1994 Chevy Impala SS - The V8 Nostalgia Sedan You Need to Drive (POV Binaural Audio)
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- Опубликовано: 18 янв 2024
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I hate how cool cars like this aren't made anymore.
Chevy had the SS until recently but noone bought them…
@@ciello___8307 That was their own failure, they barely marketed the car at all and honestly it was pretty expensive for what you get, 48-50k+ after dealer markups could get you something a lot nicer
@@ciello___8307
Because people have become boring and only want fat and boring SUVs nowadays.
Enthusiast are a small part of the market. That's why when manufacturers throw us a bone you kinda have to scramble to get em cause they probably won't drop another enthusiast vehicle for a while.
@@RetroRoberinoWtf do you drive?
This is the soul of America, big sedan powered by V8 engine and rear wheel drive.
Nowadays, it’s all just puny 4 cylinder vehicles being made.
and a poorly built automatic transmission
@@terencejohnson3057Those puny 4 cylinders will probably give an old 8 cylinder a run for their money.
@@RC_928yeah but what's fun about that? If I want something stupidly and unnecessarily fast I would get a goofy electric car or something. I want a rumbling 7L V8 that barely makes 200hp
@@RC_928yeah anything with 15k worth of mods will be fast 😂
When I was in elementary and middle school, one of my friend’s mom drove him to school in a pitch black Impalas SS, it was one of the greatest things my peewee child brain could imagine. She also would sometimes take him to school in the Crown Victoria, late 90’s / early 2000’s bubbly model like the police cars, painted a metallic gray with pinstriping all around and a loud but throaty exhaust. You could hear the V8 thumping away as it came closer to the school. His whole family was a hot rod family, think American Graffiti type cars and culture. Only person in my area with a house big enough for a garage with 2 lifts and enough room for 8 cars, bonkers.
This comment made my day. So wholesome. Hopefully some kid(s) remember me that way other than my own sons.
@@JorgeCanovas I guarantee you your son’s friends are incredibly jealous of them when you drop him off in the camaro. gotta be the coolest kid in the school. I’d know, me and my friends were the kids gawking our my friend’s parent’s cool cars 😂 you’re a fantastic father.
@@mazda_miata_ My son was born in 1991, and when he was age 5, I bought a bright red 1973 Ford Torino 2-door which was all original with 29,400 miles on it. It was kept in a garage and was essentially a new car. It had a 351W / FMX, and I put dual Flowmasters on it, as well as some sway bars, gas shocks and fat wheels with white letter tires. My son grew up in that car. I picked him up from school in it, and we went everywhere in it. All of his friends knew that car and most of them rode in it. He became a competent mechanic and a gear head as a result. On his 27th birthday, I gave the Torino to him. He has it today at the age of 32 and it runs and drives better than ever.
Hey this comment made my night thank you ❤
Anyone back then remember that notorious car rolling up. Was it the fastest no. Was it the prettiest. No. But it was iconic and had elegant mean nasty lovable aura about it. It was respected by all and believe. When that tank got to rolling it moves!! Till to this day. Got one in my driveway. And still get compliments and offers to buy it by the ones who knows what the sleep really is about. It represents an era and a childhood of many in those wild 90’s. 😁
It doesn't get better than a Corvette powered grandpa sedan
All that displacement and only 260hp? Kinda pathetic, especially considering the slushmatic attached to the engine :\
Even for 1994, this is a joke. The E34
@@leviathan5207Back then the Corvette made less hp, GM didn’t want any of their vehicles to have more power than the vette
@@leviathan5207 It is almost exactly the same as the LT1 from the C4 Corvette, it just has a different intake I believe. Low on power stock but there are an infinite amount of documented LT1 modifications on RUclips and forums. Right off the top of my head, I bet you could get an Impala SS to 350ish wheel with just cam, headers, cat-back, and a tune. The stock cast iron heads won't like 350+ so throw on some aluminum heads and you're probably at 350-400 for less than 5 grand. Apparently they come with a 4L60E (4LslippyE) so that would need to be addressed though lol. Overall though, the GM L98/LT1 platform is great for the price you can get these cars at. My L98 auto C4 has been good for 4 years of my immature driving and my neighbor's LT1 C4 6 speed has been gremlin free for years as well. All of this aside though, feel free to keep disliking them. Makes them cheaper for the rest of us!
@@leviathan5207 The V8 powered 540i E34 only had 280hp and cost a whole lot more. You BMW fanboys are a joke.
The problem with those cars is they are so heavy,thats why they are slow af.They have some potential tho,those engine can take a lot of abuse.
I absolutely love that body. The 90's were the end of an era.
most definitely, my first car was a '94 s10 with the 4.3 v6, wasnt nothing special but I loved everything about that truck...
@@tom4208 that was my first ever brand new car purchase
Beautiful car. 4 doors, body on frame, column shifter, rwd, and a v8. Almost perfect. The big knock is the engine's distributor. The bright heads at gm thought, "hey, let's design a distributor that is very susceptible to moisture. Additionally, let's put the water pump on top of it."
😂
This is why I prefer the TBI Caprices despite less power.
I know this poor design first hand. The weep hole for the water pump is right above the distributor 🤦🏻♂️
Yeah, but it's an easy fix nowadays. You replace the waterpump with an electric one and replace the ignition module with an improved model. I've done two of them only takes me like 2-3 hours.
no the biggest problem are the laughable airvents in every b body and the problem of muddy antifreeze (dexcool) which causes the heater to die
For those who don't know. 1994 and 1995 Impala SS have column shifter and digital dash. 1996 was the ONLY year for the floor shifter and analog gauges. LT1 350 V8
Love my 96 with 37k on the clock
Yes. 95 and 96 models were available in Dark Cherry Metallic and Green Gray Metallic as well. Another way to identify a 94 from afar is the mirrors. The mirrors were actually mounted on the door skin, not in the wedge where the pillar meets the door as found on 95 and 96 models. As you stated,96 was also the only year with a full analog gauge cluster.
@tjlovesrachel I sold my 96 in Dark Cherry in 2017. It had 43,000 on it. It's worth a lot more already.
@@stoeger40 ohhh man…what made ya sell it
@tjlovesrachel Divorce. LOL. I could've paid her for her half, which she wanted (cash), but instead sold it and applied money from sale to apply to joint debt. She wasn't happy but it was the responsible thing to do.
The simple 5 spoke wheels are perfection for these cars.
Straight off the Camaro SS. It’s interesting to note that nearly everything that made the Impala SS was out of the parts bin. Such an inexpensive car for GM to develop, and oh did it sell like hotcakes.
99,99% of american cars are better with 5 spoke wheels imo
ROH ZR6 if memory serves.
The sound of a small block Detroit V8 burbling is my happy place.
👍😁
Wanna be a baller, shot caller, 20 inch blades on the Impala :))
I love these cars. The looks, the sound, and the reliability. It’s funny, I actually talked about liking this car so much with someone that knows my affinity for the E39, and that person simply stated that the proportions and looks are a LITTLE similar to the E39. Whether or not that’s true, I love the looks of this thing.
No, e38.
It was designed to resemble a lot of 80's sedan models
hittin my remote, sittin in my shit, presidential V12 with that AMG kit ;)
My dad has a burgundy 1996 in show room condition. He’s had it my whole life, and it’s probably one of my favorite cars that he has. That car definitely helped shape my love for cars!
DCM Dark Cherry Metallic
My family had a ‘93 Taurus SHO. Black on black leather with a 5-spd manual. I learned stick on that car. Thinking back, it had a lot of the same rattles, creaks, and clunks that this Impala SS has. Classic Americana.
This Impala SS is a car I lusted for when they were new in my teens, and I still desire one strongly today. They have a great look. And I can attest, they were widely regarded as a classic in their own time in the mid-90’s too.
These are so gangster. I love them more than I can fathom
I was driving a 96 one of these at over 120mph when i left hte road backwards and flew threw the air before finally slamming into a tree. I had no seatbelt on. I walked out literally with only a scratch on a very minor, and small scratch on my right arm. This car saved my life in spite of my own stupidity. These are awesome cars.
So you killed an Impala SS? 😑
@@iluvcamaros1912 one of us had to go, and it wasn't gonna be me
@@BurtSampsonhell yeah, good it was the car. Glad you’re alive! Are you still into cars/have a fun car? if you dont mind sharing.
Sounds like a skill issue that you couldn't handle the car at only 120 it should of been the car that survived if I'm being honest
@@essentialtech388 no more cool cars. but im still super into cars, and have been really into sim racing for 7 years now. i used to have an 06 STI that i bought new, it was a blast. best car i've ever driven. i used ot take it out on the dirt and gravel and everything too. i drove it the way it was supposed to be driven. went through the first transmission first month of ownership. I was doing axle spins , just rowing through the gears, not giving a fuck. free lifetime powertrain warranty through dealer baby!
I bought Tim Allen's 1996 LT5 Impala SS in 2004. Still got it!
Did you get it from his place in Grand Lake?
The Binford SS!
I think this car has a lot integrity. It is what it is so people love that. Style, substance. 👍🏻
My dad had a 94 and a 96 of these. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
This a collector's car that should go up in value.
Tedward is like a calm Doug DeMuro. Tedward is a global treasure.
LT1 is such an underappreciated engine. The Optispark fears are so overblown.
I agree. People act like you'll shut off going down the highway every other time you drive it. The ones we have lasted 200,000 miles and they're over 30 years old!
My parents had a fully loaded (minus the fake wood) Light Adriatic Blue 1994 Caprice Wagon with towing provisions. We still have the original 3 page window sticker. Options included upgraded brakes, self leveling air suspension, strengthened frame, oil cooler and transmission cooler, heavy duty cooling fan, 2.93:1 limited slip rear end, and the LT1. This is one of the last truly good sounding V8 equipped cars, in my opinion. I used to love listening to our car idle as a kid. Nice and smooth, deep, and subtle, until you floor it. I witnessed our completely stock wagon make 282hp / 330 lb-ft to the rubber on the dyno, back when that was necessary for emissions testing. Needless to say, the LT1's power was definitely more than advertised. These are very underrated vehicles in more than one way. Not much else can seat 9 people while towing 7000 pounds behind it. I will always put this above the Vic/Marauder, even if the Caprice/Impala might seem like the faster, better looking "underdog".
Young people might not remember this, but there was a time when the streets of New York City were flooded with these in yellow paint AND black and white instead of Fords. This is the only car that police departments have ever bothered to completely renew after the end of their expected life as a police car.
I'm still looking for our car. Last seen in Hyannis, Mass in 2005. VIN 1G1BL82P8RR182976
Love seeing older cars being driven in the morden day, especially by Ted🔥🔥🔥
One of my favorite memories is in one of these Impalas. A group of us were working on a project and we needed to hit Home Depot very quickly to hit a time deadline. One of my family friends looked at me, told me get in the car (his '94 Impala SS) and we took off. From the parking lot, he had us going 90 in a 25 zone in just seconds. Full on Dukes of Hazard in an Impala. We hit the interstate and he mashed the pedal (he called this "Merging") and didn't let off the entire 8 miles to the next exit. I was terrified he was gonna get nabbed by the usual cops sitting in this stretch. I asked him what we do. He said as long as his foot is against the floor, he doesn't see cops. We made it to the store, got what we needed and back to our destination in less than 15 minutes. This was 10 miles one way. When we got back, everyone asked why we didn't go to the store. We simply gave them the Home Depot goods and locked the car. I imagine my ghost face and the heat coming off the car was explanation enough. :)
Can you write a story about martians next?
‘‘Twas one of my dream cars in high school. It kinda still is today 😋
14 year old me wanted one of these so bad… then a Marauder 😂. Ended up with a black Grand Marquis Handling Package as my first car
I wanted one of those SO badly as a teen when it first dropped in ‘94 … and then the ‘96 with the floor shifter in the dark cherry pearl color. My barber has a black one and it’s clean as can be … we always discuss it - such a unique gem.
Wow nice car. Seeing a simple interior now is refreshing. Thanks for the video.
I so agree about the current trend to have everything controlled by touchscreen. Buttons and knobs just work better for the basics.
It's a dream to take one of these B-body GM's from the 90's (Buick Roadmaster, Chevy Caprice, Impala, Olds Custom Cruiser, even the D-body 1995-1996 Cadillac Fleetwood) and throw an LS3 under the hood. Even fully stock, that's already 430 hp in a car that originally came with 170-260 hp at most...and 400+ lb-ft of torque. Then I saw that GM had released the L8T, which is basically a truck motor, putting out "just" 401 hp but 464 lb-ft, beefed up from factory (forged crank, iron block, etc) to handle a lot of abuse and set to run all day on 87-octane...
And now Chevrolet Performance has released the L8P, a higher performance of the L8T, pushing out 523 hp and 543 lb-ft...still a truck motor, but with some goodies from the C8 Vette's LT2 engine.
In any case, great engine choices for these big sedans and wagons. Add some good brakes and suspension...would be nice to see them performing well enough to give cars 30 years younger a run for their money!
Thanks, Tedward! 😎👍🏻
The detailer in me wants to correct that paint SO bad. These are still super cool, if not super fast. It's crazy to me how small the 17" wheels look now.
That 2.5 - 3K startup go is just pure music to the ears and gives me goosebumps
Probably 1 of 3 automatic cars I would ever consider/want to own.
I drove the Police Caprice 9C1, police, at least LAPD, installed high temperature thermostat instead of the regular one so the engine was running hot in LA traffic, but the power was insane, blood chilling insane. The car was going by itself at 40 mph, I just stepped on the brake time-to-time to slow it down. The ride was absolutely insane, police shocks cornered like on rail, the car cut the distance to the fleeing vehicle at every turn and the transmission oil and brake oil had their own cooling circuit. The feeling when you look in the mirror and the 4-lane freeway traffic in LA keeps 300 yards distance from you. They sold them off around hitting 70K-80K miles because that's when the transmission gave up, and it could not be fixed as it was from the factory, and that was the end for these cars.
The eggshell cars. Basically we're disposable. They were TERRIBLE quality wise. They would blow a head gasket and blow the transmission at 60 or 70k miles. GM junk
@@Jeff-sp7bg The 4L60E transmission was a big mistake, it could not handle the torque of the engine, and dealers didn't know how to fix it right. The 90-s were the low point of GM quality, they did much better after that.
@@NorceCodine yes you're right. Those early 2000s Chevys were built right. 👍
I had a Caprice with the B4U package and loved it. It had the LT1 and was black with grey leather. I put some 9C1 police wheels on it and tinted the windows. I couldn’t afford the SS and didn’t want to make a clone. It was the best of both worlds it had the speed of the cop car and the luxury of the Impala SS. I miss it.
Waking up (+ 12 hours) to your videos is the best way to start my day.
I used to drive the police version of this. The column-mounted shifter was always a comfortable place to hold onto with your hand, especially during aggressive cornering-and a good idea because the seats were so wide you felt like you were going to end up in the passenger seat! Always loved the rounded pod dash layout and deep set gauge cluster on these!
Column shifter as God himself intended. Perfect.
That steering wheel, turn signal stock, ac/headlight knobs, and relay sound are very similar to my 2000 Camaro. Love that 90s/00s GM. Thank you Tedward, this was a real treat.
In 1994 a vehicle making 260 HP in anything smaller then a full-size pickup was nothing to mock.... most of the pickups didn't even have that then.
My dad's 1994 Chevy 1500 had a 350 TBI engine in it that made 210 HP. It pulled a boat all the time.
Always loved these!
My dad got an 96 in 2022 and dude great car
Awesome, love your old car reviews
Watching this in a 98 camaro love how similar it is
This is unironically my dream car, I live in the UK and when people ask me what my dream car is it's this. I've never seen one of these on our roads but the thought of pulling up next to all the hideous identikit, Euro-spec crossovers in this mighty, sleek, V8 powered body on frame monster brings me joy I can't even describe.
I always loved the Impala. I own a 2014 and sure it isn't the same as these ones, or the classics, but it's always been a comfortable boat that's quiet and quick enough.
best car reviewer in the world!!! you always pay attention to the details and i love it!
Thank you!!🙏
I lived in a heavy Latino area in LA when these things came out. This was the shit back then. Best color was that like black eggplant that barely looked purple unless the sun hit it.
Nice review Ted, thanks. Btw, those speedo displays that GM used in the 80’s and 90’s were fluorescent diplays. The C4 Corvettes however, used LCD (black numbers with orange backlighting.
This commentary was amazing with some great points.
I remember a dude at my local autocross regularly doing very well with one of these babies on 305 Hoosiers. Looked great and sounded even better. Tons of power oversteer. Hell yeah!
13:29 I had to do a double take here and it looks like your driving in my hometown haha always weird seeing a RUclipsr drive on roads that I know. Great video as always and sweet car!!
My grandparents had one of these for several years. It was the black cherry color. I remember getting to drive it sometimes. 🙂
Thanks For The Great Video... I Loved This Car 😊😊😊.
fantastic car!- over 280k on mine and still going strong!- little piston rattle on cold mornings but warms up/quiets down and is ready to get after it. (totally stock) best of the best in my mind.
My mother had a 1990 Lincoln Continental when I was a child and yes, the digital speedo reminds me of this one, although the Continental had a full digital readout for all the gauges.
The 1996 had the floor shifter and Analog Dash
Love that V8 sound 👌
Spot on Tedward, the 96 got the floor shifter and analog gauges exclusively.
Also, ‘94 was the only year of the retro tear drop mirrors and window patch in the c-pillar (where the Impala badge is mounted). This was part of the steel body for the last two years.
I was a kid around 6 or 7 when these were new, and loved how sinister they looked compared to the grandpa looking Caprice.
I always loved these.
A true 'boat'! Iconic 90s car. And his description is spot on, it floated on the road.
My first car ever. Loved that thing man, always turned heads.
OH my my the interior looks FENOMINAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍
phenomenal
I remember this from Midnight Club LA
Ugh I love that you reviewed one of these! There are three in my neighborhood and I always dream of knocking on a door and ask if it’s for sale haha
I will get one. Love it.
clean ass car bro the exterior is so nice
I love these, if you can't tell already. ;)
Haha wonderful screen name!
@@TedwardDrives thanks man!
This has always been my dream car
What a lovely car I always found Impalas SS very cool.
Column shifters in American sedans are the coolest thing. My college roommate had an '03 Taurus with a column shifter, and I thought it was neat that you could get a car that new with a column shifter. It's something they should bring back Leave the floor shifters to the imports.
Column shifters were nice because it allowed front bench seats. My 2000 Buick Lesabre has a column shifter and 3 row seating at the front
To the imports? lol ok boomer. You realize that many “import” cars are made in North America, right?
The newest small sedan like Ford Taurus to offer it was the 2006 - 2010 Buick Lacrosse as an option.
wow, someone that actually calls them Wheels, their actual proper and only name!! 0_0
you my friend, have earned my subscription.
Had a 95 impala SS the LT1 350 is explosive on the highway good video
Besides the car, i also liked the background view at the beginning of the vide, with the open field, the snow and the trees.
That digital speedo is faster than my refresh rate...
Had 5 of these 95/96 and here i am watching the video
I decided NOT to watch it,ima buy one if I do
Best pov vid
When i saw the first 1994 Caprice 350; looked undernearh and saw tbe true dual exhausts, and shed a tear......this cat flippef the middle finger at Wash DC
I took one on a test drive a long time ago. Was not happy (but also not surprised) the salesman went along.
Wherever this guy lives I love how many trees and nature there is
Always loved the rims these came with. My dad still has a very similar looking aftermarket set (made by THE now defunct PRIME brand) of rims on his '90 Sierra. So 90s. They look so cool.
I always loved the look of this car. But then I got the chance to drive one and I really fell in love. Definitely want one in the future.
I bought my ‘96 Impala back in high school for my first car. Was torn between getting a Marauder or an SS. I’ve put about 40k miles on the car since then and have had only a handful of minor issues, it’s never left me stranded. These are great cars!
A 90's GM v8 and not a bunch of complex electronics to go wrong. Definitely a solid choice!
Aw 1996 got rid of column shift. Good/Bad thing depending on your preference.
Now find a Marauder. Those are sweet
Classic bubble! Love it
Just a few days back I saw the unveiling of the impala ss through some classic car collection youtube channel and I was fixated on this ever since.. during the same time my father got a Chevrolet corsica in the middle east and ever since Chevrolet has always been my vibe
This car is a certified classic amongst all car enthusiasts.
I love this car very much. I own a 1991 car. To see the best performance, press the gas pedal from the top and it shows its full power.
I had one, and I found the seat to be very comfortable.
I actually owned one of these (1995 in dark red called cherry) until recently when it was totaled in a rear end, drove for 12 years. Some interesting facts: 1) The plastics turn purple when exposed to UV, I actually ended up having them painted gray, lol! 2) It sounds great and loves to cruise effortlessly, but people expect more acceleration than it gave at full throttle. Its 260hp but 4100lbs so modern minivans can take you. 3) No real stability or traction control, a few times in the wet I accidentally spun it in the rain when it shifted out of 1st in an intersection. 4) The trunk is maaaaassive for a sedan, even with a fullsize spare in the back. 5) You find yourself reverse parking most of the time because its very long. 6) You fuel it from behind the rear license plate, and I don't know if my vent was clogged but in hot weather if not careful you could fill the tank until the click remove the dispenser and have gas come out from the compressed air... happened TWICE to me lol!
Very true about feeling of floating around inside its very airy and wide. Oh also regarding the plastics, so unfortunately the black plastic around the door handle, with age it actually turns soft and gooey, its very strange. I also to this day still love digital speedos as well, IMO its so much easier to read, especially in bright green and I would always hit the cruise control at exactly 69mph...
My parents bought one brand new and we drove it to 250k miles tell the engine blew because of the oil pump failing. No major issues other than its final drive and it was amazing. I still miss it!
That V8 sounds amazing
🇬🇧I knew I’d seen this car before (it was in an episode of Chicago PD. It’s because of your channel that I get to know American Cars that I come across in my favourite TV Shows. This car sounds & looks good (for its time anyway) and great to see preserved! I Enjoyed that whine at the top of the Revs too! Thanks Tom!
Best police cars, best family car. Owned one for 11 years. Absolutely amazing ownership experience!
Soft touch materials, no manufacture saving, just struggled to produce best as it can. Glorious exterior and interior.
If I would create a dream garage, a deep purple '96 Impala SS would absolutely be in there.
Used to have a ’95. They’re quick enough and are great for covering distance at a high clip but they don’t handle very well. The interior feels cheap, notwithstanding the leather Lazyboy seats. Almost forgot about the button next to the radio that changed the digital speedometer from MPH to KPH. I took my friend for a ride, switched it to KPH and took off. When I got it up to 150 KPH (about 95 mph, for Americans) she was grabbing the console and door strap and her eyes were big as an Akira character. That was fun.
They handle well for a car of its size. The performance rubber, 9C1 cop suspension, and quicker steering box do pay dividends.
I disagree with the handling. For a 4,000 lb car, it handles extremely well
You gotta get out more, boys.
I remember this family had one and her dad looked at me one day and out of the blue said you know whats under that hood? thats a v8, and thats no regular chevy like your dads, this is an "SS" - I never forgot that. I remember how it sounded when he left as he revved it in the parking lot. I always wished my old man was more into mopar
I'm not far from you; have a '94 Roadmaster former police cruiser; straight piped at the moment.... it's a blast -- 250k miles!