just make sure to get it inspected by a pro! Good luck brother!
Thanks!
It could be okay if it checks out. I would change the transmission fluid making sure to save the old fluid just to be on the safe side. The price seems to much, although the market is crazy.
Yeah I think it's too much to but maybe the price could be lowered if I looked at it. Thank you for your reply!
3200 is not much in this market. How many miles years do you need out of it. If it checks out with a mechanic it could be ago.
Idk, probably at least 4 years. I am not sure. I don't drive too much rn but maybe in a few years I will drive more.
Yeah nah. Not for 8 grand..
I was thinking that too. That's how much a dealership in a video wanted for an LT, 9 YEARS AGO.
pass
Hell Nay.
Don't assume anything, ever.
Now I hate to tell you this but the Chevy Impalas 2000< are some of the WORST GM made cars. Now granted the older ones are still somewhat better than the newer ones. Though before you go look at it, make sure the seller can give you some recorded proof of maintenance. Also ask the seller if the transmission fluid was changed, if so how often. If he did change it (change your fluid every 30K miles). Make sure you bring a Scanner tool too! To make sure no big codes are present and make sure they we’rent reset. If you don’t have a scanner, test drive the vehicle around 30-50mi or so. To see if a code pops up. Take it on the highway, and make sure you give it max throttle a few times. To make sure it doesn’t bog down the motor, or nothing makes very distinctive noises. Make sure you hear no rod knock, valve clatter, etc. Mainly due to 3200$ is quite expensive for a Chevy Impala @170000miles. Just please make sure you look for recorded maintenance, if you only listen to one thing I’ve said! I wish you great luck, and pray everything goes well! Let us know how it goes!
Kind Regards,
Nathaniel J.
Thank you! It's in the DFW Metroplex so I will have plenty of highway to test on, 😁👍. I will definitely make sure to bring a scanner.
nope!
No
I think the seller slipped and added an extra zero, that's a $500 junker all day long.
That’s 2 thumbs down: at that mileage, it is past its useful life.
I think you shouldn't ask this on this Toyota forum. Go to a cheaply made hunk of rubbish money pit forum instead for positive answers!
@mod_man worked at GM he should have a good idea on those
Lol okay
Not reliable at all. They should have used the 3800 series motor and then it would have been different, but the 3500 series was not as good and those cars pretty much fell apart with age. It's a big reason why the Impala was killed off.
Yeah the really should've used the 3800. I am just asking since the Grand Prix is so much harder to find.
not 8k maybe 4k?
Yeah, that's what I was thinking 🤣. It's long sold. Maybe if I found a cheaper one.
How reliable is the 2006-2011 Chevy Impala with the 3500 or 3900 v6? I just asked about the 2012-2013 with the 3.6 but I can't find that many. How reliable are the 2006-2011 cars?
I told you to ask this stuff on the hunk of junk money and time pit forums kidding me.
But no its horrible don't buy them
Hello! I have found a 2011 Chevy Impala 3.5 with 53k miles for 8k, is this a good buy assuming the transmission shifts good oil isn't burnt, etc.? I haven't seen the car yet. In the case I did buy it should I change the fluid or would the fluid be to old to mess with even though the car has low miles? I like how Impalas look and I find it cool this one has front bench seats with column shifter. Thank you!
Hello! This time around I found a 2007 Chevy Impala with 160k miles for 3200 dollars. Should I buy it assuming engine runs good, transmission shifts good, etc? Is this the kind of milage where I shouldn't change the fluid if I purchase it and hope that it doesn't break? Assuming the current owner didn't do regular transmission fluid changes? Haven't looked at it though, asking here before I make a decision to go look at it. Thank you!
Hello. Is a 2007 Chevy Impala with 123,000 miles for 5000 dollars a good deal. Also, is this the mileage where you don't want to mess with the transmission fluid? Please let me know thanks.