Should I trade my wrx for a 04 impala indy edition?

[SleeperLS]

I have been tossing around the idea of trading my car to get a smaller car payment and also get a car I am more familiar with that has better gas mileage. A lot of the odd noises on my current car are just getting old and the dealership says they can't find anything wrong.

It is a 04 impala ss indy special edition. It has just under 48k miles. The car is up in wisconsin, but looks to be pretty perfect as far as body and cleanliness goes. the interior looks nice, seats look new, and engine bay looks brand new. The car is in great shape. I haven't seen it in person, but they are asking 12k.

Thoughts, pros, cons, ideas? thanks

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[THEHKP7M13]

It has a 3800!!!

Try to offer them 10,000 over the internet?

 

[Mook]

No

 

[Mike K]

I'll give you my 04, 400hp Turbo for 10k. Better ride, more features, nearly mint.

 

[99PONTIACGP]

An 04 for 12k? Hell no don't do it.

 

[THEHKP7M13]

An 04 for 12k? Hell no don't do it.

Only 48k though!

 

[SleeperLS]

Yup, I was thinking with the trade in value I could talk them down to 10k on the price. I figured the price was higher b/c of the low mileage and the car looks brand new. Even the engine bay looks like there is no dirt on it. 1 previous owner
http://www.buyevscars.com/used/Chevrolet/2004-Chevrolet-Impala-e24dc7450a0a006501b9b6ade5d466e5.htm

Mike, I would be pretty damn interested in that. Only problem I have is that I need a trade in for my wrx. I pretty much still have around 20k to pay off on the car loan. I will call the subie dealership here and see if they will just buy it back b/c I don't have the funds any more or something. If they bought it, then I could buy really whatever else cause I would break even pretty much. If not, I will have to try and sell it on my own to get my money back.

Any pics or specs on the Impala Mike? Thanks guys

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I think there are more fun daily drivers out there for $12k.

 

[SleeperLS]

Please do throw those out there too, it won't bother me one bit. I am tryin to consider all my options this time and not keep my blinders on!

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I guess it depends on what you're looking for in a car.
Me personally I'd look at
Srt-4's
EG/EK civics
Is300's
Sc300 or even sc400's are kinda cool

 

[SleeperLS]

U know those lexus models have been on my radar for a while. I dunno why I am just not big on civics or the srt4. i like them when they are built, but I am not planning on doing much to whatever car I get.

I don't know jack about those lexus models though, reliable? any consistent issues? easy to work on?

Only reason I like the impy is I could fix just about anything that goes wrong on it. which makes for a lot cheaper upkeep costs

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I really don't know much about the sc or gs other then they look badass. I'd assume they'd have Toyota reliability but I'm sure like every car they have quirks.

I'd rather get something with double those miles for half the price.

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

none of the lexus' have functioning clocks

 

[99PONTIACGP]

Only 48k though!

$12k can buy a newer car with under 100k

 

[willizm]

Don't do it. If you really want a chevy for low teens then do yourself a favor and pick up a turbo cobalt SS 4door. I'd say stick with the WRX, but if the payments killing you and it's doable to go to something around 12k, then do it.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Don't do it. If you really want a chevy for low teens then do yourself a favor and pick up a turbo cobalt SS 4door. I'd say stick with the WRX, but if the payments killing you and it's doable to go to something around 12k, then do it.

SUBARU = GHEY

Find a 3800 with a bit higher mileage. This thing is WAY over priced for some stock ass car

 

[GTwolf]

U know those lexus models have been on my radar for a while. I dunno why I am just not big on civics or the srt4. i like them when they are built, but I am not planning on doing much to whatever car I get.

I don't know jack about those lexus models though, reliable? any consistent issues? easy to work on?

Only reason I like the impy is I could fix just about anything that goes wrong on it. which makes for a lot cheaper upkeep costs

If they'll go down a couple thousand on the impala I'd do it. Otherwise those lexus models are pretty reliable. I wouldn't touch an srt4, call it what you want, make it go as fast as you want, but it'll always be a dodge neon.

 

[Mike K]

Probably should have mentioned my 04' is a GTP. Black on black with black wheels. That's why I said nicer ride, more features, etc.

 

[Euro]

SUBARU = GHEY

Find a 3800 with a bit higher mileage. This thing is WAY over priced for some stock ass car

It's high priced. But it's what they have been selling for

 

[The Broken Regal]

whats so great about this SS special edition or some redneck shit?

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Exactly. I wouldn't buy that l67 gen 3 bullshit.

Buy mike K's car. Or a yellow 03 evo.

 

[RICH17]

12k is reasonable for it. especially for an indy car with such low miles.

L67 Impalas go for a good premium

 

[Euro]

 

[The Broken Regal]

Better buy that thing quick sleeper, Euro is counting his money right now to go buy that Impala

 

[DOC-Z]

Is your car making a rattling / banging sound or something? I understand wanting to lower your payments, but remember, it's an '04 with only 48K on the clock. It hasn't even started to get worked in yet.

That's only 6800 miles per year. IF you go and look at it, take a REAL good look at the people selling it. If they aren't hardcore Impala or car people in general, then this means the car was (probably) a highway queen. It hasn't even had the chance to work it's way into having some of those odd noises that you already have. Cheap plastics have a way of doing that.

Besides, $12 is a lot of $$$ in my book for a boxy Indy Ed. Chevy. If you can get them to budge on the price, then I say go for it. Heck, they might be selling it because they HAVE to have the $$$...(ching ching)...