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Sedans Chevrolet Malibu 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
1098 messages, Last post on Oct 07, 2008 at 5:43 AM
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I currently have a 2000 Malibu, and am looking to replace it with a new car sometime in the next several months. The salesman that I've bought my last two GM's from, called me Monday night to tell me that they got their first 08 Malibu in. To hear him talk, you would have thought that this was the ultimate perfect car. I've bought two other cars from him, and had come to trust him. I stopped in Tuesday morning after work. I am looking for a roomy, but not TOO big, family sedan. After all the hype over this new Malibu, I was very disapointed. Even my 2000 is more roomy that this 2008. I did like the exterior design and sleek lines. Did not care for the front grill design. It was the cramped (for me) interior that turned me off. And the hard-to-the-touch materials used in the interior. We have a 2007 Accord that I bought for my son earlier this year. When I got home, I told my wife that I'd take (son's) Accord handsdown over this new Malibu. I had driven the new 08 Accord last Saturday, and feel that it was a much better car. Don't mistake me for a Chevy hatter. I've have two GM's in my garage (2000 Malibu,2003 Envoy), and have really liked my 2000 Malibu, but I have not cared much for BU design that followed mine, and this new generation does NOTHING for me. Like I said, I was disappointed. After all the excitement that my salesman was expressing to me, I thought maybe Chevy had produced a winner in this new Malibu. If I stick with GM, I'll probably have to look at the Impala. Just my opinion.
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Replying to: rvoth (Nov 13, 2007 7:33 pm)
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Replying to: pao (Nov 14, 2007 6:05 am) I don't think GM had the Malibu in mind when cross shopping a CTS. But hey a sale is a sale.
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Replying to: pmerk28 (Nov 15, 2007 11:11 am) |
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I know initially the 4-cylinder Malibu is only available with the 4-speed automatic, but I've read where the 6-speed will be phased in early in 2008. I assumed that meant replacing the 4-speed across the board, but last night I read a review somewhere that seemed to imply the 4-cylinder LTZ model would be getting the 6-speed, but it never specifically said the LS/LT models would. Does anyone know if/when the plan might be to replace the 4-speed throughout the model line, or if only the LTZ will get the 4-cylinder/6-speed combination?
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Replying to: bryan200k (Nov 13, 2007 11:03 pm) Lucky kid with an '07 Accord while Dad drives an '00 Malibu. Will you adopt me? 
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Replying to: nosirrahg (Nov 16, 2007 12:13 pm) I found this on http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2008-chevrolet-malibu.htm >>A 6-speed automatic for the 4-cylinder is due later in the model year<<
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Replying to: sidewinderz (Nov 17, 2007 11:37 am) |
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