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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Camry vs. Honda Accord

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Re: bvdj84 [vanman1] by thegraduate
Jul 02, 2009 (6:46 pm)
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Replying to: vanman1 (Jul 02, 2009 6:06 pm)

That said, there are no normally aspired 4-banger mid-size sedans out there.
 
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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Re: bvdj84 [vanman1] by bvdj84
Jul 03, 2009 (6:04 am)
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Replying to: vanman1 (Jul 02, 2009 6:06 pm)

Yes, the Accord engine is a well rounded engine. Not saying its perfect, but the 4cyl is an engine that likes to be wound up. I am not sure you can really say that about a GM 4cyl. However, couple it with a better transmission and controls, it would be a huge improvement. That is the culprit to the GM engine.
 
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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Re: bvdj84 [bvdj84] by dmathews3
Jul 03, 2009 (7:22 am)
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jul 03, 2009 6:04 am)

The Equinox is NOT a SUV which has a frame. This is a crossover which is built on a car unibody and can come with either FWD or AWD in which a SUV comes with 4 Wheel drive and gets a whole lot worst gas mileage. This is a replacement for the Trailblazer SUV which was discontinued last fall.
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Re: bvdj84 [bvdj84] by butch100
Jul 03, 2009 (9:22 am)
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jul 03, 2009 6:04 am)

GM can't build a good 4?, I guess you've never heard of the Cobolt SS, it's 260HP 4 blows any Honda 4 completely out of the water. Also faster than the Accord V6 as well..
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Re: bvdj84 [butch100] by dmathews3
Jul 03, 2009 (9:46 am)
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Replying to: butch100 (Jul 03, 2009 9:22 am)

Right, and for an extra $500 GM has a stage 1 kit that bumps that up another 30 HP for a total of 290hp and all under warranty.
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Re: bvdj84 [butch100] by thegraduate
Jul 03, 2009 (1:23 pm)
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Replying to: butch100 (Jul 03, 2009 9:22 am)

I can turbocharge my Snapper and give it more horses but it doesn't make it any more than a really fast lawn-mower engine.
 
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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Re: bvdj84 [butch100] by bvdj84
Jul 04, 2009 (7:30 am)
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Replying to: butch100 (Jul 03, 2009 9:22 am)

Honestly, I would not feel safe in a cobalt. It would simply crumble in an accident.
People looking for an Accord, are less likely to be looking at a Cobalt. Though, you may have more power in the Cobalt, the Accord and Cobalt are 2 different cars all together. Differences are greatly noted.
 
I have to agree, the 06 Accord 4cyl is a great engine, no race car, but had confidence, quality, power. You have to understand I came from this engine, to the GM 4cyl, and it is simply NIGHT and DAY difference. My 06 Accord would blow the my 4cyl GM engine away. Got better mileage too. But, then again people getting an Accord are not out looking to race a Cobalt either. I would never dream of racing my 06 Accord 4cyl. I truly babied that car. Atleast, if I did push my Accord to feel it pull a bit on the interstate, it didn't feel, sound like it was straining as the GM car does.
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Re: bvdj84 [bvdj84] by butch100
Jul 04, 2009 (8:10 am)
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jul 04, 2009 7:30 am)

All cars are designed with "crumple zones" that will help dissipate energy in a crash. It's tough to compare Cobolt/Accord as they are totally different classes of car. Cobolt is an A to B basic transpo. where the accord is gotten to damm near the size of an Impala. It's a much nicer car than the Cobolt but for a lot more $$$ too..
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Re: bvdj84 [butch100] by thegraduate
Jul 04, 2009 (8:28 am)
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Replying to: butch100 (Jul 04, 2009 8:10 am)

The Cobalt gets a 4-star rating for the driver from the NTHSA, 3-stars on the side impact, with Side Airbags.
 
How about we talk about the Malibu instead of the Cobalt?
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Re: 4-bangers [vanman1] by tlong
Jul 04, 2009 (9:11 am)
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Replying to: vanman1 (Jun 23, 2009 6:37 pm)

No fun if it has no power. They are fine for compacts but in a mid-size loaded up, forget it!
 
Disagree. I have a 2007 Mazda 5 (a micro-minivan, same platform as a Mazda 3). I also have a 2005 Acura TL, which is a 6 cyl. Guess what - the Mazda is more FUN to drive, as it is agile and has very tight steering. The Acura is a powerful highway cruiser and accelerates great (if you like that automatic lag when you punch it). But the Mazda is FUN.

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