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#510 of 536 Re: Price Paid 2LT - $16691 - Nebraska [fratricide] by beach15 Apr 17, 2008 (5:51 pm)
Replying to: fratricide (Apr 09, 2008 9:00 am) Wow, great deal, right at invoice--you did well, especially with the owner loyalty cash now;)   And having driven an '07 for a month that I loved, which then transformed into mom buying the '08...I completely agree on your sentiments.
#511 of 536 Malibu LS 08 by jfritsch May 07, 2008 (8:59 am)
Looking at the Saturn aura base (21000 msrp) used 07 it wholesales for about 13500 (kbb.com). It is virtuallly the same car as the Malibu LS. The pontiac G6 which is based on a similar platform wholesales for $12000. ($21000) msrp, although admittedly not as nice.   The $20,000 base 08 Malibu LS has $13000 written all over it in a year. The $25000 msrp model in the mid $15000's. This depreciation would be in line with the other models and the previous ( now classic) 07 bodystyle.   I would wait for some of the hype to die down in the auto press and try to get as close to $4000 off the base 08 LS as possible, more off the more expensive models, or equivalent financing. I'd try to repeat this toward November or sooner with the 09's.   Good luck --jjf
#512 of 536 Pricing of 08 LTZ by katyhy May 08, 2008 (8:51 am)
I just test drove the 08 LTZ this morning and the very first thing I noticed was the hard plastic interior which was a big turn off. Everything else was nice with the exception of not being able to purchase a NAV system. The salesperson said that they were running a "special" wherein you only pay the dealers' invoice. I'm in the Orlando, FL area and this is what they quoted to me:   $27,505 - invoice (mine had the sunroof, rear power package which was basically a rear power outlet and a shade for the back window) - 1,000 - GM loyalty cash + 2,654 - tax, tag, title (wasn't trading in anything) $29,159 - out the door price   What are your thoughts out there who have recently purchased the LTZ? I hate the whole dealership experience and would rather just cut to the chase with a fair bottom line offer. Replies to this message: bwia (May 08, 2008 9:41 am) katyhy (May 08, 2008 9:58 am) mtnman1 (May 11, 2008 8:51 am) pao (May 08, 2008 10:38 am)
#513 of 536 Re: Pricing of 08 LTZ [katyhy] by bwia May 08, 2008 (9:41 am)
Replying to: katyhy (May 08, 2008 8:51 am) That price seems a bit high even with the sun roof. I would offer them $26K. By the way, I don't quite agree with your characterization of the interior plastic as hard. The plastic is textured and firm but not hard. For comparison, perhaps you should check out the Camry and other mid-size cars in this category. According to most reviewers the tactile feel in the Malibu is superior to the others. Replies to this message: katyhy (May 08, 2008 9:58 am) mtnman1 (May 11, 2008 8:51 am)
#514 of 536 Re: Pricing of 08 LTZ [bwia] by katyhy May 08, 2008 (9:58 am)
Replying to: bwia (May 08, 2008 9:41 am) Thanks for your input. I've driven a few other cars and feel like the Malibu's interior door coverings are right up/down there with the Chrysler products. It was the very first thing I saw when I opened the door - I don't even like it on my husband's Tahoe. Maybe it's just me. I've also driven the Camry Solara and thought that the interior was nice. Sebring convertible had a beautiful exterior but horrible interior - plus the convertible top ate up most of the trunk space. Felt that the Ford Fusion was boring. The Volkswagon Eos was very nice - I know it's not in the same category but I'm torn between a convertible and a "regular" car. As far as pricing, I hate this part of the whole negotiating ordeal. So you say $26k is fair - I'll keep note of that. I still have to drive the Hyundai Sonata Ltd and that will end my test drives of the sedan vehicles. Replies to this message: mtnman1 (May 11, 2008 8:51 am)
#515 of 536 Re: Pricing of 08 LTZ [katyhy] by pao May 08, 2008 (10:38 am)
Replying to: katyhy (May 08, 2008 8:51 am) One, I would ask to see the dealers invoice....I would offer 27 out the door including Tax and Title... I can get a LTZ in Northern Va for 900-1000 under dealer invoice at the moment....
#516 of 536 2008 Chevy Malibu LT1 by mazda6dude May 08, 2008 (6:52 pm)
I am thinking about buying a new 2008 Chevy Malibu 4 cylinder LT1. What do you all think is a good price including TTL? Feedback would be appreciated. Replies to this message: bwia (May 09, 2008 5:09 am) jfritsch (May 09, 2008 5:10 am) mazda6dude (May 09, 2008 8:14 am) beach15 (May 10, 2008 9:17 pm)
#517 of 536 Re: 2008 Chevy Malibu LT1 [mazda6dude] by bwia May 09, 2008 (5:09 am)
Replying to: mazda6dude (May 08, 2008 6:52 pm) In the Boston area I see a couple dealers advertising at $2,000 below invoice on the LS. But invoice to them includes advertising.
#518 of 536 Re: 2008 Chevy Malibu LT1 [mazda6dude] by jfritsch May 09, 2008 (5:10 am)
Replying to: mazda6dude (May 08, 2008 6:52 pm) A mazda 3 i or s sport sedan is about the same width as the malibu, height and is 14" shorter. It seems to have the comparable dimensions as to hip and leg room. The 14" seems to cost you about 25% in luggage capacity, although you gain that back and more with the mazda s sport hatch 5 door.   Even the 2.0 liter in the lighter 3 may outperform the Malibu much less the 2.3 liter in the sport and touring models. The mazda3 will turn in a 34' circle, being the same width as the malibu, while the chev will take 40' (the cumbersome old Ford C Victoria police car is 42') Also the electric steering in the base malibu is problematic for some. Definitely test drive both.   A similarly equipped 3 will cost you about $16xxx-. With some true deals $15000 and below for the i series. The 3 s sport hatch 5 door fully optioned msrp 19500 sells for 17200 and below all the time.   The mazda3 hatch or sedan is stunning on the road in Red, Blue, Gray especially at night, even after 4 years.   Read my previous post, and if the if you can't get a quote on the 20000 msrp Malibu LS in the high 16's yet I would move on. You may be able to get a well equipped 22000 msrp mazda6 sedan below 17000.   Of all things, even a 08 Hyundai Elantra gls auto (msrp 17000) may be comparable enough for many purposes, Has an unusual hi edmunds editor review rating of 8.3, rates highly with the Civic and 3, is fully equipped, 60/100k mi warranty and seems to sell for under $14000 all day long.   Good luck --jjf   #   I am thinking about buying a new 2008 Chevy Malibu 4 cylinder LT1. What do you all think is a good price including TTL? Feedback would be appreciated. Replies to this message: mazda6dude (May 09, 2008 8:14 am) beach15 (May 10, 2008 9:17 pm)
#519 of 536 Re: 2008 Chevy Malibu LT1 [jfritsch] by mazda6dude May 09, 2008 (8:14 am)
Replying to: jfritsch (May 09, 2008 5:10 am) Thanks for the feedback. Got points and information. So far the lowest quote I have got for a 2008 Chevy Malibu LT1 has been $18840 including destination and TTL. It sounded like a good price. I will go test drive it this weekend and see if I like it. I really like the styling interior and exterior. Lets see how it drives. Replies to this message: beach15 (May 10, 2008 9:17 pm)

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