Used 2006 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Love My Car
brianm20nascar, Alexandria, KY, 01/02/2011
Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
46 of 48 people found this review helpful
First up. I'm a mechanic and I've been reading the reviews on here. I love it when people complain about having to do a repair or 2 to their car, then mention it has 96,000 miles on it. This review is also probably coming from the guy who doesn't believe in regular maintenance of a vehicle and spends as little money on it as possible. My 2006 Impala 3.9 LT3 has 26,000 miles on it, and Its one of the better cars I've seen GM make. I have seen NO problems with my car personally. And I take very good care of my car. All options work as expected. and I can start my car from 200 ft away in the house with the remote. Awesome for cold days. 31 mpg at 70 mph on trip to Tennessee. Great Car.
Impala LT-3.9L-Nice ride
Matt Lark, 11/15/2005
Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I just purchased a 2006 Impala LT with the 3.9L engine. This car is suprisingly quiet and rather quick for a V6. The car gets up and goes and I've been able to reach 29MPG on long highway trips(if you keep it at 70). The LT package with the optional 3.9L engine also includes the 17" wheels and real dual exhaust. This package makes the car look rather nice. The interior is great and the auto start standard was a good idea. This car is superior when compared to Accord, Camry, Altima and Ford 500. The LT-3.9L can be purchased for under 24,000 which makes it a great value as well.
Our Impala gets 28 mpg
Jayne, 08/17/2009
Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I was afraid of buying another American car. Last Pontiac gave us loads of trouble. We bought the 2006 Impala sedan new and have been pleasantly surprised. Thus far, it has been as reliable as the Honda Accord I drove in the past. I don't understand why they are giving this car such low fuel mileage ratings. Our car has the V6 engine and is 4- door sedan. We average 28 mpg. Recently someone backed out of parking lot same time as me and our bumpers hit. It just scratched a little paint on my bumper. All things considered, I would buy another American car, especially the Impala.
Bullet Proof
Darren, 03/03/2010
Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I am a police officer, and I was issued an '06 impala 3 years ago. I have easily put 2700 hrs sitting, driving, and idling in this car. With stiffer suspension, and different seats this is a stock LT with the 3.9 liter engine. It rocks! I have gone though 3 front brakes, 2 sets of tires and a trany line at 85000 miles. Other than that, I have had nothing but regular oil changes. I drive this car very hard everyday! I still have it, and it has 91000 miles on it. As it is due for retirement very soon, I thought I would give it some props. It still has the giddy-up to get the speeders out there, and I am still comfortable in it. My wife and I are looking to buy one now, great car!!!
280K and still rolling... with significant repairs
Impala Mom, Lynchburg, VA, 01/28/2020
updated 04/06/2021
Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Update 4/5/2021 (280K Miles): The transmission has not failed, but both cam position sensors did, and my local shop mis-diagnosed it as a transmission failure. Thankfully the transmission shop was honest, they sent me on my way with no charge and a recommendation for a better mechanic. No major repairs since the cam sensors. There is a steady oil leak (about 1 quart / 1000 miles), and the AC mixer door actuator has failed (a repeated offense, I've replaced each of the 3 AC actuators at least once now) resulting in a steady "tock-tock-tock" noise whenever I switch from hot to cold air. The driver's seat has jammed (2nd time in 3 years) and is unable to be adjusted forward and back for different drivers. So, the car has developed a few nuisance items, but these are not unexpected in a car of this age, I think. I bought my 2006 LT Impala used with 35,000 miles in 2007. Since then it's been a workhorse, safely carrying me up and down the east coast. Currently the odometer reads 253,000 miles. I do have two maintenance related complaints about the car though. The most persistent issue I've encountered are the brakes, which consistently shudder when applied. This happens regardless of the age of the brakes or force applied. The other issue I've had is transmissions. The first transmission went out at 121,000 miles. I had it rebuilt, and it went out again at 180,000 miles. I replaced it with a remanufactured transmission from jasper, and haven't had any issues since. It's worth noting though that I've only put 70,000 miles on this latest transmission, so it may fail too. Time will tell. All in all, it's been a great car and I believe it will keep it running for at least another 100,000 miles, as long as I keep feeding it transmissions.
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