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#273 of 282 Re: Actual MPG For New 2010 Malibu [e_net_rider] by phil53 Oct 22, 2009 (7:10 am)
Replying to: e_net_rider (Oct 22, 2009 5:14 am) I'm not sure about Tires Plus, but I know Tire Rack has the features you're referring to. I find it helpful in researching tires.
#274 of 282 Re: Actual MPG For New 2010 Malibu [e_net_rider] by malexbu Oct 22, 2009 (1:07 pm)
Replying to: e_net_rider (Oct 22, 2009 5:22 am) I meant both pre- and post-2005 Impalas. Like the looks of both, find the seats very uncomfortable, have read pretty scare owners' complaints here at Edmunds.com.   As for the plastic, I am all for improving it, so that it doesn't break, at least. But honestly, haven't had any such problems with my cars. The inside feels much better than the upscale Bonnevile 1999 and not worse than the 2002 VW Jetta, both of which I had. My wife is *very* noise-sensitive; I asked her today, "Are our cars noisy?". "No", she said. That's the definitive judgment for me Oh, and we have made several 2000-mile trips in one of the cars. Heavily loaded, often in 100F heat -- comfortably and with the up to 38.2 MPG over the trip (calculated by the fuel used). Beat this
#275 of 282 Re: Actual MPG For New 2010 Malibu [phil53] by malexbu Oct 22, 2009 (1:17 pm)
Replying to: phil53 (Oct 22, 2009 7:08 am) 2004-2008 Malibus:   Leather -- available. Heated -- I think so, but I am too lazy to check. Lumbar support? Even my Base Sedans have it -- and it is *perfect*. The seats (cloth) are terrific (I am speaking with the experience of several 2200-miles trips.)   I live in cold MA -- the remote start takes care of cold mornings, frozen windows etc.   No dual zone climate control.   I love the transmission in my sedans (still getting used to Maxx's ways, though -- a different dynamics.)   Thank you for the informative exchange! I am looking at the new Malibu with a more interested eye for the second day now -- hope you'll be able to recommend this car in about two years -- my wants may change, too Replies to this message: john178 (Oct 23, 2009 2:48 am) malexbu (Oct 23, 2009 2:55 am) e_net_rider (Oct 23, 2009 9:15 am) john178 (Oct 23, 2009 11:58 am) and 1 more... phil53 (Oct 23, 2009 7:17 am)
#276 of 282 Re: Actual MPG For New 2010 Malibu [malexbu] by john178 Oct 23, 2009 (2:48 am)
Replying to: malexbu (Oct 22, 2009 1:17 pm) Malexbu:   If you are considering the 2010 Malibu, let me offer several thoughts. I downsized from a Cadillac DTS to a 2010 2LT Malibu. I actually had no problems with my Caddy that had 60,000 miles on it when traded in, but wanted something with better gas mileage ( even though my Caddy got 26.6 MPG on the highway which I thought was great). I'm not going to try to compare the Malibu with my Caddy but I've got to say that I have nearly every option in the Malibu that I did in the Caddy., and cost me $20,000 less! Plus I have bluetooth and a sunroof in the new Malibu, options I didn't have in the DTS. Obviously the ride is not as smooth but it still is a wonderful riding car ( Malibu). I now wish I would have purchased an LTZ instead of 2 LT to get the leather seats and automatic climate control, which I get tired of adjusting the climate control knob- something I haven't been used to doing for some time! The 4 Cyl. 6 speed automatic gives me all the power I need, so I would stay with the 4 Cyl- and I as I said in a previous message getting 32-37 MPG on the highway. You won't go wrong with purchasing a new Malibu. Replies to this message: malexbu (Oct 23, 2009 2:55 am) e_net_rider (Oct 23, 2009 9:15 am) john178 (Oct 23, 2009 11:58 am) e_net_rider (Oct 24, 2009 3:58 am)
#277 of 282 Re: Actual MPG For New 2010 Malibu [john178] by malexbu Oct 23, 2009 (2:55 am)
Replying to: john178 (Oct 23, 2009 2:48 am) Thank you -- this is very helpful!
#278 of 282 Re: Actual MPG For New 2010 Malibu [malexbu] by phil53 Oct 23, 2009 (7:17 am)
Replying to: malexbu (Oct 22, 2009 1:17 pm) I did not realize that even the base Malibu had an adjustable lumbar support. Live and learn. I will say that the manual adjustment on the Malibu does not offer the range of adjustment offered by the power adjustment on my other 2 vehicles. Quite frankly, I could use a little more support than is offered by the Malibu. Still, some is better than none. Thanks.
#279 of 282 Re: Actual MPG For New 2010 Malibu [john178] by e_net_rider Oct 23, 2009 (9:15 am)
Replying to: john178 (Oct 23, 2009 2:48 am) I have to agree on the LTZ comment, but does that have seat memory? I miss hitting that button as I pull into a parking spot or prepare to drive off and I used the second button for nighttime settings of mirrors. Without that feature it is a damned nuisance trying to hit the exact spot I had previously chosen. I don't see any difference between 09 and 10 that would give you the extraordinary MPG compared to others with the same setup. Which tires came on yours? Replies to this message: john178 (Oct 23, 2009 11:58 am) e_net_rider (Oct 24, 2009 3:58 am)
#280 of 282 Re: Actual MPG For New 2010 Malibu [e_net_rider] by e_net_rider Oct 23, 2009 (9:51 am)
Replying to: e_net_rider (Oct 20, 2009 3:45 am) Posting back about last fill. Slightly more than 240 miles I-95. Total mileage is 355.7. Average speed is 58MPH and DIC shows 28.8MPG. Actual fuel is 12.185 gallons and that works out to 29.2MPG. I just remembered it was quite cool that day and most of the way home I had turned AC compressor off but I also had seat heat on most of the time. But now also wonder how much the lighting draws if it is on unncessarily since I run it in auto all the time.
#281 of 282 Re: Actual MPG For New 2010 Malibu [e_net_rider] by john178 Oct 23, 2009 (11:58 am)
Replying to: e_net_rider (Oct 23, 2009 9:15 am) 17 " Firestone tires are on my 2010 Malibu 2LT. I calculated this 32-37 MPG based on both what the trip odometer was reading, along with the math of last fillup, miles driven etc. This was calculated with the cruise control on for an extended time (1-2 hours) set at 72 MPH. As far as the memory seat positions, my 2 LT does not have this; not sure about the LTZ. I also wish the trip odometer had the number of gallons used. But- other than this- for a car in this price range, the standard features & options make this a well kept secret by Chevy. Replies to this message: e_net_rider (Oct 24, 2009 3:58 am)
#282 of 282 Re: Actual MPG For New 2010 Malibu [john178] by e_net_rider Oct 24, 2009 (3:58 am)
Replying to: john178 (Oct 23, 2009 11:58 am) I admit that for a Malibu it does have a few toys, but that is old thinking, especially by GM. At least in the Ford lineup, in the previous body style of Town Car, you could get nearly every feature of the Town Car as an add to a Marquis. One you definitely could not get, AFAIK, was the extra insulation for quiet ride. To get seat memory it seems I'd have to move to a Buick or Cadillac.   I now see why you got over 30MPG (72MPH). The last few times I've hit the road, interstate, most places you would get run over doing less than 80MPH. There is one stretch of I-95 midway between Savannah and JAX that they enforce speed more carefully. Even with four lanes each way it often can not handle capacity and is accident prone so most set cruise at 79MPH.

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