1995 Chevrolet Impala SS: Start Up, Test Drive & In Depth Tour

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[@joshomelia3334]

I’m in love of the 90s impalas/caprices. They’re one of the best full size sedans in America.

[@user-uc8hl2nr4w]

In the world

[@nicholas5129]

I have to get one some day. They are pretty rare in Poland, however they are very cheap to drive if you add LPG installation :)

[@joshomelia3334]

That too. لكزس 460

[@MidnightBlue98]

Josh O'Melia I have a 95 SS myself and I fall in love with it more each time I drive it. They just don’t make cars like these anymore unfortunately

[@joshomelia3334]

95-96 were the last two years for impalas to be in that immaculate body shape. I just was in shocked to see that impala from the video still looks like it was drove off from the dealership showcase. What a car!

[@jamelmoore4356]

Such a simple car, yet so iconic! What I wouldn’t give for GM, Ford and Chrysler to go back to producing the truly large, RWD-based American sedan!...

[@jaredbesanceney1]

Maybe you could give them a lot of buyers for the big cars, lol

[@IKhanNot]

Yep. People were brainwashed by the whole economical stuff that every manufacturer is now stuffing tiny turbocharged motors that in some case are completely trash. Yeah, save some money on fuel but spend those savings on repairs down the line. Big old motors like this last forever.

[@AUTOLISTAS]

@@IKhanNot That is not brainwash, that is economy.

[@BLOEDVLEK]

This and the mercury marauder are so badass. It is sad nothing like them exists anymore

[@Mateo12485]

@@AUTOLISTAS Lmao, "that is economy". If you're buying a new car, you can afford gas. If you're buying a used car, no manufacturer even cares about you since their not making any money off of you.

[@middleeastern6497]

That car was called "Caprice SS" during 90's in my country. The sound of engine's RPM was mighty! My father owned one, i remember my classmates were Impressed with it when he was picking me up from school... It was truly American car!

[@spook5756]

Absolutely. My son had one when he was working in Kuwait. 👍🏾

[@user-file-x-life]

In my contry, it was called soap, im not really joking, the caprice 1991-1998 was called soap so same thing with the impala

[@rabeeaalmahmoudi8704]

U're the MAN for going back to these old reviews ! Keep up the good work bro

[@MarloSoBalJr]

I would prefer for him to this style of review for older or no longer in-production cars he review, then go ahead with the "showcase" style review for newer cars to rack in that dough for himself.

[@Dvasqz]

One of my absolute dream cars. This one is ridiculously clean.

[@CCharlesHahn]

Ughhhh... I still want one of these every time I see one.

[@davidbest1]

This and the Buick Grand National GNX are my favourite American cars

[@gabrielflores5394]

David Best dont forget the 84-87 monte carlo ss

[@georgestrickland9278]

mine too,i have a 94 ss and a 87 gn

[@stopxthisxfall]

Let's go ahead and check out the exterior, shall we?

[@1982kinger]

I like to touch

[@JustinSeara]

And the intewior

[@Xx1SailorScoutxX]

These vehicles are super rare, let alone in that great of condition! Almost all of the ones I see now are either beaten to death/abused, and/or donk'd out with distasteful mods. Thank you for sharing this time capsule with us, Kyle.

[@carsonbrooks1326]

Found a 95 in great condition and in the black color too. The guy says he rebuilt the trans a year ago but I'll probably rebuild it again just to be safe

[@Daniellopez-tx5xq]

I agree I like those B bodies just the way they left from the assembly line

[@UNPOCOLOCO444]

The last true Impala.

[@ricochetey]

Honestly I would agree the ones after are kind of shitboxes plus front wheel drive... need I say more.

[@UNPOCOLOCO444]

ricochetey you said it all bro.

[@MarloSoBalJr]

Much of the newer ones... hell anything Chevy and Buick is putting out these days are nothing but re-badges. No creativity anymore down in Detroit.

[@UNPOCOLOCO444]

MarloSoBalJr yeah it’s too bad.

[@chriscorkum629]

except my 06 SS with the 5.3 would leave this impala in the dust :/

[@68shortwide]

As a 96 DCM owner I honestly really appreciate the accuracy and quality of the review! Subbed awhile back at the beginning of the 240 build, and the content just keeps getting better. You should definitely pick one of these up for a project when you get done with one of the others.

[@ivanlowjones]

This car reminds me of my days as a State Trooper way back when.

[@brysonshires9742]

Bet you miss robbing hundreds of people of their hard earned cash in the form of "speeding tickets"

[@MarloSoBalJr]

@@brysonshires9742 Don't speed then

[@ivanlowjones]

Maybe just a little.....

[@brysonshires9742]

And we wonder why cops get shot and killed on a daily basis, thieves

[@ivanlowjones]

Uh yeah, I'm sure that's exactly the reason.....

[@SudeennnSam]

I’m a simple man. I see sleeper cars, I hit the ‘Like’ button

[@cnvq8833]

How you gonna call a car with 260whp a sleeper?

[@SudeennnSam]

CNVQ take away the spoiler and replace the rims, you wont be able to tell the difference between a regular Caprice & Impala SS. Thats why its a sleeper. Its an unassuming sedan with higher horsepower that people can mistake it for a regular grandpa Caprice. And no. The term ‘sleeper cars’ doesn’t necessarily belong on 400HP vehicles only. This was 1995, when 250HP on a sedan was considered big numbers, and 400HP was still considered supercar territory. Even the 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B had 276HP. So, if you’re saying this Impala is not a sleeper because it only makes 260HP, then your argument is invalid

[@automan224]

The best part of Captain Marvel was seeing Samuel L Jackson Drive this car

[@hulavaultboy5935]

Nick Fury was arguably the best thing about Captain Marvel.

[@fade7755]

Thought that maybe the car used in the movie did NOT match the timeline of the movie.... hmmm

[@automan224]

fa de movie is set in 1995

[@BornToBeFamed]

Best part of the movie was the box impala and the bbody 94-96 😂😂 those scenes alone sold me

[@fonzdj]

Yeah it was badass that Fury drove that SS in Captain Marvel.

[@vehyoncartman8764]

I was a young recent college graduate when I first stumbled across your page. I watched your older video that you did on a black 96 impala SS obsessively. You honestly educated me so much that I confidently went to a dealership after months of looking for the perfect one, and I can honestly say that I bought a show room condition 96 impala SS with super low miles. I love your channel and you don't know how much impact you can truly have one someone, keep up the great work sir!

[@F6HemiCharger]

I remember seeing these all over the place when I was growing up. Not always an SS but this body style Impala. I also remember these as police cars.

[@thejasonsfathersonteam2699]

A very big heavy car (4,217 lbs). But definitely quick for its size.... Puts out 260 HP w/ 330 lb ft torque (well-balanced) from a 5.7 V8. Really nice car... Today in 2022, I'd spend about 5 grand on one.

[@jpoplin1]

I remember you’re roadmaster beautiful low mileage old regular cars for the win.

[@nbigham1232]

I have a 1996 with the same dark cherry paint. Amazing.

[@BigjohnZ06]

I SERIOUSLY MISS playing with the 1996 Impala SS in Forza Motorsport 4, I WISH Turn10 and Microsoft would BRING BACK the 1994-1996 Impala SS to Forza MotorSport and Horizon games!!

[@joshbacon8241]

Good news - the ‘96 Impala SS will be offered as a reward for completing 50% of the Autumn season in the Festival Playlist in Horizon 4!

[@kmart3697]

@@joshbacon8241 i play that car :)

[@b.strong9347]

So glad to see an older car.

[@Nonchalantpapi01]

*I'm so in love with these Impalas. This was a great video Kyle.* 👍

[@johnsonof9]

The entire car is the reason why I want to get my dad's Impala working again after sitting there in front of the garage since my brother was born in 2012

[@bradleymeyer9775]

I like how this generation looks in black but I also really like this cherry color.

[@jamesfelix2096]

Beautiful car super 90s classic keep these videos coming bro your doing a good show👍

[@corkeymonster]

20:22 LOL, this car is so powerful that it can do 7mph with the transmission in park.

[@mhtube01]

Lol that's a weird quirk of all of these and the Caprices with those digital speedometers. They always did that for some reason.

[@blautens]

*Sigh*, I miss my old '92 9C1 patrol car, then my personal black '96 Impala SS, that I sold in 2004 with only 44K miles (!)....but I filled the whole in my heart a year later with a 2006 TBSS that I still have. Patrol cars never got any better, though - I beat every Crown Vic in pursuit driving classes with the 9C1. This is the lesson in the whole being more than then sum of the parts. Oh, and +1 on the Lexol - it's always worked miracles over the last 20 years for my cars.

[@2233golf2]

He has this love for old school vehicles from his grandfather......he and his granddad were really close .Easy to see that he beacame a better man because of this closeness.He makes someone proud in heaven....

[@nbigham1232]

I got the 96 Caprice. Same car and engine, just more bells and whistles. I love it.

[@MTLbigJ]

What a gorgeous car. I just love the simplicity in the design of this car its just perfect. In that exact color is my dream car. It's just such a beast.

[@jetjazz05]

The Lexol leather clean is... not the best, but the cleaner is terrific. I've bought $50 leather conditioner and can say the Lexol doesn't hold up to it in quality, but the cleaner definitely does. No reason to go fancier when Lexol works great! Not trying to disrespect the sponsor, just tossing in my experience and opinion, thought I would at least vouch for the cleaner.

[@Hazwaste63]

Worked with a guy in the early 2000s that had one of these. Drag raced it at the track on the weekends and commuted with it on weekdays.

[@lucascarreviews]

One of the most legendary American cars out there…

[@J24777]

I Love my 1996 Impala SS!!! These are Fun Cars to Drive! I have the DGGM color. Still Running Strong! With 225,243 miles.

[@SonOfTamriel]

Love to see you review a 92ish Taurus SHO with a manual, hopefully I didn't miss that at some point!

[@christopherbeyer6575]

That was my first car. Such a gem. Was excited to see regular car reviews did a review on it

[@ghostspectre1861]

Zero bolstering on those seats...and I love it.

[@kirkm3354]

My dad had one when i was 12. We loved that car!

[@MotorScotti]

Great job Kyle, love the older car reviews! The Impala SS is a cool ride!

[@AlCasa52]

Nut'n like a good ole column shifter

[@mykeyboy9810]

Love that your head leans to the side your turning in the car... Today's stabilizer bars your head stays straight...lol!

[@jasonroman8031]

This is a dream car for me, except it would have to be a 96.

[@jacobt1027]

Jason Roman What's the difference between the 95 and 96?

[@rickhunter6513]

The senate 96 was the only year with an analog dashboard and center shifter

[@Forge17]

Love the in depth review! I’d love to see a 95-97 Lincoln Town car review. I’m convinced itl be a future classic just like that special Roadmaster you had

[@Forge17]

bassgodcliff I prefer the 95-97 interior but they’re all pretty nice! My grandfather’s 96 was the car I remember from my childhood. That black leather interior and wood trim is timeless

[@anthonyarmstrong1423]

The 95'-97' Town Car is already a classic right with the Roadmaster, Caprice,Impala, Bonneville, LeSabre and Delta 88 smh love those cars💯

[@solidsnake5614]

Just like the old days

[@partharoy2185]

Absolutely love your reviews.. This one is a thing of beauty

[@griffeyking123]

A local guy is selling a ‘95 near me for 3k with under a 160k miles. Im so tempted, this will be my first car and I love the old impalas.

[@urnobyss7614]

My favorite car ever!!!!!!!! This is THE CAR

[@rincollins665]

I Remember when these cars used to be on the streets daily old times 😭😭

[@creeplife2802]

Lol foo you look 15

[@2turbo4u]

I see these daily here in the south

[@2W3X4YZ5]

The LT1 and derivative were among the last 350’s that made the “heartbeat” sound. I understand the later cars are more desirable, because of updates, but knowing my way around these cars, I believe the overall highest quality ones were the first model year. By 96 you were hearing about pretty serious quality issues, especially with the interior trim, power windows etc. Not that any of this would stop me from buying another one. My last one was an early 95 in black, which I took to Mexico and got a custom leather headliner installed in. The guy I sold it to put a T56 manual transmission in it, and built a TPI 383 for it. I Can. Not. Believe. that my 2017 CX-9 is heavier than this car. If you like this car, I’d appreciate your review of a 90 model 454SS truck. Have a feeling you would like it. 230 hp? Yes. (So they say) Burn both rear tires completely off the truck? Absolutely.

[@RUSTYCHEVYTRUCK]

2W3X4YZ5 that’s kind of where the heartbeat of America thing came From

[@2W3X4YZ5]

@Rusty pickup man Copy confirm.

[@mrgreengenes04]

I've always loved this car. The greenish gray color is a little less common, and my favorite.

[@FameTheFamous662]

i hve a dggm

[@TheShadowFox9642]

Papa's Grand-Marquis!!!

[@djamelazerty7549]

This is a great experience with a nice car, thank you Kyle for this video!

[@loganwest1337]

So no one is gonna talk about that car having very low oil pressure and very high coolant temp?

[@korlamb23]

Logan West could be sensor issues

[@brustar5152]

As well as the slight knock you can clearly hear at idle.

[@qwertyqwerty-iz3bg]

What an absolute BEAUT!

[@kravoglupa]

Thanks for another great review! I've got a '94 Fleetwood, and I just wanted to make a suggestion to anyone who has one of these mid-90s LT1 boats...REAR END GEARS! I did 3.73 with limited slip, but wish I'd gone with 4.10 gears instead. I've got the Impala wheels on it with the wide tires, and it still chirps them when going into 2nd at WOT sometimes! Gears are the biggest bang for your buck mod for these, and really wake them up! You'll need to have the ECU reprogrammed because the speedo and shift points will be off, but it's well worth the laugh you'll have the first time you accidentally break the rear end loose and get sideways under what you used to consider mild acceleration with the stock gears.

[@brandonpayne7240]

Yes! I love these cars! I’ve owned a 92 and 96 caprice. The impala is the dream version of those to me. Id want the 96 the Floor shift and swap the dash to digital from the 95.

[@brandonpayne7240]

This and a Honda Del Sol are my reasonably priced dream cars. Quite different in many ways but I love both.

[@BornToBeFamed]

Easier to get a 95 and swap to shifter to 96. Lol.

[@tylerhensley3639]

I gotta say in my opinion the Impala SS was one of the most nicest vehicles to ever be produced in the 90s, if I could have this as a starter vehicle I'd have it forever

[@sipthewater]

1996 Impala SS, last rear wheel drive car made by Buick. I owned one with speed governor lifted and got it up to 165 once. Soft tires kept it on the road no matter what the turns. Power.

[@adrianbautista7815]

I remember these my older brother still has his but black it was beautiful till he let it rust I'm gonna restore it with him and put an ls1 in it this summer!

[@totalq724]

Fell in love when I saw it in captain marvel

[@BornToBeFamed]

TotalQuotient 72 what🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 well i guess its better late than never

[@williamsinger4124]

This is a good mixture of content. Tours and projects.

[@komit73]

Awesome that you brought up the Ford Taurus SHO. I have a '95 and love it!

[@STPerson1234]

My dad used to have this exact model just in black, it was really cool and I even drove it once, but sadly in 2012 he got in an accident, luckily he was fine with no injuries

[@pureshartistry]

Kyle uploading a video of my dream car on my birthday...Three videos from my three favorite channels today. I love it!

[@Mr330d]

Squonkiest Happy belated birthday bud

[@andrewmiller120]

Awesome video Kyle!

[@leroycolejr6336]

that dark green that you referring to is called gree gray metallic . I always wanted one of those

[@rickhunter6513]

Leroy Cole Jr I remember that being my least favorite color out of the three color choices back in the day but when I see one now, it’s truly an outstanding color👍🏼

[@byanymeans214]

@@rickhunter6513 Yessir! Only about 4500 made, I have the rarest color.

[@sew04ss]

It's called DGGM( Dark Green Grey Metallic)

[@VagueDustin]

YESSSS more old cars!

[@MidnightBlue98]

I would love to see you work on one of these cars. I have one myself and I’m still learning about it each time I work on it

[@slimtimes.l.l.c4081]

My dream car.......I'm going to have at least 3 of them a mint green ,black,and charcoal grey.with the SS IMPALA badge in chrome or reflector stickers aw man can't wait.....😎....✌🏾

[@bhumiriady]

Super cool and amazing as always! That Impala SS looks cool and awesome! I like it!

[@usaya1022]

Love the 1999 impala. I’m glad your back to reviewing older cars like the beginning of the channel!

[@aleax5670]

It's 1995 lol

[@usaya1022]

AlexIsHere I know I’m saying I like the 99 lol

[@handheldnintendofan]

Usaya there is no 99 Impala they stopped after 96 and started again in 2000

[@vr4787]

I love these kind of reviews like when you first started out showing older vehicles, they’re much more interesting than newer vehicles. Hope to see more!

[@junehhan]

I saw this on their website. You have no idea how tempted I am to call them up and buy it.

[@ShaunMMX]

I always have a soft spot for big full size cars as well, I remember a family friend had one of these cars. He loved it, kept very good care of it. I'm pretty sure he had almost 200k Kms on his, before he was T-boned when on a work trip in the early 2000s, he was quite sad when he new the car was going to be totaled.

[@zr71offroad20]

My 1987 Chevy Corsica has the exact same Keys, it is amazing GM barely changed through this time period.

[@classic-kool]

LOVE this! .. Wildly popular back in the day … definitely a special car!

[@JakeTheSnakeProductions]

It must be something in GM transmissions that make the speedo fluctuate while revving it in park, because all my Chevy truck's & Burb's analog gauges do that too. Fantastic video, Kyle!

[@2turbo4u]

Kyle you look like an Irish guy with the hat and beard.

[@drivedb7]

2turbo4u - Maybe he should do a review in an Irish accent.

[@2turbo4u]

@@drivedb7 maybe he could ?

[@thelizardking3807]

Just bought one! My dream car

[@kylepeters6297]

I ways looking at one of these, Ultimately bought a truck. Loving these reviews coming back!!

[@OLDS98]

Thank you Kyle. This was a good review. It was informative too. It is sad they do not build large cars like this anymore or others. The closet thing is a Cadillac CT6, but it comes up short in the trunk space. We live in a suv or crossover world. I learned something about you as well.

[@guilhermepolismaia4913]

I love so much 90' american cars.

[@classic7890]

1. ALL of them ( 3 yr. production) ran HOT.Notice the temp gauge almost red lining. Unusual to design an engine to red line hot. Turn on the AC and it'll kick start the fans and lower the temp dramatically . 2. Voltage regulator may begin to dance erratically as if there is a loose ground on many SSs. It is not. It is the 2nd + battery terminal that is made of aluminium located near the fuse box under the hood upper right. Replace it and problem disappears.

[@damianpasour]

I Really Like That Style Impala It’s A Nice One ☝️

[@christopherlopez7253]

I love how you are going back to the basics of your classic videos!

[@chadalcock7275]

Loved these when they came out.

[@Anonymous-ji4sb]

They sure don’t make them like they used to.

[@wjye]

I notice it has the police car “Certified” speedometer. I’m wondering if it was swapped in or if it’s not a true SS and a really clean Caprice clone.

[@amirmasoudsepehr4947]

This style of reviews is Aa-mazing! It's even better than the older style in the past! Keep up the great work Kyle!

[@qdood]

Thank you my friend. That was a fun one to watch. Enjoyed it!

[@eddierools]

....I think you should get one for yourself! But then....you already have Papa's Mercury and the Malibu, which are both great platforms for modifications in their own right.....OH WELL, no harm having THREE big sedans in the family, right?! XD

[@mrgreengenes04]

He had a Roadmaster back in the day. A 94 or 95 I think. Also had the LT1 engine.

[@maxross1287]

I miss mine soo much I had a black 96 or my first car then I sold that n got another 96 but in burgundy.... such awesome cars

[@lonniedavis4462]

I love this car

[@SimonSaysApple]

For a european like me I would say a lot of details on this car looks like the're from the 80's or even 70's. And the size of the car looks like it's from the at least the 70's. It doesn't mean it looks bad though, just a strange mix.

[@illstatenolove]

Maybe because it uses the same frame that started in 1977 for the BBody.

[@ax5engineering950]

Aah, you gotta love the glorious roar from that LT1 V8!!

[@samircolovic7579]

cats says : meow dog says : woof IDIOTS says :FirSt!! Anyway, awesome video.

[@samlung2724]

Bitches: complain

[@calebangell77]

>Still caring about people saying "first" in 2019

[@johnbeer5242]

Samir Colovic 🙄🏌🏌🏌🏌

[@johneldorado]

Great video! So glad to see your success Kyle! You earned it. You have my dream job.

[@alexandergrasso4090]

Kyle, can't wait for the 240sx to be done. It'll be a beast and you look like a professional with the facial hair man

[@topdollars2]

I don't know about you, but I'm glad to see some "normal" cars. I'm tired of Lambos, AMGs and all the others that for the rest of us are just unreachable.

[@hulavaultboy5935]

Hear hear. I remember when those supercars were relegated to special episodes shown once in a while.

[@hakeemsd70m]

Really great video Kyle! I've really grown to appreciate these ol' GM B-body cars, and the SS is no exception! I've been watching your videos since at least 2010 at the earliest and have been subbed since circa 2013 and it's cool to see how many cars you've got to review over your career. As a fellow car enthusiast, I salute you for following your passion for automobiles while bringing us so much high octane fun and reviews! Keep up the great work!

[@ChevyBM]

Too bad GM dropped the B-body so early... It could have been an interesting come-out if they had competed with Fords panther platform cars! I own a 1991 Chevy Caprice Classic and a 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, I love them both!