Head is swimming!
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Head is swimming!
I have been researching a new car for a few weeks now. I must have driven at least a dozen cars. To be honest here I have not even considered a American badged car for at least 20 years. I have been buying Toyota, Nissan and Hyundai except for a Monte Carlo I bought used for wife but ended up giving to collage daughter 2 weeks after buying it when her car died.
Anyway, simply because I saw an Impala sitting at dealership that I really like the lines of and the color (blue topaz met) I stopped in. Drove a 1LT and was really shocked at how nice the ride was and fell in love with the interior layout as well. Then I drove a 2LT and liked the car even more!
Now the aggravating part. I want the premium seat package and do not want the safety package.......can't do it! So in order to get the seat package I have to shell out an additional $900.00 for the safety package that I don't see me ever using. I also really want the ambient lighting but have to get the $1100.00 audio/wheel package to get it. Long story short, I am going to be $34.300 with everything I want including sunroof for a 2LT.
After a little more research I am thinking I might as well go with the 2LTZ for $36,200 and get everything I want plus the leather seats and the nice looking exhaust.
A first question I have for you guys is, seeing as the quality of ride is one of the best features of the car I like, will I be sacrificing any of the ride by going with the 19" wheels over the 18s? Is there anything else I am not thinking of so far as differences between the 2 trims?
Anyway, simply because I saw an Impala sitting at dealership that I really like the lines of and the color (blue topaz met) I stopped in. Drove a 1LT and was really shocked at how nice the ride was and fell in love with the interior layout as well. Then I drove a 2LT and liked the car even more!
Now the aggravating part. I want the premium seat package and do not want the safety package.......can't do it! So in order to get the seat package I have to shell out an additional $900.00 for the safety package that I don't see me ever using. I also really want the ambient lighting but have to get the $1100.00 audio/wheel package to get it. Long story short, I am going to be $34.300 with everything I want including sunroof for a 2LT.
After a little more research I am thinking I might as well go with the 2LTZ for $36,200 and get everything I want plus the leather seats and the nice looking exhaust.
A first question I have for you guys is, seeing as the quality of ride is one of the best features of the car I like, will I be sacrificing any of the ride by going with the 19" wheels over the 18s? Is there anything else I am not thinking of so far as differences between the 2 trims?
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My car rides fine with the 19" wheels, do NOT get 20-22" wheels. I test drove a 20" and the ride was horrible, and the 22" wheels will take damage from speedbumps. I suggest also if you ever want to upgrade your audio system do NOT get the bose system. It sounds great but good luck adding subwoofers.
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Depends on where you live. He might live in some salt/snow plowed region that has horrible roads. You might be where all the roads are smooth.
I like the 20's and have them. I'm cautious over potholes and road damage.
And I never take a speed bump at speed.
2ltz here, no adaptive cruise control.
I like the 20's and have them. I'm cautious over potholes and road damage.
And I never take a speed bump at speed.
2ltz here, no adaptive cruise control.
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I have a '14 2LTZ Diamond White with Adaptive and 20" wheels.
Car rides fine and looks so much better with the 20inch wheels IMO.
Never owned a car that every day someone comes up to me and drools over the car and want to look inside.
If spending $36K, why not go full boat and get all the options for a few $$ more?
You will be happier for it.
Car rides fine and looks so much better with the 20inch wheels IMO.
Never owned a car that every day someone comes up to me and drools over the car and want to look inside.
If spending $36K, why not go full boat and get all the options for a few $$ more?
You will be happier for it.
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