2008 Malibu: What do you'all think

[fastback79]

Just curious what do you all think of this as a daily driver I'm considering. Oh yeah, about 260hp.



http://www.flickr.com/photos/stk23452/438074889/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jalopnik/351820564/

[Tru2Chevy]

The new Malibu is really nice. I was at the Philly Auto show this year on press day when they unveiled it.

- Justin

[fastback79]

Can't decide between the new Malibu or this;

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65962456@N00/420647728/

[Featherburner]

Can't decide between the new Malibu or this;

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65962456@N00/420647728/

No brainer. G8

[Knipps]

malibu for style
g8 for power

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

g8's a boat wait for the 09 maro

[Featherburner]

g8's a boat wait for the 09 maro
Yeah, because the "09 maro" will have 4 doors like the Malibu and the G8.:roll:

[fastback79]

I would love to have the G8, but for a 4 door 6 cylinder pumping out 260hp, not that bad. Just hope the aftermarket is there.

[BonzoHansen]

malibu for style
g8 for power

And an extra 8k or so too. LOL

[Featherburner]

And an extra 8k or so too. LOL

They don't call it a G8 for nuthin. Besides it's only money. Right?

[Slo86Bird]

acura tl.

[WayFast84]

That is ugly as sin. Go with an 06 or 07 malibu. im sure they are on the lot and alot cheaper

[Tru2Chevy]

acura tl.

A Honda that can't even stand up straight?

:ban:

- Justin

[slugger27nj]

I like the new Malibu. It looks good in pics, but definitely better in person. I saw a white one in a parking lot when I was out in Detroit a few weeks ago, and it was sweet.

[maroman88]

the new malibu is such an improvment over the last 2 styles, now they have to up the Impala's game

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

Yeah, because the "09 maro" will have 4 doors like the Malibu and the G8.:roll:

HUH?

[Frosty]

the new malibu is such an improvment over the last 2 styles

Agreed.

[fastback79]

I hope they make a malibu SS with the V8 powerplant and oh yeah, RWD would be nice. Look out Charger.

[Untamed]

Definately like the new Malibu for style over the G8. For a daily driver, go V6 anyway, and save the money over the cost for the G8.

Aftermarket for the Malibu? Why would you mod a daily driver?

[Featherburner]

HUH?
Exactly!

[mtnhopper1]

Yeah, because the "09 maro" will have 4 doors like the Malibu and the G8.:roll:

Sarcasm doesn't translate well in print. I have that problem, too. I'm much funnier in person...:redblob:

[Featherburner]

Sarcasm doesn't translate well in print. I have that problem, too. I'm much funnier in person...:redblob:
Yeah, but the eye rolling had to help a little. No?

[Slo86Bird]

slobalt ss

[procamaroz28]

caddy CTS!!!!!! just got one and i love it!!!!!!!!!

[fastback79]

Definately like the new Malibu for style over the G8. For a daily driver, go V6 anyway, and save the money over the cost for the G8.

Aftermarket for the Malibu? Why would you mod a daily driver?


"Win on Sunday, drive on Monday". Way back in the day, a lot of "family" sedans were rung out on the track then did race duty on weekends hence the famous quote.

[Featherburner]

"Win on Sunday, drive on Monday". Way back in the day, a lot of "family" sedans were rung out on the track then did race duty on weekends hence the famous quote.
It's actually "Win on Sunday, sell on Monday" The brand that won on Sunday would sell better on Monday or, so the thinking was. Also race proven parts would make their way to production car.

[fastback79]

Oops, Good call.

[Predator86]

i didnt see any articles regarding the powerplant options for this car but im also blind so if anyones gotta link or some info that would be super:-P

[Knipps]

"Win on Sunday, drive on Monday". Way back in the day, a lot of "family" sedans were rung out on the track then did race duty on weekends hence the famous quote.

yes, but way back in the day they only had one car and varying gas mpg wasn't thought about too much

[BigAls87Z28]

The G8 V6 will be priced at 28k, GT V8 at 30.
Malibu 4cyl starts at 20k for the LS, 1LT starts at 21k, 2LT starts at 22k, LTZ with 252hp and 6spd automatic standard starts at 26k. Loaded, Malibu tops out at around 28k with every option.
Malibu will get a 6spd automatic for the 4cyl when production ramps up, but for now it will be equiped with a 4spd auto.
No manual planned.

RWD Impala will come out one year after Camaro.

[fastback79]

Can't decide between Malibu LTZ or Cadillac CTS.

[BigAls87Z28]

Two very different cars, and two are totaly gunna be different.

CTS's level of refinement and quality will trump the Malibu's, even if the Malibu's is pretty good. Better handling and RWD gets you a sportier feel on the road then the Malibu, which has been tuned to ride like a family car should.
Both the LTZ and Base CTS are equiped with the same V6, only the CTS's makes more power, but both carry the 6spd auto which is cool.
The Malibu doesnt have features like navi or dual zone auto climate controls, but does come with some interesting features.

Worse case, if you cant decide, the G8 would split the middle. G8 has the CTS's handling, but lower price. CTS starts at 32k, but you cant find one unless you order one, for under 36k. G8 wont get navi, and I belive that not even XM is an option which has upset several people who expect it in a car like that, even if the Commodore has it in Oz.
GM has yet to get the handle down on importing vehicles and the options they should have.

Malibu would be a hell of a buy, and probably give you tons of years of service and it looks STUNNING in real life, but if you want something more with sporty handling and more room Id go G8. If you wanted all that, and luxury thats tops int he world, the CTS is a heck of a ride. If you go CTS, keep an eye on them options...car gets price fast.
Loaded CTS AWD with the FE3 suspension 6spd manual with performanace W rated Mich Pilot Sport 2's can top out at near 50k.

[fastback79]

As much as I love the CTS (all the commercials make me drool even more) I need the front wheel drive practicality of the malibu. The Awd CTS is pricey but I can see these domestic sedans start to put GM back on the map.

[procamaroz28]

cts isnt bad at all i never had a prob w/ mine because of rwd ... btw it handles amazing its design suspention was influenced by the nuremberg track (Motor Trend sias that)