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#933 of 1301 Re: Owners: Compare Malibu 2008 to the previous generation [jerrywimer] by malexbu May 13, 2008 (9:10 am)
Replying to: jerrywimer (May 13, 2008 7:27 am) Thank you very much, jerrywimer, for the extremely thoughtful and objective report -- this is exactly what I was looking for!   I know that beauty is important, and I remember the feeling when I got into my beloved Bu-05 after test-driving Bu-08: boy, wasn't I shocked with the "plainless" of my car!...   But in a while that feeling went away: I feel quite happy inside my 05 -- and I mostly look at the road, not at the panels (which, thankfully, don't rattle . Functionality, however, never loses its importance.   I'll be rereading your post more attentively later -- there is plenty in it. Thank you again!
#934 of 1301 Press Request by KarenS HOST May 13, 2008 (1:01 pm)
A reporter is hoping to talk with consumers who had considered purchasing a Hyundai Sonata and ended up purchasing another vehicle. Please respond to ctalatiedmunds.com before Friday, May 16, 2008 with your daytime contact information and what you ended up purchasing. Replies to this message: sidewinderz (May 14, 2008 7:13 pm)
#935 of 1301 Timing Belt or Chain by mazda6dude May 13, 2008 (1:59 pm)
Does the 2008 chevy malibu LT1 have a timing belt or timing chain? Thanks. Replies to this message: beach15 (May 14, 2008 6:37 pm) mazda6dude (May 15, 2008 6:09 am)
#936 of 1301 Re: Timing Belt or Chain [mazda6dude] by beach15 May 14, 2008 (6:37 pm)
Replying to: mazda6dude (May 13, 2008 1:59 pm) ALL Malibu drivetrains use a timing chain--2.4L and 3.6L.   Actually, ALL GM vehicles and their engines use a chain except for the new Saturn Astra (engine is a slightly different iteration, as it's a Euro vehicle) and the Chevy Aveo, also a foreign based vehicle. All else, chains, and no change interval. Replies to this message: mazda6dude (May 15, 2008 6:09 am)
#937 of 1301 Re: Press Request [KarenS] by sidewinderz May 14, 2008 (7:13 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (May 13, 2008 1:01 pm) I always owned a GM car . Before the 08 Malibu was announced , I was looking at the Hyunda Elantra or Sonata . However after finding the following site www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/hyundai.htm  I decided not to purchase either one . Looks like they don't really want to back their warranty . I'll probably get the LS before the end of the month . Just my 2 cents
#938 of 1301 NVH & Quality Differences Between LS, LT, LTZ by kingdomsa May 14, 2008 (10:56 pm)
It seems GM has put lots of 'quality' into even their lowest LS level 08 Malibu. Which makes the LS seem like a very nice basic car - what I need. Can anyone comment on the noise/vibration/harshness & 'quality' differences between the 08 LS and 08 LT-2LT-LTZ? I've read the spec differences & test drove, but is there any less quality in the LS design/construction that I might notice in the longer term - like less insulation, lower quality seats, less of anything? Replies to this message: beach15 (May 15, 2008 7:41 am)
#939 of 1301 Re: Timing Belt or Chain [beach15] by mazda6dude May 15, 2008 (6:09 am)
Replying to: beach15 (May 14, 2008 6:37 pm) Thanks for the info.
#940 of 1301 Re: NVH & Quality Differences Between LS, LT, LTZ [kingdomsa] by beach15 May 15, 2008 (7:41 am)
Replying to: kingdomsa (May 14, 2008 10:56 pm) No, there's ZERO difference in NVH between the trim levels. The only difference are wheels & tires, with the LS (at least until '09) using steel wheels and 16" Uniroyal tires. So, if anything, in that regard, it has the most cushion in ride due to the extra sidewall.   But otherwise, all the glass, all the insulation, the suspension tuning, etc. is identical across all the models. Only the features and trim details separate them.
#941 of 1301 Slow Sales by bwia May 17, 2008 (9:17 am)
Yesterday I dropped by a local Chevy dealer and the place was drab an uninviting, nothing close to those snazzy and upscale Nissan, Honda, and Toyota showrooms.   Is it no wonder there were no customers? Only two salesmen twiddling their thumbs and a mile long parking lot with trucks and SUVs but only 3 Malibus (one LS and two LTs).   The saleman informed me that sales are extremely slow with high gas prices and and slow(ing) economy. He said the Malibu was selling well but have already exhausted their build quota for the 2008s. He said that they expect the 2009 to begin arriving in August.   If the situation is as bad at other Chevy dealers, then GM will have yet another bad year. Replies to this message: kplacer (May 17, 2008 3:04 pm)
#942 of 1301 Re: Slow Sales [bwia] by kplacer May 17, 2008 (3:04 pm)
Replying to: bwia (May 17, 2008 9:17 am) Obviously each dealer experience is unique to the locality. Around here the Honda dealer is impossible to deal with, selling only to those members of the cult who are willing to accept whatever is offered. The Toyota and Nissan dealers are similar but to a lesser extent. I have noted a much more welcoming experience at the Chevy stores. The pickups and SUVs are stacking up like cordwood everywhere. I cannot imagine Toyota is selling many Sequoias and doubt if Nissan is selling many Titans.

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