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Old 10-02-2008, 01:33 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Re: 2008 Malibu

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Originally Posted by PA Dweller View Post
Would you say if you're going to drive mostly highway the V6 is worth the extra $1000? Since people driving highway seem to be getting in the upper 20's.
That's another tough question. Mostly highway would probably push the advantage even more toward the 2.4l, since it gets even better hwy numbers. The real answer for me goes like this though- is ~28-30 good enough for you? Do you want the ability for the car to SCAT when you romp it if you have need? Then get the V6. If extra OOMPH hiding in the rafters isn't important, or if you want better than 30 mpg highway, then the 2.4's more likely to make you happy.
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