Originally Posted By: StevieC
Hey,
Just thought I would share my experience of riding in a 2008 Chevrolet Impala for the day with a co-worker.
My co-worker bought the Impala in August and it now has 22,000KM (13,750 Miles) and it already has problems and I wasn't really impressed with the quality of the car build, the fit/finish and the leg/head room.
For a car that's a mid-sized sedan it's very tight when it comes to leg/head room. My legs were very uncomfortable and my head was almost touching the roof, not to mention I had to rub my head against the sloped part of the roof when getting in/out and I'm only 6'2" ?!?
The cars check engine light was on, and I asked my co-worker and he told me that it's an intermittent problem that the dealer can't seem to solve and it has something to do with the transmission. I said after only 22,000KM? He shrugged and said that after the 6th time to the dealer he gave up!?!
The car materials for the most part were pretty good although the plastics around the steering column looked very cheap.
The Door hinge in my door looked loose or not put together well because the part that was bolted to the body was moving around when the door was swung.
The decal on the side of the car that says "GM" was slightly crooked and the fit/finish on the seems outside and inside the car weren't even in all spots and/or tight.
The car rode nicely and the seats were comfortable and the engine was very quiet and I was impressed with this.
I think they still have a long way to go, if the company still has a company left!
IMO just another reason why they are in the state they are in, because they need to fix these problems.
My Sister has an 06 which is the exact same car. That thing is GREAT!. Ony car( short of a performance one like the new Challenger )I would consider. Fit and finish is fine. It's not a luxury car in her trim level but no complaints for what it is. MPG is amazing and far exceeds the EPA rating wth ease. The V6 has more than ample power.
As far as room goes I am 6'3" and weigh 300lbs and have more than ample leg, body, and head room. Drove it on a 2000 mile vacation last year and it was extremely comfortable. If I have one complaint it is how low it sits to the ground but I have that complaint with most any car as I am used to a truck and I am so tall to start out with.
The 06+ Impalas are a GREAT car!
