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06-04-2008, 08:49 PM
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Malibu Rated #1 in Initial Quality
Malibu Rated #1 in Initial Quality!
www.gminsidenews.com  JD Power released their 2008 Initial Quality Survey today showing that the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu was ranked the number-one midsize car for initial quality. This makes 30 awards the car has won since launch. http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-...-study/841805/
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06-04-2008, 09:01 PM
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Re: Malibu Rated #1 in Initial Quality
 Yayy!!!
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Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6 
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06-04-2008, 09:05 PM
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Re: Malibu Rated #1 in Initial Quality
This goes to show that the people saying domestics have just as good or better quality were not just blowing hot air.
Average problems per vehicle in 90 days: Toyota = 1.04 Honda = 1.10 Ford = 1.12 Chevrolet = 1.13
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06-04-2008, 09:07 PM
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Re: Malibu Rated #1 in Initial Quality
It looks like GM has finally committed to competing in the mid size car arena - in a genuine way. After driving a new Malibu - compared to the G6 I was stuck with as a rental a week prior - I'm amazed they are on the same platform.
Great design, class leading ride/handling, and now - the first indications of excellent quality.
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06-04-2008, 09:14 PM
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3.8 Liter V6
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Re: Malibu Rated #1 in Initial Quality
Finally, some good news!
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A list of the foreign countries the USA owes money to: http://www.treas.gov/tic/mfh.txt- Starting with 1. Japan, 2. China, 3. the UK, 4. Brazil, etc. Do you still want to buy a Japanese made/designed Lexus? |
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06-04-2008, 09:15 PM
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5.3 Liter LS4 V8
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Re: Malibu Rated #1 in Initial Quality
It seems like with every new GM vehicle the gap is closed more and more.
The G6 helped close the gap, the Aura closed it most of the way and now the Malibu has slammed the door shut.
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06-04-2008, 09:17 PM
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3.8 Liter V6
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Re: Malibu Rated #1 in Initial Quality
Wow, no Toyota or Honda in the midsize segment...of course, try to tell that to one of their perspective buyers...
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06-04-2008, 09:31 PM
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3.9 Liter V6
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Re: Malibu Rated #1 in Initial Quality
Now there is NO reason one should consider any other midsize family sedan but the Malibu. It has proven GM can and does build the BEST midsize car out there.
Can anyone give a logical reason why someone should buy an accord or camry over the Malibu? Let's go down the list; Resale value - Per KBB, Malibu = Camry Awards - Malibu has more than the camry got last year or the accord has gotten this year Quality - This JD Power report says it all The Looks and dynamics of the car- Unless you are hiding under a rock, no other midsize standard family car has gotten this much praise in recent years for its looks or the overall way it performs. For all those out there that said they would love to buy American if GM, Ford or Chrysler would build a quality product worth buying, now is the time to put your money where your mouth is.
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06-04-2008, 09:37 PM
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Re: Malibu Rated #1 in Initial Quality
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06-04-2008, 09:38 PM
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Re: Malibu Rated #1 in Initial Quality
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06-04-2008, 09:42 PM
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3.8 Liter V6
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Re: Malibu Rated #1 in Initial Quality
hey the pontiac grand prix also did well!!!
Alan
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06-04-2008, 09:43 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
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Re: Malibu Rated #1 in Initial Quality
I've been keeping my eyes on the Malibu ever since it came out. I don't like to buy the first year of a major redesign so a company can work out the kinks. Unfounded or not, it gives me peace of mind. I'm a little disappointed in the size of the rear seat. Granted, if it were my car, I wouldn't be sitting back there. But I don't want to worry about anyone else that has to sit back there. I also question GM's technology with hybrids. If Ford can make a small SUV get 34 mpg in the city, why can't GM make a sedan that beats it? Beyond those two gripes, it seems to be a great vehicle.
I do have one other question I can't seem to get answered at the dealership. Does anyone know if it can be towed with all four wheels down? My next vehicle must be able to do that. Thanks, Mo
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