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To: ml/nj

have you driven the new Malibu?

if not, you should...it’s very nice compared to the previous model. they’ve really done well by that car, and they can’t keep em on the lots! (even today with the huge drop in sales)


62 posted on 11/26/2008 7:41:41 AM PST by Zeppelin (Keep on FReepin' on...)
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To: Zeppelin
have you driven the new Malibu? if not, you should...

No. At least it looks like you might be able to see out the back window now. I try to get foreign cars whenever I rent. (Last US/GM car experience was on a group outing with a couple of guys in October. We left our motel at 10AM in bright daylight to drive to the track. After a full day at the races we got back to the car and the battery was deader than a doornail. Just another delightful US car experience! I think I'll pass on the new Malibu as long as I am able.)

ML/NJ

74 posted on 11/26/2008 7:49:08 AM PST by ml/nj
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To: Zeppelin

Bought a new ‘05 Malibu hatchback. Splurged and got the SuperSport addition for less than 30K just before oil prices went up. It’s not the prettiest car but it is fun to drive. It has awesome handling and powerful acceleration.

At some point I would like to try putting either a turbocharger or nitrous system into it.

My only complaint with the car is that at 130 mph it’s got some serious vibration. :)


76 posted on 11/26/2008 7:50:06 AM PST by Alcibiades ("First come smiles, then lies. Last is gunfire"--Roland Deschain)
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To: Zeppelin

“have you driven the new Malibu?”

My next company car (arriving in late Dec.) will be an ‘09 Malibu. I drive through some desolate areas, so I’m cautiously optimistic that it won’t leave me stranded (and that it’ll be reasonably enjoyable to drive).


123 posted on 11/26/2008 8:24:11 AM PST by Magic Fingers
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