I owned my Impala for almost 10 years and passed it down even. This car is smooth when going down the road. The motor is absolutely bullet-proof and reliable. I know people who have over 300,000 miles, and I believe it. This thing is a tank. The car held up nicely with very light rusting behind the front drivers wheel despite the harsh winters where salt is used on the roads to clear the snow ice. I am still shocked that people will pay more for other brands. Chevrolet's quality and value are the best kept secret!