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As for the G6 name, just what does it stand for? Oh, what does it matter. The Grand Am was not a bad looking little car. I guess they want to change the name along with the removal of all that tupperware on the sides of the Pontiacs. Personally, I never thought they run down the looks of the Grand Am all that much. Perhaps there are big plans for a new RWD GrandAm one fine day? The RWD Impala should be a hit. Current Impala looks OK inside and out, yet seems to have lost its individuality. Overall, a good decision though to add changes needed to pull out another couple of years of sales for the aging model. Current is pleasing, not bold, which is fine for the time. Hope the new RWD has some interesting styling and some hints of heritage as well.
-Loren
Remember the previous generation Nissan Altima or Hyundai Sonata: these were undersized, underpowered vehicles when compared to their competitors at the time. Fast forwarding to the current generation, we are seeing big jump in sales volume on each since they are substantially bigger, more powerful and similar economy and price.
And who would have thought a vehicle with KIA (Kill in Action) badge could sell well in this country?
jt
iluv, that's a fact. You also need to remember the Malibu, is a appliance and is suppose to go head to head with the camcords. The 4-cylinder ECOTEC is available on any trim package which will help sales. Expect a 2-mode hybrid package to also be available in the near future. Their is more demand then supply for the hybrid machines. BMW, DCX, also is back ordered.
If you must have a manual inexpensive car the G6 is about the only option right now from GM. I guess I'm forgetting about the Sky/Soltice. I honestly see that the manual is slowly but surely getting replaced by these popular manumatics with paddle shifters. The EVO-X is even getting a 6-speed manumatic with paddle shifters but the stick is still available. I read somwhere that 92% of the buying public selects automatics in their car. Those figures on a non-sports sedan like the Malibu keep the stick option off the list because of costs.
I like you prefer a manual but you and I are obviously in the minority.
Rocky
what's so bland? about the car above that "readerreader" posted ???? I like it alot. The 2-tone leather looks great.
Rocky
P.S.
readerreader, thanx for the pics pal. :shades:
What do you think about her pal ????
Rocky
With all due respect, a lot of car buyers today really arent familiar with the "good ol days" of RWD Malibus and Novas and whatever else existed. To People 30 and under the Malibu is a FWD family car and nothing more. That was a differnt era and contrary to popular belief those old cars from GM's heydey werent all that great, they just happened to have big engines and RWD.
G6 stands for 6th generation Grand Am.
-Loren
Why is a Pontiac Cobalt a G5?
I thought the same thing about the name "G5", but Wikipedia does mention that the G6 is homage to the Grand Am (couldn't remember that the name was that old, thought that the third gen. mid-80's car was the first). Guess they expanded the G-series names out to G5 and G8 after making the original decision on the Grand Am successor.
I have sat in and ridden as a passenger in a G6. Very nice looking car, much nicer than the Malibu. However, in every day use I don't think it would be nearly as satisfactory. My Malibu Maxx may be a bit ungainly but it's a car that's worn very well. So far I've had 40+ thousand miles of incident free driving. I'm sorry that the new platform will drop the hatch.
There are four epsilon cars in the US: 9-3, G6, Malibu and Aura. The vectra and Cadillac BLS exist in Europe.
G6 looks good, both coupe and sedan. The problem is cheap looking interior and electric steering. But I heard they are switching to RWD in next generation of G6. I think you can do it and increase price making affordable BMW 3-series fighter. It will have zero competition from Toyota and Honda and even from Nissan.
Malibu staying with FWD at this time does seem right. As long as they price it as a FWD car. Keep pricing low and HP high as in 3.6 V6 and people will go for the deal. Best Malibu in modern times.
-Loren
-Loren
-Loren
I agree about the hatch. Perhaps they'll do a real wagon (fat chance), because I need a little more trunk room and don't want a crossover or SUV. The size of the Equinox is fine, I just think that car is horrible to drive. The Chinese engine everyone complained about is the least of its problems.
The Monte Carlo will likely disappear when the W platform goes out of production in 2008. Perhaps they will bring a new version out in the future on the RWD platform. Buick isnt going anywhere as far as I know. A new Lacrossse will be built on the next generation midsize car platform and the Lucerne will be replaced by a RWD car or a new FWD car on a new platform.
I get the feeling the show car is just for show.
jt
jt
Well, I'm not one who agrees that it's okay for a new car to break down as long as it's covered under warranty. My 05' Maxx was so bad that GM settled with me (for an undisclosed amount-per agreement). My brother works for Ford, and he tows the company line. He drives only American, preferably Ford. And he thinks their fine as long as the warranty fixes the car; he is the service manager at a major dealership by the way.
My brother is among many Americans who have never owned a Toyota, Honda, or other Asian car. He has never had the opportunity to drive a vehicle that is trouble free, so he believes that all cars have their problems. We have owned Hondas and Toyotas, and never had anything go wrong. And they always retain a very high resale value, whereas Chevys do not.
I paid $23,000 for my Maxx in Feb. 05, right before they came out with all the rebates. At that time, a comparably equipped Accord was $23-24,000. I bought the Maxx for the flexibility of the cargo compartment. Now, I'm out of the car, back in a Toyota, and couldn't be happier. A car is an investment, invest wisely.
I have absolutely no brand or national loyalty. Last month I bought my wife a Kia Optima LX with leather for $16,100. I didn't give a damn whether it was American, Japanese, Korean or whatever as long as it was a good buy. I previously had an Elantra and had good luck with it. My experience has been that Chevy has a stronger dealer network than most-- less snotty and condescending than most Japanese brands and less sleazy than many Koreans.
I'm always curious when people buy a certain car because it's American. Which is more American a Camry or a Fusion? Guess it's how you count.
As for Toyota, I've owned a number of Prizms and Camrys during the early 90's. I've seen Toyota get progressively less trend setting and progressively poorer quality during the last ten or fifteen years. Car and Driver ranked my Optima ahead of the Camry in their recent comparo (Saturn beat 'em too)-- if you sit in a Camry and an Optima back to back you can see a significant difference in build quality. That certainly wasn't the case five years ago.
Where Toyota really lost me was their treatment of customers during the big sludge fiasco. I think people were treated badly and the arrogance of the manufacturer really showed through.
The Americans carry a couple of thousand dollars of your relatives health costs on their cars, the Koreans are involved in homeland shady financial deals-- but they're no where as arrogant as many Japanese manufacturers.
As for being upside down, that will happen when you dont put money down. It seems to be that buying an import makes a lot more sense if you plan to buy with no cash. My '02 Olds is paid off and worth about $7300 as a trade and $8300 on the market per kbb. In this area I have seen similar cars listed for close to $10k. I paid about $21k for it 5+ years ago. That's not quite what I would call upside down.
GM's residuals are better today than they were in 2001 and I would be in a better position with a new GM car than I am in with my current car. If your only concern is how much your car will be worth at trade it than by all means dont get the Malibu or anyting else domestic. Personally, I care more about styling, price and performance than resale value since I will be living with the car for 5 or 6 years.
Thanks for your cooperation!
That would go a long way towards ridding the "bu of its current rear end quiver over bumps.
If I can get a 3.6L 2008 for substantially less than an Aura I will probably buy one. I like the Aura XR a lot but the C$31K price tag here in Canada is a little steep. If I can get the Malibu for ~ C$28K, it will be a very attractive buy.
i also agree .. if the 3.6L can come in at a better price (and a decent financing rate) than the Aura XR i will be tempted. the XR is hideously expensive in Canada