Zastava_101

Does anyone know the reason why Chevy ended production of Caprise at the end of 1996? They were always cool police cars and sales were not bad at all. In its final year, Chevy sold total of 69,096 Caprise Classic/Impala SS. Ford sold 108,252 Crown Victorias in 1996. It can't be because of that ... is it?

StevenJ

I think it was to increase production of their fullsize suvs in the plant that the Caprice was made.

buzz_s281

It's Caprice by the way.

TomServo92

That's correct. They converted the Caprice plant to build SUVs (Tahoes if I'm not mistaken). I remember the Impala SS crowd was pretty PO'd about it at the time.

holderca1

Oh, they aren't happy with the FWD incarnation?

1999 Black 35th GT

That and the top of the line is a 240 HP S/C six. For shame

holderca1

Not anymore, the 2006 Impala SS has a 303 HP V8.

1999 Black 35th GT

really?! Its about time I like the looks of the Imps

Zastava_101

Thanks everyone.

1999 Black 35th GT

Hows the Navi looking? Find one yet?

Zastava_101

After reading that article yesterday (Click Here) I'm not really sure that I want one. We'll see, I even started looking for a 05 Mustang V6.

Zc527

i like the 1996 imapla....thats about it

1999 Black 35th GT

I wouldn't trust a person who acts like a child when he has been proven wrong over and over. I think this person has shot all credibility by resorting to insult other board members.

I enjoyed the conversation with you because it was civilized but alas the thread was hikacked

Anyway, forgetting about that and moving on:

Definetley check around though and see what other owners have to say. The problems were few and far between and if you are buying from a dealer are most likely addressed.

Ask before you buy though, and always get a carfax report

I'll check out what my buddies (the mechanics) think about them and get back to you.

Zastava_101

Thanks.
Only problems I heard that 1998-2000 Navigators have is rust (???). I went to Navigator discussion board and that's what they told me. That's why I'm looking for a 2001 Navigator.

1999 Black 35th GT

No problem

I'll be completely honest with you. I don't know much about the Navi's save for specs and reliablity info. I think a 2001 would be a good idea if you have heard about issues with the 98-00's. It all depends on what you can find and what you like. Maybe the rust issues are more prevelant in the coast states. I know almost every car in NY where I used to live had rust. The salt from the ocean was just overwhelming :bang:

I'll try to call them when I have a chance, they're very honest and unbiased. They've never steered me wrong in 12 years of knowing them

Zastava_101

Wisconsin's winters are not so bad (I drove Mustang though entire winter this year), but I'm also not planing to stay in Wisconsin for a very long time. I have two more year at college until I get my bachelor degree and then I'm moving somewhere west. I used to live before in Idaho and I loved it there.

StevenJ

First off, that switch is no longer used, second of all, out of all the millions of Ford vehicles sold with that switch, only roughly 500 of them had caught fire. That's less than 1%. Just thought I should clear that up.

1999 Black 35th GT

Yeah there was another topic opened about that and I said the same thing.

We think a like don't we?

Zastava_101

Knowing my luck with cars, I will probably be one of those 1%.

TomServo92

As long you keep sending out them negative waves, you will be in the 1%!

Think positive!