Article Comments: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu SS Follow-Up Test

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Article comments for Follow-Up Test: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu SS - If you're expecting a modern Malibu SS to have a 427 or even a 350 V8, you're living in a time warp. V6s are the new V8s, and the '06 Malibu SS has a decent V6. (more)

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#1 of 8 Article Comments: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu SS Follow-Up Test by KarenS HOST Sep 14, 2006 (5:08 am)
Take a look at our Malibu Follow-up test and post your comments here. Follow-Up Test: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu SS Replies to this message: mr_bots (Sep 15, 2006 9:51 am) mylastchevy (Mar 20, 2009 1:59 pm)
#2 of 8 good article, and a wish by kurtamaxxxguy Sep 15, 2006 (9:41 am)
I enjoyed the SS article and it covered a lot of interesting points. Thanks! Hopefully in future Edmunds can do a short test of the Maxx SS to see how it compares to the Malibu SS. The Maxx version appears to have a wider final drive ratio, suggesting it will burn rubber easier at the expense of using more gas. It would also have been useful to highlight some more differences of the SS versions from the regular models (wider turning circles, all black interiors, etc.). For me the all black interior's a deal breaker (it's no fun to fry in Calif. summers and clean plastic out-gassing from windows all the time! ).
#3 of 8 Re: Article Comments: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu SS Follow-Up Test [KarenS] by mr_bots Sep 15, 2006 (9:51 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Sep 14, 2006 5:08 am) Looks really good, but I see it accelerating from 0-60 a lot faster than 7.9. The regular Malibu has been clocked everywhere from 7.6-8.1 and I'm pretty sure 240hp would be faster than 200hp in the same car with steeper gearing.
#4 of 8 wrong information. by nyc293 Nov 19, 2006 (1:36 pm)
every road test that i read about, malibu SS does 0-60 in 6.9-7.1 seconds, 7.8 is more for the standard V6. and why is it that almost every single road test video on edmunds is wrong about the acceleration times?
#5 of 8 Fuel Mileage by kurtamaxxxguy Jan 01, 2007 (1:29 pm)
Am wondering how this SS Malibu compared to the other current "Bu's" wrt fuel economy. I've noted the EPA ratings on the SS versions are much lower than the regular V6's, which is odd as the HP difference between these cars is not all that great (217 .vs. 240). My guess is the transmission gearing on the SS is much shorter (on the Maxx version, it doesn't seem suited for highway driving).
#6 of 8 SS vs LT MPG by friendinthebiz Aug 14, 2007 (3:32 pm)
Regular Malibu power steering is electric while the SS has Hydraulic. The SS also wears P225/60-18's vs. P215/60-16's. Replies to this message: csandste (Aug 14, 2007 10:01 pm)
#7 of 8 Re: SS vs LT MPG [friendinthebiz] by csandste Aug 14, 2007 (10:01 pm)
Replying to: friendinthebiz (Aug 14, 2007 3:32 pm) 225-50 18's
#8 of 8 Re: Article Comments: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu SS Follow-Up Test [KarenS] by mylastchevy Mar 20, 2009 (1:59 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Sep 14, 2006 5:08 am) I own a 2006 Malibu SS. I can tell you that it is a great looking car. I can also tell you that it will be my LAST G.M. vehicle. The constant problems that I have had with my front end are beyond ridiculous. I have had 5 sets of tie rod ends put on in 34000 miles. And this is just the tip of the iceburg. (2 rack and pinions also) I have not had any help from any dealership or G.M.