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2005 Chevrolet Impala consumer reviews

$22,350 starting MSRP
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(77 reviews)
83% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.2
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Best car i've owned

Very roomy,rear seats fold down for more storage room.I bought this car after looking at the Malibu and Buicks,the Impala's interior size is much better than those cars. It's a base model with the 3.4 v/6 that may have potential problems with miles on it later in life but i got the 7 year coverage.It is very peppy and has run super smooth,brakes seems a bit weak in that the rotors are not the better ones you can get in the aftermarket. Handles very nice but in winter you might want to get winter tires,factory tires are not so good on snow. Miledge is good,not a gas hog but all that will depend on YOUR driving habits! Comfy seats,dash control can be reached easily,has very nice style,firm ride yet soft enough on bad roads.Tire choice will make any car handle in many other ways so stay with a firmer tire for this car,it does not like soft tires like the triple tread tire,the cars wanders alot with those tires. Wind noise is very low so you can have it quiet inside. A great car for long distance driving! I would look at another Impala if i got the chance for another new car! I have not had any problem with this car as of yet,i do the oil changes myself because i'm fussy about what oil i use(castrol or quaker state) and fram filters only. Give one a look-see,you may be surprised on how nice it really is!If you can///get the 3.8 v/6 engine...seems to have less intake problems.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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GREAT OLD SCHOOL GEAR SHIFT!

The only thing I would say is that there is only one key lock on the vehicle and this could be bad if the lock breaks. You are literally locked out because there is no entrance thru the trunk of the car. It's happened to me from experience. I now have to invest in a remote car starter along with the fact that I have to pay a locksmith to fix the lock on the car. Thank goodness it wasn't that bad of a winter.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Reliable and most comfortable car I have ever

I have owned my impala for almost a year and love it to death. The ride itself is just so comfortable, the most comfortable car that I have ever owned before. The interior design of this car is just flat out perfect. I love the fact that the impala gets great gas mileage. It saves me a lot of money at the pump. I plan on owning this car for a long time. This is the first impala that I have owned, and I will more than likely continue buying them in the future. I don't know what I would do without this car. I just love everything about the car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car

This is a great car, flat out, enough said. The interior design is made from a drivers standpoint and makes driving comfortable and enjoyable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car!

I have owned my Impala for nearly a year. I love it! The only thing it was lacking was a trunk light. I intend to own this car for a very long time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Chevy Impala

I have owned a few Impalas. The one area that has been improved upon is the chassis height. It still could be a bit higher so the undercarriage does not scrape at all. Roomy interior, appealing design inside and outside along with a car that handles well and does not need much other than regular maintenance makes this vehicle a great choice! In my real estate business, clients always comment about how comfortable the back seat is. Also, the large trunk size can store signs easily. When I trade in two years, I will be purchasing another Impala!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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chevyguy

this vehicle is excellant in all aspects, great driving experience handles great rides like your on a cloud gas mileage is awesome,mine has the 3.4 engine with more than enough power , it is enhanced with the use of premium fuel i personnaly would recommend the chevy impala .also great interior room and i am 6ft.8in. tall. my impala is a 2005.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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