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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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looking at a 2006 and some other 07 to 09 impala SS's , do they all have the DOD ? should i worry about it ? i have heard some bad things about oil useage and brake downs with it..any other things to look for ? trannys go out to right ? just any help in buying one, this will be my first nice newer car and i dont wont a junker i cant aford to fix..thanks !
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looking at a 2006 and some other 07 to 09 impala SS's , do they all have the DOD ? should i worry about it ? i have heard some bad things about oil useage and brake downs with it..any other things to look for ? trannys go out to right ? just any help in buying one, this will be my first nice newer car and i dont wont a junker i cant aford to fix..thanks !
They all have DoD...Many consume oil...It is more likely than not to have a trans problem, unless you get it built correctly. Electrical bugs also seem to come up with age and miles.

The trans problem is generally the only thing that typically happens that can leave you stranded.

Also, they can get outstanding highway mileage, but most will get abysmal city MPG

If you're looking for reliability, this might not be the best car for you. If you're willing to put up with the issues above, they're fun cars.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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My imp is 06, the later models came with stabilization, 06 did not, I might would want that if I did it all over again
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Are you committed to an Impala? If not, my GXP is for sale: https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls4-perfo...ck-wheels.html
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 02:55 PM
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Impala06ss. You are the only one that I have seen besides my own 06 SS that is blue
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My imp is 06, the later models came with stabilization, 06 did not, I might would want that if I did it all over again
??? Stabilization?
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I think he means stabilitrak...smh
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I think he means stabilitrak...smh
I assumed our 2006 has it, as we do have TCS button, as well as the various DIC indicators for it.
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Stabilitrak only comes in 08 and up, its seperate from traction control. And the car is not a night mare. If you get a good deal and you have a little extra money, upgrade the trans and you will love it. Hell you may never have a trans problem. I would opt for a warranty.
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Originally Posted by bigboymike68
Impala06ss. You are the only one that I have seen besides my own 06 SS that is blue
Yeah, we got the best looking color. Everyone else got the leftovers....hehe
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