As a followup to my last post, post cars that are aging well that you may not have liked when they came out.

"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
12/07/2015 at 09:10 • Filed to: None

My vote goes again to the 2006-2013 Impala.

And since kinja is being a dick, use this link.

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Side note: I saw a car carrier full of these still wrapped last month. Looked brand new. Are they still being produced for fleets or something?

DISCUSSION (27)

Autohaus Derp > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
12/07/2015 at 09:17

I believe they’re still being built solely for rental fleets

Sweet Trav > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
12/07/2015 at 09:39

The first Generation Focus. I absolutely hated them when they came out, now I think that a 2003 SVT Focus is one of my favorite cars.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
12/07/2015 at 09:40

Yup. They go mostly to the Enterprise group and government agencies. Then after a year they wind up in auctions. One dealer we work with has like 200 of them on the lot.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Sweet Trav
12/07/2015 at 09:42

As long as we are dicussing the hatchback and not the wagon, I can get behind this.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection
12/07/2015 at 09:44

What engines do they come with? Is it the newer version with the 3.6, or the old 3.9? New old Impala, cheap (I would imagine because auction), with the 3.9 would be great.

Sweet Trav > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
12/07/2015 at 09:45

See, I like the 2 door hatch and the full wagon. The 5 door hatch is just awkward

Sweet Trav > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
12/07/2015 at 09:47

3.6, the 3.9 is dead. Thank god. That thing is a turd

mazda616 > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
12/07/2015 at 09:49

Yep, the “Impala Limited.”

http://m.gmfleet.com/chevrolet/impa…

They did the same sort of thing with the Malibu when it was redesigned. The “Malibu Classic” sold alongside the new style for a couple of years.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
12/07/2015 at 09:50

3.6. They're all going for around $12-15k depending on equipment level and mileage.

Milky > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
12/07/2015 at 09:51

The W-Body should have died a long time ago.

http://jalopnik.com/this-chevy-car…

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Sweet Trav
12/07/2015 at 10:10

I don't mind either hatch. The sedan I could live with I guess, but I'm not really sold on the wagon in any way shape or form.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Sweet Trav
12/07/2015 at 10:10

The 3.9 is awesome.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection
12/07/2015 at 10:12

Shoot. Still a good deal though...

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Milky
12/07/2015 at 10:13

True enough. Still, I'm talking about how the styling has grown on me, not about the archaic underpinnings.

Trunk Impaired 318 > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
12/07/2015 at 10:21

Kinja'd!!!

E60 5 series. Hated it with a passion when it came out. Now I think Bangle was a genius.

Jayhawk Jake > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
12/07/2015 at 10:23

Too bad the 2006-2013 Impala is a miserably terrible car.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Trunk Impaired 318
12/07/2015 at 10:29

I wouldn't call it pretty, but I think you're right.

Trunk Impaired 318 > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
12/07/2015 at 10:30

I agree its not pretty but I think its definitely gotten better over time, especially in wagon form.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Jayhawk Jake
12/07/2015 at 10:31

Like most cars, it depends entirely on the trim level. LTZ w/3.9 was quite nice. Simple, comfortable, competent, and most importantly had the spoiler. Normal rental spec was terrible on ALL THE LEVELS, though ocasionally they got one that was a little less bargin basement.

Sweet Trav > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
12/07/2015 at 15:15

No. All GM 60 degree V6’s are shit.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Sweet Trav
12/07/2015 at 15:20

I will repeat myself. The 3.9 is awesome.

Sweet Trav > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
12/07/2015 at 15:23

Stating something doesn’t make it true.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Sweet Trav
12/07/2015 at 15:35

Unless you happen to be stating a fact.

Sweet Trav > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
12/07/2015 at 15:36

They make crap power, use an iron block, and are generally affixed to some of the worst cars ever made by GM.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Sweet Trav
12/07/2015 at 15:52

They make brilliant torque and feel/sound great in operation (from factory)

The only downside here is weight. However: Iron block means more durable, and the weight of the iron block is largely offset by the fact that it’s a compact OHV engine. Like the SBC and all derivatives thereof.

That’s not it’s fault.

Sweet Trav > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
12/07/2015 at 15:55

The 60 degree V6 is not a small block derivative.

1. Canted Valve heads (more akin to BBC)

2. 60 degree banks

3. Smaller bore centers.

4. Even fire engine, not 18436572

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Sweet Trav
12/07/2015 at 16:04

I realize that. However the fact that it is a cam in block OHV design (like the SBC) gives it the the same packaging and weight advantages over SOHC or DOHC engines that the SBC has.

When I said "derivatives" I was trying to include all generations of SBC. Some people get pissy if you refer to an LS as an SBC, for example.