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2009 Chevrolet Impala User Reviews

2009 Chevrolet Impala Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 16 reviews

  • Performance:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Appearance:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Overall:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5

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PROS
"power" 7 reviews
"fuel economy" 7 reviews
"ride" 5 reviews
"comfortable car" 4 reviews
"handling" 4 reviews
CONS
"ride" 2 reviews
"expensive car" 2 reviews
"fuel economy" 2 reviews
"seat" 2 reviews

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Alvin writes:
2009 Chevrolet Impala LT Review
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Overall a good working car for anyones needs.

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It's a Chevrolet. No other cons

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Buy One If You Can Afford One And Need A Car You Can Depend On. Period. — I love this car. Given I've only added 13,000 miles to the 23,000 it had when i bought it, it's performance has been nothing short of awesome. It's taken my family and I on 1 vacation, as well as several short trips(3-4 hour drives). I love the features. It performs well on dry and icy roads. It has a lot of space. It looks very classy. I almost forgot, it gets 32mpg on the freeway.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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PleasedImpalaOwner writes:
2009 Chevrolet Impala LTZ Review
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Comfort, Style,  Power all in one

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None - I love this car!!!

PleasedImpalaOwner
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A Pleasure To Drive And Own — This car is the best car I have owned yet. Ten times better than my former 2005 Ford Taurus I traded in. Comfort and class in a great looking and riding automobile. If you don't own one you should drive and buy one you'll love it.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Karen1836 writes:
2009 Chevrolet Impala SS Review
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has power, appearance, and peformance I wanted

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Gas mileage isn't great but didn't buy it for that purpose.

Karen1836
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Sharp Appearance, Great Features, And Excellent Ride. — Great features and ride for the price. It has power with a sporty appearance. Doesn't look like a Grandma car but driven by one. It's fun to drive - and being Victory Red, it's not easily missed.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Javier writes:
2009 Chevrolet Impala LT Review
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Its a chevy Impala

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needs upgraded stereo

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Thumbs Up — Over all the quality of the car is great,It handles like a new car should very tight, acceleration could be better but its just about right if not above average for the engine/car size ratio. The price was very fair with the options added, Gas is great way better than the previous v8 i had. Fun car to drive, fits enough friends inside for a session.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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itchykitty writes:
2009 Chevrolet Impala SS Review
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Comfortable, nicely appointed

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Unreliable, costly repairs, front wheel drive.

itchykitty
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I Really Wanted It To Work Out... — I purchased my 2009 Impala SS in 2010, after 11 years of owning my beloved '98 Malibu. It was great looking, roomy, had all of the bells and whistles, and had a V8 engine with cylinder shut off for fuel efficiency. Unfortunately, right after I hit 36,000 miles and my warranty expired a sensor went out on it and required the entire engine to be lifted out of the car. A fluke right? Got it repaired, drove it for a couple of weeks and guess what, one morning I go to start the car and nothing. Another sensor out, another removal of the engine and another couple hundred dollars gone. Before it could go any further, I decided to get rid of this vehicle, not sure if I got a lemon, but it just seemed too convenient that there were no problems until 36,201 miles. Also, this car should have been rear wheel drive, the front wheel drive does not do the V8 engine any justice.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Powerflt writes:
2009 Chevrolet Impala LTZ Review
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Interior design, handling, safety and Bluetooth connectivity.

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OnStar Turn by Turn nice, but a navigation screen would be more useful and more cost efficient.

Powerflt
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Great Car At A Great Price For Families Looking For A Useful Sedan With Luxury And Sport Manners. — This is my fourth Impala and by far the best. I was happy with the 2000, impressed with the 2005 LS, satisfied with 2008 LS but totally impressed with my new 2009 LTZ! Performance: Acceleration of the 3.9 V6 is more than adequate for highway travel and passing. Braking is true and straight and the FE3 suspension while firmer than the FE1 ride is still very nicely mannered and matched well to the V6 powerplant. The build quality gets better all the time. While not as nice as Lexus or Cadillac the interior materials are very nice for a car of this price point (much nicer than Toyota Camry or Chrysler 300). With 6 airbags, ABS and traction control, stability control this car is as safe as it gets, and it sports a 5 star crash protection rating. The appearance, interior and exterior are pleasing and very modern. The car is pleasing to the eye yet has enough stlye so as not to get lost when compaired to cookie cutter Japanese compeditors. The sportiness and luxury mix of the LTZ is great. The flip and fold rear seating is unique to the Imapa in the full size class. Bluetooth connectivity and stability control two reasons we purchased this car. Fuel economy of this vehincle is great for the class, almost all the miles on this car are interstate miles averaging 31 MPG using E-10 fuel and 27 MPG using E-85. This is a very nice, contemporary American Family car that is sporty and fun to drive. It has ample room for a family of four adults and their gear for weekend trips.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Sable_143 writes:
2009 Chevrolet Impala LT Review
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Free Onstar for a Year, 5 years 100,000 Mile Warranty, XM Sat Radio

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I didnt get mine with a Sunroof, Would also would have liked the Heated Leather Seats

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I Love My 2009 Chevrolet Impala — Since I purchased my 2009 Chevrolet Impala, no problems at all. The performance is better than I expected. Great acceleration on demand, and for a big car braking and overall handling is excellent. I would have to say the quality is superior to many and no rattle, squeeks or creaks at all. I paid a little more but in return will be happy to drive my impala till 2019. This car is a blast and fuel economy is about 25mpg's average.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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JonnyAngel writes:
2009 Chevrolet Impala LT Review
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Lot of space for driver and any passengers, great for family. Has

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Oil filter is impossible to get to, I have to take it to a shop to have oil changed

JonnyAngel
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Family Car — I love the electronic display on the dash. It can tell me my tires individual psi, what % my oil proficency is at how many miles i have in the tank, my avrg economy and much more. There is lots of space inside the car and the trunk is huge. My favoret part is the amazing AC but thats probably just because my Subaru's AC went out.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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josthomas writes:
2009 Chevrolet Impala LT Review
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Very Reliable all around. Have had it for 3 years and have only had to change the oil, change the brakes once and the tires once.

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Can't think of any

josthomas
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Total Dependability — Have had no issues with the vehicle whatsoever. I average about 27 mpg (about 75% of this is backroads/city) and only put about 15,000 miles a year on it. I would say that if you have small children in car seats this car is feasable but don't expect to be able to fit a 3rd person in the back seat. The most useful feature by far has been the trunk space! You can easily fit a weekends worth of stuff for the whole fam in there:)

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Carlin writes:
2009 Chevrolet Impala 2LT Review
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The price of the car was about 18k when it was done, for that price, leather interior, sunroof, heated seats, and v6 engine is great.

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The trunk opening isn't large enough and the rear seats don't fold completely flat. Also, 1/2 of the cup holders in the car aren't deep enough to hold any cup well, and there are only 4 cup holders.

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Great Car At Possibly Great Prices — Great car. If you look for them at Chevy Dealerships in the used section, you can find great priced examples that are in great condition because the were rental car agency fleet cars. I have very few complaints with the car, and have never been in a situation where it hasn't performed to the best of its ability. Great mpg: 32 hwy, 30 interstate, 26 city. The engine has power when you need it, maybe a bit too much for the front tires to handle if you aren't being cautious. Overall, it is a great car that I would recommend.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Cost $12,107 Average Instant Market Value $13,632 Average Instant Market Value $16,762 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 22 30 26
Horsepower 211 169 178
Crash Test Rating 5 5 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 18.6 15.1 16.2
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.3 42.2 41.8

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Chevrolet Impala Reviews

Nice Ride If You Want Just A Basic Car By Laurbee

Remember the Pinto...nice basic little car, nothing fancy? This is Chevy's modern day version. Rides nice, handles good, great acceleration. Absolutely boring in all other aspects. If someone wanted t... Read More

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2011 Chevrolet Impala Reviews

Buy Almost New For A Huge Savings By mikescott

i bought it for my girl friend, she wanted the leather bucket seats,if i would have new things wouldnt worked out,i would have bought the bench seats,and then had leather added to it.i pprefere bench ... Read More

Drive It-you'll Love It! By Bigblonde

Spaious interior, great handling, stylish, gas mileage is better than the Camery. Love the heated leather seats, sunroof and I have become a very big fan of the Onstar system. I load large signs in ... Read More

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2010 Chevrolet Impala Reviews

Peppy, Stylish And Affordable By therosekeeper

This vehicle is a good American made vehicle that gets good mileage, handles well and its ride is close to that of a fancy Cadilliac. Back seats could use a little more leg room, but that is not why I... Read More

2010 Chevy Impala With 50k Miles By SC_Mark

I like the fuel economy considering the size of the car. I also like the trunk space. The car handles very well. It would be a little better if it had more options. Overall, great reliable vehicle wit... Read More

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2008 Chevrolet Impala Reviews

Not Exactly The Total Package, But A Competitive One! By NFaoliu

Since the Impala SS was reintroduced in 2006, it has since gone under the radar. The mighty Impala's impact on the market was minimal but mainly due to the failing Impala lineup (the LT and LTZ). H... Read More

Nice Commute To Work By Chevyman209

The car is pretty good when taking off but do to its 3.5L engine it lacks the ability to take off with power and efficiency, it doesn't give that big shot of adrenaline that other cars could. I know i... Read More

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2007 Chevrolet Impala Reviews

Basic People Mover,100% Uninspiring!!! By buddyboy61

16 K front rotors shot,exhaust rattles,tires wear out every 15K due to faulty suspension,intermediate steering shaft replaced 19k clunking,CEL light on 44k,air injection check valve replaced $429.00,,... Read More

Great Car By arendell1234

This car is very reliable and also clean no dents. Good on gas. the break system is very reliable always felt save when driving. A whole year of having this car the only Maintenance needed was a oil c... Read More

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