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Re: Actual MPG For New 2010 Malibu [malexbu]
by phil53
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Oct 23, 2009 (7:17 am)
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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.
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Re: Actual MPG For New 2010 Malibu [john178]
by e_net_rider
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Oct 23, 2009 (9:15 am)
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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?
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Re: Actual MPG For New 2010 Malibu [e_net_rider]
by e_net_rider
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Oct 23, 2009 (9:51 am)
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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.
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Re: Actual MPG For New 2010 Malibu [e_net_rider]
by john178
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Oct 23, 2009 (11:58 am)
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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.
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Re: Actual MPG For New 2010 Malibu [john178]
by e_net_rider
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Oct 24, 2009 (3:58 am)
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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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30 MPG every tank
by yesamalibu
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Nov 25, 2009 (8:22 pm)
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After 17 months and 25,000 miles, I still love the Malibu more than any previous care I've owned (BMW 5 series, VW Passat, Mazda 3). It is not pretentious or expensive. It is very comfortable, roomy, even fun!
With the 4 cyl, 6-speed, I have gotten 30 MPG every tankful since the day I drove it off the lot. Every time. If you can believe the trip computer, it says that my around-town driving yields around 24 MPG, and my interstate driving yields from 33 MPG (doing 70 mph) to 43 MPG doing 55.
Great car. My first American car and I don't regret it at all.
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Re: 30 MPG every tank [yesamalibu]
by phil53
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Nov 25, 2009 (8:30 pm)
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Replying to: yesamalibu (Nov 25, 2009 8:22 pm)
I find that interesting. I'd love to know your secret. Right now, the DIC on my car is reading 20.9 and that includes a fair amount of interstate (freeway) driving.
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Re: 30 MPG every tank [phil53]
by pao
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Nov 26, 2009 (8:35 am)
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Replying to: phil53 (Nov 25, 2009 8:30 pm)
are you resetting you DIC after each fill up?
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Re: Sunroof on 2010 Malibu
by jlbgator
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Nov 26, 2009 (7:58 pm)
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Replying to: john178 (Oct 23, 2009 2:48 am)
I am about to purchase a 2010 1LT but not 100% sure about the sunroof. First, does it open into the car or does it go up outside of the car? Second, is it worth having? Any problems with it. My previous Jetta had a sunroof and I liked it but often left it closed because of wind noise but I like the extra light. Don't like sunroof that tilt and open up instead of in.
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Re: 30 MPG every tank [pao]
by phil53
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Nov 27, 2009 (5:35 pm)
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Replying to: pao (Nov 26, 2009 8:35 am)
Yep.
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