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Old 02-27-2011, 08:06 PM
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Whats up guys/girls?

I'm looking to upgrade from my Malibu; for a while I was looking at the new Malibu, then I stumbled apon the SS model Impalas and Monte Carlos.

As I understand it, they both have the LS4 5.3L V8 pushing over 300HP, and for a decent one they both run around 17K.

So other than body style, and passenger capacity, are there really any major differences that would make one better than the other?
 
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Old 02-27-2011, 08:10 PM
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Well the monte is more for a younger gen and the malibu is a more tamed version of the monte. i'd go with the monte, but thats just me
 
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Old 02-27-2011, 08:17 PM
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To me it just comes down to whether you need 4 doors or not. Personally, I'd go with the Monte, but if I needed 4 doors, it would kick *** to have the LS4 under the hood.
 
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i agree with KC
 
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Body style wise, i would choose the Monte Carlo over the Impala any day.
 
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Old 02-27-2011, 09:26 PM
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heh, we are on a monte carlo forum.... but it comes down to how many doors you need.
 
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Old 02-27-2011, 09:54 PM
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i think the monte carlo looks alot better with 2 doors and the different bumpers but i guess thats the reason i got one
 
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I wish the 06/07 Monte would have the same door set up as the Mazda Rx8.
Coupe with i guess you could say 'mini suicide doors'
 
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Old 02-28-2011, 07:34 AM
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It really comes down to if you like the rear end of the Impala more, or if you need 4 doors more.

Under the hood, inside the cabin, suspension, all mostly the same.
 
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Old 02-28-2011, 07:41 AM
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Number of doors. I will never buy a 4 door car so I chose the Monte. But my fiance picked up an 04 SS supercharged Impala and it makes a great winter beater.
 


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