YACT: 2000 Impala... 1998 Camry... 1998 Century...

[phatj]

2000 Impala: ~60,000 miles
1998 Camry: ~90,000 miles
1998 Century: ~60,000 miles

What I like about the Impala: MUCH better looking than the camry and the Century IMO. Sportier, quicker, a lot more room than Camry. Great MPG.
What I like about the Camry: Tried & Tested reliability (which is extremely important! don't wanna spend $$$ on repairs)
What I like about the Century: I've read that Buick's are pretty reliable, it gets decent MPG for its size, and it is very ROOMY!

Decisions, Decisions... I think I would go with the Impala if I knew for sure they were reliable cars, but I don't often hear people praising the reliability of Chevys.

Which car would you choose? Ill be buying a car this summer and these 3 cars spark my interest. Help/advice/suggestions are very appreciated.

I think I know what everyone is going to say (2 domestics and one import up there), but let's here some reasoning!

 

[notfred]

I'd get the Camry of those three cars, and I'm probably one of the biggest defenders of domestic cars on this site.

 

[sash1]

Camry owns. I own one. 212K miles and still goin' strong

`K

 

[JulesMaximus]

Camry. The other 2 are junk on wheels.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: notfred
I'd get the Camry of those three cars, and I'm probably one of the biggest defenders of domestic cars on this site.

Yes you are!

Cheers notfred :beer:

 

[jurzdevil]

impala

 

[wiredspider]

Another vote for the Camary

 

[NFS4]

CAMRY. That's a no-brainer

 

[Childs]

2000 Impala. I only rent those. Good power, lots of space, kinda cool looking. But, you can't really go wrong with a Camry.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Childs
2000 Impala. I only rent those. Good power, lots of space, kinda cool looking. But, you can't really go wrong with a Camry.

Renting is one thing...try owning one

 

[Eli]

Camry.

 

[Childs]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Childs
2000 Impala. I only rent those. Good power, lots of space, kinda cool looking. But, you can't really go wrong with a Camry.

Renting is one thing...try owning one

Well, I was thinking of gettting either a newer Impala or a used BMW 5 series. hahahaha...sounds insane comparing the two, but I like the spaciousness of the Impala. Headlights and Taillights are slick too. And the Impala has really comfortable seats. I actually forgot how comfortable a car can be since I've been driving imports for the last 10 years.

 

[Ornery]

If it weren't so cramped in the backseat, I'd reccomend one of these without hesitation. Since I prefer a little more elbow and legroom front and back, I'd suggest this instead.

You want to hear some reasoning? Start reading:

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[NFS4]

LOL, why did I know that Ornery was gonna make a post about one of those huge land barges Those things are for hippies and old people.

 

[StageLeft]

Ah it's such a hard call. Typically I'd have said camry, but that camry with the 4 cylinder is pathetically underpowered. It handles and drives like a piece of sh*t. I doubt the other two are much better, but the 98 or 99 4 cylinder auto I test drove made me yearn for my 93 sentra (not kidding).

Honestly, take the bus or ride a bike. Those cars all blow. Come back with some others

I think if I had to pick I'd take the impala, cause it's the new style right?

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: NFS4
LOL, why did I know that Ornery was gonna make a post about one of those huge land barges Those things are for hippies and old people.

I've never seen a hippy driving a Grand Marquis or Towncar..

I have to admit, they are solid, reliable cars... I would drive one.

But I wouldn't ever bother to buy one with my own money, unless maybe it was an exceptional deal. Just not my thing.

They are on the older side though. They can't just keep cranking them out forevever.

 

[Ornery]

Originally posted by: NFS4
LOL, why did I know that Ornery was gonna make a post about one of those huge land barges Those things are for hippies and old people.

That damn G. Marquis ain't much bigger than these:

• 2000 Impala: ~60,000 miles
  1998 Camry: ~90,000 miles
  1998 Century: ~60,000 miles

...'bout the same mileage, too. Screw that. If you want a cruiser, instead of a runabout, might as well go straight for the Town Car. Why compromise, especially at less than $10K?

 

[godmare]

Originally posted by: notfred
I'd get the Camry of those three cars, and I'm probably one of the biggest defenders of domestic cars on this site.

Yeah, the Impala is remarkably lame and the Century is a cemetery on wheels. Really, really bad.
I'd pick an Accord or a Maxima (if you can match the price) over a camry in a snap.

 

[StageLeft]

I doubt I'll ever say this again, but I'd buy one of Ornery's land yachts between either of the three cars mentioned at the top. At least then you get not only size but some decent power.

 

[TheNinja]

Impala

 

[godmare]

This clearly needs a poll

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

For daily driving, simple point a to point b, camry

 

[Red]

Get a white, Crown Vic P71 Police Cruiser with the extra heavy duty package (tranny and oil coolers amongst other things). RWD, Torqey, room for a queen size mattress in the trunk. Get it!

 

[Viperoni]

I drove a 98 Accord 2.3 5 speed and it was WAY too bland for me.

I've spoken to a few taxi cab drivers and they all say the new Impala's have been very reliable for them.

Out of those 3, I'd pick the Century.

 

[Dunbar]

Another car to consider is a Mitsubishi Galant. I have an '03 right now as a rental and it's pretty nice. Sportier than Camry but only slightly firmer riding. The four cylinder feels snappier off the line too. You can probably get a 2000-2001 for $8k.