2003 Impala LS - mileage question.

What engine is in the Impala? I'd think the 3800 would be the preferable choice.

nate

I couldn't even get 40K miles out of my 2001 Impala 3.8L (bought brand new and not abused) because it needed a tranny re-build (replaced the pressure control solenoid and then the planetary gear was destroyed). GM is still making lousy cars and if you check consumer reports 2000-2003 Impalas obtained a solid black for the transmission. Not a coincidence at all. Get the Altima.

I don't doubt your experience, but it is a rarity. I've driven plenty of GM cars well in excess of 150,000 miles with no major problems.

Every brand has its share of problems.

Not a stretch at all. I've driven some GM cars to 200,000 miles. The last one was 150k and my present one is 122k (but did have a transmission repair) and I plan to keep it for another five+ years.

I have never had a car go less then 225,000 miles before trade-in. (Not including the ones that got wrecked beyond repair.) Except for one underpowered Toyota, they were all GM's.

Thanks for the input. I ended up buying a Camry, however through my research I've developed a newfound respect for certain American cars. Apparantly Japanese cars are very reliable but overrated and American are often reliable and very underrated. Jeff

Our 2000 Impala LS 3.8 went over 176,000 miles this week. It still runs great.

Ken