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#390 of 640 Re: 2008 Comparison Test Available! [ucisilentbob] by eriches Jan 02, 2008 (5:10 pm)
Replying to: ucisilentbob (Jan 02, 2008 3:57 pm) Well, the truth is, silentbob, I don't have a great answer for you. I see your point about the Camry SE, and while we considered that argument, I think we were right to choose the LE (though, yes, I would have preferred one with VSC and alloys). The LE is the quintessential Camry, the one most people buy... Also, it's not always possible to get exactly the configuration we want from the manufacturers, and that is why the Malibu went $80 over. However, our scoring formula does adjust for such discrepancies, though obviously a car with a little extra equipment has a certain subjective advantage. --Erin Replies to this message: texases (Jan 02, 2008 6:39 pm)
#391 of 640 ...Or you could listen to the consumers by eriches Jan 02, 2008 (5:20 pm)
If you're reading the IL comparison test, you might also want to check out the consumer-penned version of this test -- http://www.edmunds.com/advice/buying/articles/123972/article.html -- which had a somewhat different outcome. --Erin Replies to this message: watercop1 (Jan 03, 2008 7:23 am) bug4 (Jan 03, 2008 7:50 am)
#392 of 640 Re: 2008 Comparison Test Available! [eriches] by texases Jan 02, 2008 (6:39 pm)
Replying to: eriches (Jan 02, 2008 5:10 pm) Also, it's not always possible to get exactly the configuration we want from the manufacturers   You have my sympathy on that - certain combinations can be impossible to find.   I took a look at the scoring formula, and I'd strongly suggest dropping the price component. Price matters, yes, but it matters differently to everyone, and the sticker price can have little to do with the sales price. I'd rather know which is the better car, then buy the best one I can afford. Of course, you have to compare similar price range cars, like you did here, but the range of prices is so small that it shouldn't affect scores.
#393 of 640 Re: ...Or you could listen to the consumers [eriches] by watercop1 Jan 03, 2008 (7:23 am)
Replying to: eriches (Jan 02, 2008 5:20 pm) I drive a 2007 Camry LE and agree with both the consumer and Edmunds review. The Camry still suits me fine. My mixed driving yields consistent 28MPG in 60/40 highway/city driving. My commute (45min. each way) required a comfortable drive. My "real world" purchase was $21,500+TTL for LE equipped with AT, sunroof, alloys, body side molding and all wx mats. None of the new Orleans area dealerships had VSC equipped LE's on the lot so Toyota is being stingy with them. The center cubby has outlet and aux jack with a cord cutout to easily add sirius/XM or nav. At the time the Accord was selling at MSRP+. The Aura also was closer to 23K to equip it similiar to my Camry. My wife will be car shopping in 2009. We will definately look at the Malibu and Honda's deisel Accord closely.
#394 of 640 Re: ...Or you could listen to the consumers [eriches] by bug4 Jan 03, 2008 (7:50 am)
Replying to: eriches (Jan 02, 2008 5:20 pm) Thanks for participating in the forum! We do a lot of guessing, supposing and theorizing on this forum and its nice to finally get information right from the horses mouth! Thanks
#395 of 640 Re: Why not the SE? [ucisilentbob] by colloquor Jan 03, 2008 (3:12 pm)
Replying to: ucisilentbob (Jan 02, 2008 3:43 pm) Unfortunately, the Camry SE is not available without a sunroof in the Chicago region. Every SE in Illinois and Indiana is delivered with a sunroof. This is one thing I dislike about Toyota's marketing and option packaging. All configurations should be available everywhere in the country.
#396 of 640 Where is Altima and Sonata by irnmdn Jan 03, 2008 (7:21 pm)
Why is Altima and Sonata not in this comparison? Obviously Nissan and Hyundai did not pay edmunds well enough. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jan 03, 2008 9:07 pm)
#397 of 640 Re: Where is Altima and Sonata [irnmdn] by thegraduate Jan 03, 2008 (9:07 pm)
Replying to: irnmdn (Jan 03, 2008 7:21 pm) Why is Altima and Sonata not in this comparison? Obviously Nissan and Hyundai did not pay edmunds well enough.   Because this comparison is set up to be more simple. This compares the top two sellers in the class against a newcomer.   There is already a "Midsize Sedans 2.0" including all three vehicles here, as well as other offerings from Nissan, Hyundai, Ford, Chrysler, etc.   Someone a little bit bitter here? Don't jump to assumptions TOO quickly.
#398 of 640 Resale value? by niceguy1234 Jan 04, 2008 (3:07 pm)
Nobody talk about the resale value of these 3 cars. I believe after a few years late, the Malibu will have the lowest resale value among these 3. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jan 04, 2008 10:26 pm)
#399 of 640 Resale and GM by aaronfitz Jan 04, 2008 (10:25 pm)
Obviously, the Malibu is going to have the worst resale value. BUT, if GM keeps going the way they are I think that's going to change. The new Caddy CTS was named Motor Trends Car of the Year, the Silverado had Truck of the Year in 07. The Saturn Aura was the North American Car of the Year in 07, and I really think the the Malibu is going to take that award this year, we won't know until the end of this month though. GM is on a huge turn-around and it is really showing right now. I've sat in several new GM products in the past few months, and I'm completely blown away by the quality that is FINALLY going into their vehicles. Especially the new Silverado and the new Malibu. I just think that its going to take a few years for this movement to filter down the line. The interiors are also amazing, they no longer look like they are from the stone age. Everything is built nice and tight and looks much more exspensive that what it really is, with very minimal gaps inside and out. One thing that I really don't like with the new Accord or the Camry is that they are both extremely boring looking on the inside. It reminds me of crawling into a dark cave. I don't care for all the cheesy looking "brushed aluminum" stuff either. The Malibu offers all kinds of different interior color combinations...its called having some flare. If I had to choose between the three, I would choose the Malibu LTZ. Out the door with a fully loaded Malibu is gonna set ya back about 28 big ones. That's about 2-2.5K cheaper than the other two, which makes up for the depreciation I think. Another thing to consider is that the Malibu has the better powertrain warranty. Only spot that I can see where Chevy screwed up is not offering a "real" nav system. But I guess it has the OnStar with the Turn by Turn Navigation. Honestly, I'm holding my down payment money for the new Pontiac G8. If it drives and goes as good as it looks, I'll buy one! Just my $.02   Aaron Replies to this message: venus537 (Jan 05, 2008 9:03 am)

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