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Re: congrats [beach15] by kplacer
Oct 01, 2008 (4:22 pm)
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Replying to: beach15 (Oct 01, 2008 3:51 pm)

Amazing, in that the color combo you chose is exactly what I have been building on the GM web site. For whatever reason the dealers in my area order almost no Malibus with the Cocoa/Cashmere interior, and almost none in white either. I find the Malibu colors to be somewhat limiting. I don't want black, Imperial Blue is too dark, the gray I find muddy-looking, Golden Pewter is an odd shade that doesn't appeal to me, and Sandstone and Silver are everywhere. That leaves red, Antique Bronze or white as the colors that would work well with cocoa/cashmere. There are virtually none of those around here. Regardless of exterior color, 90% of the in-stock Malibus have ebony interiors with the remainder in gray.
 
How much headroom does the sunroof cost?
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Re: congrats [kplacer] by beach15
Oct 02, 2008 (2:49 am)
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Replying to: kplacer (Oct 01, 2008 4:22 pm)

Now you know what my last week was like...this color? This color? This color with that color? Only to end up with white.
 
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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Re: congrats [beach15] by bryan
Oct 02, 2008 (7:40 am)
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Replying to: beach15 (Oct 02, 2008 2:49 am)

I bought my 08 2LT Malibu at Lewes Auto Mall! Small world--they take care of all four of my GM cars. Super dealership to work with!
 
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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Re: congrats [bryan] by guss
Oct 02, 2008 (10:19 am)
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Replying to: bryan (Oct 02, 2008 7:40 am)

I saw that exact color combination with those wheels (they remind me of Audi A4 wheels) and thought it was a great combination. I am not usually a white fan but it works on the Malibu.
 
Those wheels are specific for the 2LT with the 6 cylinder.
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Re: congrats [guss] by bryan
Oct 02, 2008 (10:29 am)
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Replying to: guss (Oct 02, 2008 10:19 am)

Thanks guss for the info on the wheels; that's because you can only get 18" tires with the 6cyl? Or could you still do the 17" wheels with the 6cyl? I think I prefer the wheels I have on my '08 to what beach15 got on his white one.
 
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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Re: congrats [beach15] by vanman1
Oct 02, 2008 (12:06 pm)
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Replying to: beach15 (Oct 01, 2008 3:51 pm)

There is simply no comparison between the 3.6L and the 3.5L in your G6. The smoothness and power range of the 3.6L is unreal and it has a beautiful snarl when you take off (though you have to open the windo to really hear it).
 
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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18" wheels by vanman1
Oct 02, 2008 (12:17 pm)
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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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