Hi 12jjd: You made my point! ----- "IF" the Verano is an "up-scale version of the Cruze" it should have all the power accessories! ---- After all, it is a "Buick" not a Chevrolet! The last four days, I have had the opportunity to drive a 2012 Hyundai Sonata while my 2007 Camry was being serviced and detailed. ---- (I am getting ready to trade this vehicle!) ----- The Hyundai was ... Read More
Malibu vs Verano
Written by: djm2 on Mar 14, 2012 4:20:08 AM
Hi 12jjd: I also looked at the Buick Verano as a possible vehicle to replace my 2007 Camry. ---- I was expecting an up-scale Chevrolet Malibu, or at least a vehicle on the level, (in terms of quality), as the Buick Regal. ----- I was VERY disappointed. When I entered the Buick Dealership I asked to look at the top of the line Buick Verano with all the opinions including leather ... Read More
Hi all: Last night I was stopped at a traffic light with the A/C on, and the transmission in DRIVE. When the light changed to green, I proceeded across the intersection and up a long hill. The vehicle ahead of me was going slowly. --- I had a "steady throttle" and the vehicle was traveling at a steady speed. In the middle of the hill, the engine started to surge. It ... Read More
With regards to the four cylinder engine problems, most of these issues tend to be with the Chevrolet Equinox. I wonder if these engines come from a different engine plant???????? I have a four cylinder 2.4 in a 2010 LTZ Malibu that is very quiet and smooth! It now has 24,000 miles! Best regards. ------------ Dwayne ;)
Re: New Camry Vs New Malibu [bwia]
Written by: djm2 on Jan 15, 2012 1:40:46 PM
Hi bwia: Thank you for your posting. I will be going to an auto show at a community college in New York State. There will be a Chevrolet dealer at the show, so just maybe there will be a 2013 Malibu that I can look at!!!!!!!! My basic concerns are vehicle ride, seat comfort and mpg. I am lucky because I have two great dealers in terms of service, (Chevrolet & ... Read More
Re: New Camry Vs New Malibu [djm2]
Written by: djm2 on Jan 14, 2012 5:37:59 PM
Hi All: I am still waiting to see the new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The dealer told me that it would be in the showroom sometime in April. I stopped at a Buick dealer to see the new Verano. I looked at the "top-of-the-line Verano," and it does not come with a power seat on the passenger side of the vehicle! ---- This is a BIG marketing mistake on the part of ... Read More
Re: New Camry Vs New Malibu [djm2]
Written by: djm2 on Nov 3, 2011 6:14:02 PM
HI ALL: -----------I am looking forward to seeing the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. It is going to have a 2.5 four cylinder engine. Since the Chevrolet dealer up-dated the software in my 2010 - 4 cylinder Malibu is drives GREAT! ----- I easily get 30 mpg at 60 mph. ----- On a long road highway trip I get 33 mpg with 87 octane off brand fuel. ---- (I still service the engine ... Read More
Re: 2013 Chevy Malibu [pao]
Written by: djm2 on Aug 15, 2011 1:30:45 PM
Pao: You are absolutely correct in your assessment of this situation, and I agree with YOU 100%! ----- (I NEVER expected anyone from GM to respond to my concern about this 3.6 issue, --- because this would prove that such a condition exists with their vehicles.) -------- I personally enjoy driving my 2010 LTZ 4 cylinder Malibu now that the "surging issue has been eliminated," ----- BUT ----- I question the ... Read More
Re: 2013 Chevy Malibu [pao]
Written by: djm2 on Aug 15, 2011 5:45:44 AM
Good Morning pao: You make some very interesting points. With regards to the longevity of the timing chain, I would compare that to the longevity of a timing belt. ---- Most timing belts are replaced around 90,000 miles or six years which ever comes first! ---- I would expect that a timing chain would last a least 90,000 miles easily! ----- But the chains are failing as early as 4,000 miles ... Read More
Re: 2013 Chevy Malibu [dispencer2]
Written by: bwia on Aug 10, 2011 10:53:42 AM
I'd like to find someone who could tell me the difference between my 2011 Malibu and a base model LaCrosse. I have a 2008 Malibu LS and a 2011 LaCrosse CXS. We removed the cloth seats and installed Katzkin leather in the Malibu that transformed it into a luxury car. The Malibu worked great until the warranty expired. Suddenly we began hearing a glurking sound which resulted from a Power Steering ... Read More
Hi All: As you know from my previous postings I own two vehicles. (A 2007 V6 XLE Toyota Camry, and a 2010 Chevrolet LTZ 4 cylinder Malibu, both with a six speed transmission.) ---- Today I took my Camry to Atlantic City, using the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway. ---- My average speed was about 60 MPH for the entire trip. The V6 Camry averaged 33.5 MPG. My ... Read More
what an aweful experience..I just bought a 2011 Malibu LT2 , ive yet to run the 1st tank of fuel thru it, ive owned 20days , i cant stand to drive it..the shuddering under at the front wheel is driving me insane..It shakes, it stalls, then throws u back in the seat..this just is not a thing i was expecting to be dealing with..10yrs absence of owning a Chevy, and i ... Read More
Good Morning bwia: I will be looking at that vehicle to replace my 2007 V6 XLE Toyota Camry. --- I presently also own a 2010 Chevrolet 4 cyl. Malibu LTZ and I like the vehicle. It is my understanding that the 2013 Malibu is being built on the Buick Lacrosse platform, and it will be getting the Buick four cylinder engine, so basically you have a Buick with a Chevrolet name ... Read More
Hi All: Now that the Chevrolet Dealer has installed the "up-dated software package," my 2010 4 cylinder Chevrolet LTZ Malibu easily get 30 MPG, --- and the performance of the vehicle is outstanding for a four cylinder engine. ------ (This surging problem goes back to the 2009 model year of this vehicle. If this situation has existed with the 2009 models of the Chevrolet Malibu, ------ why did GM produce the ... Read More
Hi Pao: When I purchased the 2010 four cylinder LTZ Malibu, I also looked at the Buick Regal. ------ The seating in the Regal is NOT as comfortable as the Malibu LTZ. ------ The Regal is basically a "foreign vehicle," as it is manufactured in the Opel plant in Germany. -------- The Regal appears to be a smaller vehicle as compared to the LTZ Malibu. --------- I think a better comparison ... Read More
I have a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu with 45,000 miles on it. Summer of 2010 (40,000 miles) the power steering started acting up so I had it replaced at my own cost (the dealer I purchased it from is out of business). Now, less than a year later (with the new power steering unit), the power steering goes out intermittently; has almost caused me to have several accidents. What is the solution? ... Read More
Hi All: UP DATE ON THE SURGING PROBLEM! I took my 2010 four cylinder LTZ Malibu to the dealer for this problem. They took the time to troubleshoot the problem, and they found that the vehicle needed an "up-dated software package." ----- Now, the vehicle operates like a totally different car. The surging problem is gone, the acceleration is smooth and quick, and I am getting better fuel mileage. ----- From ... Read More
2010 LT 4 CYL 6speed auto. Leased new with 6 miles in May 2010. At 4400 miles, began downshifting rougher and slipping while upshifting (only sometimes). This weekend, at nearly 4500 miles, engine cold, first gear clunked hard into second and "POWER STEERING" came up on the DIC and check engine symbol illuminated. Was able to limp (5 mph top speed) a mile back home. Called 800 ROADSIDE and had the ... Read More
Hi Techstudent: Stay away from Hybrid vehicles! ---- I own two non-hybrid vehicles, (a 2007 Toyota Camry XLE V6 and a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu 4 cylinder LTZ.) -------- When I purchased the Camry new, I looked at the Toyota Hybrid. ----- Before I made the purchase, --- I did some research about Hybrid vehicles, and found that there was some concerns about "HIGH EMF in the passenger compartment," (similar to living ... Read More
Good Morning All: It has been five (5) days since my "selling / servicing dealer" installed the up-dated software package to eliminate the "surging problem" at highway speeds and city street operation while going up a hill. ------- I am happy to announce that my vehicle is operating in an OUTSTANDING fashion! The engine is VERY powerful, responsive, and the miles per gallon are as advertised. ----- (My Malibu now has ... Read More
Re: 2009 Chevy Malibu [djm2]
Written by: djm2 on Jun 2, 2011 2:48:50 PM
Hi All: GOOD NEWS, GOOD NEWS, GOOD NEWS, GOOD NEWS, GOOD NEWS! I picked up my 2010 Chevrolet 4 cylinder LTZ Malibu from the dealer, and the vehicle NOW runs as good as a Honda Accord! ----- There is a "software up-date" from GM for the issue that I described in the above postings. ---- If your Malibu is surging bring your car back to the dealer, and get the new ... Read More
Re: 2009 Chevy Malibu [djm2]
Written by: djm2 on Jun 2, 2011 2:56:12 AM
Good Morning All: UP-DATE ON MY 2010 MALIBU SURGING ISSUE! My vehicle is now in the hands of the selling dealer. ---- They plan on running some tests on the vehicle and it's computer control system. ---- I have NO faith in this process. ----- It is all over the "net" that both the dealers and General Motors are denying that a problem exists with these vehicles, leaving the owner to ... Read More
Re: 2009 Chevy Malibu [paul1018]
Written by: djm2 on May 31, 2011 12:16:03 PM
Hi Paul1018: I purchased a new 2010 Chevrolet 2.4 / 6 speed Malibu in June 2010. This vehicle operated "ok," but since it turned 12,500 miles the engine "surges" going up hill from a dead stop, and "surges" going up a hill on the highway at a steady 55MPH. I have replaced the Goodyear tires with Michelin tires because the original equipment tires did not hold air between oil and filter ... Read More
Dealers tell me that GM auction prices for Malibus are high but won't tell me what they are going for at auction. I assume that it is around 13-14 for a 2009. The local dealer wants 16k for a used 2009 ( ex-rental car) with 34k miles on it. That is BS. I can buy a new 2011 for about 19,500 out the door. Granted it is a base model but ... Read More
Used 2010 Malibu
Written by: seaurchin on May 22, 2011 1:17:53 PM
OK so i am trying to buy a used LT1, with 14K on it. Keep in mind 2011 are on sale already, i was offered a brand new 2010 for 19K (MSRP 24K) The asking price for the used that i want is $16,999. I can clearly see that the asking price is BS because for 2 more K i can buy a brand new 2010 or even 2011. My question ... Read More
I think GM's 2.4L (and Ford 2.5L, which is actually Mazda's 2.5L) are reasonably competitive, but they are hobbled by their 6-speed automatic transmissions! With anything less than a deliberately heavy foot on the gas, their only mission is to get into 6th gear and stay there! The last rental I had was a Chevy Equinox and it annoyed the crap out of me. For example, I could be stopped at ... Read More
Re: Electrical Problems? -- Out of warranty [bwia]
Written by: starrmalibu on Apr 18, 2011 6:55:26 PM
I have had similar problems with the car- but not with the dealer. I bought a certified used Malibu with 40K on in March of 2010. late last year I had all kinds of weird things happen. The horn didn't work, the windshield wipers would not turn off, all kinds of strange things that happened at the same time. Some kind of electronic gizmo was messed up and they fixed it ... Read More
Tire Up-Date!
Written by: djm2 on Mar 25, 2011 3:13:53 PM
Hi All: Today I had to take a short trip to South Jersey. ----- I was on the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 287. I was traveling at an average speed of 60mph. ------- The new Michelin Tires on the 2010 Malibu are outstanding. ----- It was worth the money to change the Goodyear tires to Michelin tires. ----- The car drives like a much heavier vehicle! ----- According to some ... Read More
Re: Malibu Tires [malexbu]
Written by: djm2 on Mar 16, 2011 5:53:59 AM
Hi malexbu: Thank you for sharing your opinion and feelings with me, and the group of people that read this board. ----- I appreciate your honesty. ------ I do not understand your "annoyance with me" with regards to my postings. ---- My goal, with regards to my postings, was to share "pertinent material" that might be helpful to other Malibu owners. ------ QUESTION: What is wrong with this purpose? ----- Did ... Read More
Re: Malibu Tires [dispencer2]
Written by: djm2 on Mar 14, 2011 5:25:06 PM
Hi dispence2: Thank you for sharing your opinion.------ Your ideas are greatly appreciated, but your concept of my 2007 Toyota XLE V6 Camry, and my 2010 Chevrolet LTZ four cylinder Malibu is not accurate! I never meant to imply that the Camry was better than the Malibu. (They are two different types of vehicles.) ---- The 2007 V6 Camry's advertised highway mileage is 30 mpg. --- On a long highway trip ... Read More
Re: Goodyear Tires [ohc6sprint]
Written by: djm2 on Mar 5, 2011 9:48:03 AM
Hi ohc6sprint: I am very happy that your set of Goodyear tires worked out well for you on your 2008 Saturn Aura, but on my 2010 Chevrolet 4 cylinder Malibu LTZ my Goodyear Tires, mounted on Aluminum / Alloy wheels were leaking air since I took delivery of the vehicle. ----- Upon researching these tires on the "net," I found that there were others problems associated with these tires. ---- If ... Read More
Re: Malibu Experience [bohemia1]
Written by: djm2 on Mar 1, 2011 10:06:58 AM
Hi Bohemia1: I will bet that the wandering problem, (from side to side), has a direct relationship to the tires. (I purchased a new 2010 Chevrolet LTZ 4 cylinder Malibu, and it came with Goodyear Eagle tires. ---- They are garbage! ---- They leak air! ---- They are an accident looking for a place to happen!) ---- I replaced Goodyear tires with Michelin tires, (AT MY OWN EXPENSE), and the vehicle ... Read More
Good Morning: Here are the issues: 1.) My 2007 XLE V6 Toyota Camry easily gets 30mpg at 60mph, (on the highway), and in the process has outstanding performance. 2.) The 3.9 Chevrolet engine is NOT a flex-fuel engine, and it does not come close to the mileage of the Camry 3.) I think the V8 Impala has an engine that cuts out cylinders while cruising on the highway. (I will have ... Read More
Poor fuel mileage on a 2010 four cylinder Malibu
Written by: djm2 on Feb 1, 2011 8:04:20 AM
Hi all: ------------ Chevrolet and General Motors owes the owners of the "four cylinder Malibu" reasons why we are not getting the posted highway mileage of 30 to 33 mpg! ---- (They advertise these figures, ----- but many of us have not seen these figures in the real world! ----- WHY?) ----- Many of us have purchased these vehicles because of this posted mileage! ---------- Best regards! ------ Dwayne ;) :) ... Read More
Re: Chevrolet Malibu Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [KarenS]
Written by: greg_ny on Sep 5, 2010 5:27:05 PM
2010 Malibu LS 4 cyl. with 2300 miles I live in Brooklyn NY and I use 87 and 89 octane gasoline. With A/C on Hwy average is 32-35 mpg but city is very bad, between 12.7-14 mpg I have this car since April 28, 2010 and truly regret buying it for few reasons. I was going to buy Camry but Malibu had a factory rebate at the time that is why ... Read More
The Asian guys have long been superior in the production of hi-reving 4 bangers..They use forged internal parts such as cranks and rods..The Big3 have used castings for the cranks and rods limiting the performance..The Asians started out with motorcycles and applied the same knowledge to the car engine..Having been involved in the hot-forging market from 1984 thru 2002 one learns that the Big3 only used the good stuff with hi-performance ... Read More
Re: Malibu or Fusion - making myself nuts [dispencer2]
Written by: djm2 on Feb 5, 2011 8:24:30 AM
Hi dispencer2: I see from your posting that you are considering purchasing a NEW 2011 Chevrolet Malibu in the near future. ----- As you know from my previous postings, I own a 2010 4 cylinder Chevrolet Malibu LTZ. ----- The vehicle is fun to drive, and the fit & finish are outstanding, but the engine performance leaves a lot to be desired! --------- The miles per gallon on the highway are ... Read More
Re: Poor Fuel Mileage on a 2010 four cylinder Malibu [pao]
Written by: djm2 on Feb 4, 2011 4:49:42 AM
Good Morning: Lets look at this from a "public relations point of view!" ---- This is an open board where owners and people who have an interest in this vehicle can express their opinions with regards to the quality of the vehicle. We have people on this board, who are not happy with the advertised fuel mileage. ----- If no one at the corporate level addresses this issue in a professional ... Read More
Hi Vanman1: "GM's 2.4L is a nice little engine, definitely one of the best 4 bangers around!" ------- (Compared to what vehicle???????) Kindly be advised that I own a 2010 four cylinder Chevrolet LTZ Malibu and a 2007 XLE V6 Toyota Camry. ---- I have also owned a 2003 four cylinder Honda Accord! The Malibu four cylinder engine does not come close in terms of performance and MPG as a Honda ... Read More
Re: Malibu or Fusion - making myself nuts [sandman_6472]
Written by: djm2 on Jan 31, 2011 4:19:43 PM
Hi Sandman 6472: Thank you for taking time to respond to my recent posting. ------- You are absolutely correct in your assessment of my "buyers remorse," ---- but not for the reasons that you think! ---- I saw the 2010 four Cylinder Malibu as an American Copy of the Honda four cylinder Accord. ------ The vehicle drives just like the 2003 Honda Accord. ---- It was just pointed out to me ... Read More
Hi Christina: I see that GM does monitor this forum. From the positing that you sent to (88alfa), I see that you have an interest in his transmission problem. You are requesting his Vin Number. I also have an issue with a new 2010 Chevrolet LTZ Malibu dealing with a loss of air on all four tires. ------ In order to feel safe driving this vehicle, I am contemplating purchasing four ... Read More
Re: 2010 Chevrolet Malibu [djm2]
Written by: djm2 on Jan 16, 2011 5:07:32 PM
Hi All: I have decided to remove the Goodyear Eagle tires from my 2010 Malibu. These tires are an "accident" looking for a place to happen. ---- After doing some research on the "net" I came up with the following issues: 1.) Tread separating from around the tire. 2.) Split in the tire surface area. 3.) Cracks in the inner and outer side wall. 4.) Slow leak between the tire and ... Read More
2010 Chevrolet Malibu
Written by: djm2 on Jan 9, 2011 1:47:08 PM
Hi All: I need some help from the Malibu Owners. ----- One of my two vehicles is a New 2010 Chevrolet LTZ Malibu with a 4 cylinder engine, and a 6 speed automatic transmission. ----- My other vehicle is a 2007 XLE V6 Toyota Camry with a 6 speed automatic transmission. --- On a long highway trip, I can get between 30 & 33 miles per gallon with the Camry, but ... Read More
Re: chevy tires [ab348]
Written by: djm2 on Jan 19, 2011 6:12:22 PM
Thank you for your reply! ---- This is my situation. ----- I have a 2010 four cylinder LTZ Malibu. This vehicle is serviced every 2,500 miles. (My choice as I travel extensively for my job, and I need dependable transportation.) ----- This translates into having the oil and filter changed and the tire pressure set to 30 pounds. ------ After four weeks after the service, the tire pressure is down to ... Read More
Hi zin22. If I was in the market for a Chevrolet Malibu right now, I personally would shoot for a selling price of right around dealer invoice minus the $2,000 consumer cash that is currently available on it. Either that or I would shoot for invoice and finance it through GM at 0% for 5 years. You can look up the dealer invoice price of the exact model that you are ... Read More
I have to agree with you on the steering issue. I bought my 05 Malibu used in 05 with about 20k. I was impressed with the initial test drive and the car served me well the first 2years or 12k miles. Then I started having problems with the brakes and steering. I would be driving on the freeway and my steering wheel would completely lock up with that annoying chime noise ... Read More
Hi All: Recently I purchased a new 2010 Malibu 4 cylinder LTZ. This is one of two primary vehicles that I own, (the other being a 2007 Toyota Camry.) ---- Since 1997, I have only purchased Honda Vehicles, because of a "very negative quality experience" with a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and a dealer and manufacturer that did not want to perform powertrain warranty work. (The front end would "HUM" at ... Read More
Just returned from San Diego where I rented a 2010 Malibu for 5 days. Never been a big fan of the styling so had not driven one before. Here are some of my likes and dislikes. Likes 1. Very quiet at cruising speeds on freeways. 2. Decent interior material quality. 3. IMO got pretty good mpg. Drove 202 miles in mostly city type driving and up and down lots of hills. ... Read More
Hello thejman2008. GMAC's current base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ with 15,000 miles per year are 2.0% and 44%, respectively. General Motors is now providing $3,800 cash on leases of the 2010 Malibu through GMAC. I believe that GM's incentives are scheduled to run through September 7th. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
that is a great price considering i just got a email quote from a local chevy dealer for a 2010 malibu ls for $18,100.00.......
New 2010 Malibu LT1, paid $14,600
Written by: helaurin on Jul 19, 2010 3:39:57 PM
After all rebates and negotiation, including trading in a beat-up 2003 Saturn Ion with 130,000 miles, the final cost for my Malibu - including tax, tags, destination charges, doc fees, etc. - was just under $14,600. I gave no downpayment, using the trade-in as my downpayment. Dealership was nice; we started the negotiation at $1,100 UNDER invoice using the AAA buying program, so I was already more than $2K less than ... Read More
2010 chevy malibu ls
Written by: steven39 on Jul 16, 2010 9:30:33 AM
trying to work a deal for a 2010 chevy malibu ls..options are bluetooth,floor mats,and bodyside moldings.msrp is around $22,000.00..-$3000.00 in rebates..i offered $18,000.00 and was refused.iam comparing this car to the 2011 sonata which i think is turning out to be the better deal.
1. Ford F-Series: 46,502 2. Chevrolet Silverado: 30,994 3. Toyota Camry: 28,435 4. Honda Accord: 26,792 (includes 1,848 Accord Crosstours) 5. Honda Civic: 26,474 (includes hybrid) 6. Toyota Corolla: 21,876 7. Chevrolet Malibu: 20,720 8. Ford Fusion: 18,412 9. Hyundai Sonata: 17,771 10. Honda CR-V: 16,041 I was expecting to see better numbers for the Malibu becuase I see a lot more of them on Boston roads and parking lots. Cars.com ... Read More
Hey autoboy19. The last time that I checked, GMAC was not providing support on 24 month leases for any model. It does have support for 36 month leases though. Through July 6th, GMAC's base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ with 15,000 miles per year are 0.75% and 45%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a '10 Malibu ... Read More
Re: lease on 2011 LS [axjoke1]
Written by: Car_man on Jun 28, 2010 2:47:10 AM
Hi axjoke1. General Motors just introduced incentives on the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu a couple of days ago. Unfortunately, it is not providing lease support on the '11 version of this car yet. It only has 5.9% financing for up to 6 years or $1,000 customer cash. It is running a special lease on the 2010 Malibu though. Through July 6th, GMAC's base lease rate and residual value for a 39 month ... Read More
Can't comment on the Honda but it used to be that the Camry sold used for a lot higher than a Chevy but there were other things that most people didn't figure into that factor. One, for the most part you could buy a Chevy at or near invoice where as befoe Toyota was caught with all the shoddy cars they used to sell for a whole lot more than a ... Read More
Re: 2011 Camry vs. 2010 Accord [dmathews3]
Written by: irg on Jun 16, 2010 11:44:13 AM
True, I probably should. I do recall the Malibu sitting lower, like the Accord. Not as much of fan of that. The other part I didn't mention, while I got home safely, the day following the storm when I went to return it, I found it got stuck pretty easily - again I think because it's a bit lower to the ground. Not a deal breaker though. I find the C ... Read More
Hi neil22. The $3,200 cash incentive on leases of the 2010 Chevy Malibu through GMAC definitely exists. Any dealer who tells you otherwise is either confused or more likely lying to you. You don't have to prove anything to the dealer. They know darn well what the programs are. If they're going to try to mislead you then you should call them on it. If they insist that they're not lying, ... Read More
Re: March Lease Terms Malibu LTZ [autoboy19]
Written by: Car_man on May 13, 2010 3:24:19 AM
I certainly do, autoboy19. GMAC's May base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ with 15,000 miles per year are 0.75% and 46%, respectively. The lease rate for an otherwise identical lease of a '10 Malibu LT is the same, but its residual value is 44%. When negotiating your deal on this car, make sure to take advantage of the $3,200 cash ... Read More
I am glad I am not alone with this problem. I brought my wife a 2010 Malibu January 1st of this year. It only has 3800 miles on it. Our light started coming on in March but it would go back off after a few hours or days. At first I didn't pay it any mind but then it stayed on. Long story short, the dealer has our car a month ... Read More
Sounds like you did your homework on your MPG averages. As stated in an earlier post, I traded my 2006 Cadillac DTS in on a 2010 Malibu 2LT, and calculated up to 37 MPG on the highway, with cruise control set at 72 MPH. The three options I now wish I would have are the automatic climate control, leather seats, and odometer reading showing how many gallons of fuel used between ... Read More
Hi guys, I have to replace my commuting car in July this year and I have a short list of contenders after researching and test driving a few of those. My list: 2010 Honda Civic LX, 2010 Ford Fusion EX, 2010 Chevy Malibu, 2010 (yes, the older model) Sonata. My concerns: The Civic will go through a redesign for MY 2011, therefore, I'm not sure, my budget is no more than ... Read More
Written by: texasnightowl on Mar 22, 2010 1:46:16 PM
So my 2000 Camaro is 10 yrs old and over the last 2 yrs I've put better than $5000 in repairs and maintenance into it. It's good for the moment, and I am likely to keep it as a second car, but am now shopping for a new daily driver. My commute is 14 miles each way and I am averaging only 11k miles per year (the Camaro is only now ... Read More
Did a second round of test drives on my preferred cars. Chevy Malibu - excellent build quality, very attractive inside and out, smooth engine, very quiet ride, but uncomfortable (for me) driver's seat, mainly because the seat is too sculpted for my large rear end. Honda Accord - Good build quality, fairly comfortable front seat, excellent handling, powerful engine, but noisy ride (road noise and wind noise). 2010 Hyundai Sonata - ... Read More
Four-Door Faceoff
Written by: revit on Mar 6, 2010 1:27:59 PM
From the April 2010 issue of Popular Mechanics, rating midsize sedans with four-cylinder engines and automatic transmissions since they make up the majority of the sales in this class: Mazda 6 - The winner 2nd place - Honda Accord tied with Subaru Legacy tied with Nissan Altima 3rd place - Ford Fusion 4th place - Chevy Malibu 5th place - Suzuki Kizashi tied with Toyota Camry Interesting noted; ALL cars but ... Read More
Re: Ranking of Midsize Cars [kdshapiro]
Written by: mz6greyghost on Feb 26, 2010 10:24:02 AM
Let's refer back to this conversation by the end of 2010 and see what the totals are. Yes, lets. It'll be VERY interesting to see if the Camry is even in the top-five for total vehicle sales for '10. Personally, I doubt it. Toyota's problems aren't going away anytime soon (considering they're still not even sure the acceleration problem is limited to the pedal/floor mats). From what I've seen/heard, along with ... Read More
Hi travis08. Here's the information that you're looking for. GMAC's current base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ with 15,000 miles per year are 0.75% and 45%, respectively. General Motors is currently providing a $2,950 cash incentive on leases of this car plus an additional $1,000 bonus cash for a total of nearly four grand. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & ... Read More
Re: Current Offers and Lease Payments [bil2rich]
Written by: Car_man on Jan 14, 2010 3:19:15 AM
Hi bil2rich. Let's take a look at the lease program for the car that you are interested in. According to the latest information that I have seen, if you were to lease a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu V6 LT2 through GMAC right now for 39 months with 15,000 miles per year, its base lease rate and residual value would be 0.75% and 41%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 48 month ... Read More
"That assumes the person who locked the keys in the car remembers the 5 numbers. If they were capable of locking their keys in the car despite all the safeguards against that, it's possible they won't be able to remember 5 numbers" That is the weakest argument I think I have ever seen (above) Can't you just say that Ford built a darn good car for the money? Lets say that ... Read More
Re: Chevy to slash Malibu Prices! [kdhspyder]
Written by: backy on Jan 9, 2010 2:28:17 PM
I wonder when we'll hear more about the Microsoft-sourced system that Hyundai/Kia announced in 2008? No word yet re a specific application, even though some all-new 2010-11 models (Sonata, Tucson) are already out (or nearly so wrt Sonata). http://wardsauto.com/ar/hyundai_deal_microsoft/
Re: Chevy to slash Malibu Prices! [tallman1]
Written by: akirby on Jan 9, 2010 1:46:02 PM
Another cool feature is that they can unlock your car doors should you lock your keys inside. Let's see - would you rather call OnStar (if you didn't lock your cell phone in the car), identify yourself and wait several minutes for the satellite to unlock your door (assuming you have satellite coverage) OR punch in 5 numbers on Ford/Lincoln keypad and be on your way in 10 seconds? Also with ... Read More
Chevy to slash Malibu Prices!
Written by: dodgeman07 on Jan 8, 2010 11:00:25 PM
GM announced this week that the MSRP on the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu will be cut dramatically late this winter. The huge glut of unsold Malibus clogging dealer lots across the nation has forced this move. Malibu's are currently selling at 10%-15% under MSRP and moving slowly. I4 Malibu's LT & LTZ's currently stickering for $25K to $28K will likely drop into the $22K to $25K range. Is GM getting the message? ... Read More
Re: Nissan Altima or Chevy Malibu [mickeyrom]
Written by: gtgtcobra on Dec 30, 2009 8:49:56 AM
I didn't know that the 2010 Tuscon got that much MPG fuel economy. I used to own a 2001 Sants Fe 2.7L, 6 cylinder automatic AWD which only got 18 to 19 MPG overall fuel economy. Does the 2010 Tuscon get 32 MPG because it has a 4 cylinder engine in it?
Re: Nissan Altima or Chevy Malibu [kdhspyder]
Written by: backy on Dec 25, 2009 10:22:06 AM
The latter is way up but it's gaining all the fleet sales that GM, Ford and Chrysler are walking away from. At 20% of sales, no way Hyundai is picking up all the slack left from the other automakers in the fleet market. That's less than 100k total vehicles a year, just a fraction of the fleet market. When I go to a rental lot, I see about the same proportion ... Read More
Re: Nissan Altima or Chevy Malibu [backy]
Written by: gtgtcobra on Dec 23, 2009 9:11:35 PM
"If you want ugly, try taking: * The grill of the Camry, with the booger hanging out of its nose. * The side of the Sebring (or Avenger, your choice), which always make me think, "These cars were designed in this decade?" * The rear of the Fusion, which IMO looks like something from a Daewoo design studio and not nearly as attractive as the rear of the pre-refresh car. * ... Read More
Re: Nissan Altima or Chevy Malibu [backy]
Written by: xmech on Dec 23, 2009 6:11:12 PM
"* The rear of the Fusion, which IMO looks like something from a Daewoo design studio and not nearly as attractive as the rear of the pre-refresh car. " LOL Like said above, it's in the eye of the beholder. When I see the rear of pre-2010 Fusions, it looks like a ricer kid replaced the tail-lights. I think the 2010 is way better than the older Fusions. But it's great ... Read More
just recieved a price quote from a local chevy dealer for a 2010 malibu LS sedan. msrp is $22,845.00 and final quote from dealer is $19,730.00...don't know if this is including all the rebates that are available now for the malibu.if it is i think i can probably do better elsewhere.
17 " Firestone tires are on my 2010 Malibu 2LT. I calculated this 32-37 MPG based on both what the trip odometer was reading, along with the math of last fillup, miles driven etc. This was calculated with the cruise control on for an extended time (1-2 hours) set at 72 MPH. As far as the memory seat positions, my 2 LT does not have this; not sure about the LTZ. ... Read More
Re: Actual MPG For New 2010 Malibu [malexbu]
Written by: phil53 on Oct 22, 2009 8:08:54 AM
Beauty, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder. To me, the last generation Malibu was rather plain, to put it gently. The local Chevy dealer sponsors our Corvette club, plus I have 3 Chevies (Corvette, Malibu, Avalanche) that I take to the dealer for service. So I had plenty of opportunities to view the old one. As for features, I'll admit that I never took a close look ... Read More
Re: Actual MPG For New 2010 Malibu [malexbu]
Written by: phil53 on Oct 21, 2009 10:33:57 AM
I don't disagree with your basic premise. However, the visual appearance gets people into the showroom. I would never have considered the old model because it did not offer the style and features I wanted. If Chevrolet had not remodeled the Malibu so extensively, I probably would have gone with the Altima - or a small CUV, such as the Rogue or Forrester. So, while the things you mention are very ... Read More
That is one tough question. It's all a matter of taste after all.Like for instance,I like the way my KIA looks,and others think it's ugly.As far the direction of American designs...I hate the Cadillac squarish look,but like the Buick.Some of the Ford and GM sedans look pretty good,but I personally think the Chrysler products are very unattractive. The one American sedan which I consider to have the best styling is the ... Read More
Re: Accord Crosstour [thegraduate]
Written by: stephen987 on Sep 13, 2009 12:52:39 PM
Most Likely To Succeed in Sales: Toyota Camry. Old habits are hard to break, despite considerable evidence that Hyundai actually builds better Toyotas than Toyota does. Best Looking: Entirely subjective, but I'll nominate the Chevy Malibu. It offers conservative good looks in the lower line models, and really attractive interior styling in the upper levels. Most midsize customers aren't looking for drama--just good taste, and here the Malibu is a very ... Read More
Re: Best exterior design [madpistol]
Written by: maxamillion85 on Mar 9, 2009 10:22:43 PM
1) Honda Accord EX and Up: I just find the design to be very very attractive...almost stately looking. In pics it looks disjointed but in person the Accord IMO as a presence that can't be matched in this class. I Love the front end treatment. Taillights could use some touching up (LEDs) but otherwise I think its the best. 2) Tie: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT and LTZ and Saturn Aura XR4 and ... Read More
most dealerships are independent franchises...so they will still be around to service cars... For how long? Some five years ago, there were three GMC/Pontiac/Buick dealerships in the ten-miles' zone around where I live. Now? Zero. this my exact point of what is the problem...why does there need to be 3 of the same dealerships within 10 miles of one another....GM has over 7K dealerships, Toyota less than 2k if Im not ... Read More
Here: http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=29670 And here are the tops of the class: Tops of the class: 2010 Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan 6-spd auto - 23/34 2009 Chevy Malibu/Pontiac G6/Saturn Aura 6-spd auto - 22/33 2009 Nissan Altima 6-spd manual - 23/32 2009 Hyundai Sonata/Kia Optima 5-spd auto - 22/32 2009 Kia Optima 5-spd manual - 22/32 2009 Nissan Altima CVT - 23/31 Ironic no Toyota/Honda on that list (until you go further down).
most dealerships are independent franchises...so they will still be around to service cars... For how long? Some five years ago, there were three GMC/Pontiac/Buick dealerships in the ten-miles' zone around where I live. Now? Zero. Five years ago, I owned and valued a Pontiac Bonneville -- but I would not buy a Pontiac or Buick at any discount these days. The issue is not so much a quality -- but where ... Read More
Re: Chevy Malibu lifeline??? [yash]
Written by: pao on Dec 16, 2008 5:27:11 AM
I dont forsee GM vanishiing completely.....most dealerships are independent franchises...so they will still be around to service cars....the small ones will close, the larger urban ones will survive....this issue is warranty work since that is paid back to the dealership by GM....I suspect the TARP money if approved will come with many of the same restrictions which were placed on the first loan $$..... the union has a choice here....take the ... Read More
Sedan Wise. Chevy Malibu (Upscale Model) Audi A4 3.2 Audi A6 4.2 BMW 330i and BMW 330xi BMW 535i, 535xi, 550i BMW 750i, 750li Mercedes Benz E350 Lexus GS350 Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MXS Too Many to list, the plastic looks cheap.
Re: Ford - best in class fuel economy? [akirby]
Written by: igozoomzoom on Jul 24, 2008 10:06:50 AM
It's quite possible that the 2010 Fusion/Milan with the new 2.5L 4-cylinder will match or even slightly beat the Accord and Camry 4-cylinder automatic models. Accord and Camry models with the 4-cylinder/5-speed automatic powertrain have EPA mileage ratings of 21mpg city and 31mpg highway. The 2.5L in '09 Mazda6 has EPA fuel economy ratings of 21 city (same as Camcord) and 30 highway (only one mpg behind Camcord). The current Fusion ... Read More
Mazda is building their 3.7L in their own factory and in rather small volumes compared to Ford's 3.5L/3.7L which is going in the MKS, Flex, MKX, Edge and MKZ exclusively - that's close to 400K vehicles per year right there. The 2010 Fusion gets an improved 3.0L with 240 hp and better fuel economy. It is supposed to get a limited version with the 3.5L also. Add in the hybrid and ... Read More
Re: People's opinions can be changed.... [madpistol]
Written by: john178 on Jun 12, 2008 6:52:55 AM
"The Malibu was wonderful as well, but based on Chevy's track record on reliability ( from what I've heard), I passed on that as well." From virtually every automobile magazine and rating I have read, the Malibu measures up to the Camry, Accord, and Altima- including and certainly very importantly- reliability. I certainly agree that you have every right to choose any sedan you are going to purchase, and it sounds ... Read More
Re: Drove a 2008 Malibu and 2008 Accord Today [mackabee]
Written by: jaxs1 on Nov 25, 2007 10:33:03 AM
They already have 4 and 6 speeds available, so they don't want to bother designing a new 5-speed. There will be a 6-speed 4 cylinder LTZ in February and the 6-speeds will be in the other 4 cylinders by 2010 models, if not sooner. I have recently read that the lease residuals on the 2008 Malibu are only going to be a couple points less than a Camry, so maybe I ... Read More
Written by: maxamillion1 on Jul 24, 2007 5:17:30 AM
I don't see Chevy making the Malibu RWD anytime soon. That would be foolish considering the Malibu is a volume seller (fleets and othewise) Chevy has the highest brand recognition and the biggest dealer network. Chevy is GM's largest brand and GM as a company needs to keep at least one fully mainstream sedan to compete head to head with the likes of the Accord and Camry. Making the Malibu RWD ... Read More
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