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Sedans Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Camry vs. Honda Accord
642 messages, Last post on Nov 27, 2009 at 9:54 AM
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Replying to: butch100 (Jul 04, 2009 8:10 am) How about we talk about the Malibu instead of the Cobalt? |
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Replying to: vanman1 (Jun 23, 2009 6:37 pm) 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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Replying to: dmathews3 (Jul 03, 2009 9:46 am)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 04, 2009 9:50 am) There are many new models arriving, look appealing. But, all lead to that very same question. I am not convinced the whole package is there yet. I would love to compare these cars in say 5 years from now, see all their records, how their holding up. I would actually say, during the 5yrs, push a them a bit. It would be an interesting look on how they stand up to time. That would be a test for GM, to design a car that doesn't have silly parts going bad early in the game. I have already had a new catalytic converter replaced at 15,000miles, on my 08 GM. Oh, ya, and a window switch because I could not roll my windows down... Twice! I have had about 3 rentals, kept one for a week, others for 2 days or so.
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jul 04, 2009 11:03 am) If what you mean by "guts" is the platform, the previous 2 Malibu's were W bodies, whereas the new Malibu is an epsilon platform. I believe the MAXX version was an epsilon as well.
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Jul 04, 2009 5:13 pm)
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jul 05, 2009 7:15 am) Where I think GM is missing it is the fact that while Toyota and Honda use 1 car for the $20-30K midsize price range (MSRP) Chevy uses 2. You can find a $30K Camry or Accord, but not a Malibu. That price range is left to the Impala, and that car sits on an antiquated platform. So, the Camcord can outclass it's GM competition on the high end with features, AND lay claim to the best selling models each year, because they use one model. I don't know about the last couple of years, but up to a couple years ago, Chevy was selling more cars in that category, just spread over 2 models (Malibu and Impala) instead of 1 (Camry or Accord). So, the imports score on 2 fronts; Better equiping the high end ($24K and up) versions, plus having a more refined driveline on the lower end, AND the perception that they "must be better because they sell more" which they didn't, because it was spread over 2 models.
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Jul 05, 2009 8:15 am)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 05, 2009 12:44 pm) |
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Replying to: cooterbfd (Jul 05, 2009 8:15 am) I do agree that I am not willing to give GM another chance after my lease is up. Why take that kind of risk? I have already driven the new engine, that is the best they could come up with? I know some people love their GM cars, or a big fan of them, but you can't honestly tell me you would pick the 4cyl GM engine over say an Accord engine or VW 5cyl, or the 2.0T engine. Which would both would blow the doors off the 4cyl GM engine. I know it would. Both getting similar or better mileage. Verdict-the GM 4cyl engine=BORING and moody |
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