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#560 of 719 Re: HElp FAst! [coasterguy] by pao Nov 26, 2008 (11:37 am)
Replying to: coasterguy (Nov 26, 2008 6:06 am) lexus and BMW even at entry level are a good comparison to the Malibu...its made to compete with the Accord.Camry crowd....if you are looking at the entry ..level autos check out the Cadillac CTS......just bought a 09 fully loaded..and love it.....my first entry into the luxury level auto..... Replies to this message: coasterguy (Nov 26, 2008 7:07 pm)
#561 of 719 Re: HElp FAst! [pao] by coasterguy Nov 26, 2008 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: pao (Nov 26, 2008 11:37 am) What sort of deals can you get on a CTS now. ?
#562 of 719 by coasterguy Nov 26, 2008 (7:35 pm)
I keep second guessing myself. The dealer is looking for the right Malibu for me right now. I still keep thinking,,, Maxima, CTS, G-35 or Lexus Is250? I feel the Malibu is the best bang but, not at the same level as the others. But is it? CONFUSED....... Replies to this message: jfritsch (Nov 27, 2008 2:27 am) csandste (Dec 03, 2008 9:42 pm) csandste (Dec 05, 2008 7:49 pm) pao (Nov 27, 2008 5:52 pm)
#563 of 719 Re: [coasterguy] by jfritsch Nov 27, 2008 (2:27 am)
Replying to: coasterguy (Nov 26, 2008 7:35 pm) If you are in one of the areas (NJ, NY and possibly Texas and some others) where you can get the Hyundai Sonata gls (20200 msrp) for around 15500 or so go for that, well before the Malibu. Edmunds has the Sonata competitive with the Accord   Doesn't mean anything, GM,Ford was just getting it together... they've been falling apart for decades. The transplants are building new factories in the US while the "Domestic" nameplates are hopeless. Many wonder how they survived this long. Management made it work with higher markup Suv's and trucks but thats it.   Anything involving the UAW for consumer autos (not heavy equipment) is dead. With the proponderance of autos and styles it is almost a commodity business. There is no business model with the company paying overweight morons in a blue shirt and a golfcart (union stewards) shutting down the production line in numerous pissing contests with management that can survive.   By the time productivity is factored in the Domestics pay well over 2x for labor, with the pension problems added in.   Gov't support would be permanent. A wealth transfer from the avg worker(s) to the "rich" workers.   With tons of cars being made in the US and similar suppliers I don't even know what a "Domestic" car is anymore. (the plastic emblem on the front grille?)   Good luck --jjf Replies to this message: csandste (Dec 03, 2008 9:42 pm) csandste (Dec 05, 2008 7:49 pm)
#564 of 719 Re: [coasterguy] by pao Nov 27, 2008 (5:52 pm)
Replying to: coasterguy (Nov 26, 2008 7:35 pm) again...the cars you name in my mind arent in the same category as the Malibu..apples to oranges in comparison....with the CTs and the G35, you are looking at initial entry level sport luxury cars.....I looked at the malibu...have an 04 malibu maxx lt that I was completely happy with...135k and still going.....looked at the G35, the Maxima, didnt consider lexus due to a coworkers bad experience with his...and the local dealership......I went with the CTS...loved the lines.....and the ride and feel is nothing like the new malibu......as well as features...but again....the CTS was 20K more than the Malibu LTZ fully loaded.....I wouldnt compare the Malibu to any of the other cars...different category and price ranges...   again you say the best bang ....but what are you looking for...transportation, luxury sedan, family car....good on MPG...etc.....I went for the CTS because I was in a position to move up to a luxury level.....GM had employee pricing at the time....which compare to the redtag sale ongoing..saved me an addition 7K....price difference on the CTS.....my MPG is around 24-25 on average....as much as 30 MPG on the highway and the features are well beyond the malibu....G35 was the same price range...was smaller and go less gas mileage and different offer the same features.....maxima slightly less..but still pushing high 30sk for price....plus the maxima lines didnt appeal to me....   would I have been happy with the new malibu...probably......but I wanted to step up in comfort, features and looks,,and simply because I was now in a position in life to afford the CTS ........again..personal choice
#565 of 719 Your thoughts by shaqdaddy34 Dec 03, 2008 (7:32 pm)
Hi, I'm new here. Great site!! I am looking at a 2009 Malibu LTZ, black metallic, 4cyl, 6 speed, ebony/brick int, sunroof, etc (fully loaded) After some rebates and GM employee pricing they offered $22,524 (not including tax).   What do you think? Sound good or not? Just thought I would ask the experts. Replies to this message: bwia (Dec 04, 2008 4:26 am)
#566 of 719 Re: [jfritsch] by csandste Dec 03, 2008 (9:42 pm)
Replying to: jfritsch (Nov 27, 2008 2:27 am) I have almost no brand loyalty, especially for American cars. I get what's best for me.   I owned a Hyundai Elantra from 2001-05, now own a Kia Optima. Neither gave me a bit of trouble. However the Malibu Maxx I own has also been nearly flawless. Although the Maxx is out of warranty, its maintenance is FAR less than the Hyun/Kias. The GM oil life monitor is very conservative, set to dino oil and shows changes at about 7,000 miles. To keep the Kia in warranty I have to follow a 3000 oil change schedule, stretched a bit with highway mileage. Most of the other fluids go about 300% greater than the Korean cars. That's how they pay for that long warranty--keep you coming back for service. The GM ohv 3.0 liter engine (sorry it's going away, it was a workhorse) gets better mpg-- especially around town-- than the Kia four.   I like both cars but my Maxx is the best car I've ever owned. So sorry GM was so narrow minded that they never marketed it. Would have loved to see it carried forward to the next generation. Replies to this message: csandste (Dec 05, 2008 7:49 pm)
#567 of 719 Re: Your thoughts [shaqdaddy34] by bwia Dec 04, 2008 (4:26 am)
Replying to: shaqdaddy34 (Dec 03, 2008 7:32 pm) I am looking at a 2009 Malibu LTZ, black metallic, 4cyl, 6 speed, ebony/brick int, sunroof, etc (fully loaded) After some rebates and GM employee pricing they offered $22,524 (not including tax).    What do you think?   That is a phenomenal deal. I would consider it a steal--so grab it while the offer is still on the table. What is the MRSP as optioned and which dealership is offering this deal as I am in the market for an LTZ also. Somehow, they have to make up the loss so perhaps they low-balled you on your trade if you had one.
#568 of 719 Re: [csandste] by csandste Dec 05, 2008 (7:49 pm)
Replying to: csandste (Dec 03, 2008 9:42 pm) Meant 3.5 liter. Sorry for the missing 500 cc's.
#569 of 719 2009 1LT with 6-speed by zornundo Dec 11, 2008 (7:25 am)
I just received a quote on a 2009 1LT with the 6-speed auto as the only option. Quoted price is $20,107 + TTL. Good or not good enough?

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