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#238 of 288 2008 Malibu LS MPG by donniel Mar 14, 2009 (9:12 am)
I'm looking at used 2008 Malibu LS 6cyl. at dealer, both have 25000 miles, anyone have any mileage #'s for this model, has auto trans. Replies to this message: bwia (Mar 14, 2009 9:41 am) bwia (Mar 14, 2009 9:44 am) donniel (Mar 14, 2009 9:56 am) packer3 (Mar 21, 2009 6:58 pm) and 2 more...
#239 of 288 Re: 2008 Malibu LS MPG [donniel] by bwia Mar 14, 2009 (9:41 am)
Replying to: donniel (Mar 14, 2009 9:12 am) [i][b]I'm looking at used 2008 Malibu LS 6cyl. at dealer, both have 25000 miles, anyone have any mileage #'s for this model, has auto trans.[/b][i/]   We have a 2008 LS 4-cylinder with about 12,000 miles on it. We are getting 21 MPG in mostly city driving. By the way the LS does not come with a V6.
#240 of 288 Re: 2008 Malibu LS MPG [donniel] by bwia Mar 14, 2009 (9:44 am)
Replying to: donniel (Mar 14, 2009 9:12 am) I'm looking at used 2008 Malibu LS 6cyl. at dealer, both have 25000 miles, anyone have any mileage #'s for this model, has auto trans.   We have a 2008 LS 4-cylinder with about 12,000 miles on it. We are getting 21 MPG in mostly city driving. By the way the LS does not come with a V6. Replies to this message: donniel (Mar 14, 2009 9:56 am) packer3 (Mar 21, 2009 6:58 pm) 07maxx (Oct 18, 2009 10:37 am) and 1 more...
#241 of 288 Re: 2008 Malibu LS MPG [bwia] by donniel Mar 14, 2009 (9:56 am)
Replying to: bwia (Mar 14, 2009 9:44 am) I just called dealer again, this is a Malibu Classic identical to 2007 models, this ran over into 2008 production, does have 6cyl., these were fleet vehicles. Replies to this message: packer3 (Mar 21, 2009 6:58 pm) 07maxx (Oct 18, 2009 10:37 am) malexbu (Oct 18, 2009 6:09 pm)
#242 of 288 Re: 2008 Malibu LS MPG [donniel] by packer3 Mar 21, 2009 (6:58 pm)
Replying to: donniel (Mar 14, 2009 9:56 am) I would stay away from it with that kind of miles on it in a short period of time I'll bet somebody pounded that car over time. Replies to this message: 07maxx (Oct 18, 2009 10:37 am) malexbu (Oct 18, 2009 6:09 pm)
#243 of 288 38.2 [Re: 37.37 [malexbu]] by malexbu May 05, 2009 (3:15 am)
Replying to: malexbu (Aug 30, 2008 4:34 pm) Keeping my records: an updated table after another long (1150 miles one way) trip recently:   +-------+-------+------+ | When | Where | MPG | --------+-------+------+ | 08/05 | MA-TN | 36.6 | | .......... | TN-MA | 36.8 | +-------+-------+------+ | 08/08 | MA-TN | 36.6 | | .......... | TN-MA | 37.4 | +-------+-------+------+ | 09/05 | MA-TN | 38.2 | | .......... | TN-MA | 37.8 | +-------+-------+------+   The bottom line: 38.2 MPG, the highest so far; 37.8 MPG with the car fully loaded, going over mountains easily.   A great, great car (Base Sedan 2005).
#244 of 288 Might get an '09 LS by dave8697 Jun 22, 2009 (7:35 am)
I will use it on same commute that gets me 23 mpg in a 4.3 L, 4 spd auto, Sonoma ext cab (3850 lbs). Car is lighter by couple hundred lbs, has a little more than half the displacement, 107k less miles on it, and much better aerodynamics, tires, and electric steering. 9 of my 15 mile commute is interstate 55 zone with daily speed traps but no congestion. Will I be able to get over 27mpg? The Sonoma is rated 20 hwy, so by direct comparison, I would get 33 combined in the Malibu. Replies to this message: pao (Jun 24, 2009 5:16 am) hickoryc (Jul 07, 2009 5:18 pm)
#245 of 288 Re: Might get an '09 LS [dave8697] by pao Jun 24, 2009 (5:16 am)
Replying to: dave8697 (Jun 22, 2009 7:35 am) Im sure his 37.7 above is with a 4 cyl.....with it...yes...with the 6cyl....close...I have a 6 in my 04 Maxx LT...and average 24-26 city driving....30-33 on the highway over long hauls.....the new engines..dont seem to get quite as good MPG....as the 6s in the 04-05 MY......about a 1 -2 MPG difference from what I have seen people reflect on the boards here Replies to this message: hickoryc (Jul 07, 2009 5:18 pm)
#246 of 288 Trading my 04 Maxx for 2010 Fusion by hickoryc Jul 07, 2009 (5:18 pm)
Replying to: pao (Jun 24, 2009 5:16 am) Hatchback is a great design. My milage over lifetime of ownership (new 2004) has been 28 mpg. Keep 40 pounds in the Japanese tires that have a pressure not to exceed label of 55. Very fully loaded last summer for 3,000 mile vacation, put tires at 45 while paying $4 per gallon. Still got high 20's. Going to a 4-cyl tomorrow with 6-speed auto. Hoping to average low 30's. BTW the front passenger seat of 2010 Fusion SE folds down exactly the same way as the Maxx. Will still be able to haul 8' lumber.
#247 of 288 Re: '08 or '09 LTZ 4 cyl 6AT? [phil53] by e_net_rider Sep 08, 2009 (4:00 am)
Replying to: phil53 (Sep 02, 2008 8:53 pm) 09 LT2 4 cyl 6AT. Too new to tell. I just filled the first time yesterday. DIC said 25.4MPG. That was a combination of roads. DIC has showed in the mid 40's with cruise set at 55MPH. I suspect I will need a few thousand miles before it shows best mileage. Wife bought a KIA and was only in the low 20's until it had over 10K miles. Now it seems to get 25.4 local or highway. I'm sure it would be better if it was a steady 65 or 70 MPH, but these days, if you don't stick with the pack on the interstate, you get run over.   More when it at least gets first oil change. Replies to this message: e_net_rider (Sep 23, 2009 3:49 am)

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