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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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I prefer cloth also but I am ok with leather. That said, the 2LT suede-ish seats are very nice to the touch, I just hope my kids don't wreck it. Unfortunately no "emplyeee pricing" here north of the border, paid C$27650 + freight, admin and tax. They did have 0% for 72 months up until last week however so I took advantage of that and I got a $500 gas card also. Pretty good I think as I had to borrow anyway. The 72 months is longer than I normally would have gone but at 0% how can you say no, payments are like a lease. Good lick with your pick-up today. |
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Replying to: guss (Sep 30, 2008 3:55 am) I wanted a roof but there was only one 08 left in the area and it was a red car. We already have a red van so I didn't want that color. Fogs would be great but like you say, you only ever use them a few times a year unless you live on the coast or something. They had a 2LT demo with a roof and the top line stereo but it had whopping 12K kms on it and they were only discounting an extra $500 or so. That's no deal! |
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Replying to: kplacer (Oct 01, 2008 2:14 am) It's still hard to believe I went with basic white, but my G6 is White Diamond Pearl (the previously Cadillac color) and after this, I had the hardest time figuring out any color I liked as much or could live with. I first decided on Black Granite only to go shopping and actually see some new Summit White ones and fell for it--very clean, crisp, and classy and I won't be tired of it in a week or two. My car came in today from the other dealer and I stopped by to see it and drive it. AWESOME. I already love it, love the colors, love the options, and the beefy V6 already with less than a 100 miles is doing well on gas--the Average MPG when I got in, from test drives and driving it to the dealer was 22.3mpg and then when I took it for a cruise, doing 60mph on the highway the Instant was reading 35-37mpg. Yep, SO glad I got the V6 again and didn't stray, despite that very nice 2.4L and its 33mpg highway number. Just like with my G6, I'll be able to loaf along and be getting nice mileage but then also have the power to drop the pedal and blast by anything, without delay or fuss, if the need arises. Love it, and the 3.6L definitely feels and sounds silkier and punchier than my pushrod 3.5L that's quiet and smooth as it is. Here's the car, sitting beside the G6 it will replace:    And the video: '09 Malibu 2LT V6 cruising The sad part is, I can't have it yet, and was told today the GM paperwork needed to complete the deal would be another 7-10 days. Stinky. I'm going to keep calling them to try and get it expedited, if at all possible...but that's hit or miss.
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Replying to: beach15 (Oct 01, 2008 3:51 pm) How much headroom does the sunroof cost?
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Replying to: kplacer (Oct 01, 2008 4:22 pm) It is odd how, really, the white is not an overly stocked color nor is the Cocoa-Cashmere. With the specs of the one I'm getting, there were I think only 2 White/Cocoa 2LT V6's within a few hundred miles. I love the look of both colors, especially the Cocoa-Cashmere despite how it shows up in pictures, and it really makes the interior come alive more. The sunroof up front doesn't make that much of a difference, such that I'm 6'-3" and still have quite a bit of space between my head and the roof. When I drove a car without the sunroof, it only went up that much further and felt like I still had a foot above me. There is a more notable difference in the rear seat, as the space for the sunroof and shade bump the headliner bulge down a bit and as it combines with the roof slope, my head can brush the back edge near the window if I sit tall--but not a problem. I love the open and airy feeling more than just having excess head space, so sunroof it is again for me.
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Replying to: beach15 (Oct 02, 2008 2:49 am) Can you tell me about your wheels? They look different from the 2LT wheels that I have on mine and that appear to be identical to what is shown on Chevy website for 2009. Is it because you got the 6cyl?
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Replying to: bryan (Oct 02, 2008 7:40 am) Those wheels are specific for the 2LT with the 6 cylinder. |
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Replying to: guss (Oct 02, 2008 10:19 am) I'm seriously contemplating an '09 2LT to replace a soon to be out of warranty Olds Aurora. Yes, I really like my '08 2LT Malibu that much! I special ordered by '08 with every option except sunroof. I also spec'd the 4cyl, and could only get the 4-speed tranny (ordered in March 08; delivery May 08). I'm thinking of doing either the red jewel tintcoat or one of the new colors--I forget the name but it's like a green ice or something like that. The exterior color I finally choose (won't be Imperial blue--got that one already) has to allow for the cocoa/cashmere interior--I really like that combo. Thoughts anyone?
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Replying to: beach15 (Oct 01, 2008 3:51 pm) I see the power pedals are gone as are the side markers for 09. You probably have the blue tooth though which is nice. Power pedals are useless in my view. Hopefully you don't have to wait too long now! |
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The 18" wheel you see on beach15's car are the same as mine and they only come on the 2LT with performance package. You can not get them with the 2.4L 2LT and vice versa. Personally, I think the 18" weels look amazing and are the best available on the Malibu. They are the same design as the Impala SS and really give the car a strong presence. |
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