I won this 2006 Chevy Impala SS from Copart for $1900!! Will it Run and Drive?

[@markkrispin6944]

Transmission service, oil change and a complete detailed spa service, it will be a sweet car for $1,900

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

Fair play Randy you have been kicking ass with all the great content lately 👍🙂👍

[@billdavis1730]

What a deal! It runs, drives, everything seems to work, excellent interior, and a decent body all for $1900! I wouldn't fix the hail damage, just detail it as is, maybe a battery, valve cover gaskets, some speakers and a sun visor and you'll have a fun commuter! Good job!

[@bullseyestrat]

Sweet find man. I had a 2008 LTZ and now have a 2011 LTZ I use in a similar vein to the 2016 Impala you have. My truck was in the shop for a while so I needed a daily driver to get to work. Bought a cheap 2011 and fixed it up since I had alot of experience with my 08. Never tried the V8 but the 3.9 V6 always had a good amount of balls to it while sounding nice. The great thing with these generation Impala's are the parts are cheap and plentiful.

[@mitchellmartinez]

I have stock exhaust on my 08 with the 3.9 would an aftermarket muffler make it sound good?

[@augustbaby8254]

@@mitchellmartinezYes

[@michaelmohrle1773]

No they are not for the SS, many are discontinued!!!

[@twongreen9968]

Those cars are really trash not reliable

[@dirtymoneyyyy]

​@twongreen9968 My grandpa bought a '13 limited model in 2015, and its been great to him ever since. They're good cars if you treat them well

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Don’t ever let anyone “ flush “ your transmission! Just drain and refill and change your filter. Flushing forces fluid backwards through your transmission! On an older weak transmission it can really do damage!

[@bungeycord5971]

I agree. Drain it yourself replace filter only, or not at all. Its not broke dont fix it.

[@inductionbyforce8656]

I came here to say the same thing until I saw you said it first

[@birdmanne]

Definitely. I had a 03 impala they talked me into a trans flush. Maybe 6 months later my transmission went out

[@channels740]

I had a clean 06 Impala SS in blue and I loved it but the trans is their weak spot and due to it being so expensive to replace because no shops seemed to want to rebuild it I was forced to sell it. Fast and fun til they break. A thing I read is that Chevrolet for some reason decided to put a very small refrigerator magnet in the pan that doesn't do anything for it. Most forums say to drop the pan and put a heavy duty magnet inside and that should help some so i did it but mine was too far gone.

[@michaelburks7928]

If you jes change the torque converter to a bigger one then you will be fine.

[@michaelburks7928]

If you jes change the torque converter to a bigger one then you will be fine.

[@travislambert7320]

Those SS are rare cars. U can't find those no where and I still want one.

[@rce59]

Great score send it to the auto spa.

[@Vetteman372]

Model: 2006 Chevrolet Impala Engine: 5.3 L V8 Horsepower: 303 hp Curb weight: 3,712 lbs Torque: 323 lb-ft MPG: 18 city / 28 highway Tire size: P235/50R18 Wheel size: 18″ diameter, 7″ width👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤞

[@inductionbyforce8656]

So it’s heavy not powerful and ugly

[@stanleyhull2370]

Hi. I have a 2008 Buick lacrosse with the 5.3. Yes trans had to be replaced. I bought it used with about 60,000 miles. I fine, go easy on it off the start. I use the full power for passing on highways only.

[@bk_goatkim679]

I love tbat car, hope it didn’t get totaled. I hope we see the old videos of where you go and drive it home type! Hope this didn’t get totally.! Keep it up randy!

[@MyNameIsCorey]

I have the exact same SS with 106k bought it back in November 2022 I bought a remanufactured transmission and replaced the engine mounts it runs and drives like it's brand new I absolutely enjoy it. For 1900 You definitely got a deal from copart. Great video!

[@alexaguirre9422]

I bought me the same exact impala ss it’s a 06 for $1300 and only problem was bad transmission. Has 143k miles . It’s clean and I’m rebuilding transmission as of now . I definitely can’t wait to get it back and enjoy what I’ve always wanted .

[@2003cobramustang]

Honestly i think you got a great deal on the SS! A little cleaning and valve cover gaskets will be a great car!

[@jasoncoughenour8911]

That car is junk. Not at all a great deal.

[@MrYoungtruck]

@@jasoncoughenour8911 Correct, I went through two transmissions when I had mine. The engine is too powerful for the trans.

[@allenroelfs9975]

I feel the best Impalas I think are from the 90s era the big body's

[@RustyValleyAutoRehab]

Nice score... Imagine this car with a manual transmission .. no more weak link . I have that same GM automatic in my s80 and that is it's weakest link , I had to have it rebuilt a couple years ago when used car prices were really high. It ran me about $3000 but shifts great every time I hope yours never runs into that same problem . Thank you for sharing.

[@carlbernard4197]

Two words: Dent Slayer 😊. This is a guy in my region who is amazing at getting dents out. Watched him do a newer Impala and it didnt even look like it had any damage after he was done.

[@ezesrebuilds1174]

Whoever is watching this video, never give up on your dreams.😇

[@sandramaasch9191]

I love the Chevy Impalas! I have a 2004 with over 200,000 miles on it runs like a top. It just keeps going! Love it 💙

[@Discovery_and_Change]

My 06 Impala started making noise when turning the steering wheel. Any suggestions?

[@duhdoddlebug7317]

(i dont own one so my word is hardly any weight) if you are mechanically inclined heres something, if not take it to a professional. what kind of noise whining, screeching, rubbing, or ticking? Run a quick obd2 scan if you or a buddy have a scan tool, check for codes related to the parts that could make noise. has anything became more difficult after the noise arrived? Any new modifications or mechanical work been done? could be something like new bigger tires that need more clearance on the turn radius or a new tech at the shop who put something together wrong. check power steering fluid, if its low check for a leak in the loop. if no leak is found top off top the fill line. search forums for related information like is the steering rack prone to failure from factory or fixes. if you gather nothing the post a question on the forums. i tried to help a little but more info is need to be able to help more, good luck and i hope you get it running good.

[@Discovery_and_Change]

@@duhdoddlebug7317 it was power steer. Thank you

[@dassme1]

i been waiting for this video !!! i love these cars . the transmission is an issue however you can help it live a much happier cooler life by installing an aftermarket transmission cooler.

[@ronhines4036]

Randy,like the Ironman of u-tubers,you put out more content, then a dozen other u-tubers combine.

[@gregpheysey6933]

Great show Randi love the way you can go for a ten mile blast.I live in London where speed limit is 20 mph everywhere,cameras everywhere,speed and emissions,traffic light cameras and congestion charge cameras everywhere the only freedom we have is you thanks buddy

[@andrewguillaume9936]

Just bought one of these two weeks ago. Hail damage as well. Already is in the transmission shop 😂

[@augustbaby8254]

Should’ve been a recall on those in my opinion

[@alexflosho]

Love the old Impalas honestly

[@RegalCobra097]

I think you got a good deal on that Impala. 👍 Can't wait on the storm update.

[@williamcochell9889]

Hey Randy, cheers here is drinking to the best automotive channel on KZbin! What a treat every day! Love the rotating smorgasbord of vehicles! Incredible variety all with different challenges! All presented with passion and enthusiasm that peaks our Interest!

[@kmart0017]

I bought a new 2006 Impala. There was a recall on those sun visors. The plastic rods would break, the replacements had metal rods.

[@timwhite8878]

Randy i have 2009 chevy impala 3.5. These cars are very good .

[@RPO6464]

Great car. Glad to see you win it.i look forward to see what you can do to it. I drove 4 for impalas as a police officer but none with the V8. All,of mine were V6s. I went from a 1996 Caprice Classic with the LT1 to a V6.

[@djmcnuggetlol]

my boyfriend just bought an 06 SS! it’s been fun to watch how he’s going to make it better and i know it’s stressful. transmission went out a few weeks after purchase so the first thing to do was knock that out. really excited to see how it turns out ❤

[@tchasman]

I just finished watching some of your "shop" videos and I enjoy living vicariously through you. That Moped is the coolest thing I have seen in years. Good luck with that. I enjoy your "Copart" walk-arounds. I do find I enjoy your shop videos more. Thanks and I have liked and subscribed.

[@ianrs6310]

Blue devil stop leak Randy….it works.

[@larryelliott8818]

impalas have a sensor on main battery cable , when battery is dead it sends signal to ecm thats the reason for the light still have that battery checked . if problem persist youll have to change that sensor

[@treedorr]

I have an 08 Impala ls and it is covered in hail damage. There is also frame and subframe damage, but it drive’s completely fine. It’s a little tank.

[@GoldYeti1320]

I had one of these. Same year and color. It was very fun 🤩

[@fredskaggs4222]

Great deal on the SS impala. What a find.

[@scottn8003]

That impala is bad ass your right I’ve been looking for a long while for one and without a doubt they are extremely hard to find

[@turbotato]

$2K for the impala is a steal...would make someone a nice ride with a little TLC...

[@beepbeepmichael]

Randy. I think that car is a perfect candidate for some service and a few more videos and keeping it a while because you’ll probably never find one as nice as that one again. I just got my 2008 from Facebook for $1600. She needs a bit of work but honestly I see why you love it so much. As I said on instagram I am very happy we have the same car finally lol!

[@maverickflint1991]

I love the Sunbird ❤️❤️❤️

[@rodneythatdude2972]

That a really great car and one of my favorite as well

[@chriseanbake1]

I miss my 2006 impala so much i loved my SS. one of the best first cars you can get

[@sethmunoz3608]

For me I also don't see a lot ss but I do see all of theNinth generation (2006-2016) Chevy Impala I see quite a few of them. And also the Impala Limited from 2014 -2016.

[@mitchellmartinez]

I have a 2008 Impala with the 3.9L it peels out like that too. I would love the drivetrain out of that car for mine though I only paid a $100 more for mine lol

[@sonnraye.llc1970]

You should’ve called Lucky, he finds those all the time!!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

His are all shitboxes and ragged out. As I said in the video I wanted a nice one.

[@coyote50585]

Randy love your videos and great learning. Annoying is the prat that you get a rare SS like this for next to nothing then complain that this dont work, or the radio dont work . Lot of people would daily a car like that and enjoy even with the small issues. Thanks for touring Copart that the fun part ';)

[@wilmersweigart6306]

Love the impala ss, I had an 07 impala ss for a while and loved it but I sold it and now I wish I would've kept it.

[@craigsanderson6974]

Good buy on the SS Impala

[@RoadHeros610]

Absolutely the second coolest car u bought next to the black Taurus And the Audi s4..

[@shanemberry]

Some Great cars there. Nice video Randy.

[@robertbeattie9000]

I really enjoyed watching this video cos I’m so poor due coronavirus positive so I love see old car from America nothing like that in uk 🇬🇧 lol. Thank you for sharing your story. 👍👍👍

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

The SS is a really nice car Randy, i prefer the beautiful Raptor you've got through!!!

[@mikesharp8653]

Great purchase! You'll make a few bucks on it. Surprisingly in good condition.

[@knotslip5129]

I love how Randy doesn't care and tried to put a widebody raptor on a standard drive on lift lol. You live and learn.

[@maverickflint1991]

Yes the Yamaha engines the V8 are a work of art and the V6.👍😊

[@Adam_SRT..717]

Nice content!

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

I like this guy, comes across trustworthy.

[@chrislangston2673]

Sweet deal on the SS…. I got an 04 and do agree they are some good riding cars. Would like to find a SS V8 that has not been ragged out and belongs to an older person… we will see. That hydraulic hose you ran over… the lift company I’m sure has it or… since you live up there in farmland country… you should be able to find a local that makes hydraulic lines and can repair or make you another one. Anyway…. Good content Randy…. That SS needs some good exhaust sound… chop it up😁 Chris- Tuscaloosa Al

[@mistah_nahamsha]

Thought I saw one of these today but it was just an LTZ. I love these things! Another American car that I love is the Dodge Avenger.

[@jessehowe5407]

Iv owned a Monte Carlo ss an a impala ss both were 07 an I loved them they are fun cars. The only negative is there transmission

[@mikepriceup]

Another Diamond in the Rough courtesy of AAR. Great little daily driver for sure.

[@TheBBodyBuilder]

That’s a lot of car for the money. I’m confident it will clean up nicely…change the trans fluid and filter, get some PDR work done, replace the speakers and battery and that will make someone a great car. Nice score Randy!

[@kevinallen8162]

It is sad that GM wasn't able to build a transaxle durable enough for a 5.3 Liter front wheel drive car. Over the years, I have owned a number of Oldsmobile and Cadillac V8 front wheel drive vehicles. The Cadillacs were Eldorados with 500 cubic inch V8s while the Oldsmobile Toronados had 455 V8s -- with over 250,000 miles on each one, I never had a transmission failure -- they each received transmission services at 30,000 mile intervals. One of the Eldorados, a 1975, served as my tow vehicle for my 26-foot Airstream, and even it never had any transmission issues. GM should have been able to build a reliable transmission for late model Chevrolet Impala SS.

[@nathankim7664]

I *LOVE* the Impala SS! Such a sweet car! For $1900, it's a killer of a deal!!! It represents the last of GM's "good years" before the Great Recession. Now, GM makes craptastic cars.

[@twongreen9968]

This represents more Gm crap

[@FrankHampton-t7m]

I would convert it to rear wheel drive

[@af859]

Maybe a good one for the auto spa? I love seeing the old cars done that nobody else would have cleaned. Plus shiny things sell for more $$ and faster

[@antoniowashington1428]

I had an 07. The engine was stout, however the transmission wasn’t so great. I put a Trans-Go shift kit in it before I traded it in. If GM made these RWD with a 5 speed transmission in it they would’ve been gold till this day.

[@charliebruckman8661]

Charlie the Impala guy here. My problem with the ac light, i had a bad compressor. Price. $1200. I'm currently having a power steering leak but i have a new rack and pinion. Once these issues are fixed they are great to drive. I know. I love mine.

[@hambone03]

Great video

[@allenkranawetter9482]

I think the 2006 are going Impala SS for two grand was a good deal . My didn't know they had problems with the transmission

[@anaromero4055]

I got one myself and love it. Catalytic converter delete, resonator delete, straight pipe to 3inch tips oh yeah she purrss hehe although with the check engine light on due to no cat it won't let you use the automatic start just know that but she does puurrr

[@GarySkeers]

maybe those cops see that Ford Taurus Police car you got sitting there lol

[@foxxfury145]

6 flashes fornthe ac means low freon. The service tire system is the tpms semaors,

[@TakeoMack-o4f]

Very cool car Randy, your getting me hooked on Impala's buddy...😂

[@hamesh3474]

I've had my 2006 ss since 2013.. she's got 90 thousand miles...the main issue is oil burning due to the on demand v8.. but other than that drive her easy and no burn outs and she should be fine

[@ScottySullivanYT]

You did good with this one, Randy. Awesome Impala SS for sure.

[@atown7714]

Did you get the challenger??? Yeah I would have bought that Impala for 2k all day!! Good luck man!!

[@maverickflint1991]

The Chevy SSR and the Taurus SHO I love too.❤️

[@grumpygrandpasgarage]

as a body guy , yea , hail and scratches ( yellow , , heads highbuld , re spray , but f n a as a driver .... not bad

[@charliekretschmar2058]

Randy you can take the hose to Napa and get them to make a new one for you so you can get your lift back in working order Charlie kretschmar Phoenix Arizona

[@illuminatigbeats1397]

engine never gave me problems. always strong. just burned a lot of oil bc of the cylinder management system... went through 2 transmissions tho. i never dogged it out. always cruised controlled 85 on the freeway. bought with 38k miles on it. 1st trans replaced around 70k... luckily i had a warranty

[@t.l.robinson2162]

Napa can make a hose for your lift.

[@jacobtonge5386]

Definately a good buy. It will look epic when it comes back from the spa.

[@danielbritschock3873]

Hi Randy! When it falls below a certain temperature outside the AC will disable itself. However the battery issue could be disabling it as well

[@gphilipc2031]

Needa a good bath. I purchased a "Maddox" PDR kit at Harbor Freight. Works great, used it on my Honda Shadow fuel tank to pull some small dents.

[@maverickflint1991]

Yes sir enjoyed video.😊

[@noelvillafane7747]

great car good price bud keep going randy

[@kevonwalker8392]

Love them impala as you just got to rebuild the transmission in some of them

[@kennethwashington854]

I love it , nice catch

[@maverickflint1991]

Yes sir if I could find one that nice 😊❤️

[@loganlovescarsandmotorcycles]

I imagine these are great winter cars. Weight over the drive wheel helps a lot. The big engine front wheel drive cars I have had where amazing in the snow. I had to drive through a snow bank one year because the snow plow put the snow in front of my car and I can't be stuck at home. My Buick is twitchy in the rain without a lot of weight in the trunk for traction.

[@danwood586]

all day! will make some money on it.

[@maverickflint1991]

That is a nice Chevrolet SS 👍

[@MartinScreeton]

I Think You got a hell of deal! love those old SS's!

[@albieannandale708]

Great buy !!

[@kevinwright1551]

Vary awesome Chevy Impala indeed. Keep up the great work.

[@kendrickpatrick43]

I had a 2007 SS silver man that v8 sounding good

[@armons.355]

You got a good deal on this. I would fix a few things on it and give it a detail! It's gonna look really clean!!

[@jimmcdonald7758]

those v8 sho motors were great dependable motors

[@edgarmanjares7788]

great find dude!👌