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Re: 2009 Flex fuel 3.5 Malibu [pegasus17] by vanman1
Apr 13, 2009 (4:56 pm)
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Replying to: pegasus17 (Apr 09, 2009 9:48 am)

I think 3.5L Malibus were specially made for rental fleets, they were not available for retail but maybe a few slipped through.
 
The 3.5L is not a bad engine, pretty efficient and reliable. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it, especially if you get a good deal.
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Suddenly lots of Malibu's on the road lately by bwia
Apr 16, 2009 (4:06 am)
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Don't know what happened but suddenly I have been seeing a lot of Malibu's on the roads around Boston. Is this only a Boston phenomenon or is it a national trend? To increase sales further, GM should introduce more and bolder colors. At prsent there are too many grey and neutral colors make the Malibu look too generic and anonymous. Ours is the imperial blue with the cocoa/cashere Katzkin (after market) leather interior which is very nice indeed.
 
By the way our 2008 is doing fine, no problems so far...no squeaks, leaks, rattles, thumps or broken switches and dials. Great car!
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More Malibus by vanman1
Apr 19, 2009 (2:46 pm)
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I see more in the last month than I had seen all winter also. That said, I started a new job and I drive a bit more / farther now also so maybe it's an illusion.
 
That said, it was nice driving mine when there were very few around. I got lots of stares and second looks which I loved. Malibus are very nice compared with the sea of dull Camrys on the roads.
 
I am just over 6 months now. No issues aside from some overheating when my rad got iced over after driving through a storm in the winter. Not the car's fault obviously.
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bwia by marsha7
Apr 19, 2009 (6:10 pm)
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"By the way our 2008 is doing fine, no problems so far...no squeaks, leaks, rattles, thumps or broken switches and dials. Great car!"
 
Great to hear this...if only GM did this 10 years ago and did it across the entire vehicle lineup, maybe they wouldn't be in the straits they are today...
 
Chapter 11, here we come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: bwia [marsha7] by vanman1
Apr 21, 2009 (5:50 pm)
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Replying to: marsha7 (Apr 19, 2009 6:10 pm)

Chapter 11, maybe. But GM is not going anywhere and it's not in so much trouble because it made bad cars. It's in trouble because it's costs are so high, at one point about $2000-3000 more than transplants per car.
 
Sure they have made bad decisions also but $2000+ per car is a lot of money that would have kept them much stronger over the years. Thanks UAW!
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New LTZ by vanman1
Apr 21, 2009 (5:52 pm)
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My brother in law just pulled the trigger tonight on a 2009 Malibu LTZ base with a moonroof and upgrade stereo. He was looking at the Camry, Altima and 2010 Fusion. He took my LT2 V6 for a couple of drives and I think it sold him along with the looks.
 
Now that summer is coming I am jealous of his sunroof.
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Re: bwia [marsha7] by guss
Apr 22, 2009 (4:14 am)
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Replying to: marsha7 (Apr 19, 2009 6:10 pm)

Chapter 11, here we come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
I never could understand why some people would be happy that people may be losing their jobs.
 
I am at 11K miles and my 2008 is doing great !
 
I am glad we are back to Sunroof season too. The heated seats got me thru the winter, but an open sunroof makes the daily commute so much more enjoyable.
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Bad ergonomics for me by etcarroll
Apr 22, 2009 (2:26 pm)
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Malibu was 3rd on my list, after Genesis and G8, to replace my 2001 Impala. I'm 6'3" 310lbs, 55" through the shoulders, 50" in waist.
 
Just got back from Orlando for 5 day vacation, rented a 08 Malibu, and hated it.
 
Good looking car, and it drove fine, but everytime I got in I caught my left, rear thigh on the point that results from the continuation of the driver's door arm rest when the door is open.
 
After 1st day, I looked at door frame and figured out the problem, and with that knowledge was able to gently work my hips past the point, but still gently brushed the still sore area on the point.
 
By day 5 I was cursing the car.
 
Too bad.
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Re: Bad ergonomics for me [etcarroll] by vanman1
Apr 22, 2009 (4:41 pm)
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Replying to: etcarroll (Apr 22, 2009 2:26 pm)

How do you get in the car? I have never got caught on anything at any time getting in.
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Exhaust by bmason77
Apr 23, 2009 (10:15 pm)
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Can anyone tell me or does anyone know where I can go and what equipmet I need to purchase to get a deep rumble out of the exhaust? I know Its not a big souped up V8 but I believe I can get that nice muscle sound from my 2009 V6. I love my Malibu and I have given her some cosmetic up dates that are very sharp, from Larger rims and tires, chrome door handles, chrome door pillars, chrome grill, and tinted windows but my work of art will not be complete until I can get the sound I want. Can anyone help.....please?

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