Anyone out there actually own the new style Malibu yet?
Looking for opinions on how you like it, anything you dislike, etc.
NOT looking for opinions from people who seen it on tv or the internet....I have already read all those comments, kthx
i just was with my grandma last weekend she traded in her altima for the dark red LTZ 3.6 the car is hot and its got nice power to it. the inside is also really nice the seats are soft and the ride is really good. she was looking at the malibu and the camry and she couldint belive how ugly to toyota was so she got the malibu.
thx Jixed.....I read that thread before I posted, but it seemed it was all speculation from that point. Was hoping maybe someone actually picked one up since then.
Coolio.
When I test drove the Malibu I was not impressed with the fit and finish around the doors ... the plastic interior pieces were already peeling and showing gaps on the B-pillar. Parts where plastic pieces over lay each other were also coming apart. This may be due to the fact it was a dealer demo and possibly beat the every living sh1t out of.
The fit and finish of the dash and door panels was fine. There was a lot of room in the rear.
All that aside, I like that the 4cyc now comes with the 6spd Auto Tranny ... that is tasty.
JinxedZ THE LOVED ONE wrote:Coolio.
When I test drove the Malibu I was not impressed with the fit and finish around the doors ... the plastic interior pieces were already peeling and showing gaps on the B-pillar. Parts where plastic pieces over lay each other were also coming apart. This may be due to the fact it was a dealer demo and possibly beat the every living sh1t out of.
The fit and finish of the dash and door panels was fine. There was a lot of room in the rear.
All that aside, I like that the 4cyc now comes with the 6spd Auto Tranny ... that is tasty.
Thanks for the input! I've heard that in a few different reviews I've read. I personally have yet to see the interior in person.....but I'll probably go check one out this weekend.
The 6spd tranny is a big plus IMO. I was thinking about looking at a G6 as well, but not sure if I could even force myself to buy one even if I did like it.
After driving both, I'd take the G6, but the Malibu is also really nice. I was contemplating buying a hybrid, but it's not worth the extra cash it'd cost over getting rid of the Altima (money or fun-wise).
I had tried the 4 cyl and like Jinxed, I found a lot of fit/finish problems, but I knew it was because it was a dealer loaner, so someone was taking out their aggression toward the dealer on the car. It did have some very nice pep, and was a decently fun drive
my friend got one, pretty much loaded, with the two toned leather interior
seems pretty nice, backseat had some good room, pretty comfy, plenty of get up and go
ride was pretty smooth
of course this is all from the passenger seat and back seat, i've never driven it, but for the price it seems quite nice
i am just not a huge fan of the ass end
