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#497 of 643 Re: After 3 months of shopping.. [bvdj84] by vanman1 Oct 21, 2008 (5:27 pm)
Replying to: bvdj84 (Oct 16, 2008 7:34 am) The G6 and Malibu are nothing alike. The level of refinement in the Malibu is miles ahead. Further, most Malibus now have a 6-speed / 2.4L which gets best in class performance/mileage.   Honda has nothing on the Malibu though it is a bit bigger. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Oct 21, 2008 6:41 pm) vanman1 (Oct 22, 2008 5:42 pm) mazda6dude (Oct 26, 2008 7:25 pm) vanman1 (Oct 27, 2008 6:36 pm) bvdj84 (Oct 27, 2008 6:52 pm) and 1 more...
#498 of 643 Re: After 3 months of shopping.. [vanman1] by thegraduate Oct 21, 2008 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: vanman1 (Oct 21, 2008 5:27 pm) Honda has nothing on the Malibu though it is a bit bigger.   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 Replies to this message: vanman1 (Oct 22, 2008 5:42 pm)
#499 of 643 Re: After 3 months of shopping.. [thegraduate] by vanman1 Oct 22, 2008 (5:42 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 21, 2008 6:41 pm) What I meant was they were very competitive (Accord / Malibu).   Accord is a bit slower but yes, better V6 mileage.
#500 of 643 Driving an Accord Rental--and I think I like it. by bwia Oct 25, 2008 (11:53 am)
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. Replies to this message: iwant12 (Oct 26, 2008 3:12 pm) vanman1 (Oct 27, 2008 6:39 pm)
#501 of 643 Re: Driving an Accord Rental--and I think I like it. [bwia] by iwant12 Oct 26, 2008 (3:12 pm)
Replying to: bwia (Oct 25, 2008 11:53 am) As far as the seats go, would you say the Malibu's are more comfortable (and supportive) than the Honda's?
#502 of 643 Re: After 3 months of shopping.. [vanman1] by mazda6dude Oct 26, 2008 (7:25 pm)
Replying to: vanman1 (Oct 21, 2008 5:27 pm) I have a 2008 Accord LX automatic with almost 15k miles. I really wanted the 2008 Malibu and even now when I see the new Malibu, I still want it, but I still believe I made the right decision. The reason being, the accord has over 32 years of a proven track record. I agree the Malibu has a superior styling, but when it comes to engineering, relability and all around quality sedan, the accord is the best. 5 speed automatic should be a standard in the car industry since it gets better fuel efficiency and smoother ride. I do like the fact that the 6 speed automatic is available on the malibu, aura and G6. Replies to this message: vanman1 (Oct 27, 2008 6:36 pm) bvdj84 (Oct 27, 2008 6:52 pm) vanman1 (Oct 28, 2008 3:35 pm)
#503 of 643 Re: After 3 months of shopping.. [mazda6dude] by vanman1 Oct 27, 2008 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: mazda6dude (Oct 26, 2008 7:25 pm) I could say the Malibu has 44 years of history, meaningless since the first Accord has nothing to do with the current just like the first Malibu has nothing to do with the current.   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. Replies to this message: bvdj84 (Oct 27, 2008 6:52 pm) vanman1 (Oct 28, 2008 3:35 pm)
#504 of 643 Re: Driving an Accord Rental--and I think I like it. [bwia] by vanman1 Oct 27, 2008 (6:39 pm)
Replying to: bwia (Oct 25, 2008 11:53 am) Not sure which Malibu you have and which Accord you drove but my 3.6L looks amazing under the hood and the power / engine note is sweet.
#505 of 643 Re: After 3 months of shopping.. [vanman1] by bvdj84 Oct 27, 2008 (6:52 pm)
Replying to: vanman1 (Oct 27, 2008 6:36 pm) I am not sure if GM can make an engine like the Accord. I have driven both the 2006 Accord 4cyl, and an 08 G6 4cyl, which is the same engine as the 4cyl Malibu, it is not as smooth, jumpy. If the GM 4cyl engine had a 5spd transmission, it would make a world of difference. Then, it could be claimed smooth. The 4cyl, almost jumps to rev up high, when sometimes you want to let it accelerate more slowly up to speed. So compared to the power the 2006 4cyl Accord I had, no way, does it compare. That engine was strong. But, now I am finding the GM engine to be better as I put more miles on it, but its that darn stubborn transmission that just really bugs me! It can't make up its mind, it'll a change a gear when I least expect it, I am like "wow, okay"Its weird. Other than its querky engine, I find the G6 appealing in its features, but the engine lowers its score big time. I could only imagine this same engine in the Malibu, which is bigger, with a 4spd transmission, boy wouldn't that be a fun ride. It would really throw the transmission for a loop. I am not just making all of this up, because I have driven both. Its how I feel about them. Its too bad, GM cars depreciate so badly, might as well put your money in a sink hole.   But, now days, yes, you can be pretty safe with about any car, Replies to this message: vanman1 (Oct 28, 2008 3:35 pm)
#506 of 643 Re: After 3 months of shopping.. [bvdj84] by vanman1 Oct 28, 2008 (3:35 pm)
Replying to: bvdj84 (Oct 27, 2008 6:52 pm) 6-speed now available on G6, Aura and Malibu on the 2.4L. Apparently it makes a big difference on smoothness and fuel economy which is now best in class on these models. Refinement is a step above in Malibus. the G6 is pretty old now and a bit dated.   That said, the Accord 4 banger is a nice one, probably about the best. I went for a V6 Malibu though, I will never be happy with 170 hp.

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