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Sedans Chevrolet Malibu 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu
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The big deal is that spending time in engine compartments makes me $90.00 an hour. Ah. Well, nothing unordinary here, and most everything seems quite accessible. More so with the 2.4L, as expected, but the 3.6L still isn't "jammed in" there either, too much. With my mom's 2.4L Ecotech, the oil filter cartridge you change from above will be the biggest difference for my father, who does the maintenance for her. Very, very, very nice Malibu! Excellent/beautiful. I plan on selling my Nissan Altima Hybrid and buying a Chevy Malibu, hopefully this year, if not next year. I want the same exact color, except the interior to be charcoal. Thanks! She originally most wanted Silverstone and Titanium for something that was still light but didn't show as much or was as drab as white (last vehicle), then Black Granite & Titanium (she thought it looked great...but I worried about her and black again), and then eventually the Dark Gray. After 3 dealer swaps on Silver/Titanium cars were denied, we expanded and included the Dark Gray and more Black. ALMOST had a fully loaded Silverstone and Ebony, but are glad that didn't go through, because the dark interior is just...well...too dark, shows dust, scuffs, etc. and absorbs the most heat. It's not unattractive, but we REALLY liked the Titanium most because it's light, bright, and looks modern and techie, without being the typical drab gray--and the no wood, all silver, trim made it even better to her. Well, at least to us, that is. Our dealer hadn't seen this color combo until ours was brought over, but based on their comments, they're going to be ordering more similar especially with the Titanium leather/suede of the 2LT. |
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Check out the latest Consumer Reports. The '08 Malibu gets great reviews. CR puts in on par with the Camry and Accord. This is a huge endorsement for G.M. Now, start producing the Volt. GM can pull ahead of Toyota and bring folks back into the fold. Congrats! 
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Replying to: lessachs (Feb 01, 2008 9:53 am) They're often a rag, but it's one of a million (so to speak) reviews to back this fantastic car up.
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Replying to: beach15 (Feb 01, 2008 6:59 pm) If GM has given Chevy the needed cars to compete with the best of Asian makers, then GM is set for their comeback. Just look at the bland old Impala for the last two generations: basically every month for the last 5-6 years, this vehicle has hold itself well in the mid-large size market. It has been the only GM car that has made the top 10 seller in the US. It only trails Camry and Accord. Now with the new and highly competitive Malibu, Chevy will have a better near term future (1-3 years) until the competitors pass it again. Hope that by then, the second generation Epsilon platform will make the future Malibu better yet (wider, lighter, less expensive to build,..). Competition is good !!! jt |
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Had the privalage to drive the LTZ V-6 yesterday.. Liked the very responsive and quick acceleration with the manual tap shift levers on the steering wheel . The radio and info console is very busy, I couldn't find the right button to retrieve the gas mileage or oil change info. Just new to me. I disliked how the front a-pillar is sloped back towards the driver and also how short the drivers window is. made it no difficult for a clear view . This car made me feel I was in a sports car not a mid size sedan . Then i sat in the show room Cadillac CTS and was amazed at how much more comfortable the view and seating position was compared to the malibu. That CTS cradles the driver perfect driving position and view from the drivers seat, everything is well laid out. I will be waiting for the chevy's version of the Acadia (Transverse) to be released in late spring, 09 model. We need room for the growing boys for long road trips across country. If GM continues to produce great vehicle like the Malibu and CTS then the future is look bright . Hope the Transverse will be priced better the GM's version and maybe with a large engine ,it is a 4200-4500 lb vehicle
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Replying to: rvoth (Feb 03, 2008 9:56 am) It will start at a lower price than the other 3, but mainly because it will also have a full array of models (exactly like the Malibu). LS, 1LT, 2LT, and LTZ. The LS, of course, will be the one with the low pricetag. GM actually already put all the details for it up on the dealer DealerWorld system, as a salesperson on another forum posted what's there about it. No prices, but the 4 trim levels, same FWD or AWD, as well as Bluetooth (likely an option) and cooled seats (again, an option, probably on the top trim level, in addition to typical heating). The biggest change for the 2009 Lambda crossovers is that all will have the Direct-Injection version of the 3.6L V6 engine standard across the line. This is the "upgrade" engine this year for the new CTS and also STS, with more power and also less emissions and a bit more efficient. No power numbers yet, but we'll see soon enough when they reveal the Traverse in a few days. They shelved the development of the V8 that was projected to be intro'd on the Lambdas at some time, but another may be possible after a while...but really, with the power they can get out of the V6, it isn't necessary and will only hurt mileage. So, yeah, the Traverse (and the other 3 Lambdas) are looking better for 2009...which seems almost impossible. But, back to the Malibu 
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I wonder when new commecials will come out that show the fine Close UP Features of this car  ?
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I noticed considerable torque steer with the V-6 during two test drives recently. Once from a stop, and once doing about 45 mph. On both occasions, the tires also spun quite a bit. Have any owners experienced this, and is this something you get use to? Car and Driver in November 07 did mention "... heads straight to torque steer city when you tromp on the gas."
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Replying to: gmfornow3 (Feb 07, 2008 5:27 pm) |
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Replying to: gmfornow3 (Feb 07, 2008 5:27 pm) BUT, that said, there were similar comments with the current V8 Impala SS which has a lot more grunt also through the front wheels, and that reviewers such as C&D again saying when they'd hit it, it would tug left, right, etc. They quoted having asked the GM engineers about it, who knew exactly what they were talking about, and said it actually wasn't torque steer because they had worked quite a while on that...but was actually a side effect of how the traction control kicked in, trying to get the traction to the best wheel it could. In a sense, doing that, it would create and/or add to the tugging feel. With the Malibu, I think it is just torque steer, and nearly everyone has commented on it. It, of course, would be better if not there at all, but isn't something that turns into a daily bother...unless you make it a habit of constantly stomping on the accelerator excessively to roar from a stop and/or keep rolling like a freight train. Normal driving, with normal acceleration, it shouldn't be noticed much if at all. |
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