Possible 2nd Car Opinions needed

[zipnsip]

Today I think I had the last straw with the Camaro, it broke down again! So I am considering getting a new second vehicle. I found a 2002 Chevy Impala, that used to be a Military Police vehicle just down the road from me that is for sale. They are asking $4,950 for the car. It has 110,000 miles on it, which I know is pretty high, but it has the Series 2 3800 in it, so at that point the engine is just getting broken in. No leaks, belts look good, car runs smooth, A/C works awesome (important in 108* weather). The exterior had some scratches, but no dents or any major body work would be required. Do you guys and gals think this is a good deal? I looked it up on KBB and NADA and with the mileage it is worth about $6500. Would you buy this car if you had the chance? Do you think this is a good deal?

[StaindGreen9]

Personally I don't like the Impala so I'd have to say no.

[wokeupscreamin]

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[AznGA]

I don't like Impala's either. How about a 99+ GA GT? I see you have owned a Grand Am before. Plus our cars are pretty cheap nowadays.

[Evil Tender]

Dont listen to them. I have driven a ass load of Impalas, one thing about them is there power, and if its a police package car, its gonna be real fast. You can tint out the windows, get some nice rimms lower it and get a nice body kit with performance struts and springs, get an intake, and you will **** shit up.

I say get it. Impalasa re nice rides man, Ladies love them too.

Pimpin http://www.andysautosport.com/module.php?act=kp&line=Erebuni%20881&cid=Ch00Impala&brand=Erebuni

[AznGA]

Originally posted by Evil Tender
Dont listen to them. I have driven a ass load of Impalas, one thing about them is there power, and if its a police package car, its gonna be real fast. You can tint out the windows, get some nice rimms lower it and get a nice body kit with performance struts and springs, get an intake, and you will **** shit up.

I say get it. Impalasa re nice rides man, Ladies love them too.

Pimpin http://www.andysautosport.com/module.php?act=kp&line=Erebuni%20881&cid=Ch00Impala&brand=Erebuni
Don't listen to us? The person asked for opinions and we provided them. How are Impala police cars faster? I thought they just had heavy duty tranny?

[Lythium]

Personally I love the newer Impala's, I would definately be ALL over that deal. Those cars look badass, and are a lot faster than a GA with that 3800 and heavy duty tranny.

[04REDGT1]

I believe Impala fleet vehicles have more than just HD trannys. The cooling system and alternator are HD also. Suspension is beefier too. It would be a good car to mod if that's what you want to do. Otherwise, I'd get a GA... better looks and better mileage.

Jeff

[99GrandAMSE]

... there is a local Police Impalla that I wouldn't go up against ... I haven't personally looked close at it but I have seen it pull away from a set of lights a couple times and I can tell you one thing, that thing hauls some serious butt!!!

[invaderzim624]

Impalas are nice looking cars. Never actually driven one so I can't give you any good advice. That milage wouldn't be my first choice, especially for that price but I can imagine how quick that car must be.

[car audio dave]

first off, this is a second car. we have them at my work and i drive them all the time. its not the fastest car out there, nor does it get the best gas mileage. It is a comfortable daily driver that will last you a long time as long as you maintain it.

As far as getting a GA, um no. GAs are not reliable in high miles and they are nowhere near as comfortable as the impala.

[zipnsip]

Thanks for the advice everyone, but I have decided not to get the Impala. The more I thought about it the less I liked it. Don't want electrical issues again or problems a few months down the road because of the mileage. I am actually looking at another car, but I am not going to spill the beans on it yet. I MIGHT have pics on Sunday, or Monday. We will have to wait and see. ;)