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lbls1 · 05-22-2014, 10:27 AM

You can't lose with either the Malibu or Cruze; I am biased towards the Malibu. Malibus are roomy, quiet and dependable; They also have a nice looking appearance.

Green Machine · 05-22-2014, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lbls1

You can't lose with either the Malibu or Cruze; I am biased towards the Malibu. Malibus are roomy, quiet and dependable; They also have a nice looking appearance.

Not a fan of the new Malibu tail lights but I do like the room in them compared to the cruze

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tbis · 05-22-2014, 10:45 AM

I can tell you're a Chevy guy but there's better stuff out there. I hate Malibu's so much, you're right knee will hurt with the weird cut of the center console. Never been in a cruze

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TastyBake · 05-22-2014, 11:41 AM

Cruze diesel!

Why?

- Resale value will be higher for the diesel.
http://www.cars.com/go/alg/index.jsp#

- Still comfortable.
- Oh man, the gas savings!! Just make sure the stations have diesel.
- Cost slightly less than a Malibu

c5Legend · 05-22-2014, 12:43 PM

my 300 is comfy as hell, favorite car to take a trip in..up to 30mpg on the highway

Room for days

SSweetride · 05-22-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by maddoggyusa

the base Impala isn't too much more... and comes nicely loaded. Impala is basially a Cadillac XTS... awesome car for the money.

This is a good idea. I had a new Impala as a long term rental last fall. Really nice car, and it has the same v6 as the Camaro.

kream88 · 05-22-2014, 07:51 PM

My wife has a cruze and loves it. Looking to upgrade to a bigger vehicle though with our expanding family.

McRat · 05-22-2014, 08:09 PM

As of today, consider the Chevrolet Volt. It's a 4 door hatchback, based on the Cruze chassis. It's got good acceleration and gets about 35-40mpg highway, and will climb any grade at past the speed limit. Steep long grade = 88mph.

When you run it on gasoline.

Now, when you run it off of electricity, it's quicker, faster (96mph on same steep grade), and costs $1.10 for the first 40 miles of driving.

Deki · 05-22-2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Cruze Diesel is a really good commuter car. Much better than Jetta.

Based on what? The fact it's a Chevy and we're om a Chevy forum? The Jetta is lighter, has a better transmission, it's roomier, it's quieter on the inside and cheaper by 2 grand.

McRat · 05-22-2014, 09:27 PM

You need to compare the two trim levels. The "stripper" Jetta TDI is $2k cheaper. The normal model is the same price.

The Cruze gets better hwy mileage, bigger tank, more headroom, better warranty, OnStar, more HP, more TQ, and a fully automatic trans instead of a clutchless semi-auto.

Volkswagens are not known for reliability, and the Jetta TDI is no different.

Airmaster · 05-22-2014, 09:43 PM

I feel like the Camaro is a pretty decent highway cruiser especially in the V6 models.

BUT, if you really want to save money and still have a good freeway ride you should consider the Sonic 1.4L Turbo, a little bit more fun than the 'bu and Cruze and it's better on gas and cheaper to own.

MLAZ1990 · 05-22-2014, 09:47 PM

I would go with the V6 Camaro. But I can't stand driving anything else.

FenwickHockey65 · 05-22-2014, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Deki

Based on what? The fact it's a Chevy and we're om a Chevy forum? The Jetta is lighter, has a better transmission, it's roomier, it's quieter on the inside and cheaper by 2 grand.

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Originally Posted by McRat

You need to compare the two trim levels. The "stripper" Jetta TDI is $2k cheaper. The normal model is the same price.

The Cruze gets better hwy mileage, bigger tank, more headroom, better warranty, OnStar, more HP, more TQ, and a fully automatic trans instead of a clutchless semi-auto.

Volkswagens are not known for reliability, and the Jetta TDI is no different.

This. Jetta is only cheaper because Cruze Diesel is packaged at the 2LT trim level.

And design is subjective but Volkswagen seems to be competing with Toyota in the "who can design the most boring appliance on wheels" contest, and Jetta is a pretty strong contender both inside and out.

Egon · 05-22-2014, 10:35 PM

Quite a large gap between Chevrolet and Volkswagen in the rankings.

05-22-2014, 10:27 AM	#29
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	You can't lose with either the Malibu or Cruze; I am biased towards the Malibu. Malibus are roomy, quiet and dependable; They also have a nice looking appearance. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

05-22-2014, 10:45 AM	#31
tbis Drives: 2016 1SS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NOVA Posts: 584 View My Garage	I can tell you're a Chevy guy but there's better stuff out there. I hate Malibu's so much, you're right knee will hurt with the weird cut of the center console. Never been in a cruze Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk __________________ [SIZE="100"]

05-22-2014, 12:43 PM	#33
c5Legend Camaro5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WA Posts: 1,155	my 300 is comfy as hell, favorite car to take a trip in..up to 30mpg on the highway Room for days __________________ My Build '11 Chrysler 300 Limited / '10 Camaro 2LT

05-22-2014, 08:09 PM	#36
McRat Drives: 2010 ZR1 "Satan" Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 1,183	As of today, consider the Chevrolet Volt. It's a 4 door hatchback, based on the Cruze chassis. It's got good acceleration and gets about 35-40mpg highway, and will climb any grade at past the speed limit. Steep long grade = 88mph. When you run it on gasoline. Now, when you run it off of electricity, it's quicker, faster (96mph on same steep grade), and costs $1.10 for the first 40 miles of driving. __________________ 2002 Z06 "Blue Meanie" 11.36 ET 2003 Z06 in progress 2009 CTS-V "Spooky" 12.36 ET, bone stock at 1600 mi. Rainy day in Sacramento. Sadness. 2010 ZR1 "Satan" no times yet. 2013 Volt SCCA Solo2 #771 HS3. And a bunch of Duramaxes.

05-22-2014, 09:27 PM	#38
McRat Drives: 2010 ZR1 "Satan" Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 1,183	You need to compare the two trim levels. The "stripper" Jetta TDI is $2k cheaper. The normal model is the same price. The Cruze gets better hwy mileage, bigger tank, more headroom, better warranty, OnStar, more HP, more TQ, and a fully automatic trans instead of a clutchless semi-auto. Volkswagens are not known for reliability, and the Jetta TDI is no different. __________________ 2002 Z06 "Blue Meanie" 11.36 ET 2003 Z06 in progress 2009 CTS-V "Spooky" 12.36 ET, bone stock at 1600 mi. Rainy day in Sacramento. Sadness. 2010 ZR1 "Satan" no times yet. 2013 Volt SCCA Solo2 #771 HS3. And a bunch of Duramaxes.

05-22-2014, 11:41 AM	#32
TastyBake Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 973	Cruze diesel! Why? - Resale value will be higher for the diesel. http://www.cars.com/go/alg/index.jsp# - Still comfortable. - Oh man, the gas savings!! Just make sure the stations have diesel. - Cost slightly less than a Malibu

05-22-2014, 07:51 PM	#35
kream88 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 1SS RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: York, Pa Posts: 235	My wife has a cruze and loves it. Looking to upgrade to a bigger vehicle though with our expanding family.

05-22-2014, 09:43 PM	#39
Airmaster Go Gators! Drives: Camaro Jeep Abarth 944 325i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CT Posts: 844	I feel like the Camaro is a pretty decent highway cruiser especially in the V6 models. BUT, if you really want to save money and still have a good freeway ride you should consider the Sonic 1.4L Turbo, a little bit more fun than the 'bu and Cruze and it's better on gas and cheaper to own. __________________ '13 Camaro, '97 Wrangler, '12 500 Abarth, '85.5 944, '06 325i Suspension Mods: BMR and JPSS Sways, BMR Poly Bushings, BMR strut tower brace, BMR control arms, BMR toe arms, stock springs and struts Engine Mods: All bolt ons (haha) Brake Mods: Brembo SS caliper swap front and rear

05-22-2014, 09:47 PM	#40
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	I would go with the V6 Camaro. But I can't stand driving anything else. __________________ SLP Loud Mouth 1 Exhaust, K&N CAI, RS Headlights, NightOwl V2 halo kit, ZL1 Grille, Custom 2LS Emblems, Green Footwells, GM GFX splitter, Ace Alloy Convex All Matte Black Wheels(20x9 & 20x10.5) wrapped in Toyo Proxe STII(255/45/20 & 295/40/20)

05-22-2014, 10:35 PM	#42
Egon Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 977	Quite a large gap between Chevrolet and Volkswagen in the rankings.