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Sedans Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Camry vs. Honda Accord
643 messages, Last post on Nov 29, 2009 at 6:32 AM
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Nov 13, 2008 4:31 am) 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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Replying to: djm2 (Nov 13, 2008 8:23 pm) 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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Replying to: imidazol97 (Nov 14, 2008 8:18 am)
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Nov 14, 2008 8:18 am) Not today.  Maybe in a couple months. 
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Replying to: berri (Nov 14, 2008 8:43 am)
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Replying to: djm2 (Nov 12, 2008 1:29 am) 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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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 17, 2008 8:32 am) 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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Replying to: iwant12 (Nov 17, 2008 8:47 am) 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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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 17, 2008 9:13 am) I have driven the camry, I felt it was good power, but, the Accord 4cyl had a bit more oomph to it. Of course that was the 06 Accord. I am not sure how the 08 Accord and the newer increased Camry will compare. Both are great cars. It is great that GM is offering a more competitive transmission. But, they need a bit more tweaking in their 4cyl to make it more refined, and relocating its power band in the right area. I think a little re-programming is desperately needed. Because, that leaves me to the question of why many are finding the have to opt for the 6cyl rather than the 4cyl on a GM product. I find my 08 GM 4cyl 4spd transmission to be very annoying! I currently have it for sale, for lease transfer. I am going back to Honda!
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