Intrepidation

So which part looks like a Nissan or a Hyundai? (especially considering Hyundai has no BOF SUV). I can see a little Lexus up front but it's not a dead ringer. It's amazing how far some of you guys will stretch the truth just to claim it's a knockoff of everything else because it's not GM...so does it look like an Ion too?

Is there a really high res version of that image available somewhere? I'd love to make it into a wallpaper.

Except it wasn't a negative comparison...the Camry was really the only one that got knocked. The Malibu made 3rd for valid reasons, you can't deny that. Remember these 4 are laso teh best of the best...so being 3rd out of every midsize car is nothing to be ashamed of.

Actually I don't find it very derivative at all. It doesn't knockoff any BOF SUV that I can think of directly. The lower body moldings, rear end, rear windows and such all seem pretty original the front is a bit bland and the SUV as a whole doesn't exactly set new standards for design but it's pretty attractive and 100x better than anything coming out of Japan right now. The interior looks really impressive...the Koreans have come so far in a such a short time. BUt I question the need for such a vehicle at a time when the BOF SUV market is shrinking.

I actually like it better than the originals face...it looks really sharp! When do we get to see the whole thing?

I wish the beltline didn't cut so low but otherwise it looks pretty good.

Exactly, and it beat the Camry, so there is definitely progress.

It seems like a fair comparison overall though...the Malibu does lack features like BlueTooth, NAV system, Dual Zone Climate Control, and a rear armrest...my car had that as an option for Pete's sake. The steering and tranny complaints aren't limited to edmunds either. Still it beat the Camry and that in itself is an achievement. If GM could fix some of the shortcomings I bet it could come in first.

I think you're right looking at it more closely...the bumper looks messed up (smudged) on the left side.

I see. That explains why they switched to teh 4-speed unit.

I like it a lot, it looks far more polished than the current model, which I still love, but still manages to look tough. I'm looking forward to seeing all of the tricks it's supposed to have up its sleeve and seeing the interior.

You should invest in a security system blu, even if you just got some cameras to put in known potential break-in sports. They are small and easy to set up,, and they can tell you who your wanna be thief might be.

For reference... Before: and After: I know, I should have done this when the leaves were still on the trees but I never got around to posting so yeah...better late than never. For anyone wondering what it looks like after the body shop got done with it. Cost of labor: $560 Cost of parts: $200 (included bumper cover, trunk lid, bumper reenforcement, energy absorbers, and left tail light, and an afternoon's worth of work). Sorry for the lousy quality photos...I always meant to get better before posting but that never...happened Enjoy!

saw a first gen Kia $h!age almost spin into another car while making a turn too quick for the snow covered roads...nothing like the first snow of the season to bring out the retards of the road.

Vue?

And Toyota's keep getting uglier.

Teleoprtation = applying enough force to a wall with your face while drunk + waking up in a area different from where you started.

I vote for Lambda.

+2

I've been wondering..what happened to the 5-speed automatic the Ion had before its MCE? Why was it replaced by a unit with one less gear? Is teh four speed more durable or what?

Malibu Accord (but I would opt for the coupe) Mazda6 Avenger R/T Legacy Fusion Altima

Happy Birthday!

I did something like that once in grade school...one day in 3rd grade I got tired of being made fun of, so I broke his nose and dislocated his arm. He left me alone after that. Funny things is that I don't remember being punished for it. Also, if you chose the physical route, do it after school so the administration can't do jack.

Ugh, I hate Catholic schools. I went to a grade school that was Catholic and from K-8 and it was the worst of all of my schooling experience. You'd think these sort of places would have no tolerance policies on bullying and such...they don't...they don't give a $h!. I dealt with it most of the time I was there and the Administration did little to deal with it. I was so happy to leave to a public high school. It was much better...still not great but it was better...they were better at dealing with issues. It wasn't until I got to college though that I was actually amongst people who weren't assholes. College has such a huge diversity of people, everyone is treated well and with respect. Anyway, I'm really sorry to hear about this...being bullied in any way shape or form isn't right at all, and it's sickening when the people in charge of making sure it stops do nothing. I would suggest that if the school is not willing to do anything that you take legal action, assuming you can get proof of it, and take it from there.

I already posted that, n00b