The 2006-2009 Chevy Impala SS DESERVES a Second Chance! Here's Why

[@jesseterrell1415]

Transmission isn’t the problem to those who say it is. Just like others have stated. Larger transmission cooler. I did this to mine at 35k miles and I’m now at 175k with the original trans. Take care of your shit and do maintenance on time and you won’t have any issues.

[@atlhxnry1427]

Jesse Terrell facts

[@DarkSplash99]

Trans cooler, quick shift kit, change the transmission fluid, and don’t abuse it then it will last

[@BlackSinatra339]

U shouldn't have to do so.

[@aaronwoodcock4715]

You can make crappy cars like the Dodge Grand Caravan, or an automatic Nissan run forever with an auxiliary trans cooler mod.

[@PhatsoJuggalo806]

@@DarkSplash99 so baby the car? wack!

[@tylerwiedenfeld3608]

My mom had two of these when I was growing up. Both black on black, with the “secret ss” option. Only had the badging inside the car and I’m one spot on the outside. I remember one day, my little brother and I were sitting in the back (I was like 7 and he was like 5) and my dad was sitting in the passenger seat after a long day of work. Mom was driving. A kid in a fox Body mustang came with a bunch of other teens and what we assume was his GF sitting in the front seat. Started hitting the throttle at the stop light, and all his friends started egging him on. Then my mom, KILLED this kid when the light changed. With 2 kids in the back. When he finally got up to the next stop light, his head was hella low, gf wouldn’t look at us or him, and his friends in the back were giving him all kinds of hell.

[@navaranderson8812]

😂

[@jimtom4878]

🤣🤣🤣

[@KallieCocoa]

Wasn't the fact you were in the SS, it's the fact your mom was driving. Piss off the mom and it doesn't matter what you've got under the hood.

[@alejandrovenegas8005]

😂😂

[@InternalAffairs244]

We have one as an unmarked police car, and it's quick. First time I drove it, I had a car take off on me. I floored it thinking it was a 4 or 6 cylinder and just about rear ended the car running from me. Underrated af.

[@remorseraven4459]

Love my 08 SS. Rides nice, drives nice, comfy, and has a great snarl and get up when I stomp the throttle. Put a big transmission cooler on it, K&N Cold Air intake, and magnaflow performance exhaust. Haven't had any issues with it so far.

[@exclusive_plays]

I have had 2 v6 impala’s and always wanted an ss but always told to stay away from them so im honestly considering one now

[@brandonwright6578]

Those transmissions blow up alllllll the time.

[@lmg_sports5486]

Yea just had mine rebuilt

[@JackPepal357]

And motor mounts

[@garyhood9992]

That's the only problem it's the weak transmission

[@vvvaygbg1611]

@Jose Ramirez oh idk, maybe by people not being informed properly

[@trainertallmanfpv1977]

Got to 128k on mine before it blew and I drive it very hard

[@infinity3jif]

weak transmission paired to a V8 engine is the problem

[@samueljackson2478]

Yes they are but you can upgrade their transmission with a corvette transmission for little of nothing .

[@DeagledSmeagol]

@@samueljackson2478 no, you can't. The transmissions in those 2 cars are in no way similar.

[@TheHuskyGT]

@@samueljackson2478 No. This is car uses a transaxle. It is not the same. Remember this is a front-wheel drive car. There is simply no transaxle that GM offers that can put up with that torque figure.

[@samueljackson2478]

unless you modify the OEM transmission that has been done so a Cadillac transmission can't hold up ?

[@gearheadracing8943]

Samuel Jackson You’re wrong its front wheel drive wheel dive a Corvette transmission will not work.

[@caddieguy6510]

I love my 06 Impala SS. I daily drive it and NOTHING gets past me at merge, I have way more power than most cars on the road. CAR GUYS at shows have no idea that I’m packing a 5.3 V8 and faster than any 4.6 V8 mustang ever. All the mods you got to do is truck intake manifold, cold air induction or intake doing into the fender well, a good tune, delete displacement on the demand because it’s problematic and you get more power once deleted, exhaust, trans cooler and shift kit. Then you have the greatest sleeper that ever hit the streets

[@czotheghostgmail]

Lol u really think the impala is faster then a s197 😂😂 ok yes they are fast but come fam a gt would smoke a ss because they have better traction yes the ss does have the power once hooked its over but in a street race my money going to the gt now the camaro is a different story lol

[@caddieguy6510]

Chris Visor “you think” no I know. I beat 4.6 mustangs all the time. Traction my ass I’m still faster.

[@czotheghostgmail]

@@caddieguy6510 Agreed to disagree because traction does play the most part in a race fam but i never said u wasnt fast just not faster then a stang lol 😂😂

[@caddieguy6510]

Chris Visor I don’t stomp on it from the dig, no need and I have plenty of traction. I don’t give it 100% till about 35 mph and that’s when I pull ahead

[@czotheghostgmail]

@@caddieguy6510 facts i see your point we both can agree on this the ls4 isnt no punk i loved the impala its favorite chevy just wish they gave the new ones a v8 smh imma miss that ss badge 😭😭

[@WJHandyDad]

I drove one - it felt much faster than the specs

[@AmericanGTS]

I get what you’re saying. It reminds me of the 5.7l hemi. It feels fast until you actually race with one.

[@nicholasc7791]

They have to be. 😂 There’s at least 290-some horses going to the pavement. The torque steer is just enough to give you a rush of adrenaline, yet wheel-spin isn’t a problem with the stock Brembo brake set... the set of Pirelli’s on my SS keep it’s power on the blacktop without a problem, while still letting out that signature Pirelli squeal. They even make Goodyear Eagles for the ninth gen Impala SS (which I could never afford). 😂

[@tjw8t1]

I've only driven a 2007 Monte Carlo SS, and was VERY impressed. They feel much faster than advertised and drive totally different than the W body cars with the 3.5/3.9/3.8 engines.

[@devinthierault]

@@tjw8t1 I believe since its fed they detuned it like crazy do they traction control could at least try to keep up. Plus the transmissions could quite literally give out on you even before 100k miles

[@HyperArsenal]

Fr I daily mine and I am still surprised by it all the time

[@nicolem.792]

I have this car. 160000 miles. Still runs strong and no trans issues. Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance. And don’t beat on it. No automatic lasts if you beat on it. I don’t know why anyone would expect this one to be any different. Awesome car!

[@waspcosm1c901]

So can I floor it without it literally breaking down can I go pedal to the metal without any problems happening to the car??

[@nicolem.792]

@@waspcosm1c901 Yes and Yes. Just don’t be doing burnouts or manually shifting and you will be fine. This is a highway cruiser, not a race car. This trans like all automatics hates heat. And a V8 stuffed sideways has more trouble then average shedding that heat. Keep that in mind and you are golden.

[@ChicagosM0stWanted]

Ive owned one since 2012 and I'm still ripping through 3 counties everyday!! Own a Trans Am WS6 too! One LS Engine for the SUMMER and one for WINTER!!

[@Inhumanform1]

I own a 2000 lightning but my next car is going to be a ws6

[@chrisraczak6931]

Same here I keep it as a summer driver to work to job . I live in Chicago, no way you driving that in the winter lol

[@g8letwild293]

I just picked up my SS about 3 months ago for the harsh winters in MN. But I own a G8 GT for the summer. For what the SS is. It’s a swear car for under 7k and 80,000 mile. I can’t complain.

[@shabricks2156]

I love my Impala SS

[@ledfloyd9035]

FUCKING THANK YOU! I own a 06 impala SS, everybody is shitting on the transmissions, but so long as you don't rot the car you don't have issues.

[@TheRealBigRisky]

Yea I had a 08. I’m buying a 07 in the coming weeks I sold my first on and regret TF outta doing so smh.

[@shabricks2156]

@@ledfloyd9035 yea u rite bro all cars gone hav some problem wit it had my impala SS for 3 years wit 100k on da dash n only hav to get a transmission rebuilt once no other problems

[@shabricks2156]

@@TheRealBigRisky 😂😂😂 I was thinking about sellin my SS n I change my mind real quick I love dis car

[@TheRealBigRisky]

@@shabricks2156 yea man don’t sell it, keep what I invested in and u love it AND it’s a beast lol. Wish I came across this vid before I sold mine smh 🤣

[@RSAW73]

Love my ISS! 200000 miles and still going strong. And fwd means you can drive it in the winter!

[@nickking1510]

Oil under coat everything annually with 1/2 holes drilled to gain access or you car will rot had 2 Grand Prix gt 1999 2004 and now a 2006 gxp . Another tip install, a large transmission cooler in line with rad collet and synthetic dex6 Castrol trans max fluid you will save the transmission as they run way to hot stock and burn the fluid . Regards from rust belt Ontario 👍👍👍

[@skootamcknight6741]

200k + and still pushing, take care of your Impala and it takes of you 🤞

[@jimtom4878]

Rust bucket

[@isuppose447]

I love my SS! I had the Active Fuel Management disabled so I don't burn oil so that's not a problem. But if your driving like some of these cars in the video without a trans cooler and shift kit your asking for trouble lol but still I love the car!

[@mikerunsolo4441]

Explain more, bouta get my ss back n I want shit right

[@kilohon9357]

Do you still have yours? Thinking of getting one in a week or 2

[@nickking1510]

Agreed on the cooler and shift kit and I use synthetic dextron 6 from Castrol transmax much better heat range . I got a 2006 gxp in decent shape with blown transmission and needing some touchup and paint correction little rocker work , . Love the car black on black original rims I like new condition , spent about 150 -200 hours on the car looks new about $4200 all in . My old school tricks which I learned as a student working 9 years at gm dealership in rural southwestern Ontario Canada working in auto body and assisting mechanics , restoring and detailing used cars ,paint touch ups ,collision great addition to shop classes has given me knowledge and skills to do boats and car restoration and save money on cars that look and drive like new on small investments

[@isuppose447]

@@kilohon9357 Yep going on 3 years now original motor and trans as a daily driver

[@isuppose447]

@@mikerunsolo4441 Get those things I listed and don't always beat on it and you'll be fine

[@emperor002002]

Weak transmission, weak transmission, weak transmission! KABOOM

[@leekohuncho3912]

Kartez Drake its made of glass😭

[@hotrodj21]

build it up build it up swap it out... check out ls4 king😆😆

[@emperor002002]

@@hotrodj21 looking up now. 👍🏿

[@hotrodj21]

@@emperor002002 ls4 king has a monte. the gxp monte and impala are same platform. Cadillac trans swaps in with a little modding. tripple edge sells race trans for these cars street strip you name it👍

[@rodzekuskirksey8355]

Had a monte carlo ss on 32" rims. Swapped the Cadillac 4t65e in at my local hot rod shop with a transgo shift kit and trans cooler with fans never had an issue again

[@Bargainteers]

Everybody here talking about the transmission. It was never the trans. It was the design. You have a powerful engine that gets hot 🥵 sitting on top of a transmission with a small ass trans cooler. It’s a bad design flaw.

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

If it's got no issues with transmission, just upgrade it with a large sized universal transmission cooler, to keep the transmission running at lower temperatures. And if the engine runs hot, just remove the thermostat, and run without it, the engine will run alot cooler. Driving without thermostat would not be recommended if it's being driven in cold climates / winter, as you would have no or very little heat.

[@Basslinger1959]

Thank you.

[@shawncarson8131]

Bargainteers You’re partially correct, but the transmission itself has been know to let go even on cars with lower power figures. The transmission itself just wasn’t capable of handling much more than 240 horsepower even in HD form. If they would have just put in the 4T80 that was paired up to the Northstar engines at the time, there’d be far less issues.

[@lieutenantdan8170]

Also the DoD overheated the torque converter causing it to disintegrate.

[@terryg3rd]

So happy to see this video. I drive an 06 Impala Ss on 22’s and I eat charger RT’s all day with very light mods. Give this car a shot guys. You won’t regret it.

[@DustyBoomer231]

Got one as my first car at 16,, still running strong 4 years later w 196xxx on the dash

[@2002CamaroSS427Crazy]

I just got one from my dad a few hours ago, it's got a new transmission, radiator and a few other things. He got it from our old mailman. I love it so far.

[@Blake-pu3xc]

Hows it holding up?

[@2002CamaroSS427Crazy]

@@Blake-pu3xc it's going great! I just got new tires and an oil change the other day. I'm definitely going to drive it a lot more now when I nice out.

[@Blake-pu3xc]

@@2002CamaroSS427Crazy thats awesome. I keep hearing about the transmission going bad. Any problems?

[@2002CamaroSS427Crazy]

@@Blake-pu3xc they're known for having transmission problems, I've got a new one with a 3 year 36k mile warranty. I'm pretty sure it's all impala but I'm not 100% positive.

[@BossmanTaevis]

Transmission was terrible , then on top of that you gotta deal with the power steering whining then last but not least the constant clicking noise from the blender door 😂

[@Hundo]

PyrexVision the clicking 😂😂😂

[@nicholas6349]

The clicking was a nightmare when I had mine lol

[@omarbryant7930]

PyrexVision sooooo damn true

[@DonnyWinning2024]

I've had to replace thr blender door three times now. Twice for thebpassenger side and once for the driver side. It's a headache.

[@busterjohnson3437]

lil click clack everytime I open my door LOL

[@stegil56]

I have an 08 SS that I've had for 11 years without any major mechanical issues. Her name is Candy and she has plenty of "go". My only dislike is the low profile tires and horrible roads in New Orleans!

[@gabrielraile6841]

I love this car and I’m getting one in 2024 for my 16th bday and I’m 12 and I’ve seen a lot of the 2006-2009 impala super sport

[@mattm5786]

Gabriel Raile they have bad computers and all parts for them have been discontinued hopefully by then they have a good aftermarket one

[@gabrielraile6841]

Cody Grey mine is at my grandparents in the garage of their house

[@mattm5786]

Cody Grey yeah I had a 2006 with 110 miles and the computer went. Went to go get the Ecm and they said they could install an aftermarket one with no warranty and not guaranteeing it would work. That night I put it up for 5500 as is and got 5000 certified

[@mattm5786]

Then went out and bought a 2004 with 60k miles and like it way more. Suspension is a lot better and it’s a lot more comfortable

[@gabrielraile6841]

Matt M so u sold it

[@calvincrews3885]

I could have fun in any FWD models with V6 engines even Impala with the V6 or SS V8 engines

[@nickking1510]

Hi I have both 3.8 2004 Grand Prix gt which I have driven daily now has 408000 on transmission and motor no issues oil change and filter at 6000

[@dasaxondude116]

Honestly I would love to see one with a manual transmission swap done on it

[@firedemon2166]

And a rear wheel drive conversion, it’s been done on KZbin to a similar car

[@greenmanentertainment9689]

@@firedemon2166 I’ve literally been thinking this forever!!! Please link the video

[@luisdelgado-ph1zi]

@@greenmanentertainment9689 it was already done man, I’m half American and half Hispanic from Venezuela, and there is 20 ss over there and they are rear wheel drive, I have a blue one myself I should be going back to the country this year lmk if you want to see

[@bmelo909]

The trans can be made reliable if you rebuild it with upgrades and not just a OEM replacement. Most of the issues are with the valve body and some hard parts. A sonnax valve body kit fixes these issues along with a trans go shift kit. Or get a performance built one from triple edge performance, they specialize in the 4t65e trans and know all about its problems. Also keep the trans fluid clean replace every 30k miles or every year which ever comes first.

[@miker-s7219]

I’ve owned one for a little over 5 years now. It’s not bad, but I wouldn’t recommend. I did have a transmission rebuilt once tho...

[@kiing504__8]

You wouldn't recommend it? But you still have yours after 5 years. I don't get it.

[@miker-s7219]

@@kiing504__8 full of rattles, and i stay on top of maintenance more than the average person. I’m jus saying personally I wish I would’ve bought something else, but I’m working with what I have. No car payments.

[@kiing504__8]

@@miker-s7219 You must flooring it more than the average person. I’m just trying to Cruise home and get to work. But still have a V8 Impala. Ima find out what wrong with mine when I get it🙏🏾

[@miker-s7219]

@@kiing504__8 mostly cruise control. I used to commute 35 miles for work. Good luck

[@robertwilliams9638]

Still got mine, 5.3 ls4 with 176k on it an still going strong with no problem 2020 with mods my daily driver. Next step time for a different paint color for anybody that still has there keep its worth it. LS4 v8 period let's go.

[@otdke]

Did You Put A Transmission Cooler On It ?

[@robertwilliams9638]

@@otdke yup paid $450 for it, plus did a heat wrap on the exhaust that's runs right next to the trans. Made a big difference.

[@AnthonyPsomas]

Bought an 08 SS new in 07. GM warrantied the trans at 101k miles. Gave the car to my son and it had some oil issues. Ran it to 196k miles though. Fun car straight line. Couldn’t handle or brake to well. Take the traction control off and it lit the tires and tracked straight. With traction control and WOT it’ll pull. Most thought it was torque steer. It was the traction control applying the brakes. Thanks for the video!! Brought back memories of my black SS.

[@DaveNanan]

Well said brother. Transmission just needs to be beefed up. The V8 is too powerful for it.

[@lltinyraggtime2459]

Right thats all ot needs someone that knows trans really and build that mf to handle all the power

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

It would be great if the car has manual tranny, then it's just matter of upgrading with performance clutch kit.

[@pauljennings7595]

My 2007 Impala SS tows a 25' Airstream without breaking a sweat. Changed engine oil & Trans. fluid to synthetic. Regular Oil changes. Trans. cooler. custom hitch (by CanAmRV, London, Ont.). Plus, I avg. between 12 - 15 mpg pulling the trailer. 3 years of towing and the transaxle is doing fine. Very underrated car. That feeling of being Pulled instead of Pushed. Very cool. P.S. 14 years old and only 77,000 miles.

[@briankeefe6161]

I bought a 2008 ss has 178000 miles on it runs strong still

[@commonmockery1074]

I’ve got a 2006 Monte Carlo SS with 160,000 miles on it. I gave it an exhaust to make it sound like a corvette, and it’s been very good to me. Thinking of a suspension overall, an engine rebuild with CNC porting, and a transmission from Triple Edge Performance.

[@billmarty]

Everything needs to be like it was in the old days RWD!

[@moonrooster7160]

It's pretty crazy my 2012 ltz make stock 300hp and with that lighter v6 engine... Most sleeperest stock can for real. Great vid

[@jjlawnservice5229]

With less torque my 3.5 is rated with more horce then my 3.8 but my 3.8 will eat it alive

[@innocuousdaze7301]

I've had one for a year and a half now and rebuilt everything u got to know how to take care of this for it to be reliable.. 2010 3.5 lt here... everybody says these cars have weak transmission and yadda but never do u see a owner of this car maintaining it or trying to enhance it with aftermarket parts.. I'll take this over a small interior anyday and I did 😂

[@IdahoChevyDude]

The active fuel management causes oil consumption on these, but I'm still a fan, also love the grand prix gxp

[@darionakins9064]

This car would've been awesome if they would've made the transmission out of steel instead of Glass. Also it's siblings,the Buick Lacrosse Super, the Grand Prix GXP and the Monte Carlo SS were neater looking

[@zacharymarsack8661]

No

[@darionakins9064]

@@zacharymarsack8661 yes

[@MrRey007]

i recently bought one and im restoring it. Spent like 45$ on rockauto just in front suspension bushings and joints. about 240$ on 4 shocks on ebay OREADY shocks, and about 100 bucks fixing the air conditioner. This car really is a beast and its really affordable to maintain. and the feel of that v8 when you hit the pedal is awesome.

[@samueljackson2478]

Do a review on the 2004-2007 Monte Carlo SS another underrated chevy of its time also the 2005 buick Rainer 5.3 liter.

[@yeathatsright1034]

04 05 had a sc 3.8 v6

[@samueljackson2478]

Correct they even had a 3.4 l as well but all I am saying is that 04 -07 had the best engines for the impala and they are sleepers none the less.

[@alexpetree2038]

@@samueljackson2478 the ss only came with the 3.8 or the 3.8 sc

[@cloroxbleach3367]

@@alexpetree2038 until 2005 or 2006 then they put the 5.3 in it

[@alexpetree2038]

@@cloroxbleach3367 05-07, but I'd never consider those with how easily they go through transmissions like a kid goes through clothes

[@vipersyl]

I was just thinking about you uploading a video and here it is first!!!

[@mattm5786]

4:23 is a 2004 Chevy Impala ss supercharged 3.8 liter v6 Indianapolis edition

[@elcompatavo9365]

Yea i like those ss impalas better something about those i use to have a regular ls tho

[@mattm5786]

el tavo no way me too I had 2001 clone ss and took the supercharger out of 2004 Buick park avenue ultra

[@datdatonabeat3252]

Good eye. I caught that too cuz I know the limited edition impala ss that year has the seats with that indy stitching on the headrests.

[@SimonPeter611]

Owned 3 never had transmission problems, no engine problems just actuators

[@BretWFL]

LMAO! I have been thinking of getting one of these seriously. However, I was terrified you would make a video and straight destroy the car! Lol. Good to know we see this car the same way!!!!! Thanks! Love your videos bro!

[@DaTKify]

Ty bro this and gxp gp are underrated classics 😤😤😤😤

[@cityboithump]

Impalas were classics then and they still are.

[@michaelmohrle1773]

I love my 09 SS, by the way was lower production and the last Impala SS so now it should be considered a classic !

[@tonycoffee7335]

I would get one and remove all the SS badges.... and maybe put on some stock impala wheels.... :]

[@iamhiei8337]

Tony coffee I love those stock wheels with a passion. I really don’t like seeing them on any aftermarket rims

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

I agree about removing the SS badges, but I would keep the SS rims on it. Just replace the wheels center cap with the chevy logo, or the impala logo, if it's got the SS logo on it.

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

Make it more of a sleeper.

[@iamhiei8337]

@Mr Hansen stfu

[@lovethehuntOutdoors]

I have a black 2006 Impala SS and I enjoy running it at the track. I ran a Mustang 5.0 about 2013 and won the race. I've beaten some older models with five speeds.

[@harriettinker4064]

I owned a 2006 Impala SS. The reason I sold it was because it wasn’t reliable! These cars are notorious for their transmission failing! This is part of the reason you don’t even see many of them. They’re all sitting in someone’s backyard or shed because it’s in need of a transmission which cost upwards $2500. And if it isn’t a custom built transmission and it’s just another Impala SS, be prepared to dish out another $2500 again when that one fails. I have a friend who put 3 transmissions in his Impala SS. On a positive note. They are ridiculously fun to drive! I had my straight piped and it sounded like a monster! It would always surprise guys in chargers and corvettes on the highway lt was always a challenge and fun blowing pass cars when they think it’s just a regular v6! I do miss it but it wasn’t worth the headache.

[@sethisnotnightowl]

My dad has a silver ‘06 SS and the both of us love that car, only thing being is the lifter tick from the DoD stuff. I love his car more than my ‘03 Impala LS. It gets up and goes on a dime and with some mods to the exhaust it sounds really good

[@WaltGlizney]

I’ve held on to my 2009 impala SS

[@michaelmohrle1773]

Should be a future classic especially since 2009 last year of the SS and all impalas discontinued in 2020.

[@281cu6]

Active Fuel Management breaks too often.

[@tjrides2723]

Colt 604 u can’t break active fuel management😂🤣

[@Jack-cf8xq]

Cam phasing

[@tjrides2723]

Colt 604 u can delete it if not u will probs have to do your lifters bc those break from it sometimes or u will be replacing plugs every 6k miles. But if u delete it then there’s no problems with it

[@anthonywebber2211]

@@Jack-cf8xq LS4 can't break a cam phaser it doesn't have

[@TheMrmmkkpro]

Range Technologies AFM disabler, I used it on my 10 LTZ 1500 and now on my 15 LTZ 6.2. It stops oil usage and makes the engine run and live happier. Great device.

[@pontiacmaniac7772]

V8 sedans are badass

[@chrisoconnor3119]

Im 40 years old and i have loved luxury sedans since i was 5 years old. The doors either 4 or 2 never mattered to me. Just the car itself

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

The Impala SS is a muscle car and a sedan that carrie's the family, still more interesting than the minivan.

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

Coming to think of it, I have seen a video on Google few times, a pontiac montana with the Impala SS powertrain installed in to it.

[@skylarscales9922]

Bad transmissions should not stop you from getting this sick pala SS MAN there pretty cool cars

[@jayelbee1111]

Those 5.3 liter V-8 powered GM W-cars were the best performing sedans. They had 303 horsepower, had good fuel economy with a top speed of 150 m.p.h. They were: Chevrolet Impala SS Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Pontiac Grand Prix GXP Buick LaCrosse Super

[@JayBando213]

Yes Sir.... I ran a 14.147.... mines is bone stock other than flowmaster super 44's.... cool car my 2nd SS of this model.... nice cruiser and stroller cuz Most will NOT know there's a 5.3 under the hood... Awesome

[@michaelterrell9645]

First off I have an 09 SS and I love that damn car! Never really had an issue with. I changed plugs and added bigger wires ans that improved throttle response and my gas mileage improved so much. The weakest leak is the transmission hands down. GM cheaper out with it but on the upside they are rebuild kits or buy one that damn near bullet proof to take the punishment that V8 makes. Love my SS and surprised hell of a lot people with it at the red light and only has 70,000 miles!

[@howtobebasic2122]

the VERY last W body!! from 2006 to 2016

[@chadbollinger2562]

Mr.random sir glad your getting well and it seems ya loving them chevys lol and I so would rock that impala

[@austincloutier8688]

Why I bought a 2011 LTZ with the 3.9L V6. Last year they made the 4 speed trans & 3.9L motor (most bugs should be fixed). Bought the car 4 years ago with 121,000km on it, rolled over 250,000km last week. Zero issues since the V6 doesn’t rip the trans out lol, still has 240hp & 235 ft-lb at 3500RPM 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stevenmaynard8577]

Have it's Pontiac brother. The GXP. Love it and it moves better than my old fox body mustangs when they were stock. Total sleeper. Reminds me of the old days of the Taurus SHOs.

[@andrewmoon2557]

Dude, even the v6 models will outrun a mustang until you hit the speed limiter

[@Teknokill-jm2ub]

No.. they won't

[@firedemon2166]

A front wheel drive V6 definitely won’t

[@Teknokill-jm2ub]

@Skip R haha maybe we're not on the same page, I'm talking stock, hell u can outrun any desired target car with bolt ons , and V6 stangs from 2000 up to 2012 yeah all day with 300 , I'm thinking 2014 mustangs and up ( no bolt ons)

[@eddiewise4746]

My 08 SS impala is sick💪🏾🖤

[@minimanadam]

I've always wanted one . I owned an 04 Indy SS that I had pushing almost 30lb of boost on..lol yea,she was quick

[@luisveloz5624]

I have one my self this car run. Like beast no problem. Well done for whoever made this car 🤟🏾🤟🏾💨💨🔥🔥

[@danb2]

Bought a 2007 SS in white and it feels much faster then the specs. Love it

[@AIRLav]

I'm debating on buying another watching this video like I didn't just own a 06 SS for the past 6 years lol. I love the sound and power, nothing like that feeling of taking control when you need it. I rebuilt the transmission but I don't want to have to go through that again

[@buhrrito]

I remember working at the dealer in like 08-09 and a sales lady had a black one, maybe like 06? and she would let me drive it and I would detail it for her. Its a cool car. 💯

[@cammims7645]

Hell yeah! I bought my 07 Ss for $500! All she needed was a Radiator and Bumper and Hood! I got all the parts from Lkq! And brought her back to life! This guy forget to mention how this car Eats up mad Oil!

[@joaquinchapo8999]

I own 3 of these, and all with blown trans😂 nice cars but trans arent good

[@chopemup2]

Why did u get so many 😭

[@joaquinchapo8999]

I like them😂

[@DeagledSmeagol]

@@joaquinchapo8999 I'm with ya buddy. Gone through a couple 4t65e's on my turbo 3.8 lmao. Neat cars though.

[@joaquinchapo8999]

Alex C damn😂

[@jeffreyisreal5226]

Let me get one of them off your hands my guy

[@luisfavilarenville9041]

I just got me a impala ss at 16 I never slept on this car and I’m in love with it

[@daytonschmunk1616]

I’ve literally taking a 2000 to 2005 Impala offloading out in the country no problem they’re very underrated

[@nicholasabbott2457]

We picked ours up for a 1000, pro trans rebuild for 1200. 2200 deep in something honestly comfortable to drive

[@Goinallin662]

I had a 2007 Monte Carlo SS and man!! Blew 2 radiators due to a faulty fuse block that took forever to be diagnosed properly. The constant clacking of the HVAC trying to swap over in the dash. Fan assembly, constant battery replacement, and much more!! However, it was a great car until everything started to fail. I could go on and on about it... SOLD IT to a dealership and never looked back.😂😂🏌🏾‍♂️

[@march71988]

I had 2 of these I miss it so much But had transmission problems but it was one hell of car I may buy another

[@ChevyBoyTV]

All I’m gonna say is the person who made this must has never owned a LS4. Owning an LS4 is like having a LOVE HATE relationship. The active fuel management or displacement on demand is hated by just about every LS4 owner. GM half assed the hell out of the LS4 and if they had of spent a lot more time on the engineering we definitely would have had a more solid platform. Now not saying it’s all bad, owning one can be very FUN. They are pretty fast for what they are. I own a 2007 Impala SS you can check it out on my channel I’ll be diving into the car more over different videos as well as other content. But the next thing is the LS4 transmission. You can feel the weakness of it, it does not hold up well. After a few hard pulls on the transmission you pretty much parked it outside the cemetery and it’s only a matter of time before you will need a rebuild. Why? Because GM used the same transmission that is used in the non v8 impala, Grand Prix, Buick, and more over the w body platform. It is a 4T65e-HD....not really. The transmission cannot handle the power of a V8 so between the clutch packs, and torque converter, forward apply bands, and heat. That is one thing that makes this an unreliable car. Now once you have went through and corrected GMs half assed mess you will have a RELIABLE car. This car is extremely sensitive to mods such as a plug in tuner or cold air intake. The LS4 will misfire to all hell because it will think it’s starving for fuel and air. The only way to properly tune this car is to buy HPTuners through a guy named James Brewer who will remote tune the car via laptop. Actually buy a COLD AIR INDUCTIONS intake and get a reliable built transmission for Nichols Preformance Transmission LLC which offered many different transmission options that can be rated to handle more than 500 horses and the same with torque. In a nutshell if you own a LS4 and are actually seeking information go on Facebook and join the car forum LS4Nation. We can help or if you have any questions whatsoever check me contact info on my channel I’ll be glad to help.

[@SoullessxDream]

Not many know this but the LS4 was actually an LQ4 truck motor. They took the block and shortened it to fit transverse-axle, and then redrilled the holes to bolt up the 4t65e-hd trans. Here's another one for you. The 4t65e-hd was MAINLY used on Buick's 3800 supercharged motor. And they had a hell of a time staying together then. Why they decided to add 2 cylinders plus the torque of a truck through the SAME trans....? Beyond me, beyond LS4 owners and im sure beyond GM's engineers too! Sad because if you've ever driven an LS4 car, they are a blast to drive.

[@19seandel78]

I own a 2014 impala limited (9th generation body style) that come with the 3.6 direct injection V6 with a 6 speed transmission. With cold air intake it's pushing 330 horses. Already smoked a couple of Impala SS.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

This car looks suspiciously like a rental car. that's why I like the Pontiac Grand Prix version better. Problem is this engine simply overwhelms the transmission

[@buffaloaf8205]

Grand Prix didnt have v8 i dont think just a supercharged V6 =

[@pontiacGXPfan]

@@buffaloaf8205 it did....it was the GXP

[@chrisraczak6931]

lol that car was so trash , I had a gxp and traded it for the ss, I’ve had to replace trans but I drive other cars now the ss just sits mostly but it’s still nice .

[@pontiacGXPfan]

@@chrisraczak6931 i woulda kept the gxp....the impala just looked like a blob

[@michaelmohrle1773]

In black It looks real sharp imo

[@MrCory0626]

GM put the 5.3 in the Grand Prix before it was in the Impala

[@SgtPickledic]

Same car. Frame code W body.

[@RampartDistric213]

Is the LS4 a reliable engine? I know the transmission is a bit faulty. I plan to exchange if I do buy the car. I need help y'all!!

[@craighatch3221]

Putting mine up for sell, been a great car. We just have newer vehicles and no one drives it anymore.

[@lasvegasotis6780]

I just bought one, love it.

[@ShingoKirishima1997]

The 1sf one I saw of these was one owned by an elderly coupled that babied it. Also this will never make a comeback as the Impala is dead to GM.

[@bitemyshinnymetalass1569]

When did GM kill off the Impala. I thought they still have 2019 models ?

[@ShingoKirishima1997]

@@bitemyshinnymetalass1569 production will end at the end of February

[@Chinunit22]

Them W Bodies are solid and fast vehicle that shoul deserve more credit. I used have 00 Grand Prix GTP that was cool and fast, hail storm totaled it. I like all of them GM definitely need to bring them back in all wheel drive supercharged version in updated 3800 Series Engine

[@MTLbigJ]

Almost bought one... 91 thousand kms (canadian) for 5gs. Some asshole snatched it before me. I have never been more devasted from losing a car than the SS. I fell in love with it the moment i drove it.

[@HisXLNC]

Great. Now I want one.

[@petramorales1472]

Yes they do deserve a second chance but to make them look better is to bring them back as a two door coupe and two door convertible with a 6.2 liter rear wheel drive and with two transmission options automatic and manual.

[@amcclaur80012]

What holds this car back is the v6 impala. Everybody has one.

[@davyyoungin1772]

There's no question about the two cars when you see um together

[@doisenwadzinski6171]

@@davyyoungin1772 not really from where I am. People sleep on my car everyday, until I step on the gas and watch them become a blip in my rear view. Most don't even know it has a V8.

[@davyyoungin1772]

Muscle heads know the car when they see it...

[@doisenwadzinski6171]

@@davyyoungin1772 too true, but the average Joe doesn't. Gotta love their reactions to a grandma-like, grocery getter lighting up some tires and blowing past people.

[@davyyoungin1772]

@@doisenwadzinski6171 cold part is the old ppl I see with these SSs take care of their shit faithfully

[@Toonie2]

That video with the mustang race is a 2004 impala SS indie edition. I own one not the indie edition V6 supercharged tbh I’ve turned a few heads when people try and race. Thing moves

[@bluebirdbus6678]

A impala ss and New Orleans music have sun in comin

[@Jay63783]

My dad had one which pretty much caused my obsession with v8s and unfortunately Its gone now since the ac was failing for some reason

[@halminteljr5870]

Mr random you are cool af . Hope all is well bro . My 08 cvpi i bought a year ago has been such a great car to me .

[@fustyblatherskite2142]

I have an 08 Impala SS and you mentioned installing another intake. I would like to put an Fast LXR intake on mine. What about hood clearance? Or could you suggest a more suitable intake.

[@rockjay81]

Only real MVPs put the commercials last. Este canal estas Caaaaaabron!!! Love your Chanel bro.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

Do one on the 2006-07 Malibu SS. It’s also another forgotten SS.

[@brandonwright6578]

ATX-CVPI and it should be lol 😂

[@PeRRXX]

And a great car imo

[@brandonwright6578]

PeRRXX agreed

[@ariesmoises8947]

The black Impala with black wheels is a bad ass 👍

[@logansherer4994]

I mean they kinda tried with the caprice ppv but that wasn’t optional to the public had a 6.0 auto rear wheel drive , and they looked similar

[@vikdamonejr3305]

I own an 06 SS and I enjoy the car very much. The transmissions are shitty...I had mine rebuilt a couple of years ago and I haven't had any problems. I also did the Displacement on Demand (DOD) or AFM and that stopped the oil consumption...I still have the stock LS4 with stock internals so I do recommend other 9th gen owners to delete that. Resonater delete done now it's time for some Super 40 series Flowmaster mufflers and a K&N cold air intake.

[@LatestHour]

I didn't get one because the transmission is the same as the V6 models. Instead I got a '13 with the LFX V6 and 6-speed auto.

[@marcsmith3881]

Thats actually false. The transmission in these is the MN7 or 4T65E-HD. The differential is twice the size of the non-HD versions. Keep the transmission fluid fresh, add a big external transmission cooler and it will live a long life.

[@brycepridemore9864]

The displacement on demand will fail when the oil just ain’t right. That’s how I bought mine cheap it had a bad litter tick. When I get money I’ll get the kit to delete that system and have a pretty much bulletproof ls4. Now the trans that’s a whole diff story