It's Hereditary
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '15
It's Hereditary
My son who's working in Iraq bought an 04 Impala SS last spring. Today, I get this email from him:
I dont know why but I am looking at cars again.. what is wrong with
me.. what did you do to me? I always want another car... look at this
joke...
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ag=1&cardist=0
$13K for that? ...
I told him he should wait until the new RWD Impala comes out in 09.
I dont know why but I am looking at cars again.. what is wrong with
me.. what did you do to me? I always want another car... look at this
joke...
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ag=1&cardist=0
$13K for that? ...
I told him he should wait until the new RWD Impala comes out in 09.
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2025 C3 ('68-'73) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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That sounds like an aweful lot of money ($13,988 ) for a 12 year old nothing super special 68,000 mile car ?
what is everyone elses thoughts CURIOUS ?
what is everyone elses thoughts CURIOUS ?
Le Mans Master
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From: Boca Raton Florida
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2025 C3 ('68-'73) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
There is one on FLEA BAY right now, ONLY 9,000 miles opening bid...$17,000
It has no bids as of yet & i don't see any coming anytime soon .......!!
It has no bids as of yet & i don't see any coming anytime soon .......!!
Safety Car
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Apparently they (Impala SS's) are coveted as much as we covet our C-3's. They have an almost cult following, and most of 'em really run. I have a '95 Caprice 9C1 ex cop car that I picked up and I will tell you that that MF'r will run and handle, quite surprising for such a large car. Better deals then that are around but not by much better. Peace,,,Moosie 
BTW it is for sale,,,CHEAP
BTW it is for sale,,,CHEAP
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From: Kansas City, MO ...I'd like to go fishing and catch a fishstick. That'd be convenient. - Mitch Hedberg
Those Impalas were only made from 94-96. 3000 (lower production numbers due to wheel shortage) the first year, 6000 for each year after. They have the LT1 from the Corvette and I believe the suspension is from the Police package. '96 was the only year with the floor mounted shifter and bucket seats. I know most people don't give two hoots about them, but I test drove one in '98. Good lord what a fun car. Kind of like the old '60s Impalas, big, comfy and tons of power.
In 1998 I tried to find on for sale after my truck was smashed up in an accident. I tried every dealership within 90 miles of my house and no one could find one for less than they stickered for new. I managed to find one in KC that was 3 years old and had 80,000 miles and was just slightly below original sticker. They really are the best cruiser that GM has made in a long time.
With that said, the current Monte Carlo and Impala platforms are jokes.
In 1998 I tried to find on for sale after my truck was smashed up in an accident. I tried every dealership within 90 miles of my house and no one could find one for less than they stickered for new. I managed to find one in KC that was 3 years old and had 80,000 miles and was just slightly below original sticker. They really are the best cruiser that GM has made in a long time.
With that said, the current Monte Carlo and Impala platforms are jokes.
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Those Impalas were only made from 94-96. 3000 (lower production numbers due to wheel shortage) the first year, 6000 for each year after. They have the LT1 from the Corvette and I believe the suspension is from the Police package. '96 was the only year with the floor mounted shifter and bucket seats. I know most people don't give two hoots about them, but I test drove one in '98. Good lord what a fun car. Kind of like the old '60s Impalas, big, comfy and tons of power.
In 1998 I tried to find on for sale after my truck was smashed up in an accident. I tried every dealership within 90 miles of my house and no one could find one for less than they stickered for new. I managed to find one in KC that was 3 years old and had 80,000 miles and was just slightly below original sticker. They really are the best cruiser that GM has made in a long time.
With that said, the current Monte Carlo and Impala platforms are jokes.
In 1998 I tried to find on for sale after my truck was smashed up in an accident. I tried every dealership within 90 miles of my house and no one could find one for less than they stickered for new. I managed to find one in KC that was 3 years old and had 80,000 miles and was just slightly below original sticker. They really are the best cruiser that GM has made in a long time.
With that said, the current Monte Carlo and Impala platforms are jokes.
Big, comfy and very fast....
Le Mans Master
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From: Chattanooga TN
I had a 96 Caprice, one of the last RWD Caprices, made in Dec 96. It had the LT1 (not the same as the Vette, it had iron heads), loaded out, suspension package, etc. I paid $18,500 for it in March 97 (could have had an SS for $22k), sold it in June 02 with 112k miles on it and I fought to get $6k for it. Same car as an SS except no 16" wheels and no rear disc brakes. If I was him, I'd find one of those instead of an SS. It was a fun car; not much off the line, but jump on it at about 50 and it would surprise you. It would also run great on 87 octane gas, which is something my L98 Tuned-Ports won't do.
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St. Jude Donor '05
I had a 95 Dark Cherry and a 96 Black Impala SS. Yes they do have quite a cult following and some of the guys were crazier about their cars than some Vette owners I have met. The Cars were fun to drive, great for long trips and would haul azzz! I would not be suprised that 30 years from now if there are any still around they might be as popular as the tri-fives are today. If you see one on the road today, most are as nices looking as the day they were new even if they have miles on them. I would say real money on a nice low milage would be 11 to 13 grand. Not bad to depreciate only 50% over 10 years. See what a Cadillac Seville STS for 50k in 96 would run you today!