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Sedans Chevrolet Malibu 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu
1301 messages, Last post on Nov 24, 2009 at 8:22 AM
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Replying to: kplacer (Sep 19, 2008 1:11 pm) kplacer, why would you want to buy a Malibu with all these shortcomings? Sounds like sour grapes to me.
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Just got back from a month in Montana and Wyoming. Now have over 6000 miles on the Malibu. In highway driving w/the speed control 65 the MPG was 33+. We spent a lot of time in Yellowstone National Park. At park speeds(45MPH) with buffalo jams thrown in we got 28 & 29 MPG. A lot of downhill using the I on the transmission to control speed w/o using the brakes too much. Checked the oil  5000 and it was right on. Checked again when we got home still right on. The car was loaded with clothing, fishing gear and food for several weeks. Still no rattles. My only complaint is 74 years old, 6'1", 230 lbs. and a little arthritic, it's a bit difficult in and out the drivers side. Anybody know an easy way to get dried bugs off the front end?
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the bugs off with a light coat of WD40??? BTW, wait for someone to confirm this, as I don't want you to take off paint...you may want to go over to the carwax topics, as I would think that bug removal would be a major topic in "wash and wax"... But only a Host can tell you where it is, as I can rarely find anything unless someone links it for me... Ah, to be almost smart, and yet so dumb does bother me sometimes... 
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Replying to: lhlavenka (Sep 20, 2008 11:51 am) |
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Replying to: bwia (Sep 20, 2008 7:39 am) |
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Yes, absolutely the Intrigue is more airy and has better visibility. I got used to that in about 2 days. Yes the Intrigue is about 5 inches wider, don't notice inside though as the Malibu is very spacious with more leg room than Intrigue. The trunk is not that much smaller either even though it has a smaller mouth. As long as my clubs fit, I'm good. Over all, I have to say I love my Malibu. The 6-speed transmission and V6 is buttery smooth and so much more powerful. Inside, the car is quite as a vault and I feel like I am in an Audi, very luxurious. Chevy went all out on this car and it shows. My neighbors can't believe it's a Malibu. Do I miss my Intrigue, very much. It was my everyday for 9 years. Try a V6, it makes a huge difference! |
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Replying to: lhlavenka (Sep 20, 2008 11:51 am)
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My 08 Malibu always has a strong alcohol smell in the interior after I've left it parked for a while. Once I start it up, it eventually goes away. The smell is very strong, and I'm worried there may be a leak etc. The only clue is that the dash told me to check my gas cap once--I checked it and it was on securely. And no more messages since, but the smell is still there every time. Any ideas?
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Replying to: ohc6sprint (Sep 22, 2008 12:53 pm) lift off. At regular highway speeds everything was OK. I felt this was pretty good as the car was really loaded with two large adults plus a LOT of stuff.
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Replying to: colinmcnamara (Sep 23, 2008 12:17 pm) |
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