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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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Re: Bad ergonomics for me [vanman1] by etcarroll
Apr 24, 2009 (5:25 am)
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Replying to: vanman1 (Apr 22, 2009 4:41 pm)

Like everyone else, one leg at a time -
 
Seriously, I'm 51, have driven many cars in my life, a motorcyclist for 20 years, and a class II CDL driver. I'm not a lame-o. I don't 'get caught' on anything, but bumped into the small bit of the arm rest that's exposed when you have the driver's seat pushed all the way back and all the way down.
 
Moving the seat forward to block the offending armrest portion then makes it difficult to get my head to clear the roofline on getting in.
 
It's a small thing, but it absolutely killed my desire to own this car.
 
My number 3 pick is now a used pre-2005 Impala with low miles, instead of a new Malibu.
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Re: Bad ergonomics for me [etcarroll] by 10sfan
Apr 24, 2009 (9:01 am)
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Replying to: etcarroll (Apr 24, 2009 5:25 am)

At 6' 185 llbs, my problem was the pillar/post between the front and rear door. My wife who is 5'.5" 115 lbs also noticed this annoying bit Bad ergonomics. No sale for us.
 
Now thinking of the Buick Lucerene as the Impala (reminds me of a police car or rental agency vehicle)
 
 Will wait to see how GM, the Government and potential bankruptcy turns out first..One looses enough on a vehicle purchase when purchasing from a financially strong manufacturer.
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Re: Bad ergonomics for me [etcarroll] by bohemia1
Apr 24, 2009 (11:22 am)
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Replying to: etcarroll (Apr 24, 2009 5:25 am)

I am a bit smaller at 5'8" and 170 pounds but I also have a problem getting out of my 08 LT2. The shape of the seat combined with the door pillar seem to make it difficult to swing out my legs and then get up. You must raise your legs to clear the sill, pivot and fight the seat cushion bolster, move forward to clear the door pillar, and then attempt to stand up. I find pulling on the steering wheel helps.
I do not have this issue with other vehicles.
 
This issue alone would not stop me from purchasing a Malibu however. My 08 has been great!
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Re: Exhaust [bmason77] by vanman1
Apr 24, 2009 (5:05 pm)
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Replying to: bmason77 (Apr 23, 2009 10:15 pm)

Just hit a speed shop, they should be able to help you.
 
Personally I love the sound of the V6 stock twin pipes. It has a great snarl.I would like to add fog lights to my V6 2LT but I can't find any that look stock or really close.
 
Oh well, at least the car has great head lights!
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Re: Bad ergonomics for me [bohemia1] by vanman1
Apr 24, 2009 (5:06 pm)
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Replying to: bohemia1 (Apr 24, 2009 11:22 am)

Never had an issue or even thought about it. Must be ok for most people, it's the first I have heard of this?

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