Faults:

At 288,000 miles I have only replaced a cruise control module and an intake gasket. The rest is normal maintenance.

General Comments:

I drive 5000 miles a month in the car. It performs well in snow and ice and rain etc. I live in the Midwest USA, so we get subzero weather and snow and tornado's.

I had driven Volvo's til I moved to this area, and decided to get an American car due to the availability for some one to work on a Volvo.

It has surpassed my expectations. It has very little maintenance, and just runs and runs.

Faults:

Following problems when bought originally:

- Hard shifting: EPC Solenoid replaced.

- Stalling at idle: Idle Air Control Valve and purge solenoid replaced.

- Other routine maintenance items: worn brakes, weak battery, bad alternator, spark plugs, control arm bushings, rear sway bar links and bushings replaced.

General Comments:

Bought the car from the dealer as is for $1800, since they assumed that the tranny was shot, and it had numerous electrical problems due to the long crank start, as well as stalling due to idle.

Fixups have cost me another $1000, and this was well below than what I originally expected. Ignition cylinder will probably need to be changed in 6~8 months, if I decide to keep this car.

I have taken this on long drives with family upwards of 1000 kms per trip each way, and has delivered stellar performance.

I am a big fan of used GM cars since someone else's nightmare is my bargain. BTW, I never visit stealerships. I prefer to go where the taxis get fixed up. (Always check if the intake manifold has been fixed; if not, factor in its cost as well)

Faults:

Nothing significant. Still original battery after almost 6 years. Some clunking from the front end, but doesn't seem to affect the steering.

General Comments:

Really nice highway car. It will get 30 mpg on cruise at 65 mph. In-town mileage is in the high teens (sometimes less :-). Plenty of power to pass at highway speed.

Faults:

Water pump, fuel pressure regulator, brakes, turn signal/hazard relay switch, heater/AC blower fan, climate control lights, and it is starting to leak antifreeze. All of this in less than 40,000 miles of ownership. I have owned about 10 GMs and this is the worst car I have ever had.

General Comments:

Lots of room, looks good, great gas mileage and is very comfortable. The only problem is that it continually falls apart.

At the same time I bought this, I also bought a 98 Subaru off of EBAY and had to sign a junk waiver on it, and have had no problems at all from it.

Faults:

Nothing so far, just had to replace tires because they got old.

Had to replace the rotors and brake pads, which seem to be a problem on these cars.

General Comments:

I love the 3.4L V6 engine. It has great pickup and is quiet.

I also like the plain interior, very easy to reach the radio and air conditioning controls.

I like the automatic headlights; I don't have to worry about turning them on and off.

The car turns extremely well.

I wish the seats had a little more support, but more comfortable than most new car seats these days.

The trunk is huge, although I don't use it much.

The exterior design on the car is what I like most about it.

I love the 4 (circles) lights in the back. I also like that the Impala logo on the trunk, instead of the Chevy bow-tie, which is on the newer impala's. This separates the car from the other Chevy's.

I wish I had a lock on the passengers side in front; it gets annoying sometimes when you don't have your automatic opener.

Gas mileage for this car is around 22mpg, which is better than some smaller v6 engines.