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#522 of 536 Re: Price of Malibu [jfritsch] by jimi4 May 12, 2008 (8:05 pm)
Replying to: jfritsch (Mar 15, 2008 1:57 am) While I agree with your post I find the Malibu gauges are a lot more pleasant to look at especially comparing to the G6 which has Pontiac orange as a theme. The Impala is a better deal for the money but once again the gauges look like GM has not learned their lesson and reused the same garbage they have been using since the 80's.   While I find the interior of Malibu the best of the bunch I feel that the Honda Accord EX appears to have the Malibu beat in the seamless engine/transmission interaction. GM should have priced the Malibu lower than they did too, in my opinion, because if I am going to be spending close to $30k I seriously need to know that the car is going to last. I know this to be the case with Honda but only hope this to be the case with Chevy.   The Sonata is a smart buy which appears to have been priced by a smart execs at Hyundai! OK I can get a 6 cylinder Sonata for how much? I have heard good things about these cars, the price is quite a few thousand less than the Malibu or Accord so maybe I would take a chance and buy one. The pricing shows some intellect on top of Hyundai which is in start contrast to so other car companies. It could be my imagination but I would almost swear that the execs at Hyundai dissected an Accord while designing the Sonata.   Replies to this message: pao (May 13, 2008 7:04 am) jaxs1 (May 13, 2008 7:15 am) pao (May 13, 2008 7:50 am) and 1 more...
#523 of 536 Re: Price of Malibu [jimi4] by pao May 13, 2008 (7:04 am)
Replying to: jimi4 (May 12, 2008 8:05 pm) the only problem I have with Hyundai and their other brand KIA, is there frequent scheduled and costly maintenance to maintain that wonderful 5-100k warranty....depending on the vehicle, and your dealership.....oil changes with the dealership, tune at 60K, timing belt 40-60K, differential and transmission flush every 30K......I havent checked into the Sonata recently....but you might want to check on the cost of scheduled and required maintanence as well.... Replies to this message: jaxs1 (May 13, 2008 7:15 am) pao (May 13, 2008 7:50 am) mtnman1 (May 14, 2008 12:02 pm)
#524 of 536 Re: Price of Malibu [pao] by jaxs1 May 13, 2008 (7:15 am)
Replying to: pao (May 13, 2008 7:04 am) I think that was made up. I never heard of timing belts changes being required every 40K miles or being required to have oil changed only at the dealership to maintain a factory warranty. Replies to this message: pao (May 13, 2008 7:50 am) mtnman1 (May 14, 2008 12:02 pm)
#525 of 536 Re: Price of Malibu [jaxs1] by pao May 13, 2008 (7:50 am)
Replying to: jaxs1 (May 13, 2008 7:15 am) better read the recommended scheduled maintenace....I had a KIA that had a 60K interval for the timing belt replacement..... Hyundai may be different......the dealership specifically told me that if the scheduled maintenance was not done or properly documented...meaning I didnt have all receipts for materials and labor...that warranty work could be denied.....   just a small piece of advice...check the owners manual for maintenance intervals, and ask the service department........if you are looking at a Hyundai...... Replies to this message: mtnman1 (May 14, 2008 12:02 pm)
#526 of 536 Re: Price of Malibu [pao] by mtnman1 May 14, 2008 (12:02 pm)
Replying to: pao (May 13, 2008 7:50 am) Not to keep this thread off topic (Malibu), but take a look at the ratings for reliability by Consumer Reports for a 2003 Sonata. For a 5 year old Vehicle 5 of 8 areas are excellent and the other 3 are Very Good the second best rating. One thing you are getting with the Sonata now is it's great reliability.
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A reporter is hoping to talk with consumers who had considered purchasing a Hyundai Sonata and ended up purchasing another vehicle. Please respond to ctalatiedmunds.com before Friday, May 16, 2008 with your daytime contact information and what you ended up purchasing. Thanks, Chintan Talati Corporate Communications Edmunds.com
#528 of 536 Price Paid LTZ by tsgrayson Jun 16, 2008 (6:39 pm)
Black Granite Metallic LTZ 4 cyl with 6 speed auto Rear Power Sun Roof MSRP 28,100 Supplier 26,600 -1000 Conquest $25,600 Replies to this message: personatech (Jun 16, 2008 6:49 pm)
#529 of 536 Re: Price Paid LTZ [tsgrayson] by personatech Jun 16, 2008 (6:49 pm)
Replying to: tsgrayson (Jun 16, 2008 6:39 pm) What are "supplier" and "Conquest"? Does that price include destination, fees, etc.? Good to see the LTZ can now be had with the 4-banger.
#530 of 536 follow up by tsgrayson Jun 16, 2008 (6:55 pm)
It includes destination and fees...   Conquest is if you do not own a GM car Supplier is pricing that you can get through the military or a dealer Replies to this message: personatech (Jun 16, 2008 7:19 pm)
#531 of 536 Re: follow up [tsgrayson] by personatech Jun 16, 2008 (7:19 pm)
Replying to: tsgrayson (Jun 16, 2008 6:55 pm) Thx. I'm very interested in the Malibu although I'm leaning towards an Accord. I need to test drive this new version of the Malibu (4 cyl./6 sp.) if I can find one.   EDIT: I just checked Chevy's "Build It" site. The 4/6 package is there but I'm a bit put out that they charge the same for the 4 as they do the 6!! I suppose your savings come at the pump...

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