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G-Oil Guy · 04-26-2013, 04:23 PM

Just got back from the test drive and I gotta say, it is one sweet ride.

Test drove a 2LT (I think, whichever LT comes with the V6, anyway, build quality is awesome, the interior is awesome. I moved the seat to where I was comfortable then got out and sat in the back seat directly behind the driver. I still had a lot of room and I'm almost 6 feet tall. If you leave the passenger side where it comes from the factory, you may as well be in a Lincoln town car in the back seat.

The test drive included some twisties and a couple good straights and some hills and dips. It didn't miss a beat. The steering wheel grew on me after a while and the wood is less noticeable the more you drive.

That being said, I would still prefer that they give a dark wood (ebony like the caddies) or simple black plastic or brushed aluminum options. They're going to start offering brushed aluminum and carbon fiber on the caddies they could at least drop the ebony wood option down to the Impala.

mr_honez · 04-26-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Oil Guy

Just got back from the test drive and I gotta say, it is one sweet ride.

Test drove a 2LT (I think, whichever LT comes with the V6, anyway, build quality is awesome, the interior is awesome. I moved the seat to where I was comfortable then got out and sat in the back seat directly behind the driver. I still had a lot of room and I'm almost 6 feet tall. If you leave the passenger side where it comes from the factory, you may as well be in a Lincoln town car in the back seat.

The test drive included some twisties and a couple good straights and some hills and dips. It didn't miss a beat. The steering wheel grew on me after a while and the wood is less noticeable the more you drive.

That being said, I would still prefer that they give a dark wood (ebony like the caddies) or simple black plastic or brushed aluminum options. They're going to start offering brushed aluminum and carbon fiber on the caddies they could at least drop the ebony wood option down to the Impala.

I concur on most of your points, but the woodgrain didn't bother us. The Impala will more than likely be her next car barring anything bizzare.

45thCamaro · 04-26-2013, 05:38 PM

I saw one at the dealership, really nice looking. Feels almost like a caddy...almost.

Stew · 04-26-2013, 05:49 PM

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I saw one at the dealership, really nice looking. Feels almost like a caddy...almost.

In a way it is a swoopier XTS

DrSkull · 04-26-2013, 05:58 PM

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I do like the new Impalas if I had a family I would prolly get this lots of space in it. Oh they look great in Blu Ray metallic.

another car with double tail lights on each side , all starting to look like a '10-13 Camaro along with the Vette and Malibu

G-Oil Guy · 04-26-2013, 06:06 PM

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another car with double tail lights on each side , all starting to look like a '10-13 Camaro along with the Vette and Malibu

It along with the overall grill design seems to be a design element being carried through all models much like Audi's headlight design (eybrow) and grill design.

FenwickHockey65 · 04-26-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DrSkull

another car with double tail lights on each side , all starting to look like a '10-13 Camaro along with the Vette and Malibu

Since when do double taillight elements on either side = Camaro?

Last I checked that was a Corvette thing.

Scrappy Doo · 04-26-2013, 06:37 PM

None here yet by me. My dad is looking to dump his 08 taurus with 12k. lol. He wants to drive one of these.

Q'smuscle · 04-26-2013, 06:40 PM

Fenwickhocky65 why don't you see that many impalas on the road if they sold so well?

Q'smuscle · 04-26-2013, 06:50 PM

Well nevermind that question but a four door will always outsell a two door because its more practical for most

FenwickHockey65 · 04-26-2013, 06:53 PM

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Fenwickhocky65 why don't you see that many impalas on the road if they sold so well?

...have you been outside at all?

mr_honez · 04-26-2013, 07:18 PM

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Fenwickhocky65 why don't you see that many impalas on the road if they sold so well?

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...have you been outside at all?

They are freaking EVERYWHERE. I was nearly killed by one a couple of years ago while riding my bike. Yiou can't throw a rock and not hit one.

FenwickHockey65 · 04-26-2013, 07:33 PM

A ton of them go to fleet but a few thousand people buy them every month because the W-body Impala is basically the bargain of the century. A 300 HP V6 powered full size sedan for around $20k with incentives.

And it basically prints money for GM at this point.

DrSkull · 04-26-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Since when do double taillight elements on either side = Camaro?

Last I checked that was a Corvette thing.

Yeah sorry I wouldn't want to upset Corvette owners .... my bad

04-26-2013, 04:23 PM	#43
G-Oil Guy Where am I? Drives: Zoe the ZL1, 2012 Frontier Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mars, PA Posts: 6,071	Just got back from the test drive and I gotta say, it is one sweet ride. Test drove a 2LT (I think, whichever LT comes with the V6, anyway, build quality is awesome, the interior is awesome. I moved the seat to where I was comfortable then got out and sat in the back seat directly behind the driver. I still had a lot of room and I'm almost 6 feet tall. If you leave the passenger side where it comes from the factory, you may as well be in a Lincoln town car in the back seat. The test drive included some twisties and a couple good straights and some hills and dips. It didn't miss a beat. The steering wheel grew on me after a while and the wood is less noticeable the more you drive. That being said, I would still prefer that they give a dark wood (ebony like the caddies) or simple black plastic or brushed aluminum options. They're going to start offering brushed aluminum and carbon fiber on the caddies they could at least drop the ebony wood option down to the Impala. __________________ FOR SALE: 2013 ZL1 Message me if interested

04-26-2013, 07:33 PM	#55
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	A ton of them go to fleet but a few thousand people buy them every month because the W-body Impala is basically the bargain of the century. A 300 HP V6 powered full size sedan for around $20k with incentives. And it basically prints money for GM at this point. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

04-26-2013, 05:38 PM	#45
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	I saw one at the dealership, really nice looking. Feels almost like a caddy...almost.

04-26-2013, 06:37 PM	#50
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,738	None here yet by me. My dad is looking to dump his 08 taurus with 12k. lol. He wants to drive one of these.

04-26-2013, 06:40 PM	#51
Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	Fenwickhocky65 why don't you see that many impalas on the road if they sold so well?

04-26-2013, 06:50 PM	#52
Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	Well nevermind that question but a four door will always outsell a two door because its more practical for most