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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Camry vs. Honda Accord

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What is this discussion about? Toyota Camry, Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord, Car Comparisons, Sedan


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by vanman1
Nov 13, 2008 (6:44 pm)
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I have seen some used Malibus for sale and the resale is holding up pretty well on them vs. say an Impala. I think people know the new Malibu is a good car now and their value is holding up better than most GM cars. CTS's hold value well also, I know that because I tried to buy a used one with no luck.
 
Anyway, I drive my cars for 7-9 years so I am not too worried about resale.
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Re: Accord vs a Camry [imidazol97] by djm2
Nov 13, 2008 (8:23 pm)
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Nov 13, 2008 4:31 am)

Hi imidazl97:
    I would never order any vehicle. ------ REASON: ---- If I do not like the quality of the vehicle when it arrives at the dealership I now have a "BIG PROBLEM"! ------- I want to walk their "holding lot," pick the vehicle, have a set of dealer plates put on the vehicle, and take it out for a drive! ----- I am always professional in my dealings with the staff at dealerships, but I purchase vehicles on my terms not on the dealer's terms! -------- REASON: ---- I have the money, and they want to sell me a vehicle! That puts me in the driver's seat! ------ Now that dealerships are going out of business, what happens to a "deposit on a new car order" if the dealer is no longer in business? How does the customer get either the deposit or the new vehicle?
 
      Best regards! ------------ Dwayne
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Re: Accord vs a Camry [djm2] by imidazol97
Nov 14, 2008 (8:18 am)
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Replying to: djm2 (Nov 13, 2008 8:23 pm)

>ip I now have a "BIG PROBLEM"!
 
You drive it after it comes in. If you don't like it you don't take delivery. End of deal!
That's the same thing as when you drive a car that's on the dealer lot.
 
>but I purchase vehicles on my terms not on the dealer's terms!
 
When you accept only the color or the package combinations left on the picked over dealer lot, you are buying a car no the DEALER'S terms, not your terms. Ordering a car puts you in the driver's seat.
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Re: Accord vs a Camry [imidazol97] by berri
Nov 14, 2008 (8:43 am)
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Nov 14, 2008 8:18 am)

Ordering a car gets it how you want it and the dealer avoids flooring costs. However, the incentives may change by the time it is delivered and if you don't like it you may still be out the deposit you put down.
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Re: Accord vs a Camry [imidazol97] by elroy5
Nov 14, 2008 (2:30 pm)
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Nov 14, 2008 8:18 am)

Ordering a car puts you in the driver's seat.
 
Not today. Maybe in a couple months.
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Re: Accord vs a Camry [berri] by dmathews3
Nov 14, 2008 (6:33 pm)
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Replying to: berri (Nov 14, 2008 8:43 am)

I have purchased at least 30 vehicles in my life and ordered around 10 to 12 and never put down a deposit yet. Of course I don't mess with those little dealers. Have been using the same dealer for over 20 years. I even ordered my 02 40 foot 200K motorhome and never had to put down a deposit. Maybe I just have an honest face.
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by vanman1
Nov 16, 2008 (6:53 pm)
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We ordered our van. It was 4 1/2 weeks and it's been perfect. Great thing is it is exactly what we wanted and we could choose incentives of the day we bought or the incentives at time of delivery. Great hedge I thought!
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Re:Fuel Mileage[djm2] by thegraduate
Nov 17, 2008 (8:32 am)
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Replying to: djm2 (Nov 12, 2008 1:29 am)

I think the Chevrolet Malibu now has a 6 speed automatic transmission on both the 4 & 6 cylinder engines. If this is correct, I would like to drive both vehicles. If the mileage is very similiar, I would pick the 6 cylinder, because the American manufacturer has never made a four cylinder engine that I liked!
 
The mileage is dramatically lower for the V6 Malibu over the 4-cylinder Malibu, but better on the I4 models versus the competition in this forum.
 
Malibu
V6: 17/26 MPG (252hp)
I4: 22/33 MPG (169hp)
 
Camry
V6: 19/28 MPG (268hp)
I4: 21/31 MPG (158hp), same mileage for Auto and Manual
 
Accord
V6: 19/29 MPG (271hp)
I4 (Auto): 21/30 MPG (177-190hp)
I4 (Man): 22/31 MPG (177-190hp)
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Re:Fuel Mileage[djm2] [thegraduate] by iwant12
Nov 17, 2008 (8:47 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 17, 2008 8:32 am)

Looks like the Malibu I4 with the 6 sp trans is the clear winner of the three you listed. I wonder if it's made alongside the Saturn Aura at the Kansas plant? If my info is correct, the Aura made with 86% domestic parts (not bad, but we should be able to do a little better perhaps?).
 
I like the Malibu's looks (though I really like the dual exhaust of the V6's) and will put it on my short list for my next auto purchase. (Unless I can get a REALLY great deal on a Vette).
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Re:Fuel Mileage[djm2] [thegraduate] [iwant12] by thegraduate
Nov 17, 2008 (9:13 am)
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Replying to: iwant12 (Nov 17, 2008 8:47 am)

Looks like the Malibu I4 with the 6 sp trans is the clear winner of the three you listed.
 
Indeed it is. Something to pay attention to though is the Camry's new 2.5L I4, which will debut in a matter of months. It'll offer close to 180hp, and if I had to guess, very competitive fuel economy.
 
Also noteworthy (although not in this particular discussion) is the Nissan Altima 2.5L, which manages the best city in the midsize class (23/32 with the 6-speed stick, 23/31 with the CVT).

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