Final Thoughts on my 96 Impala SS!

The day has come! The Impala is in an enclosed trailer heading to Vegas for the Mecum Auction. Did I make a mistake by selling it? Let's find out!

[@C_the_G-hv3ki]

If Chevy didnt make the 94-96 impala then we would've never saw make a 700 hp 4 door charger.. Chevy did that!

[@TajCars]

083 C4_the_G 💯💯💯

[@jimmycline4778]

This looks better though! Especially this one! Chevy used to allways make their cars more aggressive and better looking, I’m a hard core Chevy fan, and I think the new mustang outlooks the new Camaro! I can’t believe I just said that!

[@TajCars]

Jimmy Cline I don’t think that’s the point he making though. He’s saying that it paved he way for the 4-door Charger to exist.

[@mrpayne1974]

@@TajCars my cousin had this same impala i thought it was kinda fast on the highway til i tried to race a charger rt and he had some 24s on it..its a nice lookin car but for the money id just buy a police caprice and do it up

[@TajCars]

ENTERNATIONALPEE most iconic muscle cars from the 80s & 90s could be beat by most fast cars today. We buy them because of what they represent to us. If it was simply about value, yes, it will always make sense to buy a new muscle or sports car.

[@cumsockxbt]

This was my dream car as a kid and I finally bought a black 96 when I was 26. Two years later and I've installed tubular upper and lower control arms, front and back sway bars, lowering springs, rear trailing arms to center the rear wheels, rebuilt the LT1 with a 355 hotcam and aluminum heads, header back exhaust, 3k stall torque converter, rebuilt the 4L60 transmission, full aluminum radiator with stronger fans, 160 thermostat, and external oil cooler. Still have a ways to go, have to repaint the entire car next and fix the faded interior and cracked leather seats. But I love my car, will keep her as a family heirloom to pass on to my kids.

[@TajCars]

Dope Effect you on the west coast?

[@cumsockxbt]

Taj & Cars no. I live in North Texas.

[@subarutime5089]

How did you get your fan to turn on at a lower temp

[@richardjohnson4065]

@@TajCars my Goals right hear with my 96 SS

[@jacobking4106]

What distributor are you running? I have an msd and it is toast

[@josezavala5039]

That paintjob is flawless

[@TxMx214]

This is one of those cars if you’re a true car guy wether foreign or domestic you cannot deny this is a beast. I’m a Ford guy, but I’ve always had owning the Impala in the back of my mind and Ford has the Marauder so that tells you a lot.

[@c.m.walker6063]

I’ve had an 89 caprice, a 95 caprice and I have a 93 caprice. I’m just in love with em all

[@TajCars]

Watch me Work MY MAN!

[@donsynclair]

Caprices are whack...

[@manamongstboyz8956]

Don Synclair quit hating on donks

[@robertpreciado1274]

Watch me Work I love the caprice more than the impala but they stopped making the caprice but now I heard them they starting to make the caprice again I’m extra juiced

[@relloman2169]

Man I've had a 91 caprice, 93 caprice wagon, 84 box, and my pride n joy **96ImpalaSS**! I've done all upgrades I can think of, all parts bought new, not 1 used part went into my build... Replaced control arms upper and lower with tubulars. Extended rear upper and lower trail arms to center rear wheels. 3.73 gears installed with new Eaton TruTrac posi unit. Wilwood oversized slotted and drilled rotors with 4 piston calipers. Motor stroked to 383 with 503 cam. Transmission rebuilt and upgraded to handle over 700hp. 3200 stall torque converter. 24x torqhead conversion kit, with gen 2 411 ls computer, can tune with hp tuners like an LS. Sway bars front and rear. Replaced all front end suspension with moog problem solver. New springs and shocks. Shocks are bilstien. Bbk headers, aluminum corvette heads. Straight piped with cat delete. Soon to have 2½" x-pipe with either super 44's or super 10's (not decided yet) I'm sure there's more but I can't think of it all. I will never get rid of this car. So much I've done to it but so much more to go. Mostly cosmetic from here out. If you own one of these cars, then you know the feeling. Enjoy them while you can. Keep it forever! #Carporn #96 #SSGang #BBB

[@JMathew21]

Hands down, this is probably the finest example of what a properly customized impala is supposed to look like. This is a true beauty.

[@christophertoney3914]

Yes you made a mistake selling. It's one of a kind. Rare. If i get my hands on one i'm keeping it til i total it(if that'll happen).

[@maxdemps6504]

Need money

[@kevincito946]

New Impalas ain’t got nothing on these bad boys

[@miamimagicians]

Around 2015 I started getting much better gas mileage

[@georgiaboi7857]

Your engine bay is super clean.

[@matthewleedavisofficial]

"My Eleanor". YES. You're legit bro. Having a 96 impala and a 67 Eleanor would be a dream

[@jamescornell4333]

This the hardest 96 I ever seen in my life love this car to death 👏🏽👏🏽

[@mkoz1134]

Sweet ride man. Impalas have some serious history behind them. They set the standard for cars. I got a 63.

[@friscoHub415]

As the owner of a 1996 Impala this has to be one of the cleanest ones I've ever seen whoever did it did a great job and back in the days this was what a Hellcat is today this was our Hellcat but way sicker looking

[@Haddeed]

Very beautiful car brother, congrats on the new whip. Thanks for sharing your story about your unicorn. 💙🙏👊👍🤓

[@rudesoto]

Perfection all the way around. Great car and congratulations on finding this gem !

[@BuhlouBear]

I've only seen Impalla SS glimpses, thank you for posting this video.

[@adamlemus7585]

I can tell you right now the first time I seen a Tri-Nine SS. August 1994. Northridge California on Tampa Ave ball the mall. I was twelve sitting in the passenger seat of my familys Dodge Spirit. I was looking at all the damage cause by the 94 earthquake counting that hadn't been delt with yet. Then I noticed this black car next to us. I thought wow nice Caprice then as it passed I saw the Impala SS on the side. Fell in love right there

[@TajCars]

Adam Lemus 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@miggmog6302]

What’s a tri nine?

[@jasongeisendorff1506]

I'm absolutely loving this car Bro!!! I'm gonna start saving ASAP !!!!

[@johnnyblaze8090]

U and I both!

[@darter1075]

I saw my first Impala SS(96) at the local dealer in a very small town. I was 21 and did not make enough money to even attempt to buy it. I always dreamed of owning one and never had the opportunity to purchase one until now almost 48yrs old finally got the chance and money. But lord it was hard to find one someone hadn't modified to the point of ruining it or one in proper original condition. I had to travel 12hrs round trip to get it but couldn't be happier. I chose the 95 because it has all the updates w/o floor shift because every vehicle I own are column shift so I prefer it.

[@samueljimenez3381]

I love your interior. Just gave me ideas for my 96. Bad ass car all around.

[@jayjaym8186]

Man I've never seen this car talk about love at 1st sight. My two favorite cars of the 90s are 96 impala ss and 96 Buick roadmaster. This is an amazing impala 👍👍👍👍

[@borninak]

Love your car man, always wanted one as a kid. LONG ,LOW AND WIDE.

[@cumsockxbt]

This is the best 94-96 Impala hands down.

[@Steve-vl5mg]

I had a 1996 SS Impala ..Great car .Luxury and performance..BUT the one MAJOR FLAW the Water pump location to the distributor..The water pump fails early and when it does it wrecks the distributor..$2,500 dollars later ...its was fixed BUT within a year or so the water pump was starting to LEAK AGAIN! so I SOLD the DAM CAR...

[@AndersonMotorWorks]

Most people are misinformed about the optispark there’s a cover you can buy to avoid it getting wet i never had an issue with mine getting wet

[@TaurusMCarter]

@@AndersonMotorWorks where can i find this cover

[@jimglass995]

Its really nice that u r admiring your car bro. Take care of her because there's no other like her. That how I feel about my 72 chevelle ss💪

[@ferngalindez6438]

Every part of that impala is amazing... Love the wheels

[@HalalBrown]

That's a gorgeous car. Work done is clean. She's a keeper.

[@enrikefranco8725]

Congratulations for having the chance to own this imp! It is my dream car as well, but this one is just sick!

[@TajCars]

Enrike Franco thanks man! It was a dream to own!

[@31000Pg]

"400hp of lets go now" 😂😂 hope to get one soon. Good stuff ill def subscribe👍🏼

[@sheldonm3535]

Crispy Clean Jedi Fxdb these things are so slow. My m3 dust these boats left and right. It’s a boat. They don’t handle, not fast it’s just a moving lazy boy

[@joewall7755]

Michael Broski Piece of shit m3 I'll smoked the shit out of you power wheels midget car .....who drives those lil girla cars any way?

[@joewall7755]

Michael Broski Probably blow at the engine on firat gear unreliable piece of shit powerwheels

[@sheldonm3535]

Dan Lee I would love to see you try. Lol I hope you got good brakes because you’ll be slamming on your brakes at the first corner that comes up. Big, heavy, slow American boat.

[@Shot_City313]

Michael Broski I got An m3 too bro you look like a stereotypical m car owner on this video talking shit comparing a car that’s on a whole other bracket .. I have both .. the m3 is a weekend warrior and my 95 DGGM impala SS is my daily cruiser and I love both of em

[@steviedee71]

Dude that car is sick AF I would never have done anything to that car but leave it stock but I must say the changes you made are so tasteful that car is amazing great job

[@terencebigt3825]

Brother that’s is super nice! I’ve been wanting this car since it debuted in 94. I will not leave this earth before owning one! 💯💯

[@henrynwatu8132]

I look at this video a few times a year as motivation, Done nice!!!

[@kiddfresh626]

This is by far the best 96’ impala I’ve ever seen!!

[@midrangetorque]

Wow! Beautiful! THOSE WHEELS THOUGH!!! SWEET!!

[@pfunk781]

Man! One of the best Impalas I have seen so far.

[@JaySDee]

This car is flawless! Nice work fam!

[@TajCars]

Jared Diggs thanks man!

[@manamongstboyz8956]

The Green on 94-96 SS is the most rare out of the black and cherry.

[@cenewton3221]

OMG great car bro! Well done. Have an old Cadi that I tool around in, hope to see you someday my friend.

[@norcal9168]

The engine bay and engine is so clean the paint job is so perfect too

[@lovetolearn5253]

Wow carbon fiber under the hood amazing touch on that. I wanted one for a long time

[@brianvaldez6500]

It looks like it was all hydro dipped. But definitely a nice touch.

[@christopherdates8616]

94-96 Impala SS... also my all time favorite cars... congratulations

[@chevyboichuck_81]

Bro I wish I can have my Impala look as half as good as yours and in my opinion you have the best 96 Impala I have ever seen. Hands down

[@yaraalsot3651]

This is the most cherry 96 ss I’ve ever seen .. this car is perfect .. I have a 96 ss n this just motivated me too invest more time n money into it .. props big homie

[@TajCars]

F kikz Shalam thanks man!

[@USAirsoft]

Love your car, I’m looking to get my own as soon as I get the money together.

[@TajCars]

USAirsoft grab one while they’re still cheap.

[@Everclear2k8]

Taj & Cars they not cheap. 96 impala ss go for 10k easy a good one.

[@ricoslime1841]

I hope yall listened. They going for twenty or 30 thousand now lol

[@bigdrews4360]

Those wheels are sick!!!! That’s a bad car right there bro!

[@TajCars]

Big Stizzle you can order them at Colorado Customs in SoCal. They are made to order. You can ask for the Taj configuration.

[@bigdrews4360]

Taj & Cars thanks man! I have 96 and I'm keeping it all original also. Gotta get those wheels! Hate to see you sell it but you've had your fun with it! Good luck bro!

[@TajCars]

Big Stizzle thanks man!

[@J24777]

You on the SS forum Taj?

[@eyeclothe6]

Yo bro that car is sick the rims, paint job, everything

[@GBoDYon4s]

The definition of PERFECTION

[@svilla21]

Beautiful car ❤️❤️ I also have a BBB impala 96 it’s pretty stock all around but I’m hoping of upgrading some things, I just can’t believe you sold it! 😱😱

[@ChevyBM]

Damn that is a beautiful Impala!

[@az717able]

When i get one god first I will like to mod it like yours man awesome looking car !

[@Taco-bomb-GTA]

Simply Beautiful!!!

[@jameswood678]

Your car is so awesome!!! I want one of those so bad! Will look great next to my 2002 Camaro SS 35th!

[@cogicmj]

Truly a classic. I have a 1996 Impala SS and I love it. It was my Dad's so I inherit a lot of his cars. I love what you did to it and so I've been looking at different videos on KZbin as to what I should do to it. I've been contemplating on putting a LS3 motor in it because I don't like the design of the water pump and the distributor cap on the LT1. That was the worst design that GM could ever do with the LT1. Also, I love your rims on your Impala SS.

[@Sir.VicsMasher]

Research TorqHead 24x conversion (puts modern LS ignition on LT1).

[@TheLsSwapGuru]

Damn we're have this car been all this time sick af seriously great build on this car I greatly appreciate you choosing the bbody can't wait to see your next build #subscribed

[@TajCars]

96blkonblkSs 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 preciate it man!

[@alexanderspenser4960]

I really miss my 1996 Impala SS. It was pure stock, except for a K&N. Love your touches that took the factory cheapness out. I ordered her new in Grey-Green metalic. Very nicely done.

[@eianericpoopie]

Amazing car I love the 96 impala ss. Just amazing

[@dlwst44]

Thats a stellar ride, so clean and tasteful

[@joshuagreen6346]

Nice ride. I like those bumpers. The trunk and the way the compartment on the sides of the trunk. And the inside looks like it never been sat in. Wheels kicking too.

[@ColbraBull]

Man I love 90s vehicles, real steel and like you said no esc computers holding you back

[@stacydornan9765]

Nice frigin machine bro,clean and sweet

[@BSoLaidBack]

Cleanest impala on KZbin sick wheels & clean interior/exterior

[@MrPhatboy1981]

It's still a dream car of mine. Hopefully one I'll get blessed with the money to buy one this clean...

[@85ssontharocz1]

odd that a dj isn't in to car audio but i digress, beautiful and tastefully done car

[@TajCars]

85ssontharocz1 haha touché touché! When you deal with booming sound on a regular like I, you kinda want peace and quiet in the car lol.

[@demikpre]

lol i feel you, i used to love boom now at 30, all i need the mids and high chrip and im good togo

[@87elco67]

Not everyone is annoying/childish enough to play there music loud so everyone in a two block radius can hear it. Some people like clean non gaudy custom cars

[@manamongstboyz8956]

87 Elco shut up he’s just wants to know why he isn’t into car audio

[@osidhjkfgsobidyfhosdgkhj]

This car man, im at a loss for words, i fell in love with the 96 impala since the first time i saw one driving by. Was at a bus stop waiting for the school bus to come and i saw one drive by, fell in love immediately and every morning id look out and watch as it drove by. My dream is to own one of these someday, i want one to look like yours, has the factory look and beautiful af, and another to just play around with and change the looks however i want. Your impala is beautiful and i'm sad to see it go.

[@TajCars]

Bellua 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 thank you man. Your story is very similar to my love story with the impala

[@osidhjkfgsobidyfhosdgkhj]

Its such an amazing car, im hoping to get one as my first car , already saving up for one

[@cesarorozco2462]

That is a great car, looks more than good it's just perfect.

[@SUB-ZRO_86]

I had two of these. Green 95 and a black 96 I loved em so much I want the cherry one now.... just to finish off the set.

[@jacklee7104]

Fantastic, I’m here ‘cause I saw Nick Fury’s in Captain Marvel. Love these definitely in my top ten (would be higher if we got them in RHD for the UK but that’s just nitpicking) honestly couldn’t choose between the green/grey and black cherry. Just phenomenal 😍

[@Adikxx]

what an incredible car! Beautiful

[@antariusb]

Love them wheels brother, I’ve been looking for a nice wheel without lifting or cutting up the car. But love to get a set of those.....

[@donelias1981]

I had a 96 DCM Impala SS and sold her 4-5 years ago and I regret it, loved that car and was one of the cleanest examples I've seen.

[@boomboomroom2000]

That's hard

[@mubashircheentavida]

This car is actually insane. Best rims I've seen other than the stocks

[@smoothoperator7219]

Smh. Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. Sad to see the direction that vehicles have taken these days. That had to be so hard to part with. I feel pain for you.

[@Theshark15z]

GM is discontinuing them after 2020

[@srjacobs85]

Those wheels are SICK.

[@mikelowry7730]

I'm 40 now and I still want this car so fucking bad. In miami this car is a classic period but we put the new impala interior inside of it with the pop up navigation and it's a great mix of old with the new

[@habitatmindset3205]

Last gen of the good impalas. Drive train was screwed over by GM engineers after this. Should have always been RWD or at least AWD with later models.

[@Rmari00]

Those wheels set it off 🤩

[@brianjonesakabub9161]

Beautiful

[@rodneyh5519]

That engine is cleaner than my '07 Impala's interior

[@unclerogelio3636]

That is my dream car I have wanted one since I was 16 I'm 37 now and getting closer and closer to buying one .

[@infadelakainf]

Headed to Sunday to check out a 95 in this same color. I can hardly sleep thinking about it

[@wprevil]

cleaaaaannnnn asf homie, down here in florida impalas are kings of the road

[@roknows4]

#goals!!! I need one before the end of the year

[@bigglefty75]

beauty everything about it is on point- cheers

[@Fullkevlar]

I was born in 93... the moment I seen this car when I was young I had to have one something about the still of the car idk just looks amazing. Im still in the market for one.

[@tylercouture216]

That's a beautiful SS Impala luccy to have one you made a mistake selling it still haven't gotten mine have a srt 300 though

[@malbrandow7382]

I had the identical car! Still Kicking my ass that I sold it! I even had a custom Gortex car cover made for it, to protect it from any moisture. It was in better that showroom condition when I sold it.

[@tahasubhan24]

Love your impala man specially them rims 👍🏻 much love from saudia Arabia

[@TajCars]

Taha Subhan thanks man!

[@tylercouture216]

Ppl love SS Impala Over there

[@leoamaya1818]

Love my 94 pearl.... this one is nice though. I like the 94 cause it’s obd 1 & I do love the cup holders with the digital cluster 🖤

[@0450468w]

Yeah that's gorgeous!

[@GhettoWagon]

My friend used to make those console seat control bezels all milled out to fit the Bonneville controls. That car has a ton of rare or weird add ones that used to be available and no longer are

[@husamlelo4200]

One of the most beautiful and best cars ever. We in the iraq call it the Dolphin because it is smooth, beautiful and fast

[@ATMDPNKBJ]

What a beautiful car in pristine condition.

[@Deric000]

Love love those wheels

[@janeanderson7122]

I am a 72 1/2 year old woman, who loved the sixties Impalas/. In late 1995 I bought a 1996 model. Now, in 2019, it has 27, 750 miles on it, all original , even the icky radio. She is so clean, always garaged, not parked in shopping areas, not driven in rain. She definitely resonated with me I made my husband buy it. Now he is only allowed to be a passenger. He thinks he can drive her fast, but he really ca not. She is babied now.

[@Texas_Cruiser]

Wow Jane what a story and how time flies right!? When you bought your car in your late 40s I was 13 and someone on our street had one. From that point I was hooked. Lo and behold I got one last year but unfortunately sold it to help buy our first new home. Now that we're settled in I'm looking again. Interesting the contrasts in our ages yet we share a common interest in this automobile. Just driving it is pure joy. I'm very impressed with how low the mileage is on yours. It must be in tip top shape. I spent some time working for a GM contractor that did customer and dealer support. I got to talk to a lot of GM retirees to get the paperwork for their discount at the dealers. Great stories from a time that is long gone. They really don't make them like they used to. Fun and safe driving! Blessings. Julian

[@janeanderson7122]

jpratx Thanks for your kind words! i am still in love with my car, not much else in the world can cheer me up right now, so it is nice to be in the impala love club. We are really loving our cars, so nice to hear about the joy it brings to us. Looks like I would have been able to sell mine for what I paid, but not so sure now, with the depression going on.

[@artilleryman13]

Hey sir that beautiful beast you own right there has also been my Eleanor. Been after it since it was introduced in 96. I'm picking up the Black one tomorrow. Ultimately I would love to be in your position of having a beautiful Beast like yours in my driveway. Beautiful!!

[@Texas_Cruiser]

Did you get it? How's it going?

[@artilleryman13]

@@Texas_Cruiser I actually ended buying the one I truly wanted the DGGM. Took awhile to find one in good condition, currently getting worked on. Engine was pulled out to paint the block a gun metal gray, new exhaust system among other upgrades engine wise. Nothing big, K&N cold intake and the Corvette rail covers. Still can't believe I have it. Great feeling.

[@Texas_Cruiser]

@@artilleryman13 I'm right there with you. I finally got one last year at the age of 37 which was also a DGGM. Bought a home so it had to go. It was pretty dinged up but had a 383 in it with the works. Now that we're settled in I'm looking again. Glad you got yours and have put in some work...just adds to the attachment. They aren't the fastest things out there but that doesn't matter...just cruising around feels nice.

[@artilleryman13]

@@Texas_Cruiser WOW a 383! Nice. It all happened for a reason and congratulations on buying your home that is one huge step. Growing up in the Barrios it sure was for me. Best of luck with your search and definitely keep me posted on it. Just a quick update on mine. Last week the engine was pulled out, this weekend the engine bay was cleaned up, getting the rhino liner from the engine bay down the chasi, got old school new valve covers in look really clean. Block gets painted this week as well as getting the headers. Afterwards it's all new exhaust. Definitely not the fastest, but always enjoy the cruising, looks and something to enjoy with my family. Until next time. Have a great rest of the week.

[@amere720]

My absolute favorite car in the world. 94-96 Impala SS. There’s nothing better.

[@fks-pv8il]

Awesome car dude. A sweet 6 sp manual trans., a bad ass LSX, and a roll cage would be sweet! Wheels and interior changes are the s#!t!

[@michaelstjean8388]

Bummer you sold it. I bought mine new in 96. Yours was just one of the nicest, cleanest , and done so tastefully. Would love to own yours. Just like the maroon color better. My opinion. Awesome ride never the less. How much did it sell for?

[@paullopez7561]

Don't pay attention to those haters the 1994--1996 Chevy Impala has that menacing look, sinister, devilish but at the same time looks smooth, debonair especially dressed in Black. Wish i can get my hands on one.

[@sandrajohnson4621]

💯❤

[@neverobey1477]

Last great American classic

[@ChicagosM0stWanted]

SIKE!! Lmao!

[@glekaz8849]

ChicagosM0stWanted okay name one better

[@ChicagosM0stWanted]

@@glekaz8849 4th generation F-Bodies with the infamous LS1

[@glekaz8849]

ChicagosM0stWanted those are not all that, they’re the little brother to the ws6

[@ChicagosM0stWanted]

Khalil Battiste they’d knock the dust off a 94-96 Impala SS. Lol! These Impalas came with only 260 horses for God’s sake! Hahahaha! Knock it off bro! I got a WS6 and an Impala SS so I know bruh...