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Cmicasa the Great XvX · 09-06-2010, 05:09 AM

My wife wanted a new ride to replace her Saab 9-3 Aero of the last 5 years. And now the new Malibu.. we'll call her Violet.. cause she's gray... is the new ride in this family. Spacious, good looking, powerful and quick for this segment (0-60 in 6.5secs), 100K mile Warranty, Onstar Directions and Connection/Turn-by-Turn Navigation Free for a year, XM Radio, Black Leather under Metallic Gray, 2010 Top Safety Pick... simple a effin nice ride... She was at pretty hi-miles with the Saab... no warranty and hard to get parts.. Time for a change. Hell... tires were gonna run me damn near a grand and she was at that point.

Anyway... she liked the Regal, but didn't want to wait for the Turbo... so we got the Malibu.. which is easily in the top 2 best looking mid-sizers in the segment. The other one... the Passat... has reliability issues that not even having a Ride-Along Mechanic as Standard... would make some one feel comfy :(

She didn't like the Fusion.. at all. She did have us look at the Milan tho... She drove it. Said it was a decent enuff car, but felt it didn't handle as well as the Malibu or Regal. She felt as tho the Malibu and Regal were very similar in handling to the 9-3... which makes sense because the Malibu is on the same platform as her old Saab.. albeit longer, and set up softer in the suspension. She also preferred the interior, sound system, the looks, and with the kids, wanted OnStar... which is free for the year with Directions and ConnectionsIn the end it was between the Regal, Malibu, and LAcrosse. The Lacrosse was to large.. and the Regal doesn't have the turbo yet. She wanted something with as much power as her Aero

Number 3 · 09-06-2010, 08:10 AM

Good purchase. Mrs. Number 3 has had one (Malibu LTZ) for a year now. 36,000 miles and it's been a great car. 4 cylinder though, which is more than fine for the long highway commute she has.

TheCaptain · 09-06-2010, 09:49 AM

Very nice! These Malibu's look awesome rolling down the highway.
I can't wait to see how GM improves it for the next redesign!

My preference is for the LaCrosse, but i'm a big car fan.

Cmicasa the Great XvX · 09-06-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TheCaptain

Very nice! These Malibu's look awesome rolling down the highway.
I can't wait to see how GM improves it for the next redesign!

My preference is for the LaCrosse, but i'm a big car fan.

Still have to give U props for the SRX... LOVE that ride

. AWD Turbo is just SEX ON WHEELS. Which they would make the CTS's 3.6L standard tho with a turbo 3.6 or 3.0L with 420HP as a Vseries. The handling in it is already superb, but I have to wonder what V-Series tuning would do for it.

Cmicasa the Great XvX · 09-06-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Good purchase. Mrs. Number 3 has had one (Malibu LTZ) for a year now. 36,000 miles and it's been a great car. 4 cylinder though, which is more than fine for the long highway commute she has.

It truly is a nice, dare I say "NEAR-LUX" vehicle in LTZ trim. The amenities are plenty... and she has a couple of goodies in here Malibu that I don't have in my Camaro.. namely AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL, and the regular 12V Outlet.

She will come back each time I mention it with... "Well I don't have the 550-some HP Cadillac.. or the Weekend Toy Vette... or a brand new Camaro for a get-a-round car.. or a Big 'ole Tahoe for Whatever.."

and to that I have no response

ghazzi1397 · 09-06-2010, 11:13 AM

Good choice

rodscamaro · 09-06-2010, 11:17 AM

My neighbor just purchased the same vehicle 3 days ago, same color as well, I have to say they look real nice, I was impressed with the whole package.

Cmicasa the Great XvX · 09-06-2010, 02:58 PM

YUP... while the media tries and give props to Hyundai for the Melted love-child of the VW Cc and Toyota Solara... I decided to buy from Chevy a car that was designed 3 Model Years ago and Engineered 6 years ago (as the Malibu is essentially the G6 ver.3 after Aura) yet still manages to whip the competition in looks, tech, fuel economy, reliability, awards, confort, and quality.

HOTDAMN!!!! I LOVE AMERICA:flag2:

diddiyo · 09-06-2010, 03:38 PM

this guy again.

Russo · 09-06-2010, 03:46 PM

i like the Malibu, but it would have been nice to share the same chassis as the G8.. they could have made the Malibu a mid level sedan between the G8 and CTS...

CamaroScotty · 09-06-2010, 04:03 PM

You can't beat the deal on the Malibu...discounts and incentives on the 2010 makes for $4000+ off msrp!

TheCaptain · 09-06-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmicasa the Great XvX

Still have to give U props for the SRX... LOVE that ride

. AWD Turbo is just SEX ON WHEELS. Which they would make the CTS's 3.6L standard tho with a turbo 3.6 or 3.0L with 420HP as a Vseries. The handling in it is already superb, but I have to wonder what V-Series tuning would do for it.

Hey, the 3.0L is nothing to scoff at. It's a very nice engine with sufficient power and great economy!

Cmicasa the Great XvX · 09-06-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCaptain

Hey, the 3.0L is nothing to scoff at. It's a very nice engine with sufficient power and great economy!

Agreed. I have driven the 3.0L in both the SRX, Nox, Terrain, and the Lacrosse... but I believe that the vehicle would benefit greatly from the same engine that is in my Camaro. It simply lacks torque in my opinion.. and has never made sense to use it in a vehicle that size. TURBO Charge it and U will see a small V6 with about 400+HP, making the 365HP 3.5L Ecoboost look sad

Cmicasa the Great XvX · 09-06-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by diddiyo

this guy again.

Naaaah.... THAT GUY.. again

09-06-2010, 05:09 AM	#1
Cmicasa the Great XvX Account Suspended Drives: 07Taho, 11CamaroRS, 12CTSV Coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MD Posts: 705	Lovin' GM... Just Bought a New Malibu LTZ for the Wife My wife wanted a new ride to replace her Saab 9-3 Aero of the last 5 years. And now the new Malibu.. we'll call her Violet.. cause she's gray... is the new ride in this family. Spacious, good looking, powerful and quick for this segment (0-60 in 6.5secs), 100K mile Warranty, Onstar Directions and Connection/Turn-by-Turn Navigation Free for a year, XM Radio, Black Leather under Metallic Gray, 2010 Top Safety Pick... simple a effin nice ride... She was at pretty hi-miles with the Saab... no warranty and hard to get parts.. Time for a change. Hell... tires were gonna run me damn near a grand and she was at that point. Anyway... she liked the Regal, but didn't want to wait for the Turbo... so we got the Malibu.. which is easily in the top 2 best looking mid-sizers in the segment. The other one... the Passat... has reliability issues that not even having a Ride-Along Mechanic as Standard... would make some one feel comfy :( She didn't like the Fusion.. at all. She did have us look at the Milan tho... She drove it. Said it was a decent enuff car, but felt it didn't handle as well as the Malibu or Regal. She felt as tho the Malibu and Regal were very similar in handling to the 9-3... which makes sense because the Malibu is on the same platform as her old Saab.. albeit longer, and set up softer in the suspension. She also preferred the interior, sound system, the looks, and with the kids, wanted OnStar... which is free for the year with Directions and ConnectionsIn the end it was between the Regal, Malibu, and LAcrosse. The Lacrosse was to large.. and the Regal doesn't have the turbo yet. She wanted something with as much power as her Aero

09-06-2010, 08:10 AM	#2
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,173 View My Garage	Good purchase. Mrs. Number 3 has had one (Malibu LTZ) for a year now. 36,000 miles and it's been a great car. 4 cylinder though, which is more than fine for the long highway commute she has. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

09-06-2010, 09:49 AM	#3
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,734 View My Garage	Very nice! These Malibu's look awesome rolling down the highway. I can't wait to see how GM improves it for the next redesign! My preference is for the LaCrosse, but i'm a big car fan. __________________

09-06-2010, 11:13 AM	#6
ghazzi1397 Hail to the GENERAL Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 423 View My Garage	Good choice __________________ Since the launch of the Camaro in 09, I've been dreaming of buying this car and finally today is the day. ORDER PLACED on 05/18/2010 for 2011 2LT CGM (3300) Order scheduled for production, TPW 06/14/2010 [05/26/2010] (3400) Order broadcast [06/15/2010] (3800) Order produced [06/18/2010] Available to ship from Osh [06/17/2010] In-Transit from Osh [06/29/2010] Available to ship from rail yard [07/08/2010] Delivered [07/12/10]

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