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#4889 of 4908 Malibu hybrid by roho1 Jan 11, 2009 (3:55 pm)
I just read the review in Car & Driver of 4 Hybrid sedans. The Malibu came in dead last. It looks like GM has built another loser. They called the interior "dollar store plastic" that surprised me considering the raves here on the interior.   The Ford Fusion won it over the Camry and Altima hybrids. Replies to this message: guss (Jan 15, 2009 12:23 pm)
#4890 of 4908 roho by vanman1 Jan 12, 2009 (7:03 pm)
Ya.. I saw that. It's bizarre as the Malibu interior is 1st class.   The hybrid system is not great I know but it's really a stupid comparo, Chevy's system doesn't compare to these. That is a known fact.
#4891 of 4908 by gonogo Jan 13, 2009 (8:19 am)
But it is only 3 mpg more over all, and cheaper.
#4892 of 4908 Re: Malibu hybrid [roho1] by guss Jan 15, 2009 (12:23 pm)
Replying to: roho1 (Jan 11, 2009 3:55 pm) C & D also did a comparison that included tax rebates into the cost and the Saturn Aura came out as the best value.
#4893 of 4908 2006 Chevy Malibu front end noise by cpete1993 Jan 18, 2009 (6:30 am)
I have a 2006 Malibu LT with 75000 miles. I hear a roaring noise in the front that sounds like mud tires. I replaced all 4 tires and I still hear the roaring. It only roars when I reach about 40 mph plus. Can someone help me diagnose this problem? Thanks! Replies to this message: packer3 (Jan 27, 2009 4:52 pm) 04cad (Feb 19, 2009 9:02 pm) rvoth (Mar 02, 2009 1:18 pm) rbnelson (Jul 22, 2009 5:18 am) cpete1993 (Jul 22, 2009 1:26 pm) rbnelson (Jul 23, 2009 4:45 am) and 1 more...
#4894 of 4908 Re: 2006 Chevy Malibu front end noise [cpete1993] by packer3 Jan 27, 2009 (4:52 pm)
Replying to: cpete1993 (Jan 18, 2009 6:30 am) It might be the cv joints Replies to this message: 04cad (Feb 19, 2009 9:02 pm)
#4895 of 4908 Re: Malibu "98" Trouble [nomorechevys] by 04cad Feb 19, 2009 (8:59 pm)
Replying to: nomorechevys (Sep 20, 2000 7:58 pm) Just curious if you are still following this thread, what size engine did your 98 have? Our 98 has the v6 and with over 154,000 miles, still has enough pep to make it very fun to drive. Regular oil changes and normal maintenance items for the most part. It doesn't use enough oil between changes to notice and still rides and drives great. Just wondered if maybe you had the four banger and were used to a large motor? I know I notice a big difference when I drive my daughter's four cylinder vehicles after being used to my v8 Silverado.
#4896 of 4908 Re: 2006 Chevy Malibu front end noise [packer3] by 04cad Feb 19, 2009 (9:02 pm)
Replying to: packer3 (Jan 27, 2009 4:52 pm) I would also guess CV joints or bearings.
#4897 of 4908 Re: 2006 Chevy Malibu front end noise [cpete1993] by rvoth Mar 02, 2009 (1:18 pm)
Replying to: cpete1993 (Jan 18, 2009 6:30 am) Sounds like it could be the bearing in the front spindle housing , which your CV joint goes through. A CV joint makes a clicking sound at low speed when turning the wheels and gets louder the farther you turn the wheel. Have a mechanical mind person look for cracks in the boots and for any grease escaping from the CV boot. Check that the spindle to the CV drive line hasn't any play in and out or side to side.   Sorry i didn't pick up your post earlier.
#4898 of 4908 Sadly by tired_old_dave May 13, 2009 (10:39 am)
We will miss the 2004 LT just like another poster who moved up to the new one. The 200hp V6 and 4 speed tranny provided a low of 23 and a high of 36 mpg's. For a first year GM and even with a couple of problems it was great and should be enjoyed by the new owner. For the lack of a three car garage and a back that couldn't drop down into the seat, it gave its value as a trade in on a new JK Rubicon.

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