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by shoplmart  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
Dec 23 '01 - Updated Jan 17 '08
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Strong acceleration, Collectors car, and a sure classic. Plush interior. Good price.
Cons: Hard to find, Poor gas mileage, 4,300lbs.
The Bottom Line: With acceleration that puts some sports cars to shame, the huge Impala SS also boasts plenty of room, and is comfortable to drive.
Making its debut as a concept car in 1993, the idea of a 6th generation Impala SS gained such a favorable response from the public that it was officially put into production just a few years later. At first glance the 1996 Impala SS is just a regular old ...
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by dfour
Apr 23 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfort, Speed, Reliability and Style
Cons: Tire Cost (Not much!)
After a bout with a '93 Z28 (VERY FAST) that made me realize that I was no where near mature enough for a sports car, I stayed sane for 9 months in a new Jeep. Well, I needed speed again, and, at over 300lbs, I needed a big car that could quell my need...
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by gujustud
Oct 09 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Best car on the road. Always be noticed.
Cons: Can't find many to buy!
When I first heard about the '96 Impala from my dad, I was a little suspect. Until the day I first saw one. After that I became a little more intent to find out more details about the '96 Impala.
This car is just amazing. The power house in...
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by DHerriott
Dec 14 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sleek, quick, attention grabber.
Cons: Prepare to pay about $25,000 for used.
In 1996 my wife and I spent many hours shopping around for a new car. We stopped by the Chevrolet dealer and test drove a used 1995 Impala SS. At first we marveled at its roominess, but as I drove more I found that within this large, comfortable car...
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by post_puber
Apr 07 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: The exterior looks like testosterone personified!
Cons: The interior quality does not match the rest of the vehicle.
The Bottom Line: It is the modern-day '57 Chevy! It is a nice balance of luxury and power.
I have a very seasoned opinion of the '96 Impala SS. I have owned two 1996 and one 1995 Impala SS. I remember the first time I saw the car on the road...it may as well been Sarah Michelle Geller nekked! It was beautiful! The car was introduced in 1994...
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by Jonny-Carlos
Jul 07 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: style, power, appreciation
Cons: not owning one personally
I work for a band running sound and shuttling around the various members of the band. I am fortunate enough to work for a band that owns not one, and not two, but three Impala SS's, although only two of them are of the late model B-body series. So on...
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by yarster
Nov 12 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Power, speed, leather interior floor shifter/ analog gauges
Cons: Huge repair costs/ poor workmanship
The Bottom Line: Buy it if you want the power and the room, but be prepared for the poor MPG and the random breakdowns
As a performance car, the 1996 Impala SS is awesome. Acceleration and handling is good, and the sound of that throaty 5.7L V8 turns heads. I bought the car used from a dealer as a two year lease return in 1998 and owned it until September of 2003 when I s ...
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by alpinab12
Feb 08 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Acceleration
Exterior Appearance
Cons: Interior
Finding one in pristine shape
Tire Shopping
The Bottom Line: Room with zoom
I have driven a wide variety of cars in my life but none have as much of a storied history as the Impala SS. Many baby boomers will remember the SSes of the '60s with big, honkin' motors (e.g. 409 cid) and the tire melting acceleration. Well, let's ...
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by ss96tim
Feb 24 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Big, comfortable, roomy, Smooth highway performer, 23MPG HWY, Very agile
Cons: High maintenance if constantly pushed.
The Bottom Line: If you want a car that is fun to drive, comfortable, roomy, and good looking, the SS definitely has my vote.
Need a BIG car? This is it!! This car has the trunk space your looking for. The car, listed as a five passenger, is actually comfortable for four adults on a trip, along with all the luggage in the trunk. This is an excellent tripster. Five adults...
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by princeofwail
Jul 23 '02 - Updated Feb 05 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Awesome looks and power. Acceleration like no other.
Cons: None!!
The Bottom Line: I recommend this car to anyone who enjoys a big, fun, roomy car; not to mention safe.
The 1996 chevy Impala SS was and still is THE car. It has a 5.7 liter LT1 V8 and the 9C1 police interceptor inspired suspension. The car rides like a dream and it looks like one too. There were basically 2 options from the factory, (1)CD player or...
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by Juani
Jan 15 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Stylish, Power, Holds Resale Value
Cons: Door Do-hickies, leather interior (personal preference only)
We own a 1996 Impala SS and I must say I have never been more pleased with a car. Of course, it was my husband's purchase. I think it is a "man's car". It's top of the line quality, dependability and, best of all, IT GOES! It has a Corvette...
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by Impalaman
Oct 25 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: wooooosh, there it goes
Cons: need to change out rear differential gasket
Unfortunately GM stopped producing the Impala SS in 1996 after a 3 year run. This marked the end of the "large" rear-wheel drive muscle car in the GM stable. It has been said that the explosion of SUV's caused the production change down in the...
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by mlink
Dec 19 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Large, fast, handles well, comfortable
Cons: Some maintenance problems
A most enjoyable car to drive! When looking for a replacement for my old Buick I thought there were only two product lines in my price range to choose from - Chevy Caprice and Ford Crown Victoria. Then I saw the 96 Impala SS and fell in love! This car...
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by mrhopper
Jan 24 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Looks, Comfort
Cons: Poor Reliability
When I purchased my Impala SS new in 1996, I thought I had found the best of both worlds: Performance combined with reliability and style. I owned the car for 4 years and I found that the car was fast, comfortable, and got reasonable gas mileage on the...
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by The_ssss
Jun 04 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Looks, power, comfort.
Cons: None
I just got my Impala SS. It's a 1996 (had to have the floor shifter). This car gets up and GOES. Lots of power. Also the engine is easy to upgrade. I am thinking of getting some new heads and camshaft to make it REALLY fast. I have another review...
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