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Main · 07-12-2009, 01:01 AM

Some have commented that GM should simply scrap the Impala... you need to rethink this.

The Impala was the 8th best selling car in the US in 2008. YES, many of these sales are fleet sales. I don't think GM is quite ready to part with a car selling SO many units and keeping cash flowing in.

My wife and I own a 2006 Impala LTZ. We have owned 2 Impala's previously.

The '06 is a solid vehicle. Built here in Oshawa at a plant constantly winning quality awards, we have had VERY little problems with it. Actually, aside from a loose power steering hose within the first few weeks, we have had NO issues.

This being said, the car puts me to sleep driving it. Fortunately it is my wife's car, so I drive it only on weekends, and even then we frequently take my car.

The funny thing? While researching other cars, I found this to be the issue with many of the imports. The Accord Coupe was solid, nice looking, and comfortable. Driving it? Meh. I could sleep. Same with the Toyota Venza.

The Impala was due for redesign for 2010, but GM delayed it, since it continues strong in sales, and resources are tight. It was planned at one point to move to the RWD platform, but I think GM needs a FWD car in this segment. The Impala is also a well known car, and aside from being a popular "Fleet" car, I think it has a decent reputation.

We drove a Pontiac G8, and we likely would have bought one to replace the Impala, but our salesman advised against it since Pontiac was going away, and the future of the G8 was at the time unclear. Now that I have ordered my Camaro, we will likely purchase a 2010 Equinox or GMC Terrain to replace the Impala, even with the Chev G8 coming. The main reason here - winter in Ontario. I don't want to have two RWD vehicles, I need SOMETHING I can drive when we head up north or need to get out during a storm!

The other point being missed with the G8? Were sales super strong? As some have mentioned, they were seemingly just starting to pick up. More importantly to me? Many industry critics LOVED this car, comparing it to much higher end competition. This is a VERY well built vehicle, with good handling, and enjoyable to drive. It would seem a waste for GM to simply let it go - I'm glad it will stay.

07-12-2009, 01:01 AM	#94
Main Drives: 10 Camaro 2LT, 10 SRX FWD Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Posts: 167	Some have commented that GM should simply scrap the Impala... you need to rethink this. The Impala was the 8th best selling car in the US in 2008. YES, many of these sales are fleet sales. I don't think GM is quite ready to part with a car selling SO many units and keeping cash flowing in. My wife and I own a 2006 Impala LTZ. We have owned 2 Impala's previously. The '06 is a solid vehicle. Built here in Oshawa at a plant constantly winning quality awards, we have had VERY little problems with it. Actually, aside from a loose power steering hose within the first few weeks, we have had NO issues. This being said, the car puts me to sleep driving it. Fortunately it is my wife's car, so I drive it only on weekends, and even then we frequently take my car. The funny thing? While researching other cars, I found this to be the issue with many of the imports. The Accord Coupe was solid, nice looking, and comfortable. Driving it? Meh. I could sleep. Same with the Toyota Venza. The Impala was due for redesign for 2010, but GM delayed it, since it continues strong in sales, and resources are tight. It was planned at one point to move to the RWD platform, but I think GM needs a FWD car in this segment. The Impala is also a well known car, and aside from being a popular "Fleet" car, I think it has a decent reputation. We drove a Pontiac G8, and we likely would have bought one to replace the Impala, but our salesman advised against it since Pontiac was going away, and the future of the G8 was at the time unclear. Now that I have ordered my Camaro, we will likely purchase a 2010 Equinox or GMC Terrain to replace the Impala, even with the Chev G8 coming. The main reason here - winter in Ontario. I don't want to have two RWD vehicles, I need SOMETHING I can drive when we head up north or need to get out during a storm! The other point being missed with the G8? Were sales super strong? As some have mentioned, they were seemingly just starting to pick up. More importantly to me? Many industry critics LOVED this car, comparing it to much higher end competition. This is a VERY well built vehicle, with good handling, and enjoyable to drive. It would seem a waste for GM to simply let it go - I'm glad it will stay. __________________ 2010 2LT - IBM w/Beige Interior - Ordered May 21, 2009 Delivered home September 17, 2009. Thank you Oshawa GM Employees!