Highlights

• 108k miles

• Clean title (no accidents, salvage/rebuilt/flood/theft/totaled, structural damage, or odometer issues)

• New front brake pads

• New front brake rotors

• New battery

• Nearly new General Altimax RT45 tires

• Fresh VA Safety Inspection

• Fresh VA Emissions Inspection

• Mostly dealer serviced

The Good Stuff

• Loaded LTZ trim (leather, sunroof, Bose audio, OnStar, dual power seats, cruise, aux jack)

• Runs & drives great

• All functions work

• No check engine light (I/M monitors complete), warning lights, or OBD codes

• Clean interior

• Bose Audio

• Remote start

The Not So Perfect

• Minor cosmetic wear consistent with age (some clearcoat flaking at driver’s side C pillar, some clearocat wear on rear passenger wheel, bumper corner scrapes, minor paint chipping at rear license plate mounting)

• Minor surface rust on inside lower driver door

• Tire pressure monitors (included) need installed

Why I Bought It

• Let’s face it—Impalas are about as common as Toyota Camrys and Honda Accords. They’re everywhere. But that’s also part of the point. They’re solid, good-looking, underrated sedans that are reliable, comfortable, good on gas, and cheap to maintain and repair.

  And honestly, this one surprised me a bit. For a car whose siblings often spend time in rental fleets, it has more substance than you’d expect. The steering has some weight to it, the ride is composed, and overall it feels tighter and more put-together than its reputation might suggest—especially at 108k miles.

  This one is a top-of-the-line LTZ (just below the rare SS), so it has some nice features like remote start, leather, Bose audio, an aux jack, OnStar, and dual power seats. Under the hood is GM’s 3.6L V6 engine—the modern evolution of the bulletproof 3800. That engine was known for simplicity and durability, while the 3.6 is smoother, more powerful, and more refined.

  Aside from some clearcoat flaking on the driver’s side C-pillar, the body is in great shape, and the interior is exceptionally clean—especially the light tan seats, which are often worn in these cars.

  It starts, runs, and drives smooth with no suspension clunks, and the transmission shifts as it should. No check engine light, and all I/M monitors are complete (ask me why that matters). I just installed new front PowerStop pads and rotors, a new battery, and nearly new General Altimax tires.

  I’m passing this one on to its next owner, and it’s available now for $5,499. Inquiries can be made through the original Facebook listing or the “Contact” link at the top of the page.