Buying a Used 2016 Chevy Impala Limited Police Interceptor? Watch This First! Real Talk w/ Scotty B

Описание: Real Talk with Scotty B: Episode 10

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🚔 Thinking About Buying a 2016 Chevy Impala Limited Police Interceptor? Watch This First! 🚔

In today’s episode of Real Talk with Scotty B, I give you an honest, real-world buyer’s guide and ownership review of my 2016 Chevy Impala Limited Police Interceptor. After owning this car for over a year and putting thousands of miles on it, I break down what it’s really like to live with — the good, the bad, and what to check before you buy one.

If you’ve seen one of these pop up on Facebook Marketplace and wondered whether it’s a smart budget buy… this video is for you.

🚓 2016 Chevy Impala Limited Police Interceptor Overview

This isn’t your average Impala. The Police Interceptor version comes with:

✔️ 3.6L V6 engine (300+ HP)
✔️ Factory engine, transmission & power steering coolers
✔️ Heavy-duty suspension & brakes
✔️ Column shifter
✔️ Vinyl floors (easy winter cleanup!)
✔️ Cloth front seats / vinyl rear seats
✔️ Simple, durable interior

It was built for high-speed police duty — meaning it’s tougher than the civilian model in several key areas.

💰 Why I Bought It (And Why You Might Want One)

I paid $4,000 for this car with over 200,000 miles — and it was still the best driving vehicle I found, even compared to cars in the $10,000–$12,000 range.

If you're looking for:
A cheap winter beater
A reliable daily driver
Low insurance costs
Easy maintenance
A car you don’t stress about parking lot dings

This platform is seriously worth considering.

🔧 Common Issues & What To Look For

After a year of ownership, here’s what I experienced:

⚙️ Engine Mounts

Known to wear out — caused some front-end clunking.

🛢 3.6L Oil Consumption

The 3.6L V6 can burn oil. In my case, it was going through about a quart every 600 miles.

The fix?
A clogged PCV/crankcase ventilation valve behind the intake manifold. Once replaced, oil consumption stopped.

👉 Pro Tip: Check the intake tube for oil buildup before buying one.

❄️ Winter Performance Review

I moved to a hilly, snowy area and was skeptical about going back to front-wheel drive.

This car impressed me. With good tires, it handled heavy snow surprisingly well — even in unplowed conditions.

For a budget winter vehicle, it absolutely delivered.

🛠 Easy Maintenance & DIY Friendly

One of the biggest advantages of this generation Impala:

Simple oil changes
Serviceable transmission
Easy access to components
Swappable parts from 2006–2016 models
Basic, easy-to-upgrade radio (Bluetooth capable)

It’s built like a straightforward, old-school sedan — and that’s a good thing.

📈 Should You Buy a Chevy Impala Police Interceptor?

If you find a clean, rust-free example from the south and don’t mind an “outdated” body style, these cars offer:

Great value
Solid reliability
Cheap ownership costs
Proven durability
For point A to point B transportation — it’s hard to beat.

🔔 More Chevy Impala Content Coming Soon!

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Let me know in the comments:
👉 Would you buy a retired police car?
👉 What’s your experience with the 3.6L V6?

Thanks for watching — and have a great day! 🚗


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