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Sedans Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Camry vs. Honda Accord
648 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 5:05 AM
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Lighter weight over the front wheels = more agile handling; plus, better availability of a stick-shift. Those two things combined make driving much more fun. ------------- No fun if it has no power. They are fine for compacts but in a mid-size loaded up, forget it!
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Replying to: vanman1 (Jun 23, 2009 6:37 pm)  And, loaded up, I'm typically not carving corners; I'm cruising down the highway. 
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 23, 2009 8:26 pm) Ironically enough, my salesmen, a GM fan, and leased a C-Class mercedes. He was the one who said that he wouldn't drive a foreign car. His mother also got a 09 Jetta. He loves them now! Night and day! The Malibu is nice, its pretty, but its guts are really no different, or any real reason to get too excited. At this point, a company should atleast grasp the concept of a good 4cyl. GM doesn't have it. Even with 6spd. This is my opinion only. I am not forcing this statement on anyone or being direct in my statement. I am also not saying anyone is wrong with their statement either. That is why there are so many cars. I like the Malibu, but would be forced to get the V6, and I don't want a V6. To each their own. I will never be convinced of GM again. Sorry. |
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"The Malibu is nice, its pretty, but its guts are really no different, or any real reason to get too excited. At this point, a company should at least grasp the concept of a good 4cyl. GM doesn't have it. Even with 6spd". Have you even driven one? Not convinced of GM 4 bangers - go take a look at the new 2.4L Direct Inject in the 2010 Equinox. 32 MPG hwy and 183 hp with better mileage than any crossover on the market. Would not be surprised to see this mill in the Malibu next year. That said, there are no normally aspired 4-banger mid-size sedans out there. The Accords are fine but don't try and tell me they are fun to drive unless you slip a 6 under the hood. Yes I have driven one.
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Replying to: vanman1 (Jul 02, 2009 6:06 pm) Want to try that again, for the cheap seats in the back? I don't think that's what you meant. The Accords are fine but don't try and tell me they are fun to drive unless you slip a 6 under the hood. Actually, the most fun-to-drive Accords come ONLY in 4-cylinder models. They have a stick-shift. Also, the 4-cylinder models feel more lively and are better balanced thanks to less weight hanging over the front wheels. Fast doesn't mean "fun to drive." Just look at the Camry V6!
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Replying to: vanman1 (Jul 02, 2009 6:06 pm) I bet the new Equinox will be nice, but then again, why are we offering yet another SUV? They are only now thinking green, because they are being forced to do so. I would much rather have a VW Tiquan, its got a 2.0T. Not as good of mileage, but I can feel confident, and have more fun!! Drive what you want. Its just my take on it.
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Replying to: butch100 (Jul 03, 2009 9:22 am)
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Replying to: butch100 (Jul 03, 2009 9:22 am) Personally, I'm not even close to being in the market for one of these cars, but do love the smoothness of the Honda 2.4L. Engine power nonwithstanding, its a fantastic engine, at least it is in the 2003-2007 Accord, which I happen to drive. Delivering 36+mpg on every trip at 75mph, and takes an 8 second run to 60 MPH. I haven't driven a current GM 2.4L so I can't testify to how smooth or not it may be, but I did want to mention that horsepower isn't the only way you classify a "good 4." |
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