2008 Malibu Ltz

Jameson · October 19, 2007

Anyone got any experience with this year Malibu? It looks very sharp and my wife wants a 4 door car. She wants an Altima and I wanted her to get an Impala SS but we cam to an agreement and she likes the loaded MAlibu for 08. $26K isnt bad price for a load sedan.

svensk · October 20, 2007

Altima has more room.

Wingnut · October 20, 2007

I've not been in the brand new Malibus yet, but I know the last few years they've had a lot of issues with QC. My mom had one for about a year and it spent more than a month at the dealer getting all manner of crap fixed.

And as much as I hate to steer somebody away from GM, svensk is right on with the Altima. My sister drove the wheels off one to the tune of 300k miles, and my current g/f has one that's a few years old and it's a GREAT car. Very comfortable and roomy for what it is.

Chestah · October 20, 2007

I'd go with an Altima, or a slightly used Impala SS.

asilverblazer · October 22, 2007

I'd like to get my wife into one...

As for quality control, I have to hope GM has really stepped up here with this all new car, they really can't afford more of those issues. I have to say that I've not been impressed with my Aunt's Altima, all highway, and it has issues. But surprisingly my Grandmothers Malibu has stood up remarkably well, you know considering.

dietz4ibanez · October 22, 2007

My friend used to work on altimas and he said that he worked in alot of transmissions, Malibu's are hot though especially the SS!

Z71Adrenaline · October 24, 2007

Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't the new Malibus on the same platform at the Saturn Aura? From what I hear the Auras are great cars.. Just thinking out loud, here!

HawkScot · October 24, 2007

I've heard good things about the newer Malibu.

chakis24 · October 24, 2007

went to the LI autoshow this past weekend, sat in one, VERY nice car. i have some pics as well. the two tone brown is a very nice interior. looks alot more than a 20000 something dollar car. the gauges i think are that luminescent thing, thats why you cant see them. its roomy inside as well. im 6'3" and i actually fit into this car- front and back. my head hit the roof in the middle back seat, but not in the front like a lot of other cars. i didnt know how to turn the flash off, so it might be washed out a little bit. i definitely suggest taking a test drive before your decision.

and yes, this is car is on the same platform as the aura. the aura has gotten great reviews thus far, and it also won north american car of the year.

Wingnut · October 24, 2007

That's a good looking car! Thanks for the pics chakis!

99silveradoz71 · October 25, 2007

Wow, very nice photos there

C & A s Dad · October 25, 2007

I believe I read where the Saturn Aura was one of the most quiet cars ever tested. I belive it was even quiter than most Lexus'.

The Altima is one of the cars offered to us for our company vehicles. I have never considered one for two reasons: 1)We can only get the 4 cyl version and 2) I have spent some time in 2 separate Altimas while riding with fellow associates. Nice cars but not what I would call a "road car" for a guy 6'2". My biggest complaint was what I would consider to be excessive road noise. They both had around 75K on them at the time and the road noise seemed worse than my Dodge Caravan, if that is possible.

chakis24 · October 25, 2007

the only problem i have (and this seems to be with most gm cars) is theyre getting rid of the smart stalk!!!! i LOVE the fact that in my truck every single function is on one stalk on the left of the column. its so simple and is such a great design.