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What year Impala is most desirable? ›

Today, the original 1958 Impala is a holy grail among American car collectibles. The convertible version is especially in demand because there were only 56,000 ever produced. If you're looking to score one of them, you'll find a few popping up at auctions for over $100,000.

However, one model year reigns supreme over all the rest in regard to being the most treasured and sought-after Impala — 1964.

A Chevrolet Impala will depreciate 49% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $15,865. The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years.

The Chevrolet Impala Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 5th out of 12 for fullsize cars.

With the 2012 Chevy Impala sedan, you get a powerful, safe and reliable sedan with simple and straightforward functions for the radio, heating and A/C. And, while the Impala's resale figures can't match those of the Toyota Camry or Honda Accord, it does have a pretty solid reliability rating.

Transmission Issues

The worst offender for Chevy Impala transmission troubles is the 2006 model, but those with a 2007, 2010, or 2011 edition will want to pay attention. Transmission Failure: Transmission failure is about as bad as it gets among significant car troubles.

The most expensive Impala is the 1963 Z11 lightweight with 427/430-hp engine, which has an average #2 (Excellent) value of $367,000. The 427-cu-in “W-series” engine doesn't have much in common with the splayed-valve big-blocks we'd see beginning in 1965, other than its bore spacing.

The Chevrolet Impala (/ɪmˈpælə, -ˈpɑːlə/) is a full-size car that was built by Chevrolet for model years 1958 to 1985, 1994 to 1996, and 2000 to 2020. The Impala was Chevrolet's popular flagship passenger car and was among the better-selling American-made automobiles in the United States.

Freiburger and Dulcich fix a fuel slosh and delivery issue in the Crusher Impala. The 1969 Chevy roasts tires with its stroked, over-bored and 8-71 supercharger-topped 498ci big-block, but the carburetors have always had some issues when doing donuts. Now the guys are fixing it with fuel injection.

Prices for a used Chevrolet Impala currently range from $2,200 to $28,998, with vehicle mileage ranging from 5,173 to 337,634. Find used Chevrolet Impala inventory at a TrueCar Certified Dealership near you by entering your zip code and seeing the best matches in your area.

Are Impalas expensive to fix? ›

The annual maintenance cost of a Chevrolet Impala is $568. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.

Transmission. Many early 2000s Chevy Impala transmissions are known to fail as they approach 100,000 miles. Drivers have reported heavy jerking and hesitation accompanied with loud noises before their transmission failed completely. Premature wear or leaking fluid lines are often the culprit.

The 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS is arguably the most iconic and sought-after model, famed for its performance and appearance.

Although there's really no accurate way to gauge the lifespan of your Impala, many owners have shared their vehicle's lifespan. Based on available data and owner reports, the Chevy Impala can last up to between 160,000 and 200,000 miles.

The 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS is arguably the most iconic and sought-after model, famed for its performance and appearance.

In 1965 the Impala sold 1,074,925 units, still to this date the highest annual sales volume ever achieved by a single model in the US (Ford Model T figures were production not sales).

In government crash tests, the 2014 Chevrolet Impala earned a top five-star rating overall, with five stars in front and side crash tests and four stars in rollover tests. In Insurance Institute for High Safety (IIHS) tests the 2014 Chevy Impala earned "Good" ratings in moderate overlap front and side tests.