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Replying to: kurtamaxxguy (Jun 23, 2005 10:24 am) If the 2008 change is correct, I would also imagine that the next 2 years production may be somewhat limited. That said, I'm not sure they are capable of another complete re-design and testing in just 2 years. Actually about 20 months before production must begin, I suspect some of that may be wishful thinking on their part. At first I was disappointed but now think, if true, Maxx owners may not be hurt. Hatchbacks are always in demand and nearly all here agree that the Maxx is a great one. According to the announcement, the Malibu will continue, just the Hatch dropped, so I don't expect it will effect value, it just might enhance it. What do you think, could the Maxx become the next "Collector Car"?? (just kidding)  .
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Replying to: juswheels (Jun 24, 2005 3:26 pm) Yes. After all, GM got itself into its current mess in part because of all the huge SUVs they've been pushing. Now they're dumping the best SUV alternative in their lineup, for what? So that they can push more Stupid Useless Vehicles like the Escalade and Hummer? Oh well...I sort of expected this to happen. I always said that if the Maxx hadn't existed I would have been happy with a loaded LT sedan instead. But I plan to keep my 04 Maxx for at least 5 years more. |
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Replying to: beedublu (Jun 26, 2005 5:42 am) My short list consisted of a Suzuki Aerio SX (something that really ISN'T selling), and a Scion xB (really noisy churning engine). Had the HHR been out I would have given it a look but it won't have this level of power and sophistication. The space was what was important to me. We must be odd because I don't see many Mazda 6 hatches or wagons, but I just keep feeling that Chevy has ignored this car from the beginning.
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Replying to: csandste (Jun 26, 2005 7:06 am) Actually, the Mazda 6 hatch is hard to tell from the sedan version. Mazda did a pretty good job of making their hatch unobtrusive, which might be part of the Maxx's problem...it looks a little too different from the Malibu sedan for most people. But I thought the Maxx looked sportier than the sedan, plus when viewed from the rear, it has a less visible muffler. I can't figure out why so many GM cars have such low-hanging exhaust systems... You're right, GM didn't really try to sell this innovative car. That's just their problem: They're too reactive. Even on those rare occasions when they come up with something original, they don't attempt to influence the marketplace and promote what they've created. They just hope that people will drift into showrooms and discover their new product. No wonder they're going down the tubes.
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Replying to: beedublu (Jun 26, 2005 1:35 pm) Looks like there's a 2008 Maxx SS in my future. That will be my third Maxx (unless some moron creams my '04 before then). Madmaxx |
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Replying to: kurtamaxxguy (Jun 23, 2005 10:24 am)
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Replying to: madmadam (Jun 27, 2005 3:31 am) As to another post that asked if the reported departure of the Maxx has been seen anywhere else. Actually the reports I've read quoted Edmunds. Of course, nothing official from any GM site. Maybe there's hope, yet.
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Replying to: beedublu (Jun 26, 2005 5:42 am) It goes over twice as far on half the tank the Yukon did! (1 Tank $24 -vs $54 ) D~ (BTW My Yukon can't sell so I keep it for a winter beater here in the NE!) |
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It may never be a classic collector car but maybe someday there will be a rally for the Maxx car club long after the last one is made.
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Replying to: skyhawk (Jun 26, 2005 3:43 am) |
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