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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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#595 of 804 Re: bvdj84 [imidazol97] by elroy5

Jul 11, 2009 (11:54 am)

Replying to: imidazol97 (Jul 11, 2009 9:46 am)
>most frustrating problems that they face is legacy market perception about GM cars
 
I feel sorry for the Chevy salesman, but who created this "perception"? The "perception" I think is based on facts (cars that simply didn't measure up to the competition). Market perception has nothing to do with my opinion. The reality of owning and driving Accords and Malibus myself, has created my "perception" of them. As far as Consumer Reports and JD Powers in concerned, they had the 2001 Malibu as a "Recommended" car. I would not recommend that car to anyone. It seems "average" reliability, poor quality, and cheap materials, is good enough for CR. Not good enough for me.

#596 of 804 Re: bvdj84 by bvdj84

Jul 12, 2009 (6:45 am)

Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 11, 2009 11:54 am)
Nice thing about honda now, is that I can still lease a loaded Accord. A good clean lease deal can be had. Lease turn in is so simple too. I have traded my Accord with minimal negative equity. Which cannot be had on a GM car now. Even in the most perfect condition. I cannot go lease a new Malibu for that cheap or at all. GM didn't just all of a sudden become pretty, you cannot always judge a book by its cover either. The only reason they are creating this new look or perception is because they are bankrupt and don't have a choice. Bankruptcy alone for me is reason enough to stay away at this point. GM has only recently improved in quality, it will take time to prove they have what it takes to be on par with the others. I would say they are getting there now.
  
    So, considering the new Malibu is night and day different in terms of build and quality compared to the previous model would be too quick to say. It could go both ways. I am not sure. Time will only tell. It is a very sharp looking car with a great offering for the money. I can see why people like them.
 
   I am certainly not going to bash anyone for driving one either. I will most definitely be impressed by the car if you drive by. I like a lot of cars, but which ones I would drive is my opinion. Heck, I think this Saturn Aura that drives locally here is one sharp looking car. Would I ever get one? No. That is just me.
 
So, I guess at this point it could go both ways. Perhaps GM will prove to do some great things! But, ask yourself this.....would GM be trying to change or doing the improvements now if they weren't forced to do so? Will they uphold these goals when no one is looking?

#597 of 804 Re: bvdj84 [bvdj84] by butch100

Jul 12, 2009 (6:52 am)

Replying to: bvdj84 (Jul 04, 2009 12:03 pm)
How does a cat. converter go bad at 15K?, if it clogged up then there is an engine management issue that caused way to much unburned fuel into the exhaust system. Don't know how you got stuck with rentals to replace a window switch, those can be replaced in about 5 min. My Malibu is now 4.5 yrs. old and it's soul is just fine!, no major repairs and I'm still running on the original brake pads. Now I'll admit it's value is less than a 4.5 year old Accord, but that is irrelevant to me as I have no plans to trade it until 10 yrs. old and I paid 21K for a car with V6, leather, sunroof, XM, ABS, alloys, P. seats, homelink, remote start w/auto digital climate control, ect. Try getting an Accord loaded like that and your closer to 30K.

#598 of 804 Re: bvdj84 [butch100] by bvdj84

Jul 12, 2009 (7:07 am)

Replying to: butch100 (Jul 12, 2009 6:52 am)
Well, it did, I am truly believe the converter was bad to begin with. It ran weird, I took it in, they called me up and stated that the converter was bad. They replaced it. Its on my invoice too. I didn't have rentals for the windows, but the other times when trying to diagnose the performance issues.
 
The engine is still not running right. The transmission is a bit off. The gas mileage has improved since the new converter. Perhaps a bit more power, but still acts weird. Its intermittently happening. GM stated they'll back their warranty, well, I will use it. I think I have ran up about $1,500 or so in warranty bills. Over silly stuff. Never had that with my Accord or my other 2 VW leases. I do not have time to play games. I work to hard and pay too much to be messed around with.
But, no car is perfect. But, this is my first GM car too.
 
With great deals out, you really don't have to pay $30k for a Honda. I lease, so soon I will have a new car. I will look closely at the new Accord, Acura TSX, VW, or even a new camry.

#599 of 804 Re: bvdj84 [butch100] by elroy5

Jul 12, 2009 (8:51 am)

Replying to: butch100 (Jul 12, 2009 6:52 am)
Now I'll admit it's value is less than a 4.5 year old Accord, but that is irrelevant to me as I have no plans to trade it until 10 yrs.
 
It will still be relevant. A 10 year old Accord will still be worth a couple thousand more than a 10 year old Malibu.

#600 of 804 Re: bvdj84 [elroy5] by dmathews3

Jul 12, 2009 (9:06 am)

Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 18, 2007 5:41 pm)
I'm betting too that you paid at least 2K more for the Accord than you would have the Malibu.

#601 of 804 Re: bvdj84 [dmathews3] by elroy5

Jul 12, 2009 (11:12 am)

Replying to: dmathews3 (Jul 12, 2009 9:06 am)
Sure, but I think the Accord is worth more. When you sell one, you find out most people looking for a used car agree. Just pointing out that you can recoup some (not all) of the higher purchase price, when you sell it. People think a 10 year old car is not worth much, but I got $5,000 for my 12 year old Accord, with 140k miles on it. It would be difficult to get $3000 for a Malibu that old with that many miles on it. Check the prices of 10 year old used Accords and Malibus, and you will still see a substantial difference in the average asking price.

#602 of 804 Kelly blue book by elroy5

Jul 12, 2009 (11:20 am)

Just checking the Kelly Blue Book value on 10 year old cars (99 models), on MSN Autos. The price range for a 99 Malibu was between $3000 and $3800, and the price range for a 99 Accord was from $5700 to $7500. It's actually more than I thought it would be.

#603 of 804 Re: Kelly blue book [elroy5] by bvdj84

Jul 13, 2009 (6:25 am)

Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 12, 2009 11:20 am)
You know, its all good. I see many homes in our town that have just GM cars. Some are brand new. Right now actually, if you want a GM car, you should be able to get a great deal. While making that a great choice. However, if you are like me and change cars often. Then, getting a GM car would not be the best idea. You will lose more money on a GM trade than some of the others. Even Honda probably isn't trading as high now. You cannot lease a GM car, so that for me would keep me from getting one. I lease a GM car now(before they stopped leasing), probably most cheap lease out on this company. So I have thought about transferring the lease to someone else. Swapalease?
 
Now, if you are going to keep it for many years, than its a decent move. But, GM still needs to convince us that is will hold up to time. You certainly don't see many GM cars around that are year 91 or so that start up each and everyday in the winter like our honda.
 
Just because I won't drive another GM car and desperately want out, doesn't make it a bad choice for someone else. I am very much pampered with my car now, its just the engine that leaves me with a sour taste in my mouth. Never again, Sorry GM!

#604 of 804 Re: Kelly blue book [bvdj84] by imidazol97

Jul 13, 2009 (10:12 am)

Replying to: bvdj84 (Jul 13, 2009 6:25 am)
>You certainly don't see many GM cars around that are year 91 or so that start up each and everyday in the winter like our honda.
 
There is a plethora of GM cars from the 80s that are driven daily around here. In fact more and more are showing up all the time.
 
>the winter like our honda.
 
I can't agree with the honda comment. Our friend's 95 Civic often wouldn't start. I'd go over and mess around and finally get it started for her. It wasn't even winter!!! in Ohio. She finally got rid of it and it was rusting out in front of the rear wheels already. At least she didn't have to put one of those tin can mufflers on it like Hondas seem to have around here.
 
I believe this thread should stick to comparing the current cars rather than trying to continue to put down GM from the past. I could list off many warts on certain foreign car's image from the past and the present... do we want to go there? I don't think so.

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