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#1051 of 1301 Can you get by marsha7 Sep 20, 2008 (6:57 pm)
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...
#1052 of 1301 Re: 6000 Miles and counting. [lhlavenka] by priggly Sep 20, 2008 (10:17 pm)
Replying to: lhlavenka (Sep 20, 2008 11:51 am) Try Stoner's Tarminator. Can't be beat. Takes off road tar, too.
#1053 of 1301 Re: guss [bwia] by kplacer Sep 21, 2008 (3:14 am)
Replying to: bwia (Sep 20, 2008 7:39 am) How can it be sour grapes? I said that I generally liked the Malibu. Having said that, no vehicle is perfect and those flaws in the Malibu ared the things I don't like about it. There are a number of things I don't like about my Intrigue too -- road & engine noise, colorless interior, equally tight rear seat. I liked a number of things about the Malibu -- the interior finish, the quiet, and the surprising punch from the 4-cylinder engine. I just wish the visibility was better and that is was a little roomier inside.
#1054 of 1301 kplacer by vanman1 Sep 21, 2008 (6:29 pm)
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!
#1055 of 1301 Re: 6000 Miles and counting. [lhlavenka] by ohc6sprint Sep 22, 2008 (12:53 pm)
Replying to: lhlavenka (Sep 20, 2008 11:51 am) Your engine/transmission is the 2.4L with 6 speed, correct? If so, how did it pull the hills? Any regrets not getting the 3.6? Thanks. Replies to this message: lhlavenka (Sep 24, 2008 7:04 pm) ohc6sprint (Sep 25, 2008 4:54 am) vanman1 (Sep 25, 2008 6:17 pm) and 2 more...
#1056 of 1301 Weird Interior Smell After Being Parked by colinmcnamara Sep 23, 2008 (12:17 pm)
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? Replies to this message: priggly (Sep 24, 2008 10:13 pm)
#1057 of 1301 Re: 6000 Miles and counting. [ohc6sprint] by lhlavenka Sep 24, 2008 (7:04 pm)
Replying to: ohc6sprint (Sep 22, 2008 12:53 pm) I wish it had the 6 speed. It has the 4 speed and pulled the hills mostly w/o difficulty. On speed control the tranny occasionally dropped two gears on steep hills at slower speeds(45mph). The result, the RPM jump to over 7K and you are plastered into your seat like an astronaut 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. Replies to this message: ohc6sprint (Sep 25, 2008 4:54 am) vanman1 (Sep 25, 2008 6:17 pm) beach15 (Sep 28, 2008 3:01 am) and 1 more...
#1058 of 1301 Re: Weird Interior Smell After Being Parked [colinmcnamara] by priggly Sep 24, 2008 (10:13 pm)
Replying to: colinmcnamara (Sep 23, 2008 12:17 pm) Have you checked for drunks hiding under the seat?
#1059 of 1301 Re: 6000 Miles and counting. [lhlavenka] by ohc6sprint Sep 25, 2008 (4:54 am)
Replying to: lhlavenka (Sep 24, 2008 7:04 pm) Is your engine the 2.4, 3.5 or 3.6? In any case, you got great mileage. I drove a 2009 Saturn Aura XR with the 2.4 and 6 speed last night and it was impressive. I ended up however, buying a 2008 Aura XR with the 3.6 last night because my wife thought it was sportier with the dual exhaust and liked the color better. It was her retirement present and I didn't want to insist on the 2.4, but with uncertain future gas prices, the 2.4 was the clear choice. The 2008 Saturn Aura XR was a left over and had an additional $1750 allowance that the Malibu does not have for their 2008's. And the 2008 XR that we bought was a demo and had an additional $730 discount. All told, the car listed for $26,445 and we paid $21,719. Replies to this message: vanman1 (Sep 25, 2008 6:17 pm) beach15 (Sep 28, 2008 3:01 am) bohemia1 (Sep 29, 2008 8:51 am)
#1060 of 1301 Re: 6000 Miles and counting. [ohc6sprint] by vanman1 Sep 25, 2008 (6:17 pm)
Replying to: ohc6sprint (Sep 25, 2008 4:54 am) I tried an 09 6-speed 2.4 and it was decent but I knew I had to buy a 3.6L also, but in a Malibu 2LT. Gas prices are still high but I can afford it, even if they go up again. The snarl of the V6 and the power just put too big a smile on my face. Replies to this message: beach15 (Sep 28, 2008 3:01 am) bohemia1 (Sep 29, 2008 8:51 am)

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