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Sedans Chevrolet Malibu 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu
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Well, we took the plunge and my wife bought a Malibu today. We shopped the Camry XLE, Honda Civic EXL, Acura TSX and the Malibu LTZ but ended up buying a Malibu LS. An LS? Yes, the base LS but with a twist. First we test-drove the LT2, 4-cylinder. My wife loved it. Then we drove the LTZ. She loved it especially the two-tone leather. However, she did not see much of a difference in the cars to justify an $8,000 difference in price for the LTZ. Coming from a Volvo she wanted leather—the nice supple kind. So after discussing it with the salesman we decided to buy the base LS and put in leather for an additional charge of $1,200. First, he said the after-market leather would cost $1,400 and further it would invalidate the warranty. But when we told him that the Toyota dealer would install the leather for $1,200 he went to his manager who said they could do it after all. Bottom line, we are getting the top-of-line looks with better-than-factory installed leather for a fraction of the price. Here are the figures on the deal: 2008 Chevy Malibu LS MRSP $20,225 Invoice $19,610 We offered $200 below invoice, plus leather $1,200 and administrative fee $349 for a total price of $20,959. We take delivery next Tuesday or Wednesday. By the way, I noticed on the LTZ model in the showroom, that the rubber lining on the rear deck glass was beginning to separate. I brought it to the salesman’s attention but he brushed it off as inconsequential. |
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Is there a dealer installed iPod adapter accessory available for the new Malibu that gives you control of the tracks on the iPod? There is only an aux jack from the factory, the kit is already made for the HHR and the Malibu has that same compartment on top of the dash. 
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Feb 09, 2008 5:26 pm) It hasn't really been advertised as available at all yet, but as you said, it is listed for the HHR and comes up on all of the various discount GM part sites. Part #: 19171028 No guarantees, but the head units are the same across most of these GM vehicles, and it SHOULD work with a Malibu if you can actually get one. From other sites, I know of many people that have been waiting on it for other GM vehicles and still nothing...but I would at least venture to order the one with the HHR part # for now, and see if it plugs right into the Malibu. It should. |
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Replying to: mazda6dude (Jan 28, 2008 8:05 pm)
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Replying to: divewreck (Feb 10, 2008 10:31 am) |
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Was out looking at cars and the lady from Saturn called me. In Ontario they now have 0% for 60 on all Auras or 1.1% lease for 48 months. Considering there are very few Malibus around (local dealer only has 1 base LS), this is a good alternative. Lots of Auras around. Very tempting! I tested a base XR, sweet ride!
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Replying to: vanman1 (Feb 11, 2008 6:28 pm) |
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Replying to: vanman1 (Feb 11, 2008 6:28 pm) As the last poster said, with some more time, Malibu production will better meet supply. The issue right now is that production was just ramping up and is now about max'd, but the car is still very new and with more commercials, etc., interest and buyers just keep surging more daily. Such as at the dealer where we bought ours, who actually had 3 at the time last month...and since we bought ours, the 1 or 2 more they've gotten in have sold within a couple of days. They're also trying to make sure production can meet demand...but doesn't then keep going to such a level that lots are stacked full, such as even the Camry & Accord. Keeps interest up, discounts down, resale up, etc. There's 2 different plants pumping them out, both Fairfax (Malibu & Aura) and Orion (was G6 and now also extra Malibus), so it should balance a little better before too long. |
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Well we picked up our Malibu today and I must commend those guys who put in the leather in our LS. The finished job looks much better than the LTZ and the quality of the leather rivals anything found in a high end sedan. And did I mention the OnStar feature? Boy was I impressed. Turn by turn directions from the dealership to home was phenomenal. But the feature that sold me most is the ability to turnoff off the engine and locate the car should it be stolen. A big improvement over Lojack I think. All in all we are very impressed with the Malibu’s whisper quiet interior, comfortable ride, and fit and finish--inside and out. At a little under $21K we are very happy and satisfied with our purchase. One demerit from the wiffy is the A-pillars design that creates a blind spot which is a little disconcerting.
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Replying to: bwia (Feb 16, 2008 3:11 pm) Side airbags "should" still deploy OK if the leather installation was designed for the side airbags, but even if they were, there are no guarantees after the factory upholstery and seats have been tampered with by a third party installing leather.
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