The car was very dependable for the most part. Initially, after buying, I had a problem with the air conditioner. It was very loud, making a rattling sound. It was very alarming, but I got it fixed by the dealer (luckily, I caught it when test driving, so they fixed it before I bought it.). The car's speed and fuel efficiency were not too bad. It had issues with turning (It was a bit like a tank with how much I had to turn the wheel), and I had to get the brakes replaced about a month after buying because it was making a grinding sound. But overall, it was a good dependable car.

The 2009 Impala SS was a great first car for anyone looking to get into a safe American V8. The front wheel drive setup is a little strange but makes the power, around 300 manageable for anyone in any condition. It’s truly a year round v8 car. My car has 290,000 miles and with normal maintenance it’s run great it’s entire life. Very low cost to own.