It’s only a matter of opinion. Personally though, I like more of a combination of physical buttons and a touch screen. My 2016 Ford Escape has the optional Sync 3 System along with physical buttons underneath it’s touch screen. I like it because it still keeps physical buttons for the climate control system and everything else on the dash without having to use the touch screen to change the climate control and etc., like you have to do in a Tesla. And of course, I also like older dash styles as well. But I also like older vehicles, like this 2001 Chevy Impala. I like to have a clean and simple to use dash setup, wether if it’s in a older vehicle or a newer vehicle like my Escape.
I have an '05 with almost 70,000 miles on it. I had to have the tie rod ends and intake manifold gaskets replaced (under the extended warrenty) and had to have the brakes all redone. From what people have said these cars had issues with the brake componants going bad early on. I know about the intake manifold gasket issue too, luckily I was able to get mine replaced before the warrenty ran out. Mine has a 3.4, not the 3.8, so hopefully by '05 they made worked the kinks out of it. I haven't had any real issues, knock on wood. Its been a great car, I have no plans on replacing it anytime soon.
My grandparents had a 2000-2005 Chevy Impala. (Not sure which engine their’s had, but it was a nice vehicle.) To this day, this car certainly reminds me of how my Grandparents loved Chevy’s, back when they both were still alive. 😢
Yeah. It's wonderful. My grandparents bought a 2000 Impala, pretty much the same, and it's very comfortable. They used to regularly drive it from Houston to Albuquerque and back, and they bought it because it was the most comfortable car they could find.
The SS trim in that bodystyle Impala did not come out till 04, so that car you were driving was the top of the line Impala for 2001. Those 3.8's can really move. Nice choice for lunch by the way!!!
Presently have a 2004 Impala (base) that's going on 220k miles. Had it since I was still in high school. 5 years & around $3800 in repairs later, it's gotten the job done; much less survived COUNTLESS joyrides & daytrips! However, I'm personally surprised that the tranny never failed on this thing; not only has it occasionally mis-shifted after the lights, but its performance uphill is deplorable; punch it uphill and acceleration is miniscule at best (if not DECLINING) AND the check engine light starts flashing! Head gasket blew, I believe at around 120k; heard either these or ALL GM sedans from this era were NOTORIOUS for this eventually happening, but whatever...
love love love the sound the 3.8 makes in this car when u pull out of the parking lot. my aunt has one of these and i have always loved it since she bought hers new on 02 i hope she can sell it to me
Part 1- I got 01 3.8 LS about 1.5 years ago, 1st day ran smooth no overheating but when I got it into town it didn't shift very good, thing was almost completely out of transmission fluid, who knows how long it was driven like that, filled her up fixed the leak, shifted fine. 2 days after that the engine blew up, no warning signs at all, just tried to pass a truck on freeway and literally blew hole in the engine. Put junk yard engine in it after changing head gaskets and all that good stuff.
This video just makes me miss my impala more, 4th of july weekend, came out of somewhere and it got hit :( insurance totaled it. Miss the awesome sound of the 3800, it only made it to 84498 miles was hoping to have that car for a long while.
I own the 2003 impala LS and in 2 months I already had to replace the power steering pump because the shaft on it broke other than that it's a great car
my 04 impala was great, with the 3400 V6, bench seat and column shifter.Bought it not running for 500$ with a clean body, water was getting inside thru a misplace seal under the wiper cowl on the passenger side and messed up the air bag module wich pull down the Can Bus with it, i've replace the air bag module and installed an water deflector wich GM sold for these,the car turn out great, i drove it several month and sold it for a profit
Yes, I have problems starting it and it has a lot of electrical issues. But if you treat it well it will get you where you need to go. i have 220k miles on mine
The Impala of this era probably a rides more firmly than a Century/Regal, but it no doubt has sportier, firmer steering compared to the Century's soft, slow steering. If you prefer sporty steering over softness, this is the car for you.
are u replacing the engine since it have alot of miles??? have u went out of town with these many miles on it i have the same car 181k i wana replace the engine but i take it on the road
Bailey Has A 2002 Impala LS Bought It After A Tree Smashed Her Durango It Runs Good Never Had A problem Like The Ford Explorer The Grand Cherokee And The Chevy Prizm
Oh yeah I'm still loving it. One thing though, make sure you have a mechanic or someone check the car and see if its in good shape because I didn't, and I've had so much work done on this car its not even funny. Overall, buy this car bro, you'll love it.
I've had similar problems, bought an '01 3.4 a few months ago, got it for cheap knowing that there were a few small things it needed like a couple wheel bearings, a battery, a light, etc. and I used to work at a garage so I can get very cheap labor paid in cash. About a week in when checking the fluids I realized I had oil in my antifreeze, and one day it almost completely overheated. ...
I'M IN LOVE WITH THE 3.8 MOTORS I DON'T CAR WHAT CAR IT'S IN! I LOVE IT!!!! SERIES 1 2 AND 3!!! SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE AND SOUND! AND PRETTY GOOD GAS MILEAGE FOR A V6 TOO!
i'm hoping so, i heard if you take care of a vortec they will last beyond 300,000, it's in the shop for small repairs, cant wait to go for a drive, the transmission is my only worry
I was doing absolutely nothing with it. First the ABS system failed so a new EBCM was put in. Then the catalytic converter and rear suspension needed to be fixed. Then the idle control valve needed to get replaced. When I left it it still had a whole in the fuel resonator that had a hole from rust.
dude, please, when you make your videos, start up cars with the doors closed, i mean, it's always good to ear a engine sound, but it also nice to see how smooth the car is..
do a test drive and full tour on a 1984 toyota cressida sedan loaded power windows locks and mirrors power seats cloth. 2.8 liter straight 6 cylinder, automatic with 325,877 miles. it runs pretty good the manifold leaks a lil bit and sometimes it's hard to start because the 3rd cylinder fouls up and starts running rich and when its -5c it starts up fine and it starts knocking and the alternator belt chirps, drives good
@mikegta14 Congratulations, how many miles does it have? Unless you know the previous owner replaced the intake manifold gaskets you should expect to have to replace them, the ones that came in the cars were nylon, and start leaking coolant after so long, the redesigned gaskets are aluminum though. If you notice low coolant and you don't see a leak good chance its the intake manifold gaskets. 3800 is supposed to be a great engine from what I've heard.
+Josh Hernandez The LS should have the Buick 3800 engine. It's a much better engine than the 3400 in reliability, but we owned a 2000 Impala with the 3400. We sold it at 215k hard miles. I'm looking at buying another- they're great cars, but make sure the heat and air conditioning is working. Ours was temperamental- losing heat in the winter is no fun!
@mikegta14 Does yours have the 3800? Hope its a good car for you. When I had mine I loved it, comfortable, has power, nice radio, the air conditioning in these is amazing also, like a freezer.
I feel you, I'm pretty good at working on cars myself but I have no clue about transmissions, I might try to put a junkyard transmission in it, the junkyard motor runs great maybe I'll get lucky
Rolling out the tunes, lol. Yeah i love my '04 - very similar to this one with leather and a sunroof. However, unlike yours mine doesn't have OnStar or audio controls because it was once a rental but regardless still a nice car. Love the Impala.
Those motors were solid. It took me forever to destroy one. I had an 02 impala. Almost every seal was broken. It leaked a gallon of oil a day. I swear to god. I kept putting oil in it and it lasted like that for 2 weeks. I destroyed that car. I'm buying a 2000 impala tomorrow.
@ndaguanno Yeah, I took it to a family mechanic yesterday and they changed the front brake pads and the mass airflow sensor. Engine light is still on, we was told to take it to a part place and have them reset it and it should go away.
Sounds like it needs new upper and lower intake manifold gaskets. For some odd reason gm used nylon gaskets when they built them, even the 3.8's needed the intake manifold gaskets replaced. Had to have them replaced on my 04 monte carlo ss which has the 3800. Less than a month after I purchased the car.
Part 2- Ran great for awhile, but noticed a whine noise, thought it was just power steering, Then the coolant problems started Cap failed didn't build any pressure changed cap fixed. The elbows cracked for some reason gm thought it would be good idea to run coolant through the belt tensioner using cheap plastic elbows which break a lot, got metal ones fixed. Then the transmission started slipping bad i tried lucas change filter helped a little. Now transmission has no D or 3. DON'T BUY A LEMON!
@groh1234 Your not kidding, had to replace a wheel bearing on mine which is a 2002, not even 85000 miles yet, pressure control solenoid in the transmission likes to go as well. Funny we got it after my great uncle passed it was his car, I know he babied it. I love the car as well just not the repairs.
So I have a few questions about the Impala's if anyone can answer. How many miles can I get out of one? I know that crown vic have been known to go past 500k. Most chevy's ive seen have had issues with fuel pumps and head gaskets, can I expect that with an Impala?
@Outdoorsforum Depends what motor it has and which generation it is, this car a 2001 impala ls has the legendary 3800 series 2 I've heard they can get to 300k if properly taken care of. I've also heard of these motors described as bulletproof, it was one of gm's best engines. If you get the base from this generation it has a 3400 in it, which I can't speak for, heard its not as good as the 3800. If you get one from this era check the intake manifold gaskets.
@mikegta14 Yeah she has a lot of miles, but your right as long as you take care of it then it should take care of you, at that mileage I would assume the intake manifold gaskets were changed, the car I just got had a little over 116k and they were leaking a little, hopefully I'll get at least that many miles out of mine, not an impala but its a monte carlo ss it has the 3800 series II, I've heard with proper care the 3800 has gone to 300K before. Good luck hope she takes care of her new owner.
I like older interiors on cars way better than all the new ones with IPads on the front dash.
It’s only a matter of opinion. Personally though, I like more of a combination of physical buttons and a touch screen. My 2016 Ford Escape has the optional Sync 3 System along with physical buttons underneath it’s touch screen. I like it because it still keeps physical buttons for the climate control system and everything else on the dash without having to use the touch screen to change the climate control and etc., like you have to do in a Tesla. And of course, I also like older dash styles as well. But I also like older vehicles, like this 2001 Chevy Impala. I like to have a clean and simple to use dash setup, wether if it’s in a older vehicle or a newer vehicle like my Escape.
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And then to top it off they went to Hooters for lunch after buying a great car.Sounds like a perfect day to me.
Sounds like a win-win in my book. 📚👍
My 2000 Impala LS with the 3.8 V6 is still running at 157,xxx. Still sounds amazing too :)
I have the same exact car
Mine is at 170,000
I used to have an 2001 Impala just like this one...same engine, color, interior...what a nice car!!
I have an '05 with almost 70,000 miles on it. I had to have the tie rod ends and intake manifold gaskets replaced (under the extended warrenty) and had to have the brakes all redone. From what people have said these cars had issues with the brake componants going bad early on. I know about the intake manifold gasket issue too, luckily I was able to get mine replaced before the warrenty ran out. Mine has a 3.4, not the 3.8, so hopefully by '05 they made worked the kinks out of it. I haven't had any real issues, knock on wood. Its been a great car, I have no plans on replacing it anytime soon.
I like how fast the turn signal blinks and the way it sounds. Not gonna lie.
I always said it, the 3800 was one of GM''s best engines.
Matter of opinion
DTINC WORLD NEWS yea they were good my grandma had an 01 impala with the 3400 it sadly gave out in 2014 with 228K on it
the 3400 and the 3800 were totally different engines...both good but the 3800 was way better
DTINC WORLD NEWS there indestructible
My grandparents had a 2000-2005 Chevy Impala. (Not sure which engine their’s had, but it was a nice vehicle.) To this day, this car certainly reminds me of how my Grandparents loved Chevy’s, back when they both were still alive. 😢
Yeah. It's wonderful. My grandparents bought a 2000 Impala, pretty much the same, and it's very comfortable. They used to regularly drive it from Houston to Albuquerque and back, and they bought it because it was the most comfortable car they could find.
My first car is a 05 Chevy impala base with the 3.4 L I still have it and it’s great !
Still got it and how many miles it got?
@@imjaylin7408 yes and 131600
Just bought an 03 base impala with only 35,000 miles on it...I love it!
The SS trim in that bodystyle Impala did not come out till 04, so that car you were driving was the top of the line Impala for 2001. Those 3.8's can really move. Nice choice for lunch by the way!!!
I got this Tuesday and its my first car. Few tire problems and roters/brakes but this car is amazing.
This was my childhood car I loved riding in that car
Presently have a 2004 Impala (base) that's going on 220k miles. Had it since I was still in high school. 5 years & around $3800 in repairs later, it's gotten the job done; much less survived COUNTLESS joyrides & daytrips!
However, I'm personally surprised that the tranny never failed on this thing; not only has it occasionally mis-shifted after the lights, but its performance uphill is deplorable; punch it uphill and acceleration is miniscule at best (if not DECLINING) AND the check engine light starts flashing!
Head gasket blew, I believe at around 120k; heard either these or ALL GM sedans from this era were NOTORIOUS for this eventually happening, but whatever...
I'm getting this car soon , can't wait it will be my first car
I almost got enough to get it, the struggle is real
XJWOLFX that's my 1st car too
XJWOLFX 0:02 he sound like he is crying😂😂😂
XJWOLFX thats going to be my first car in a week!
XJWOLFX me too fam
I love the 3800 engine.
love love love the sound the 3.8 makes in this car when u pull out of the parking lot.
my aunt has one of these and i have always loved it since she bought hers new on 02 i hope she can sell it to me
But can we just agree that the song was a bop.
I love the 3800 engine and the 4.6 by ford Best engines you can get wish they still would make them
Part 1-
I got 01 3.8 LS about 1.5 years ago, 1st day ran smooth no overheating but when I got it into town it didn't shift very good, thing was almost completely out of transmission fluid, who knows how long it was driven like that, filled her up fixed the leak, shifted fine. 2 days after that the engine blew up, no warning signs at all, just tried to pass a truck on freeway and literally blew hole in the engine. Put junk yard engine in it after changing head gaskets and all that good stuff.
Of course he was headed to Hooters because he didn't even tell us goodbye or have a nice day at the end. Lol
Hooters is where the nice tits are!
I just got a 2008 Impala LT yesterday and I love it :)
This video just makes me miss my impala more, 4th of july weekend, came out of somewhere and it got hit :( insurance totaled it. Miss the awesome sound of the 3800, it only made it to 84498 miles was hoping to have that car for a long while.
You were on West Wendover in Greensboro!lol Thats the auto auction place that you were at right?
Car sounds amazing
My sister has a 2003 with the 3.4 though. It's a rust bucket but pretty reliable at 208.000 miles.
I own the 2003 impala LS and in 2 months I already had to replace the power steering pump because the shaft on it broke other than that it's a great car
Just got myself an 03 impala...one of the best cars out there
only 35,000 on mine too!
my 04 impala was great, with the 3400 V6, bench seat and column shifter.Bought it not running for 500$ with a clean body, water was getting inside thru a misplace seal under the wiper cowl on the passenger side and messed up the air bag module wich pull down the Can Bus with it, i've replace the air bag module and installed an water deflector wich GM sold for these,the car turn out great, i drove it several month and sold it for a profit
Funny to think this video is 10 years old now and one of the first I seen from Kyle.
Yes, I have problems starting it and it has a lot of electrical issues. But if you treat it well it will get you where you need to go. i have 220k miles on mine
I miss this car
Is there a reason why the message center below the rpm gauge doesn't work? Mine doesn't work as well and I'm trying to fix it. Thanks
does this car ride or handle any different than the buick century/regal?
The Impala of this era probably a rides more firmly than a Century/Regal, but it no doubt has sportier, firmer steering compared to the Century's soft, slow steering. If you prefer sporty steering over softness, this is the car for you.
god I haven't heard that song on the radio in ages
which one?
Name?
Someday I would love to have one of those
The inside looks just like my 2005 impala Ls 3.8L
are u replacing the engine since it have alot of miles??? have u went out of town with these many miles on it i have the same car 181k i wana replace the engine but i take it on the road
Bailey Has A 2002 Impala LS Bought It After A Tree Smashed Her Durango It Runs Good Never Had A problem Like The Ford Explorer The Grand Cherokee And The Chevy Prizm
Yo, I'm thinking about getting me a 04 Chevy Impala but I just wanted to know after having the car for a while if you still like it?
Oh yeah I'm still loving it. One thing though, make sure you have a mechanic or someone check the car and see if its in good shape because I didn't, and I've had so much work done on this car its not even funny. Overall, buy this car bro, you'll love it.
i didn't know you were a hooters kind of guy, those 3.8s really push the power!
Never would've thought Kyle was a Hooters guy.
Why Is the horn so faint sounding on many GM vehicles?
Woah lol I didn't even realize this was Kyle until just now, and I've watched this like four times haha
I've had similar problems, bought an '01 3.4 a few months ago, got it for cheap knowing that there were a few small things it needed like a couple wheel bearings, a battery, a light, etc. and I used to work at a garage so I can get very cheap labor paid in cash.
About a week in when checking the fluids I realized I had oil in my antifreeze, and one day it almost completely overheated.
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@narb182 Thats the airbag light, seatbelt light is on the other side of the speedometer.
0:36 ah yes, a meme in today's world
I'M IN LOVE WITH THE 3.8 MOTORS I DON'T CAR WHAT CAR IT'S IN! I LOVE IT!!!! SERIES 1 2 AND 3!!! SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE AND SOUND! AND PRETTY GOOD GAS MILEAGE FOR A V6 TOO!
buying one just like it from the town dealorship tomorrow, has 180,000 miles, i'm excited will be my 4th vehicle, hope it runs/lasts
i'm hoping so, i heard if you take care of a vortec they will last beyond 300,000, it's in the shop for small repairs, cant wait to go for a drive, the transmission is my only worry
+wpeytonmanning1977 good luck cause I have transmission problems and mine only has 95,000 miles and it's an 05 model 3.4 engine bullshit!!
xxx
hey kyle is this yr of impala rwd or fwd?
I was doing absolutely nothing with it. First the ABS system failed so a new EBCM was put in. Then the catalytic converter and rear suspension needed to be fixed. Then the idle control valve needed to get replaced. When I left it it still had a whole in the fuel resonator that had a hole from rust.
dude, please, when you make your videos, start up cars with the doors closed, i mean, it's always good to ear a engine sound, but it also nice to see how smooth the car is..
do a test drive and full tour on a 1984 toyota cressida sedan loaded power windows locks and mirrors power seats cloth. 2.8 liter straight 6 cylinder, automatic with 325,877 miles. it runs pretty good the manifold leaks a lil bit and sometimes it's hard to start because the 3rd cylinder fouls up and starts running rich and when its -5c it starts up fine and it starts knocking and the alternator belt chirps, drives good
how are the sound in the impala? below average, average, or above average?
@mikegta14 Congratulations, how many miles does it have? Unless you know the previous owner replaced the intake manifold gaskets you should expect to have to replace them, the ones that came in the cars were nylon, and start leaking coolant after so long, the redesigned gaskets are aluminum though. If you notice low coolant and you don't see a leak good chance its the intake manifold gaskets. 3800 is supposed to be a great engine from what I've heard.
nice car looks like who ever had it be for you took care of it cuz it surely dont look bad for a 2001 but whats up with the airbag light? lol
That song is still on the radio now, on a few oldie stations.
i have the same car well a 2000 i love it.. do you have a after market exhaust on it.. if so what brand it sounds good.. watch out for wheel bearings
You don't need to press the lockout button for going between reverse to drive, etc. It's only for leaving Park.
I am looking to buy a 2001 Impala Ls with just under 100k miles on it. Is there anything particular I should be looking for before I purchase it?
+Josh Hernandez The LS should have the Buick 3800 engine. It's a much better engine than the 3400 in reliability, but we owned a 2000 Impala with the 3400. We sold it at 215k hard miles. I'm looking at buying another- they're great cars, but make sure the heat and air conditioning is working. Ours was temperamental- losing heat in the winter is no fun!
Olders cars have better made interior than new cars
a little bit of monica in my life
Mambo #5, Def Leppard and Aerosmith. Not bad.
@mikegta14 Does yours have the 3800? Hope its a good car for you. When I had mine I loved it, comfortable, has power, nice radio, the air conditioning in these is amazing also, like a freezer.
Mambo number 5?
How was somebody that I used to know on the radio in 2009 when it came out in 2011
I feel you, I'm pretty good at working on cars myself but I have no clue about transmissions, I might try to put a junkyard transmission in it, the junkyard motor runs great maybe I'll get lucky
My aunt also has a 2001 Impala LS same color same engine and same rims
But the only difference is that her’s has a sunroof.
Lmao I like how he stopped at hooters for lunch 😂
Rolling out the tunes, lol. Yeah i love my '04 - very similar to this one with leather and a sunroof. However, unlike yours mine doesn't have OnStar or audio controls because it was once a rental but regardless still a nice car. Love the Impala.
Same exact car I have. Down to the headrests style. Does it have a sunroof?
The ss does
Those motors were solid. It took me forever to destroy one. I had an 02 impala. Almost every seal was broken. It leaked a gallon of oil a day. I swear to god. I kept putting oil in it and it lasted like that for 2 weeks. I destroyed that car. I'm buying a 2000 impala tomorrow.
@ndaguanno Yeah, I took it to a family mechanic yesterday and they changed the front brake pads and the mass airflow sensor. Engine light is still on, we was told to take it to a part place and have them reset it and it should go away.
wow, starts up with no problem, how many miles on it? 2001 right?
you forgot that it's an LS lol.and the mambo #5 was the songs i grew up listening to when my dad had one of thse :D
@mrsimple1691 Thats the airbag light, the only reason I know is my 2002 has the same dash setup, seatbelt light is on the left of the speedometer.
...and good tunes too.
Sounds like it needs new upper and lower intake manifold gaskets. For some odd reason gm used nylon gaskets when they built them, even the 3.8's needed the intake manifold gaskets replaced. Had to have them replaced on my 04 monte carlo ss which has the 3800. Less than a month after I purchased the car.
iam going to get a 01 impala i been hearing that is a pain in the ass with electrical problems and starting problems is it true?
Good luck mate
@TinyTacosAreTasty That isn't the seatbelt light, its the airbag light. Right after he started the car he put his seatbelt on.
Part 2-
Ran great for awhile, but noticed a whine noise, thought it was just power steering, Then the coolant problems started Cap failed didn't build any pressure changed cap fixed. The elbows cracked for some reason gm thought it would be good idea to run coolant through the belt tensioner using cheap plastic elbows which break a lot, got metal ones fixed. Then the transmission started slipping bad i tried lucas change filter helped a little. Now transmission has no D or 3. DON'T BUY A LEMON!
@groh1234 Your not kidding, had to replace a wheel bearing on mine which is a 2002, not even 85000 miles yet, pressure control solenoid in the transmission likes to go as well. Funny we got it after my great uncle passed it was his car, I know he babied it. I love the car as well just not the repairs.
How did you get it to redline?
This Is The Best Video To Me I Love These Cars I Want Me A 05 Impala Ls
Does it have a cd player??
Jeez nice drift
the transmission on the 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala
Transmission
4-speed 4T65-E automatic
4-speed 4T65E-HD automatic
I like the column shifter better.
So I have a few questions about the Impala's if anyone can answer. How many miles can I get out of one? I know that crown vic have been known to go past 500k. Most chevy's ive seen have had issues with fuel pumps and head gaskets, can I expect that with an Impala?
electrical problems?
I love chevtolet
the engine on the 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala
Engine
3.4 L LA1 V6
3.8 L L36 V6
3.8 L supercharged L67 V6
Do you still have this car Saabkyle04?
whats the fuel economy on this car?
@Outdoorsforum Depends what motor it has and which generation it is, this car a 2001 impala ls has the legendary 3800 series 2 I've heard they can get to 300k if properly taken care of. I've also heard of these motors described as bulletproof, it was one of gm's best engines. If you get the base from this generation it has a 3400 in it, which I can't speak for, heard its not as good as the 3800. If you get one from this era check the intake manifold gaskets.
@mikegta14 Yeah she has a lot of miles, but your right as long as you take care of it then it should take care of you, at that mileage I would assume the intake manifold gaskets were changed, the car I just got had a little over 116k and they were leaking a little, hopefully I'll get at least that many miles out of mine, not an impala but its a monte carlo ss it has the 3800 series II, I've heard with proper care the 3800 has gone to 300K before. Good luck hope she takes care of her new owner.
Rarrin9378: Yes, it looks like he was going to Hooters.
got to say the stock sound system in the impalas are decent