First off,Id like to say hi to everyone.I am Jim from NY and I don't have a impala right now but should within a week or 2.I am looking at a 2001 Impala LS with 46k miles.3.8 v6,leather interior,sunroof,all the good stuff for 9000 from a dealer.Now I have heard mixed opinons about reliability.My biggest thing right now is fuel economy which 28(give or take) is fine with me.but i want something that is going to last me a very long time(im sick of buying cars,ha).What should I know before I buy this?..is it going to last me a long time?..what repairs am i most likely going to see?.is it true transmissons going are common on these vehicles?Fill me in on every and anything i may want to know about this year,engine and so on.also if 9000 is a good deal.I really appreciate any help at all.Thanks.