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...to see what percentage of manuals are sold in the Accord. The Altima and 6 really mainly appeal to an audience that wouldn't consider a Malibu, no matter what, so that point is mostly irrelevant (except possibly for any cross-shopping 'tween the 6 wagon/hatch and the Maxx). I'd guess it's pretty low.
Speaking of the 6, I've never sat in one since it just missed being at the Miami Auto Show (early Nov.) last year. But I WILL be checking it out for sure this year to settle these "tiffs" about its legroom. My impression is that it has a bit more in front than my car, but is about on par with my old '92 Accord in the back (which is to say not much). We'll see. The reigning front legroom kings are the Altima and Sonata, and I doubt that'll change.
I'm one of those people that hates shifting in stop n go traffic, but I'm interested in the V6 anyway.
LS $24695
LT $29220
Not bad at all. Could probably get an LT for about $26K, pretty decent for a V6 sedan with leather. Car will definitely be a value leader.
I like the idea of the manual in the 4 cylinder to give a low cost option. But I bet it would bump the new Cobalt. Just like if the Malibu was slightly larger, it would bump the Impala. Again too many cars, too much overlap. They end up stealing buyers away for the other division rather then the imports. With the 2004 Malibu, neither Honda nor Toyota is shaking in their pants. Why? the 2004 Malibu even with its re-design is still considered a hair below the Camry and Accord. it's good but it should be better. And it will need incentives to move it, which GM has already announced.
At first I didn't agree with wpbharry about the importance of upgrading their engines from pushrod to OHC, but now I'm starting to swing in that direction.
But we wil see how things shape up. BTW, how many Malibus are they looking to sell each year? I thought it was 200k. But I read in Automobile that the number was 110k, which is more realistic.
1) What's the problem with the Grand Prix? Have heard nothing but positives.
2) You have me mistaken with someone else. I've got no problem with OHV engines.
3) Saturn is supposed to pick up the slack that Olds vacates. Saturn needs more of its own identity, not a combo with Chevy. I'm happy with GM's lineup and line differentiation now that Olds is nearly gone, but Saturn is a problem.
4) Your question about sales volume raises an important question. Camry includes the Solara in its figures, and I'll expect Chevy will include the Maxx in its. And they should to play fair. I've heard that they are hoping for 250-350K units from the plant per year, which I assume includes the Maxx, which might well be the star of the show and the volume leader. For more, see the posts lately in the Maxx forum.
Thanks, dtown, as always, for the insightful comments.
Can't explain the lack of +/-. Hmmm. My brochures don't have it either.
You COULD help us out by posting your impressions of the fabric pattern (assuming it was gray; we all know about the beige fiasco) here AND in the Maxx forum.
Thanks!
Seems that the fabric which had been used on the cloth seats in the GP at launch (they switched the GP to basic color cloth 6 months into production!!!) is now being used in the new Malibu and there wasn't enough left to go around for the GP. I never saw the Uglycloth (the GP folks have nearly trademarked that name) in the GP, but I assume it's the same as that in the Malibu right now.
One can only hope. More ammunition to wait a while on the new Malibu if you want cloth.
headlights back toward the windshield, plus
the pulling of the taillights toward the
windshield, does not do much for me. Maybe they
are gradually moving to wraparound lights.
OC
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MALIBU LS V6
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Anyone want me to take any particular pics of our Malibu let me know. Ill be more than happy to take some more pictures of the car.
infinia: The light green is one of my top choices, and am interested in the interior color. I'd assume it was grey, but possibly not. Let us know if it's still there and your impressions. Might not be there. The reason why you have one and we don't is that the plant is near Kansas City, KS. You're much closer to it than I am.
the malibu hit 2000 miles today. quality wise everything is awesome.
1. The two-tone plastic on the inside of the doors is very unpleasant to look at due to the shape of the plastic and the colors themselves.
2. The steering wheel, which I did not like at all from the very first time I saw it, looks even worse now, especially compared to the classic Bu's very appealing steering wheel
3. The radio and HVAC buttons look very small
4. The headlights, which I didn't like from the very beginning also, could have easily been designed to look AWESOME, if GM would not have extended the lights toward the windshield. Would've looked almost like a bimmer, now it looks like a toad. Have you driven a toad lately?
The bottom line: I don't care if this thing drives like a Ferrari, the design is atrocious and I won't be buying this Bu no matter what.
A matter of personal taste, of course :-)
I DO agree with the seat fabric design. Have leather in mine, which, I admit, under a TSB, has has the driver's seat bolsters replaced 2 times, due to poor (read "cheap") quality.
My car is white with beige and I will not go for beige this time. Hoping that the grey looks better (and then you don't get the passe wood tone trim, but the aluminum). Whether it'll be an LS (cloth) or the LT (suede) is an unknown for the moment. You NEED to read the recent posts in the Maxx forum. Sorry about that; until the Maxx is introed in January "ish" the rooms will be split, and we need to keep on top of both. Better that way, for now.
Yes, our cars are more handome than the new one, but think of all those new gadgets to explore.
Recommend we wait until next summer to dive in, however. Hope you agree.
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Styling isn't so good this go 'round. Looks like the same old, same old. Comparing the '03 'Bu with the '03 Grand Am, it's that all over again. Not impressed.
I think the new G6 looks really nice in that picture, certainly more exciting than the Bu. I see the supercharged version having around 250hp, but I wouldn't likely get it.
Don't come knocking on my door when the $1000 GMPP bill is added to the transaction total and the payments go way up....
As far as the G6, yes, it is FAR more handome than the Malibu. Did we expect anything less? It's no where near as attractive as the G6 show car. But, maxx hits the nail on the head once again. It's a mini-GP (as is the current Grand Am). Can't wait that long for a new car; if the Pontiac itch strikes, I'll go for the GP. My car is 6 model years old for cripes sake!!! I've never, ever had one car this long. Guess that's a good word for GM.
Have a hunch; uh oh, the crystal ball is back in operation. A Maxx IS in your future. Wish somebody had one to tell me what's in mine.
After the Maxx, dindak, the new GP (your car) will be sitting in the driveway, too.
2 car payments. Better you than I. Start playin those lottery numbers.
Right now, if she hits, we won't have a maxx.
Speaking of which, if you need to, load up the Vibe (please, not the 626) and head on down to sunny FLA. Our weather forecast has us gorgeous for the next week.. Pool time! And yes, I have one.
I'll stop by my dealers again today and see if they have scared up a Malibu yet.
Here's to good luck. We all might be shocked.
EXCELLENT, darnac. I have to worry about doggie prints as well. The Maxx is shaping up to be the one.