Test Drove 2014 Impala LTZ - GM's Future is here! - Page 2

05stram · 05-14-2013, 03:29 PM

shouldn't that center button on the console be ejection instead of traction control? all seat functions should be close to each other

NASTY99Z28 · 05-14-2013, 10:19 PM

When I had a 2013 impala rental the I was really impressed by the ride,mpg's and the power. The wife wants a new car and she likes it as much as I did but after seeing the new one we will have to go take a drive because that sucker looks bad A$$!!!!

FenwickHockey65 · 05-14-2013, 10:25 PM

I've had two W-body Impala rentals in Florida and I was very happy with both of them. I'd definitely consider picking up a gently used one in the future.

Stew · 05-15-2013, 10:47 AM

I am dying to see one, local dealership doesn't have any yet............. :(

rez333 · 05-15-2013, 12:46 PM

The steering wheel designer's favorite movie:

meissen · 05-15-2013, 03:34 PM

I absolutely love the Impala and I know that when my wife's lease is up on her 2013 Malibu Eco that we'll likely be looking at the Impala as a replacement. I'd rather the replacement be the Chevrolet SS (:yuck: I really hate that name) but I fear that's going to be way out of my budget.

I absolutely love the interior overall, but the only thing I do not like that Chevrolet has been doing on a lot of the vehicles is the "stick on" leather pad over the gauge cluster. I guess it's better than a big dash pad that will get brittle and break apart like on 4th gen Camaros but I really think the "stick on" pad could have been improved on. That said - if a silly pad is the worst of my complaints, I think Chevrolet did a great job overall.

Thrillz · 05-15-2013, 04:19 PM

Its a good looking car well done chevy. My biggest complaint as the auto makers bring out new products they are getting more and more expensive while a lot of us are pay frozen. I'm sorry but 50k out the door for a family car for us average folks is too much. Don't even get me started with this price gouging they do to us in Canada.

shaffe · 05-15-2013, 04:19 PM

ughhhhh that steering wheel. car looks 98% awesome, -2% for that steering wheel

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 05-15-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by meissen

I absolutely love the Impala and I know that when my wife's lease is up on her 2013 Malibu Eco that we'll likely be looking at the Impala as a replacement. I'd rather the replacement be the Chevrolet SS (:yuck: I really hate that name) but I fear that's going to be way out of my budget.

I absolutely love the interior overall, but the only thing I do not like that Chevrolet has been doing on a lot of the vehicles is the "stick on" leather pad over the gauge cluster. I guess it's better than a big dash pad that will get brittle and break apart like on 4th gen Camaros but I really think the "stick on" pad could have been improved on. That said - if a silly pad is the worst of my complaints, I think Chevrolet did a great job overall.

Hello meissen,

We are happy you are so excited about the new Impala. I also agree with many things you said, it is an excellent refresh to the older model. When you’re ready, we can help set you up with a test drive for either vehicle, or better yet, both! Here to help.

Reggie B.
Chevrolet Customer care

RBD · 05-15-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by camarowa

The exterior is very appealing......but good lord......did they hire a blind person to design the interior?.........the steering wheel alone.....

Must disagree, one of the best interiors out there.

mikeyg36 · 05-15-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RBD

Must disagree, one of the best interiors out there.

I just don't like the steering wheel.

RBD · 05-15-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

looks like a cross-over..yuk

It looks nothing like a cross-over....its a proper sedan.

Stew · 05-15-2013, 09:05 PM

Finally saw in person and, well, WOW! It looks even better in person. They truly put thoughts into every line on this thing. It totally blows it's Buick and Caddy cousins out of the water in the looks dept.

King T · 05-16-2013, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rez333

The steering wheel designer's favorite movie:

The steering wheel designer's favorite car must be Benz. Looks like Chevy bought up all of the surplus Mercedes S-Class steering wheels

Which is not a bad thing to me

05-14-2013, 10:19 PM	#16
NASTY99Z28 Drives: 99z28 with bolt-ons and a mwc fab 9 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 1,277	When I had a 2013 impala rental the I was really impressed by the ride,mpg's and the power. The wife wants a new car and she likes it as much as I did but after seeing the new one we will have to go take a drive because that sucker looks bad A$$!!!! __________________ I like my woman like my milk shakes, THICK!!!!

05-14-2013, 10:25 PM	#17
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	I've had two W-body Impala rentals in Florida and I was very happy with both of them. I'd definitely consider picking up a gently used one in the future. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

05-15-2013, 12:46 PM	#19
rez333 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St. Joseph Posts: 1,283	The steering wheel designer's favorite movie: __________________ If someone from the 1950s magically appeared, what would be the most difficult thing to explain? "I have a device in my pocket that can access the entirety of knowledge known to man. I use it to look at pictures of cars and have arguments with strangers."

05-15-2013, 03:34 PM	#20
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,598	I absolutely love the Impala and I know that when my wife's lease is up on her 2013 Malibu Eco that we'll likely be looking at the Impala as a replacement. I'd rather the replacement be the Chevrolet SS (:yuck: I really hate that name) but I fear that's going to be way out of my budget. I absolutely love the interior overall, but the only thing I do not like that Chevrolet has been doing on a lot of the vehicles is the "stick on" leather pad over the gauge cluster. I guess it's better than a big dash pad that will get brittle and break apart like on 4th gen Camaros but I really think the "stick on" pad could have been improved on. That said - if a silly pad is the worst of my complaints, I think Chevrolet did a great job overall. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 - *"Zooma"* 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - *"Red Alert"* - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed "Gone But Not Forgotten" 2016 Camaro 1LT A8 - "Elmo" 2014 Camaro 1LT M6 - "Cherry Bomb" 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 - "Clifford" Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/

05-15-2013, 04:19 PM	#21
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	Its a good looking car well done chevy. My biggest complaint as the auto makers bring out new products they are getting more and more expensive while a lot of us are pay frozen. I'm sorry but 50k out the door for a family car for us average folks is too much. Don't even get me started with this price gouging they do to us in Canada. __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."

05-14-2013, 03:29 PM	#15
05stram Drives: 2013 RS - 2013 2SS/RS - 1971 RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,027	shouldn't that center button on the console be ejection instead of traction control? all seat functions should be close to each other

05-15-2013, 10:47 AM	#18
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	I am dying to see one, local dealership doesn't have any yet............. :(

05-15-2013, 04:19 PM	#22
shaffe Drives: 21 Bronco Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Carol Stream Posts: 6,045	ughhhhh that steering wheel. car looks 98% awesome, -2% for that steering wheel

05-15-2013, 09:05 PM	#27
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	Finally saw in person and, well, WOW! It looks even better in person. They truly put thoughts into every line on this thing. It totally blows it's Buick and Caddy cousins out of the water in the looks dept.