2014 Impala; blah - Page 4

SleepWarz · 07-20-2012, 05:52 PM

That front end needs some work, side/rear looks ok. But the front makes it look like a Chevy Corolla.....

Number 3 · 07-20-2012, 06:01 PM

It is as much like the Tauras as the Camaro is a Mustang. Same class and basic shape but that's about it. When you see the Impala in person the details will stand out more than in the pictures.

To me, the grill and headlamps are more VW than Taurus. And in either case, the Impala is really a pretty sharp car up close.

TheCaptain · 07-20-2012, 07:03 PM

I like how a bunch of people driving square brick designed cars argue about fluid designed cars being the same.

PalmerGA · 07-20-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by detamble13

Take the badges off most cars these days and unless you care about/ follow the industry it's hard to differentiate between models. The masses care about fuel economy and reliability which isn't a bad thing but I feel styling has taken a back seat

Absolutely. I was getting so bored with cars, I had no intention of buying one until my Civic wore out (which was a couple hundred K away when I traded it). Then... the Gen5 Camaro came out and I knew I would own one - it just took until retirement to do it since I needed my Civic for cheap travel.

Generally, the customers don't demand anything special from the auto makers, so they don't get it. Just like with our political leaders... we settle.

Overflow · 07-20-2012, 07:30 PM

I think the new Impala is WAYYY better than the old one.

Mister-Camaro · 07-20-2012, 07:37 PM

It looks ALRIGHT not that amazing but not something I'd consider buying

BAD DAB · 07-20-2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Sigh. You're really going to argue with me on this?

LaCrosse has one long, continuous, flowing character line known as the sweepspear, a signature Buick design cue.

Impala has two character lines, both deeply cut into the side panels, with the rear one sharply sloping downwards to create a visual connection with the chrome door trim.

Overall, Impala is a much more sculpted design, while LaCrosse has a more fluidic, smooth design.

LaCrosse is on LWB Epsilon II. Impala is on an even bigger Epsilon II platform that also underpins the Cadillac XTS.

LaCrosse is built at Fairfax Assembly in Kansas. Impala is built at Oshawa Assembly and Detroit Hamtramck Assembly.

Care to try that again?

Now that I see the two cars together, you are right. I was not trying to argue with you, I was only stating a personal opinion. I come on this site to learn things that I don't know and you know your GM cars well, but there was no reason to be salty about it. Thanks for the lesson.

shank0668 · 07-20-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jus1dab

Now that I see the two car together, you are right. I was not trying to argue with you, I was only stating a personal opinion. I come on this site to learn things that I don't know and you know your GM cars well, but there was now reason to be salty about it. Thanks for the lesson.

I think Fen misinterpreted your words for arguing. He wouldn't intentionally get angry with someone for no reason

Captain Awesome · 07-20-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

I actually think it looks good for what it is, stolen design techniques or not, it looks better than the taurus.

It has THE worst looking steering wheel I have ever seen

<sarc>I wonder how they get away with having that "too distracting" lighting on the dashboard. </sarc>

Other than that, the dash is nice looking with the exception of the odd looking swooshy detail rolling across the top. I personally don't feel that great about that one styling bit. The rest looks pretty well done.

Silverlsinva · 07-20-2012, 11:20 PM

Looks good to me except for that steering wheel i hope they decide to change that like the did with the camaro. I would buy it if i was married and had kids and didnt need a suv.

DaBears · 07-20-2012, 11:38 PM

It still looks better than the current POS

Cliffjumper · 07-20-2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

I actually think it looks good for what it is, stolen design techniques or not, it looks better than the taurus.

It has THE worst looking steering wheel I have ever seen

Looks like it should be a game controller

TaylorRyanSS · 07-21-2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBears

It still looks better than the current POS

I actually really like the new one... minus the steering wheel.

Scrappy Doo · 07-21-2012, 03:32 PM

10 times better than the current platform.

07-20-2012, 06:01 PM	#44
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,301 View My Garage	It is as much like the Tauras as the Camaro is a Mustang. Same class and basic shape but that's about it. When you see the Impala in person the details will stand out more than in the pictures. To me, the grill and headlamps are more VW than Taurus. And in either case, the Impala is really a pretty sharp car up close. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

07-20-2012, 07:03 PM	#45
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,732 View My Garage	I like how a bunch of people driving square brick designed cars argue about fluid designed cars being the same. __________________

07-20-2012, 11:38 PM	#53
DaBears Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester, 2010 Equinox Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 560	It still looks better than the current POS __________________

07-20-2012, 05:52 PM	#43
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,248 View My Garage	That front end needs some work, side/rear looks ok. But the front makes it look like a Chevy Corolla.....

07-20-2012, 07:30 PM	#47
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,897 View My Garage	I think the new Impala is WAYYY better than the old one.

07-20-2012, 07:37 PM	#48
Mister-Camaro Drives: 2011 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 567 View My Garage	It looks ALRIGHT not that amazing but not something I'd consider buying

07-20-2012, 11:20 PM	#52
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	Looks good to me except for that steering wheel i hope they decide to change that like the did with the camaro. I would buy it if i was married and had kids and didnt need a suv.

07-21-2012, 03:32 PM	#56
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,731	10 times better than the current platform.