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    Anything Automotive, Computer, Electronic, Rodeo.<br />2005 Chev Malibu Maxx (35 mpg daily driver)<br />1994 Chev Sub SC/IC SBC 4.10/5.88 Gears, Now 960,000+ miles<br />1985 Olds 442 T-Top SC/IC SBC

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  1. Well, not too new. Just quiet. Seat cloth = Kaboom. If anything even remotely touches the cloth, it's stained. Heck, I've had RAIN leave spots! I wish someone could define what "quality" plastic is. To me, "Quality" is plastics that look fine, fit well, don't creek, doesn't breakdown, discolor or warp in the sunlight and heat, doesn't scratch easily but when it does, doesn't have another color under the paint to highlight the scratch (a la the silver painted plastics that's becomming common.) The biggest complaint I have on my car is the number of textures in it! Nothing matches. And some things just work out perfectly. For example, my Garmin 2730 GPS fits abso-Smurfly perfect at the top of the dash vents in front of the emergency flashers button. Anyhow, my Maxx is serving my needs quite nicely! However, I will be keenly watching for a CTS wagon and Malibu/Aura wagon... Cheers!
  2. I'll bite. As a two year Maxx owner, I say the plastics are fine and the fit: fair. Ergonomics are good, for me. A loud engine? It's got a certain groan, but I've certainly had much worse. However, I often calculate over 32 mpg on the hwy and with the reasonable power of the 3.5, I'll say it's acceptable. Steering is definitely _not_ loose; disconnected I'll accept. As one who driven literally thousands of dirt road miles, I'd say the suspension is one of the more positive aspects; in my opinion, the Maxx struck a good balance between handling and comfort. A better quality tire went a LONG ways... The back seat excellent, headroom excellent, utility is good and marred by a few design flaws, notably the rear seats don't fold completely flat and the gap behind them. As for Kia standards, at 135,000 miles with zero repairs and one set of plugs, two easy-to-change brakes and one tranny fluid service, I feel GM did just fine. However, I do look forward to the next 1/2 generation hoping for a wagon version.
  3. Take a look at the inside of the interior and look at the roof. Do I see a back-seat sunroof??
  4. 4 - Sans headlights, I'd be all over this to replace my current Maxx which I appreciate; the 3.6L DI and a 6-speed manual would be my powertrain of choice. 8 - Nice rendering and appears do-able; without a Maxx version, I'd be all over this like the two-door rendering of the CTS. 9 - Interesting concept; makes me wonder how a Chevelle nose job would look (e.g. more distinct point down the middle crease of the cover while retaining the 'V' of the lower chevron and a pair of round projector lamps suitably placed and sized.)
  5. I'm glad to see DCX sticking with their minivans and not handing the market entirely to the imports. I like the fundamentals of the 'features list' including HID and the various entertainment options. In my eye, the styling is clean and conserative and well suited to the intended market. My hope is that buyers who can appreciate a minivans comfortable ride and considerable interior room will give these solid consideration.
  6. Agreed. The extra interior space of the Maxx is one of its most appealing aspects. Does anyone have any solid sales figures: 2004 to 2007-to-date Malibu sedan versus Maxx? Perhaps these would give an indication as to why GM decided to not pursue the Maxx in the 2008 incarnation. Are there any other thoughts regarding this?
  7. Agreed. For example, while my '05 Maxx gets maligned on-line, it does have many redeeming virtues, including interior space and fuel economy. Dictated by my driving habits, I usually exceed the Maxx's 30 MPG highway rating, usually averaging around 33 MPG. Heck, on my last tank where I barely drove on the Interstate, I managed 28.1 MPG with the understanding that my Maxx doesn't get driven like an Indy car. (I have other vehicles for that. )
  8. Regarding EPA mileage, the new 'Bu and EPA ratings here are for a 2008 Model Year; all 2008's are under a completely different rating methodology than the prior-year models. See http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ratings2008.shtml for more info. One can expect that with judicious driving habits, most vehicles should easily meet and often exceed the new ratings.
  9. http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...ct=newsletter01 http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/20..._coupe_concept/ Honda previews next Accord coupe Honda Motor Co. will use the Detroit auto show in January to show the styling direction for the next Honda Accord coupe. The automaker today released a drawing of what the concept vehicle will look like. It did not give out any other details. (Rear view sketch / image at link)
  10. Does anyone know the purpose of the raised section on top of the dash?
  11. Don't kick me, but the practical side of me wants to see a 08 Malibu Maxx with a DI 3.6 and a 6-speed manual...
  12. Personally, I feel it would behoove GM to have a variety of wagons available as alternatives to the larger, taller SUVs. I, myself, have a 2500 Suburban and absolutely love the truck, but when I don't need it, I take my Maxx, which I've grown to appreciate more than I expected, especially considering I average 32-35 mpg on the highway. Think back to a time before many of y'all were even driving or some even born. Consider a day when Oldsmobile alone had wagon versions of the Firenza (small FWD), Cutlass Ciera (mid FWD), Cutlass (intermediate RWD) and Custom Cruiser (fullsize RWD.) Back then, the only "SUVs" were Bronco, Blazers, Suburbans, Land Cruisers and others of their ilk. Sure, there were many near-clones of these wagons on other division lots, which reminds me that there was actually a bit more differentiation between the clones than some gave GM credit for. For example, between the Ciera and 6000, the dash was significantly different although the greenhouses and profiles gave away the fact they were chassis mates. And there were some interesting derivations, such as the 6000 STE AWD 3.1 (auto only) and the Cutlass Ciera International Series two-door with a manual transmission. Anyhow, today, between the G6, Malibu and the Aura, one sees the layout is essentially identical, just with different shapes. For example, I put my GPS in the recess above the top vents on my Maxx and would do the same in the Aura, were that to serve as replacement. Anyhow, before I digress too far on the benefits and dangers of platform sharing, back to the subject. The bottom line is that if I had my druthers, I would take an Aura wagon with the 3.0 Turbo Diesel and a six-speed manual. This seems somewhat logical considering the new Saturn plan, if only GM would execute it with S5 diesel coming online. However, should a combination like this appear in a next-gen CTS wagon, I'd be on it like flys on (insert noun.)
  13. Has anyone heard any new information regarding whether or not a 2008 Malibu Maxx hatch/wagon will exist?
  14. #2. Understood. Please bear in mind that the ignition switch has many contacts and circuits running through it. It is entirely possible for one (on any car) to have one system 'down' while the rest are operating normally. Think of your ignition as a group of individual switches that are activated at the same time. #3. While I don't think they are replacing the thermostat on your cooling system, if whatever they replace does not solve the problem, then consider that the discrepancy is due to the logic built into the outside temperature reporting system. My advice: If you have been driving above ~ 30 mph / ~50 kph in dry weather for 5 minutes and the value reported is significantly off, then I would say the system might have a problem.
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