Drew Dowdell

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I think her point was that it didn't work 30 years ago in 200 feet of water, why would we expect the same techniques to work today in 5,000 feet of water? A second, very large point, is that Exxon, BP, Royal Dutch Shell are the most profitable companies on the planet yet they spend little to nothing on safety and cleanup R&D in so much as to even hire an intern to update the Gulf of Mexico Spill Management guidebook to not include people who have been dead since 2005 as expert contacts and walruses as native animals that need care.

I never said the Malibu held a big value advantage. I said that it's price was in line with most of the competition option for option. Turbo Sonata will probably be the value leader in the segment, but it's not going to be 25k loaded. The turbo version is going to likely add $1700 to $2000, but they could make it a no cost option and it still won't get me to overlook it's appearance. Put that engine in the Optima and we'll talk. The Malibu isn't getting pushed out at all. I'll admit that it's one of the older in the segment but it's holding it's own fairly well and it still manages to be one of the most visually attractive vehicles in this class. I will admit to being smitten with it's lines. There are still plenty of people out there in this vehicle segment who don't care about NAV or having the absolutely most powerful engine on the block. The Malibu moves along plenty of gusto so that any power deficiency compared to a 275hp vehicle is purely academic. For the record, Malibu sales were up 54% in May 2010 and are up 36% for the year. The Malibu LT2 gets heated seats, aluminum wheels, bluetooth, power seats, steering wheel controls, remote start, XM Radio ($346 option on the Legacy) and auto dimming mirror ($212 option on the Legacy) for $25k. After incentives it's down to $22.3. Sure you get AWD on the Legacy.... so it has a sales advantage north of the Mason Dixon.

It's because we won't learn from our mistakes.

when they're attached to hybrid setups, they might

It does have a USB input.

Well, drop the rear seat entertainment and the stupid "protection packet" ($350 for rubber floormats? Really?) and it's just a smidge over 30k. A Ford Fusion Sport (the larger V6) and SYNC MSRPs for $32k. An Altima 3.5 with NAV MSRPs for $31.8k, ditto the Accord. Now, no one pays MSRP even for an Accord, but basically if you equip the cars identically with the exception of NAV, the Malibu's price seems about in line with the competition. NAV units tend to be a $1,500 to $1,900 option. I'll admit some curiosity about Chevy not even offering it because it's such a huge profit center.

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Just because of the badge?

I don't think you'd want to avoid any of those Stang. For me, the obvious one years ago was trucks. I don't like trucks and I'm not a fan of SUVs. But the Avalanche caught my attention with it's versatility and then as I looked at it longer I noticed how attractive it is for a truck. It's probably the only one out there that I'd buy because of the aesthetic instead of in spite of it. I can't think of any other truck, even the Escalade EXT, that I find visually appealing from the outside.

What I think we need is an average transaction price.... which would probably be hard to get. Just because the SRX or MDX start at certain prices doesn't mean that's what most of them are selling at.

I felt it.

Is old people's money worth less than young people's money? Average buyer age for the Enclave is 59 years old, for the MDX is 48 years old. It's not Edgar and Mable Bluehair buying either of these vehicles, it's people in their peak spending years. But you're really just picking at straws to try and make the MDX seem like it's doing better than it really is. Whether you like it or not, with just the Acadia, GM outsold every crossover Acura built from a base model RDX to a top of the line MDX. On top of that, GM also sold more Enclaves than Acura sold MDXes and GM sold over 2 times more SRXes than Acura sold RDXes.

I've used Turn-by-Turn in almost every other GM test vehicle I've gotten. The verdict for me is that it works equally as well as any NAV system in getting you to your destination and is a lot less distracting. I don't like large NAV screens on vehicles especially at night where I find that the glow causes a glare for me. Turn-By-Turn can re-route you if you've gone off route and talking to an Onstar rep adds a human element who has the power off Google to find what you are looking for that simply can't be had in a normal NAV system while you are driving. You can litterally have this kind of conversation: Onstar: Where would you like to go today? Me: There is an Italian restaurant near Ross Park Mall, I can't remember the name but I know it starts with D and there is a cheese in the name. It's about a mile from the mall. Onstar: Ok, I can look for that for you...... ..... OnStar: Do you mean Don Parmesan's? Me: Yeah! That's it! Can you route me? Onstar: I'm downloading the directions to you car now sir. Me: Thank you. Can you get me reservations for 2 for 7pm? Onstar: Please hold...... ..... Onstar: Your reservation for 2 at 7pm is confirmed. Try doing that with your NAV while you're driving. My issue with the switchgear is solely with the turn signal and wiper control. They were ripped directly from an Alero. They don't seem to match the plastic or font of anything else in the car. They feel ok. They just look out of place. Long distance comfort, I'll have to get back to you on.

It might have seating for 8 adults as long as all are under 5'6".... With the exception of the sunshade, you just described the Acadia and Enclave.

2010 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ Interactive Review Our latest interactive review: 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

This Just In: 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ V6 Just arrived today for an Interactive Review, a Malibu LTZ loaded to the gills. This Diamond White Tri-coat with two tone cocoa/cashmere leather interior, the king of the Malibu car line, even came with DVD players in the headrests. First Impressions: The steering wheel, though typical of many GM cars, looks huge in this application Very composed ride A couple of switchgear missteps that could be easily corrected Stunning looking interior at first glance, some extra cut lines, but not offensive A couple of interior trim mismatches So, what say ye? What do you want to know about this top run Malibu?

Most of the old square B-body wagons and their Ford equivalents.