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#225 of 288 by turboshadow Oct 23, 2008 (9:56 am)
I've had mine for one tankful (its a 2007 Maxx LS) and according to the DIC, I'm getting 22.5 mpg in city driving. Replies to this message: ronbo10 (Oct 27, 2008 1:14 am) plushpeach (Nov 26, 2008 4:57 pm)
#226 of 288 Re: [turboshadow] by ronbo10 Oct 27, 2008 (1:14 am)
Replying to: turboshadow (Oct 23, 2008 9:56 am) If I do nothing but city driving, my 2006 Maxx LTZ will get around 20 mpg. In my area it's mostly suburban, with not too bad average speeds, as long as I avoid rush hour, anyway. With a mix of suburban and highway, I'll get around 28 to 29. Pure highway as high as 32. The car has been fairly susceptible to the effects of cold temperatures (worse mileage, of course), and winter fuel blends (if I were to guess, probably about a 7-8% reduction in fuel economy). Replies to this message: plushpeach (Nov 26, 2008 4:57 pm)
#227 of 288 Re: Chevrolet Malibu Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [KarenS] by 04malibuv6 Oct 29, 2008 (5:30 am)
Replying to: KarenS (May 31, 2005 8:46 am) '04 Malibu V6 ~99k   Pure highway driving gets me ~38 mpg. When I take an average of the week with some town and rush hour traffic filled in, I'll get 27.   Let me note that I'm extremely happy, and confident, in these numbers. Replies to this message: malexbu (Oct 29, 2008 5:32 pm) jerrywimer (Oct 31, 2008 10:19 am) jaj1701 (Nov 17, 2008 2:40 pm) and 1 more...
#228 of 288 Re: Chevrolet Malibu Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [04malibuv6] by malexbu Oct 29, 2008 (5:32 pm)
Replying to: 04malibuv6 (Oct 29, 2008 5:30 am) Pure highway driving gets me ~38 mpg. How do you measure this? What is your definition of "~"? Replies to this message: jerrywimer (Oct 31, 2008 10:19 am) jaj1701 (Nov 17, 2008 2:40 pm) jerrywimer (Nov 19, 2008 11:35 am)
#229 of 288 Re: Chevrolet Malibu Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [malexbu] by jerrywimer Oct 31, 2008 (10:19 am)
Replying to: malexbu (Oct 29, 2008 5:32 pm) It sounds like it was measured by hand, during fillups. The "~" would mean "around" (as in, "not near my log, so can't post exact numbers"). Either way though, those numbers sound pretty spot on. The 2004 V6 LT sedan we had was the same way, with a best ever just over 38 mpg all highway, and routinely 32-35 ~90% highway mix of weekly work driving, and a worst city return of around 25 mpg.   The 3500 non-VVT was pretty frugal, and the much criticized EPS probably helped. Later model years limited the EPS to the 4 cylinder cars only, losing the slight efficiency bump it provided (word was, around 1 mpg gained for the electric power steering). Replies to this message: jaj1701 (Nov 17, 2008 2:40 pm) jerrywimer (Nov 19, 2008 11:35 am)
#230 of 288 2.4 with six-speed? by zornundo Nov 04, 2008 (7:12 pm)
I am very interested in real world highway mpg with the 2.4L with the six-speed transmission. I know it's rated at 33, but what kind of driving would you have to do to get that kind of mpg? I drive a lot of miles for my job, anywhere from 1500 to 2000 per month and a LOT of that is interstate driving. I like to drive slow, usually around 60mph, and in my current car, a 2006 Hyundai Accent, I get great mileage, over 36mpg lifetime.   Would I be setting myself up for a mpg disappointment consdiering a malibu? I'd be driving the malibu the same way, nice and slow on the highway, so I'm real interesed in how it would perform at a nice slow highway speed. Replies to this message: phil53 (Nov 04, 2008 7:46 pm)
#231 of 288 Re: 2.4 with six-speed? [zornundo] by phil53 Nov 04, 2008 (7:46 pm)
Replying to: zornundo (Nov 04, 2008 7:12 pm) I have not had a chance to take mine on the road. If you go back and read some of the previous entries, you'll see people who indicate that they are getting 30+ on the highway. I will tell you I get somewhere in the 23 - 26 range, usually about 24. That's with a commute that's about 75% highway and 25% suburban streets and some around-town driving. I'd be kidding if I said I wasn't disappointed. In all fairness, I drive 5 - 10 mph over the speed limit (pretty common around here) and I'm not gentle about how I use the car. That said, there is much to recommend this car.
#232 of 288 Re: Chevrolet Malibu Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [jerrywimer] by jaj1701 Nov 17, 2008 (2:40 pm)
Replying to: jerrywimer (Oct 31, 2008 10:19 am) Hello,   I know the VVT v6 was introduced in MY 2007......when did the Electronic Power Steering disappear for the 6cyl?   Looking at the revised EPA Numbers are as follows for the MAXX 3.6....   City / Hwy / Combined   04 19 / 28 / 22 05 20 / 28 / 23 06 20 / 28 / 23 07 18 / 28 / 21   Was the drop in 07 due to the VVT? The loss of EPS? Emissions? Other equipment (tires/transmission)? Why the gain from 04 to 05/06?   I'd like to find the sweet spot mileage wise. Where do you feel that would be?   Is there any strong argument why going for the 2007 with the VVT engine is worth it?   It's a lot easier finding extremely well equipped 04 and 05s then 06 and 07s, though I prefer the external styling of the newer ones as well the the updated interior colors.   Grrrr....help!   Thanks,   Jason   Just FYI, SS fuel econ #s 06SS 16/24/19 07SS 15/22/18 Replies to this message: jerrywimer (Nov 19, 2008 11:35 am)
#233 of 288 Re: Chevrolet Malibu Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [jaj1701] by jerrywimer Nov 19, 2008 (11:35 am)
Replying to: jaj1701 (Nov 17, 2008 2:40 pm) Wow. Lots of questions. I was once pretty active on the, er, some other car enthusiasts forums, one of which is all about GM. I believe the Electric Power Steering went away for all V6 cars for the 2007 model year. That was the year that Chevrolet moved from the LX9 3.5l V6 (no VVT) to the LZ4 3.5l VVT V6 for the 2007 model year.   The EPS had some issues for the first two years, though I haven't heard any real complaints from owners with the four cylinders cars (all of which still have EPS). The only recurring comments are about the feel it provides (over boosted, underboosted, etc.).   As far as the fuel economy sweet spot- I have a bias, since I owned a 2004, but everything I've read seems to indicate that the fuel economy dropped with the VVT engine (and change to hydraulic steering), which pretty much lines up with your numbers between 04-06 and the 07 numbers. I seriously doubt the very small increase in power would be noticable (torque remained unchanged for the vvt / non-vvt engines, hp went from 200 to 217).   So if you don't mind the electric power steering's feel, I'd go with an 06 (newer), if you can find one in good enough condition. That said, the difference in fuel economy ratings is still pretty small across all four model years.
#234 of 288 Re: [ronbo10] by plushpeach Nov 26, 2008 (4:57 pm)
Replying to: ronbo10 (Oct 27, 2008 1:14 am) I own the base 2007 Malibu (4 cyl). I just drove home or the holiday, I surprised to see I was averaging 37.5 miles to the gallon according to the electronic display. I was just under 700 miles before I had my first fill up! City driving is what I mostly do and I average about 24.5 miles to the gallon for it. I love this car!

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