Saw an 06 Impala SS at lunch...

At the gas station... bright blue, almost like my GTO, but maybe a touch more purple to the color...

Had Michigan Manufacturer plates on it actually...

It looked really good. :)

did it appear to be RWD? :bow:

did it appear to be RWD? :bow:


Quite the opposite... in the rear window was a sign that read "I'll whip any other Impala SS's ass..." :shrug: ;)

Quite the opposite... in the rear window was a sign that read "I'll whip any other Impala SS's ass..." :shrug: ;)

Hahahahha that's one way to stick it to the naysayers :D

Also you must have saw one in Lazer Blue Metallic.......wierd but good lookin color if u catch it in the right shade.

I saw a black one a few days ago (SS) and was very impressed with it.

too google i go!

You've sparked my interest :thumb:

Just googled it

303HP 330RWTQ 5.3 :shock:

:thumb: - up to say the least ;)

We have a black one in a showroom here(Waterloo, Iowa) and I can't say I was to crazy about it...not bad looking, but really doesn't scream SS at me..

I saw what I believe was a new black one. It went by too fast, all I saw was a red SS emblem, but I think it was a new one. :)

We have a black one in a showroom here(Waterloo, Iowa) and I can't say I was to crazy about it...not bad looking, but really doesn't scream SS at me..


SS these days really dont mean much beyond two lette "S" side by side on the sides and rear of the car.

But occasionally it comes backed by a V8 :eek:

We have a black one in a showroom here(Waterloo, Iowa) and I can't say I was to crazy about it...not bad looking, but really doesn't scream SS at me..

I like the back end a lot, and the profile too... I like the headlamps... the only issue I really have with it is the lower grille.

It's not ugly, it just gives the car's "face" a "puckered" look to me ...

But, I will say, it is one of those cars that you hear RP and others say "looks better in person than it does in pictures"... it definately has a classier look than the 2000-2005 Impalas...

but back in the old days, the SS was a just atrim level too.. you could get a SS without the top of the line V8.. or not even a V8 for that matter.

SS these days really dont mean much beyond two lette "S" side by side on the sides and rear of the car.

Must resist temptation to argue....will not start nature of SS discussion....

I saw what I believe was a new black one. It went by too fast, all I saw was a red SS emblem, but I think it was a new one. :)

red SS?

Are you sure? we have 1 on the showroom floor and have already sold a black one, and the Lettering is White with a crome outline...

its a beautiful and smooth car, not really in your face, but its a BIG car... and the Trunk, its bigger then my bath tub i think... I could sleep back there.

We have a black one in a showroom here(Waterloo, Iowa) and I can't say I was to crazy about it...not bad looking, but really doesn't scream SS at me..

Most powerful FWD car ever built.... that is SS worthy to me.

After seeing them in person I like them a lot more.

I have yet to see one of the Impala SS cars, not even at the Chevy dealer that I drive by everyday to work. I've seen a few Grand Prix GTXs pop up hear and there though.

Most powerful FWD car ever built.... that is SS worthy to me.

After seeing them in person I like them a lot more.

yea I'd love to own one, probably more a GP but Impala would be a great addition to my driveway :D

But they are quite fast, would be better with a 6speed auto, but gm will have it in a few I'm sure

Most powerful FWD car ever built.... that is SS worthy to me.

After seeing them in person I like them a lot more.


Agreed!

But some more exterior design que's couldnt hurt :thumb:

Just googled it

303HP 330RWTQ 5.3
Actually it has 0 RWTQ

Actually it has 0 RWTQ


Har Har. FWTQ!

red SS?

Are you sure? we have 1 on the showroom floor and have already sold a black one, and the Lettering is White with a crome outline...

its a beautiful and smooth car, not really in your face, but its a BIG car... and the Trunk, its bigger then my bath tub i think... I could sleep back there.
I was thinking, maybe the guy painted the emblems, to be different! That's all I could come up with, because I have yet to see another one with the red emblems, and I've been lookin'! I was stopped at a light, talking to the GF, and I caught it at the last minute, out of the corner of my eye. It was definately a new one I saw the new tailights........kinda. I guess you could get a few bodies in the trunk, eh! :p

that's probably flywheel ratings and not to the wheels

that's probably flywheel ratings and not to the wheels

Do you know of any manufacture that rates the cars power at the wheels?

Yep, way to go-another front wheel drive sewing machine POS! :eek: :death:

Yep, way to go-another front wheel drive sewing machine POS! :eek: :death:


FWD? yes.

Sewing Machine? no.... unless there is an option I don't know of. :p

POS? How do you figure?

Do you know of any manufacture that rates the cars power at the wheels?

You could argue the ls1 fbodies kind of did, because that is kind of what it works out to on most of them.

FWD? yes.

Sewing Machine? no.... unless there is an option I don't know of. :p

POS? How do you figure?

Darth, buddy...don't argue with people like that. Seriously. It will give you a headache and make you wonder where people come up with such ludicrous statements. Because, as we all know, said person I am sure has NEVER, EVER drive one, nor will they.

My 68 year old uncle, one of the most die-hard Chevy gear heads ever (restored and owned Super Chevy Show 1st in class winner '55 Bel Air and '70 LS6 Chevelle) traded his '95 Impy SS in on his '04 Impala SS a year ago. He loves it, and it isn't nearly as nice as the '05! He said between the lighter weight, better handling and the FASTER s/c 3800, what's not to love?

Again, arguing with someone that thinks all FWD = crap is like pissing in the wind. No matter how it goes, it won't be good...

My 68 year old uncle, one of the most die-hard Chevy gear heads ever (restored and owned Super Chevy Show 1st in class winner '55 Bel Air and '70 LS6 Chevelle) traded his '95 Impy SS in on his '04 Impala SS a year ago. He loves it, and it isn't nearly as nice as the '05! He said between the lighter weight, better handling and the FASTER s/c 3800, what's not to love?



You must mean '06. The '05 and '04 are basically the same car.

I like mine so far. I'll only planning to keep it for a couple of years though.

Oops, good call...you are correct. FWIW, I like the '04-'05 Impy SSs. The new one is a nice step up, but the current cars are fun as well.

Count me in as another idiot who thinks it should have been rwd, but thats how I feel about it. That being said, my friend's dad was considering trading in his current Impala for a new SS Impy. I really want him to do it, but I don't think it is going to happen. The new Impalas are pretty nice cars, and having the v8 in there really gives the car some character, fwd or not. I just wish they had kept more of last years styling in it, because I think the new MY car is too bland. The Impy may not be the most soul stirring car on the road, but at least it had a look that was easily identifiable. Thats how I feel with the Taurus/Five Hundred as well. Does every mid sized sedan need to be as boring looking as a Toyota or Honda?

Again, arguing with someone that thinks all FWD = crap is like pissing in the wind. No matter how it goes, it won't be good...

:lol: That statement belongs in somebody's sig.

I've seen a few of the new Impala's around town lately. I hated the way the new one looked in pictures but on the road it doesnt look that bad. It actually looks like a larger luxury sedan out on the road as opposed to a bread and butter sedan. I was quite surprised to say the least because I liked the styling of the older one and was disappointed that they didnt take much off of the older one to inspire the new one.

I'm sure a black SS with nice polished wheels in person would look pretty cool. :thumb:

Saw a black one at the dealer here. I think it looks about 10x better than the previous style, even if it is a little boring. :thumb: Also saw an '06 Malibu the other day and it struck me about the same way.

SFire,

Maybe someone will adopt that in their sig :D I can't quote myself, because that's just kinda gay :D Anyway, the only SS I've seen so far was a black SS with polished wheels. Its an extremely attractive piece in person, and you're right...it does look more like a large luxury car. For the LS, the LT and the LTZ, this will work wonders. I've seen a couple $27,500 silver/grey leather LTZs...outstanding in person.

But the SS? Eh...I suspect driving the car is where you'll fall in love. The SS changes are nice, but not extreme enough. If I bought one (who knows...I swore 2 months ago I was buying a GXP!), I would do some research first. I'd have to tint the windows, and I might even DOWNGRADE the 18" wheels to the 17" chrome American Racing 5 spokes I have on my GP...they would look sinister on a black SS. However, I'd have to make sure they fit first (they fit an '04+ GP, so they should work), and the car is crying for billet grilles. I love the nose, but it needs those cool billet grilles they make in the aftermarket for GPs in order to make it stand out.

Wheels, tint and grilles would really transform the car...I'm not alone in that assessment. Throw a Borla or an SLP cat back on it, and its perfect. Although, someone should come out with a 4 round tailight conversion kit... :D

The new Impala will not appeal to everyone......that said, it will appeal to a lot of people looking for a large sedan.

I'll relate one story to you. (no, you can't judge a car by a picture....and you can't judge it by one person's story....but this one really surprised me)

I was in an elevator one nite in a Marriott in, as I recall, Dallas. Another fellow gets on the elevator and we ride down to the lobby bar. He looks at me and says "Do you work for Chevy?" (OK......Corvette Tie.......white dress shirt with a Gold Bowtie.......Camaro watch.......chevy Ring.....) (Ya THINK???)

Anyway.....so he says....."I got a new Impala company car and I gotta tell you....I love it. (OK...nice to hear) ."....but, I work for (insert beverage company name here) and we get company cars. I was REALLY P***ed off because my last company car was an Infinity! In fact, most of the guys in our office were upset.........but to our surprise, we really like the Impala....it's comfortable......it's reasonably fast (??) and I liked mine so much I bought one for my wife!" (OK.......so he's married.....I know he's not doing this to put the moves on me!!!)

Anyway.....while the 2000-2005 Impala may not be my (or your) cup of tea, our owners, for the most part, are very happy with them. (not all of them, mind you.....) As a result, we'll sell well north of the 200K mark this year ('05 model)...and it's 5 years into a life cycle.

Driving the 2006 model makes the 2005 model look very old.

So.........what I'd say to you is this: before you make a final judgement.....go drive one. Even the mid-level 3.9 engine......and if you want real performance.......try the LS4 5.3 V8 with Displacement on Demand.

OK......one other story.....just had all of our SSs out in the Mojave Desert for high speed footage on the track. (video will be in most of the auto shows this year).....had professional drivers take the Impala SS around the track to get their impressions.........they were truly amazed. (I went with one of them.........thought for sure we'd die.....but damn......the car hangs in there!)

SS these days really dont mean much beyond two lette "S" side by side on the sides and rear of the car.

But occasionally it comes backed by a V8 :eek:
All it really means is "probably will out accelerate, and out last previous model SS..."

And more friendly to the gas pump...

Without a doubt, I am sure the car is a great performer. I also think its a very competent car. I liked the old model as well...I almost purchased a dark green 2002 LS before buying my GP. However, I just wish with the SS, they had done a little more. Maybe a more aggressive rear spoiler. Side skirts. SOMETHING. With that said though, I can't wait for an excuse to drive the first V8 MC SS I can find. I still want one, and assume the chassis enhancements for the '06 Impy made their way to the MC as well?

All in all, its a great car and is head and shoulders above the old one. I just wish the new SS was a little more expressive outside...that's all. I know one thing for sure...those silver LTZs I saw are downright classy.

I also noticed lately that EVERY newer GM car (Impala, GP GXP, HHR, GTO to name a few) look SOOO much better in person than in pics. It's almost erie... lol

Local dealer got a Silver Sandstone Metallic SS in. I stopped by this evening and took a close up walk around look at the car. I agree with the rest of you that say this car looks better in person than in the pics. It looks really classy, but not very sporty for a SS. I think the last of the '05 look somewhat sportier with the body colored rear and body colored side moldings + rear spoiler. Something about the hood on the new Impala from some angles reminds me of the current Accord. The interior looks top notch, a huge improvement over the '05s. The rear of the SS looked less Malibuish than the Impala LS that I pasted on the road a couple of weeks ago, maybe the spoiler had something to do with that.

Overall I am very impressed with the looks of the SS, yes little things could be addressed to add a little more Sport into the SS. One thing I think would help the rear would be some dual/dual rolled exhaust tips.
At 30K the SS is a good bargin compared to the out going Bonneville GXP which fully loaded approachs $40K The GXP has more bells and whistles like HUD, etc. but the new Impala has much better performance.

Count me in as another idiot who thinks it should have been rwd, but thats how I feel about it. That being said, my friend's dad was considering trading in his current Impala for a new SS Impy. I really want him to do it, but I don't think it is going to happen. The new Impalas are pretty nice cars, and having the v8 in there really gives the car some character, fwd or not. I just wish they had kept more of last years styling in it, because I think the new MY car is too bland. The Impy may not be the most soul stirring car on the road, but at least it had a look that was easily identifiable. Thats how I feel with the Taurus/Five Hundred as well. Does every mid sized sedan need to be as boring looking as a Toyota or Honda?


I like the way you think :thumb:

I would think it would be kind of hard to make a worse Impala than the 05' model. They looked crappy, you were always paranoid of blue and white ones on the highway, and the SS model was virtually invisible, I have seen 3-4 to date.

(OK.......so he's married.....I know he's not doing this to put the moves on me!!!)




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