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Compared to Maxx, the Aveo has half the power, uses just as much gas (???) and is a flimsy tin can (the plastic shift gate was an utter joke).
Then again, as the Aveo is much cheaper, some of this is to be expected. But the gas consumption was a surprise!
Compared to Maxx, the Aveo has half the power, uses just as much gas (???) and is a flimsy tin can (the plastic shift gate was an utter joke).
Then again, as the Aveo is much cheaper, some of this is to be expected. But the gas consumption was a surprise!
This is actually kind of funny. Mine is in for a seat repair (now on its third day) for a broken weld in the seat lift mechanism. They gave me a 2006 Buick Lucerne to drive. VERY nice to drive. I'm actually wishing I could trade my Maxx for one of these.
The Malibu is going through a major revision for 2008, and Last report (here at Edmunds) was that GM was killing the Maxx after 2007.
Oy...
Cobalt was supposed to be big improvement over Saturn ION. Not so in one I am driving (could be a cheapo fleet version). Lots of rattles in suspension, flat seat, plasticky interior, but at least heater controls use electric servos instead of stiff cables found in ION.
I miss my Maxx.
Does anyone else have blind spot problems with the Maxx? Other than a wide B pillar, I find it pretty good compared to many contemporary cars.
Does anyone else have blind spot problems with the Maxx? Other than a wide B pillar, I find it pretty good compared to many contemporary cars.
Ohhhhh yeah, blind spots big time. When I back out of a spot and look out the back, there is low side visiblity because of all the plastic around the side windows in the hatch area. At work we have those parking lots with angled spots so if I park next to anything bigger than a sedan, I have to back out verrrrry slowly.
I'll probably be replacing my Maxx next year, either with a Maxx with better engine, or something else.
Regards,
-HANK RYAN-
Norman, Oklahoma
poswald78@Yahoo.com...if you could pls
Thanks.
1) Not sure if this is a good deal, given depreciation as it sits on the lot, and
2) Not certain what a good price for this would be.
Is GM offering factory-to-dealer incentives on these right now, or is it just whatever each dealer feels like giving you just to get it off the lot?
Thanks!
When I bought my 04 LS in late summer 04 I was wondering if I had made a huge mistake by choosing what appeared to be an unpopular car that would be an oddball at trade-in time. At least that's the way it seemed then...most of the Maxxes I saw were parked on dealer's lots; I seemed to be the only person in western NY state actually driving one.
Lately, it seems that I see Maxxes everywhere I go. I'm wondering if this is true elsewhere. Can it be that this car has finally caught on? That people are starting to see the brilliance of this design, that it's an economical alternative to a small SUV? I hope so.
Then again, S. Calif is _import_ territory.
Larry :-)
I've had to rent '06 GM cars at some rental houses and have noted some of them are very cheap inside (gray interior, shabby plastics, etc.).
I believe there were some changes made to the base 2.2L engine as well - no mention of it in the guide so I guess it wasn't substantial.
Although I've had frustrations with Chevrolet's support of the Maxx, in many respects it's a well done car. I'm chalking up most of my '04 problems to first year build blues.
Still, getting an '07 may be intro to huge depreciation as supposedly it's the Maxx's last year.
To answer one of your questions - for the 2007 model year the Maxx body style had hydraulic power steering across the board and not just on the SS.
The sedan still has electric power steering on non-SS models.
How much of an MPG hit is this change going to be?
The car is in pretty good condition...few minor scratches...good tread...runs solid. It is missing the cupholder liner in the console, and the little rubber 'bumper' that keeps the keyless remote from banging off the dash is missing. Was a little concerned...I looked under the car and saw some oil on the transmission pan...might just be a loose bolt on the pan. I haven't heard anything about the motor or trans in these cars being leakers. Also...on two of the cars that we have looked at...the left side of the front bumper cover is loose...right at the intersection between the bumper, fender, headlight, and that thick chrome strip. Has anyone else found this to be a problem?
I promised the dealer that I would give them an answer on Monday. Any feedback will be appreciated!