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#4941 of 4972 2011 malibu LT1 by saigonpaul75

Aug 19, 2011 (7:51 am)

We just bought a 2011 Malibu LT1 summit white all around with ebony interior. This car comes with LT2 options and ALL I CAN SAY IS A BIG WOW!!!!!!!! THE STICKER WAS 26500$ AND IT'S A DEALER DEMO ONLY AT 2500 MILES AND THE FINAL PRICE IS $19000+ TAX.. WE LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT AND IT FEELS EXPENSIVE DRIVING IT AND LOOKS GREAT. THE ONLY 2 THINGS WE DON'T LIKE ARE: THE GLOVE BOX IS TOO SMALL AND THE BACK DOME LIGHTS CAN'T TURN ON INDEPENDENTLY BY BACK SEAT FOLKS!!!! WE DROVE AN IMPALA LT AND IT'S NOT AS GOOD AS THIS CAR. A BUICK REGAL IS VERY NICE AND EVEN TO THIS CAR BUT IT'S MORE MONEY...GREAT JOB GM...SAIGON PAUL FROM ROCHESTER NY...

#4942 of 4972 Re: 2011 malibu LT1 [saigonpaul75] by malexbu

Aug 19, 2011 (5:47 pm)

Replying to: saigonpaul75 (Aug 19, 2011 7:51 am)
interesting... may your new car serve you well!.. can you please elaborate on the impala lt vs your malibu lt1 differences? i still can't make my mind on which model would be a better buy, should i get one in a year or so... thanks.

#4943 of 4972 Re: 2011 malibu LT1 [malexbu] by dispencer2

Sep 22, 2011 (7:55 pm)

Replying to: malexbu (Aug 19, 2011 5:47 pm)
I had an 06 Impala LT2 (same as the new one) for 2 years and got rid of it after an 8 hour drive to Denver. The bottom of the seat isn't wide enough. There was no support for my thighs and the last 2 hours was agony. My back also hurt. I don't have the same problem with my 2011 Malibu LT1. I can drive the car for hours and get out of it upright without a stiff back. I don't know what the difference is but the Malibu seat is much better.
 
The car magazines have panned the Impala since 06 when the current model came out. It is supposed to be totally redesigned in 2014. I wouldn't even consider the 2011 or 2012. As for the Malibu I bought a 2011 knowing that the 2013 was going to be changed. I don't want a Regal suspension and I don't like the much shorter wheelbase. The present model rides nicely. I'm not gambling with the 2013.

#4944 of 4972 Re: 2011 malibu LT1 [dispencer2] by malexbu

Sep 25, 2011 (5:18 pm)

Replying to: dispencer2 (Sep 22, 2011 7:55 pm)
Thanks; I have 2005 and 2006 Malibus and consider their seats very, very comfortable. Sat in 2008+ Malibus several times, while at a dealer, and found their seats very comfortable as well. OTOH, as many times I sat in Impalas, of this and the previous generation, I did find their sits amazingly uncomfortable -- could find no position that was good for me. Actually, in 2005 I came to a dealer with the intent to "probably buy" an Impala to replace my 1999 Bonneville. Malibu was not even on the radar (what a ridiculous toy car, I had been thinking...)
 
After sitting in several Impalas on the lot, and then hopping into a Malibu, I knew what I wanted. I bought one on the spot, leaving Bonnie right there and driving out in my first Bu. Two more Bu's since then
 
I am now beginning to think about replacing one of my Bu's with something else, and have had a mental struggle between the current Malibu and Impala. Both are discounted well enough now (a plus) and both seem to have uncomfortably too many problems (a minus). I dread buying a PITA, and from various owners' posts see that both cars (and Cruze) can compete with any other in that sad regard.
 
Well, at least Malibu has comfortable seats... I will eliminate Impala from the candidate list -- thank you very much!

#4945 of 4972 Re: 2011 malibu LT1 [dispencer2] by malexbu

Sep 25, 2011 (5:20 pm)

Replying to: dispencer2 (Sep 22, 2011 7:55 pm)
What makes the Regal suspension special, in your mind? Too stiff? (I have no clue.)

#4946 of 4972 Re: 2011 malibu LT1 [malexbu] by dispencer2

Sep 25, 2011 (6:01 pm)

Replying to: malexbu (Sep 25, 2011 5:20 pm)
The reviews of the Regal stress the "sport" suspension. The wheelbase (which usually impacts the ride) is much shorter on the Regal. I have had a long collection of full size Cadillacs but thought I'd try a smaller car at least until the new Cadillac XTS comes out. The Malibu rides very well. It isn't as insulated as a Cadillac and doesn't feel as substantial but it rides well and that is what I want more than anything else. I've driven Mercedes and a number of Toyotas and felt that the ride was stiff. The Malibu is fine.
 
The LaCrosse also has a good ride but visibility leaves something to be desired.

#4947 of 4972 press request by kirstie_h HOST

Oct 14, 2011 (10:57 am)

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#4948 of 4972 Re: Problem of the Month [chevyguy657] by cdownes1

Dec 06, 2011 (2:46 pm)

Replying to: chevyguy657 (Jan 16, 2004 2:54 pm)
hey chevyguy657 just wondering if you got an answer to this problem as i have the same problem and have found no answers

#4949 of 4972 Re: Problem of the Month [chevyguy657] by cdownes1

Dec 06, 2011 (2:46 pm)

Replying to: chevyguy657 (Jan 16, 2004 2:54 pm)
hey chevyguy657 just wondering if you got an answer to this problem as i have the same problem and have found no answers

#4950 of 4972 Re: Problem of the Month [cdownes1] by kirstie_h HOST

Dec 07, 2011 (8:42 am)

Replying to: cdownes1 (Dec 06, 2011 2:46 pm)
Since the post you responded to is nearly 7 years old, you might have better luck posting details about your problem to see if any recent owners have ideas for you.

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