Edmunds: Chevrolet Impala

[Catman]

Saw one today in Rhode Island.  It was OK, but I think the 500 looks nicer.

[giant_mtb]

I like it, it definitely looks better than this monstrosity:

It isn't all that bad...

[Raghavan]

I like it, it definitely looks better than this monstrosity:

It isn't all that bad...

'cept the steering wheel. :blink:  

[giant_mtb]

I like it, it definitely looks better than this monstrosity:

It isn't all that bad...

'cept the steering wheel. :blink:

lol Yeah the steering wheel does look pretty weird, but it's surprisingly comfortable.

[Raghavan]

I like it, it definitely looks better than this monstrosity:

It isn't all that bad...

'cept the steering wheel. :blink:

lol Yeah the steering wheel does look pretty weird, but it's surprisingly comfortable.

besides the wheel, it's ok...

[Catman]

Looks hideous in all aspects to me. :ph34r:  

[giant_mtb]

I like it, it definitely looks better than this monstrosity:

It isn't all that bad...

'cept the steering wheel. :blink:

lol Yeah the steering wheel does look pretty weird, but it's surprisingly comfortable.

besides the wheel, it's ok...

Have you ever driven one?  It's a nice interior to spend time in. Sure, it isn't the most top of the market interior, but it's nothing short of comfortable.

[Raghavan]

I like it, it definitely looks better than this monstrosity:

It isn't all that bad...

'cept the steering wheel. :blink:

lol Yeah the steering wheel does look pretty weird, but it's surprisingly comfortable.

besides the wheel, it's ok...

Have you ever driven one?  It's a nice interior to spend time in. Sure, it isn't the most top of the market interior, but it's nothing short of comfortable.

the seats are pretty squishy though. not too much support.

[giant_mtb]

I like it, it definitely looks better than this monstrosity:

It isn't all that bad...

'cept the steering wheel. :blink:

lol Yeah the steering wheel does look pretty weird, but it's surprisingly comfortable.

besides the wheel, it's ok...

Have you ever driven one?  It's a nice interior to spend time in. Sure, it isn't the most top of the market interior, but it's nothing short of comfortable.

the seats are pretty squishy though. not too much support.

Leather or cloth?  The cloth ones aren't squishy at all...  :blink:  

[ifcar]

I like it, it definitely looks better than this monstrosity:

It isn't all that bad...

'cept the steering wheel. :blink:

lol Yeah the steering wheel does look pretty weird, but it's surprisingly comfortable.

besides the wheel, it's ok...

Have you ever driven one?  It's a nice interior to spend time in. Sure, it isn't the most top of the market interior, but it's nothing short of comfortable.

the seats are pretty squishy though. not too much support.

Leather or cloth?  The cloth ones aren't squishy at all...  :blink:

The seats in all models are too soft, too low, and hopelessly misshapen, the interior's standards of inferiority do not allow any plastics above the "mediocre quality" level, and most are below. The new one is an extremely significant improvement in every way, especially if they fixed the seat comfort (an area in which the Cobalt failed to improve over the Cavalier).

[giant_mtb]

Hmph.  I was always satisfied with it.  Then again the most luxurious I ride in on a regular basis is a Grand Marquis...so I don't have very high standards like some of you.  

[Raghavan]

I like it, it definitely looks better than this monstrosity:

It isn't all that bad...

'cept the steering wheel. :blink:

lol Yeah the steering wheel does look pretty weird, but it's surprisingly comfortable.

besides the wheel, it's ok...

Have you ever driven one?  It's a nice interior to spend time in. Sure, it isn't the most top of the market interior, but it's nothing short of comfortable.

the seats are pretty squishy though. not too much support.

Leather or cloth?  The cloth ones aren't squishy at all...  :blink:

The seats in all models are too soft, too low, and hopelessly misshapen, the interior's standards of inferiority do not allow any plastics above the "mediocre quality" level, and most are below. The new one is an extremely significant improvement in every way, especially if they fixed the seat comfort (an area in which the Cobalt failed to improve over the Cavalier).

We had a Cavalier rental car, and the seats sort of sagged under you, and it feels like you're sitting in a well, especially since the dash rises up in front of you. strange feeling.

[ifcar]

Hmph.  I was always satisfied with it.  Then again the most luxurious I ride in on a regular basis is a Grand Marquis...so I don't have very high standards like some of you.

I'm not saying it's bad by luxury car standards, I'm saying it's bad by family car standards.  

[280Z Turbo]

Hmph.  I was always satisfied with it.  Then again the most luxurious I ride in on a regular basis is a Grand Marquis...so I don't have very high standards like some of you.

I'm not saying it's bad by luxury car standards, I'm saying it's bad by family car standards.

I remember we looked at one when the van started to die in 2001. I was impressed at the time (ooo wow! new car!) but the interior as a whole had cheap old man's car written all over it. Naturally, my dad almost bought it.

The Intrigue was much better than the Impala in terms of looks and materials, but about equal in terms of panel fitment and fit and finish.

[GMPenguin]

The current model looks much, much better.  But the interior on the new one is much improved.

I'll agree with that, the only thing I don't like exterior wise on the current is the black headlights.

[giant_mtb]

Hmph.  I was always satisfied with it.  Then again the most luxurious I ride in on a regular basis is a Grand Marquis...so I don't have very high standards like some of you.

I'm not saying it's bad by luxury car standards, I'm saying it's bad by family car standards.

I think it's perfectly fine...back seat leg room is plentiful and the boot is big as well.  And I'm not one to care about stiff ride or uncomfortable-ness...it just doesn't bother me, so that might make a difference, too.

[Raza]

Hmph.  I was always satisfied with it.  Then again the most luxurious I ride in on a regular basis is a Grand Marquis...so I don't have very high standards like some of you.

I'm not saying it's bad by luxury car standards, I'm saying it's bad by family car standards.

I think it's perfectly fine...back seat leg room is plentiful and the boot is big as well.  And I'm not one to care about stiff ride or uncomfortable-ness...it just doesn't bother me, so that might make a difference, too.

The boot is fucking enormous.  It's like 18 cubes!

[giant_mtb]

Hmph.  I was always satisfied with it.  Then again the most luxurious I ride in on a regular basis is a Grand Marquis...so I don't have very high standards like some of you.

I'm not saying it's bad by luxury car standards, I'm saying it's bad by family car standards.

I think it's perfectly fine...back seat leg room is plentiful and the boot is big as well.  And I'm not one to care about stiff ride or uncomfortable-ness...it just doesn't bother me, so that might make a difference, too.

The boot is fucking enormous.  It's like 18 cubes!

That's only 2.6 less cubes than a Grand Marquis!  :o  

[280Z Turbo]

Well, the Marquis still has a frame whereas the Impala is unibody.

[ifcar]

Hmph.  I was always satisfied with it.  Then again the most luxurious I ride in on a regular basis is a Grand Marquis...so I don't have very high standards like some of you.

I'm not saying it's bad by luxury car standards, I'm saying it's bad by family car standards.

I think it's perfectly fine...back seat leg room is plentiful and the boot is big as well.  And I'm not one to care about stiff ride or uncomfortable-ness...it just doesn't bother me, so that might make a difference, too.

The boot is fucking enormous.  It's like 18 cubes!

The Ford Five Hundred has 21.  

[ifcar]

Hmph.  I was always satisfied with it.  Then again the most luxurious I ride in on a regular basis is a Grand Marquis...so I don't have very high standards like some of you.

I'm not saying it's bad by luxury car standards, I'm saying it's bad by family car standards.

I think it's perfectly fine...back seat leg room is plentiful and the boot is big as well.  And I'm not one to care about stiff ride or uncomfortable-ness...it just doesn't bother me, so that might make a difference, too.

Even if you don't care, why isn't a roomy car with no other strong points inferior to a roomy car with other strong points that costs the same?

[giant_mtb]

Hmph.  I was always satisfied with it.  Then again the most luxurious I ride in on a regular basis is a Grand Marquis...so I don't have very high standards like some of you.

I'm not saying it's bad by luxury car standards, I'm saying it's bad by family car standards.

I think it's perfectly fine...back seat leg room is plentiful and the boot is big as well.  And I'm not one to care about stiff ride or uncomfortable-ness...it just doesn't bother me, so that might make a difference, too.

Even if you don't care, why isn't a roomy car with no other strong points inferior to a roomy car with other strong points that costs the same?

Depends on what the "other" car is what its strong points are.    

[ifcar]

Hmph.  I was always satisfied with it.  Then again the most luxurious I ride in on a regular basis is a Grand Marquis...so I don't have very high standards like some of you.

I'm not saying it's bad by luxury car standards, I'm saying it's bad by family car standards.

I think it's perfectly fine...back seat leg room is plentiful and the boot is big as well.  And I'm not one to care about stiff ride or uncomfortable-ness...it just doesn't bother me, so that might make a difference, too.

Even if you don't care, why isn't a roomy car with no other strong points inferior to a roomy car with other strong points that costs the same?

Depends on what the "other" car is what its strong points are.  

Pretty much any competitor.    

[giant_mtb]

Hmph.  I was always satisfied with it.  Then again the most luxurious I ride in on a regular basis is a Grand Marquis...so I don't have very high standards like some of you.

I'm not saying it's bad by luxury car standards, I'm saying it's bad by family car standards.

I think it's perfectly fine...back seat leg room is plentiful and the boot is big as well.  And I'm not one to care about stiff ride or uncomfortable-ness...it just doesn't bother me, so that might make a difference, too.

Even if you don't care, why isn't a roomy car with no other strong points inferior to a roomy car with other strong points that costs the same?

Depends on what the "other" car is what its strong points are.  

Pretty much any competitor.  

'Scuse my idiocy, but what exactly competes with the Impala?

[ifcar]

Hmph.  I was always satisfied with it.  Then again the most luxurious I ride in on a regular basis is a Grand Marquis...so I don't have very high standards like some of you.

I'm not saying it's bad by luxury car standards, I'm saying it's bad by family car standards.

I think it's perfectly fine...back seat leg room is plentiful and the boot is big as well.  And I'm not one to care about stiff ride or uncomfortable-ness...it just doesn't bother me, so that might make a difference, too.

Even if you don't care, why isn't a roomy car with no other strong points inferior to a roomy car with other strong points that costs the same?

Depends on what the "other" car is what its strong points are.  

Pretty much any competitor.  

'Scuse my idiocy, but what exactly competes with the Impala?

It's most direct competitors would be the Taurus, Five Hundred, Camry, etc.  

[giant_mtb]

Hmph.  I was always satisfied with it.  Then again the most luxurious I ride in on a regular basis is a Grand Marquis...so I don't have very high standards like some of you.

I'm not saying it's bad by luxury car standards, I'm saying it's bad by family car standards.

I think it's perfectly fine...back seat leg room is plentiful and the boot is big as well.  And I'm not one to care about stiff ride or uncomfortable-ness...it just doesn't bother me, so that might make a difference, too.

Even if you don't care, why isn't a roomy car with no other strong points inferior to a roomy car with other strong points that costs the same?

Depends on what the "other" car is what its strong points are.  

Pretty much any competitor.  

'Scuse my idiocy, but what exactly competes with the Impala?

It's most direct competitors would be the Taurus, Five Hundred, Camry, etc.

Hmm...well I have close to Zero experience in most of its competitors, so basically I can't say anything more.