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**Goseciwx** · 06-17-2007, 09:04 AM

I have the Chevy Impala with the 3.8L V6 (non-supercharged). The tranny is ok for a four-speed auto, but you really have to rev it to expose the power. It gets 30mpg on the highway, so I don't complain about that. Why don't you include the Impala SS with the Regal and Grand Prix? They're all W-body cars with the same engines and the same transmissions afaik.

Yeah, we have a La Sabre that has the 3.8L V6. Good car, and it can get up to speed pretty quick for what it is. The Impala SS are 2000+, so they are a bit out of the price range. I would rather get a newer Impala SS or Grand Prix GTP with the 3.8L Supercharged, just that they are closer to the $10k price range compared to a Supercharged 3.8L Series two from 96 to 99. You can find some for as low as $3,000 in really good shape.

Also, the tranny in the Supercharged 3.8L is a heavy duty version that is used for that motor and other V8 motors. The tranny is able to handle the extra torque a lot better, and can handle modification to the car without braking.

The Impala SS has a 5.7L engine, which if someone is looking for a relatively cheap car, I doubt they'll want to spend a lot on gas.

Thats the 3rd generation Impala. The 4th generation has the 3.8L V6 in it.

06-17-2007, 09:04 AM	#13
Goseciwx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 467 Senior Member	I have the Chevy Impala with the 3.8L V6 (non-supercharged). The tranny is ok for a four-speed auto, but you really have to rev it to expose the power. It gets 30mpg on the highway, so I don't complain about that. Why don't you include the Impala SS with the Regal and Grand Prix? They're all W-body cars with the same engines and the same transmissions afaik. Yeah, we have a La Sabre that has the 3.8L V6. Good car, and it can get up to speed pretty quick for what it is. The Impala SS are 2000+, so they are a bit out of the price range. I would rather get a newer Impala SS or Grand Prix GTP with the 3.8L Supercharged, just that they are closer to the $10k price range compared to a Supercharged 3.8L Series two from 96 to 99. You can find some for as low as $3,000 in really good shape. Also, the tranny in the Supercharged 3.8L is a heavy duty version that is used for that motor and other V8 motors. The tranny is able to handle the extra torque a lot better, and can handle modification to the car without braking. The Impala SS has a 5.7L engine, which if someone is looking for a relatively cheap car, I doubt they'll want to spend a lot on gas. Thats the 3rd generation Impala. The 4th generation has the 3.8L V6 in it.
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