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Sedans Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Camry vs. Honda Accord
630 messages, Last post on Jul 19, 2009 at 5:49 PM
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Replying to: bibo2 (Oct 14, 2008 6:00 pm)  The 2LT 4-cyl is an awesome choice, and what our first Malibu purchase is. Love the silence, the quality, the drivetrain silkiness and spunk, the seats with UltraLux, and of course the "wow" look outside and in. Terrific car, through and through, and one that you not only enjoy driving but also looking at daily.
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Replying to: beach15 (Oct 15, 2008 6:49 pm)  . I will not keep the car for the full lease. You certainly don't see people comparing a G6 to an Accord or Camry. But, I am impressed with it though with the exception of the engine! the leather, roof, sound. Great bang for the buck, but only if that bang held its value better, and it didn't feel like I put money in a sink hole. I don't think I would cry if they got rid of the Pontiac name, but then again, they'll just rename it, then again I think most GM cars are the same, just another car, another title. lol Oh well. But, I love the new Malibu. Its sleek. My Honda is waiting for me.
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Oct 16, 2008 7:34 am) Honda has nothing on the Malibu though it is a bit bigger.
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Replying to: vanman1 (Oct 21, 2008 5:27 pm) Tha'ts quite a blanket statement. Both cars offer features the other doesn't have, such as OnStar in the Malibu, and a real navigation system, or much better V6 economy in the Honda
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 21, 2008 6:41 pm) Accord is a bit slower but yes, better V6 mileage. |
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Perhaps this sounds like buyers remorse but here goes… My 08 Malibu is in the shop for body work as a result of a hit and run. In its place I have a 2009 Accord LX rental with only 2300 miles on it. On second thought I should have bought the Accord as it is a damn nice driving car only if I could have gotten pass the dowdy exterior and generic interior styling. Nonetheless, guys I have to give the Accord its props and I can see why this car outsells the Malibu 4-to-1. On the highway the car got to 80 within a few sweet heart beats. The handling was precise to the point that the car felt like an extension of your body. The ride was balanced and firm but not harsh and the road manners are close to that of the entry level sport sedans a la G37, TL and 09 Maxima. I opened the bonnet (hood), and there it was, an engine so well arranged in its bay that it makes the Malibu’s engine look like a rumpled suit. Turn it on, and a sweet note emanates as if seductively inviting the driver to lets do something naughty. On the down side, road noise from tires and windows are too loud for my taste and the cloth seats look and feels cheap. Moreover, the seats are short with little or no thigh support for us six footers. Overall, the Honda is a hell of a car and if I were in the market for a replacement for my Malibu, the Accord would be on my short list.
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Replying to: bwia (Oct 25, 2008 11:53 am) |
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Replying to: vanman1 (Oct 21, 2008 5:27 pm)
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Replying to: mazda6dude (Oct 26, 2008 7:25 pm) The 2.4L, 3.6L are all proven. GM has proven it's automatics are about the best in the business. Smoothness is a toss up and though Honda quality/reliability over the years has been better I agree, the difference narrows every year and isn't all that significant. I always say these days, there are very few bad cars, buy what you want.
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Replying to: bwia (Oct 25, 2008 11:53 am) |
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