I AM THINKING OF BUYING A 2004 IMPALA LS, HOW ARE THEY AS FAR AS ALL AROUND PERFORMANCE, ITS A V6 WITH A 3800

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I AM THINKING OF BUYING A 2004 IMPALA LS, HOW ARE THEY AS FAR AS ALL AROUND PERFORMANCE, ITS A V6 WITH A 3800

Answer 1

Performance and FWD Impala's don't go together. But that's just my opinion since I'm from the generation when the SS logo meant something other than being use as a marketing tool. Be that as it may the 3800 V-6 is damned near bullet proof. Actually one of the best engines GM has ever produced. It will go down in history as a worthy companion to Chevy's inline 6's. The engine will outlast the car. But please don't use FWD, V-6, and four doors in the same sentence with the word "performance" ever again!!!!

Answer 2

The fuel mileage is good around 17 to 19 around town and up to 28 on the freeway. The performance is good for a car of that size. I have a 2001 LS and the only parts I have had to replace is the battery and one small component of the steering col. and oil and filters  

Answer 3

That engine is very nice, but not in that car. I'd reconsider. Look into a Buick Regal of that same year. That's a much better looking car. The Impala was redesigned for 05 because that look was outdated.