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Sedans Chevrolet Malibu 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Dec 22, 2007 4:05 pm) The radio pictured above is not the Malibu LTZ radio. We don't get the nice graphic display, or the "soft keys" for RPT, PRVW or CNCL. Too bad, those would be nice to have. All we get on our currently shipping Malibus is a text display of the next turn. It isn't that good. Bottom line - I don't feel compelled to renew the "directions and connections" but rather use a portable GPS like the iQue or Nuvi. Also, MapQuest is not (yet) available to us either. |
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"Sorry -- we have no Malibu's". That was the constant refrain last weekend as we went shopping for the 2008 Malibu in the Boston area. So what gives? If the car is so popular why can't GM crank up production, or are deliberately keeping supplies tight so as to artificially maintain high prices. Then again, GM would not want rush production and jeopardize quality. So what is a guy to do in the mean time? Wait for ever....nonetheless; GM has a nice problem on its hands. |
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Replying to: bwia (Jan 22, 2008 4:11 am)
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Replying to: mr215 (Jan 22, 2008 6:22 am)
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Jan 22, 2008 6:39 am) |
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Jan 22, 2008 6:39 am) As an example, the 3.6 V6 with 6 speed auto is bolt for bolt out of the Cadillac CTS. This aluminum motor, like the fabled North Star, is capable of running at lower speeds with no engine coolant. It is known as the GM High Feature V6 (LY7). Also, unlike many foreign competitors, it uses a timing chain, not a belt, to reduce maintenance and improve reliability. Many, many features and touches put this car closer to modern luxury cars than to previous gen Chevys. Take one out for a spin and see for yourself. |
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Jan 22, 2008 6:39 am)
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Order of importance: Likely worse than average reliability (look at the Saturn Aura). Tight backseat for its class. (Rear headroom tight even without moonroof.) V6 gas mileage not that great even compared to other V6s (Camry/Accord etc.) Oversized turning radius makes U turns and parking more difficult than necessary. 4-speed automatic transmission on a newly designed midsized car. Only LTZ will be getting 6-speed with 4 cylinder anytime soon). No rear center armrest. Very narrow trunk opening. No bluetooth until next year. No real nav availability. Door panels not as nice as rest of interior.
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Exterior styling. Interior looks (other than LTZ) Quietness. Ride. Standard XM radio Low maintenance schedule Standard ambient lighting. No cheap hood prop even on 4 cylinder models. Free year of OnStar Assumed strong A/C compared to Japanese cars. . |
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Replying to: bwia (Jan 22, 2008 4:11 am)
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