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Old 10-03-2007, 02:03 PM   #1
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General Motors announced pricing on the important new Chevrolet Malibu model earlier this week. The basic LS model opens the bidding at $22,995. A well equipped 1LT package Malibu takes the price up to $24,895, while a fully loaded LTZ model comes in at $33,610.

"This is GM's attempt to get back into the passenger car market," said automotive industry analyst Erich Merkle. Aside from the competitive pricing, GM is also backing the car with a massive advertising campaign. The importance of Malibu for GM cannot be overlooked.

Two engines are available to suit a variety of needs. The first is a 169 horsepower, 2.4 litre four-cylinder, while a 252 horsepower V6 can be fitted for added performance and power. A six speed automatic transmission comes with the V6, and will be offered on the four-cylinder mill starting this spring too- a segment first.

"Malibu is built to be the best midsize car in the market and is loaded with standard features that many competitors don't offer at any price," said Marc Comeau, vice president of Sales, Service and Marketing for GM of Canada. "The design team focused on the attributes that mattered most to midsize car buyers. Malibu has great performance, fuel economy and refinement, packaged in a clean contemporary design that carries the new face of Chevrolet."

A hybrid model will also join the lineup, with a starting price of just $26,995.

Source: Auto123.com
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Unless GM fixes the body integrity problems (seals, wind noise, water leaks, fit and finish) that the Malibu is still prone to, it'll never be the Camry killer that they want it to be. The hybrid is mild and adds perhaps two mpg over the gas-only version. Reliability is above average but if I had to choose, I'd go with the Camry hybrid which is a much better value. I predict that it'll be considered a flag-waver special that will only appeal to Union-Made fanatics unless they clean up the body integrity problems.
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Old 10-03-2007, 02:37 PM   #3
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JackDodge @ Oct 3 2007, 01:17 PM) [snapback]520720[/snapback]</div>
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Unless GM fixes the body integrity problems (seals, wind noise, water leaks, fit and finish) that the Malibu is still prone to, it'll never be the Camry killer that they want it to be. The hybrid is mild and adds perhaps two mpg over the gas-only version. Reliability is above average but if I had to choose, I'd go with the Camry hybrid which is a much better value. I predict that it'll be considered a flag-waver special that will only appeal to Union-Made fanatics unless they clean up the body integrity problems.
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Jack it is aiming right at the Camry and much like the silverado has blunted the new tundra, i think it will cut into the Camry and Accord sales. GM is really getting its game face on. Jim Press said in January when he saw the car that it is a "game-changer".
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(malorn @ Oct 3 2007, 11:37 AM) [snapback]520736[/snapback]</div>
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Jim Press said in January when he saw the car that it is a "game-changer".
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Interesting that he didn't say it was a "game-winner". Even more interesting will be the actual sales numbers to compare against the Camry and Accord. GM certainly needs to pull something out and address the issues that plague their cars and perpetuate the poor image they have, especially compared to their Asian counterparts...

We'll see...
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[quote=crypter crypter @ Oct 3 2007, 03:36 PM) [snapback]520812[/snapback]</div>
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Interesting that he didn't say it was a "game-winner". Even more interesting will be the actual sales numbers to compare against the Camry and Accord. GM certainly needs to pull something out and address the issues that plague their cars and perpetuate the poor image they have, especially compared to their Asian counterparts...

We'll see...
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I was at Malibu launch meeting this week and GM knows they will have to disrupt the Camry/Accord buyers to get their consideration. You are right, time will tell, but the new Camry and especially the new Accord are down right ugly.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Oct 3 2007, 01:03 PM) [snapback]520706[/snapback]</div>
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General Motors announced pricing on the important new Chevrolet Malibu model earlier this week. The basic LS model opens the bidding at $22,995. A well equipped 1LT package Malibu takes the price up to $24,895, while a fully loaded LTZ model comes in at $33,610.
A hybrid model will also join the lineup, with a starting price of just $26,995.

Source: Auto123.com
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Tideland, all of your pricing info is wrong. The LS model starts]$19,995

The LTZ with everything including extra cost paint is $28,415.

Model Year: 2008 Division: Chevrolet Retail Car Allocation Group: MALIBU

Model: 1ZK69 - Malibu: LTZ Sedan Order Type: TRE-Retail Stock
DAN: Priority: 99
Charge-to: XXXXXX BFC: 00001

Stock No: Quantity: 1
Ship-to: XXXXXX BFC: 00001

Model: 1ZK69 - Malibu: LTZ Sedan Order Type: TRE-Retail Stock
DAN:
Stock No: Quantity: 1
Preferred Equipment Group †
PEG: 1LZ
MSRP: $28,415.00
Invoice: $27,002.28
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As I've mentioned before, I had a Malibu ('01), and I'd never own one again!
My Prius was a definite UPGRADE from the Malibu, in every category.
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[quote=malorn @ Oct 3 2007, 01:50 PM) [snapback]520816[/snapback]</div>
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I was at Malibu launch meeting this week and GM knows they will have to disrupt the Camry/Accord buyers to get their consideration. You are right, time will tell, but the new Camry and especially the new Accord are down right ugly.
Tideland, all of your pricing info is wrong. The LS model starts]$19,995

The LTZ with everything including extra cost paint is $28,415.

Model Year: 2008 Division: Chevrolet Retail Car Allocation Group: MALIBU

Model: 1ZK69 - Malibu: LTZ Sedan Order Type: TRE-Retail Stock
DAN: Priority: 99
Charge-to: XXXXXX BFC: 00001

Stock No: Quantity: 1
Ship-to: XXXXXX BFC: 00001

Model: 1ZK69 - Malibu: LTZ Sedan Order Type: TRE-Retail Stock
DAN:
Stock No: Quantity: 1
Preferred Equipment Group †
PEG: 1LZ
MSRP: $28,415.00
Invoice: $27,002.28
GMS: $26,041.68
Supplier: $27,206.81

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Malorn, please read carefully before comment

1. It's not my wording, it's the article's wording

2. It's in CANADIAN DOLLARS.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Oct 3 2007, 03:59 PM) [snapback]520824[/snapback]</div>
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Malorn, please read carefully before comment

1. It's not my wording, it's the article's wording

2. It's in CANADIAN DOLLARS.
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My apologies then. Isn't the canadian dollar trading about even with the Amercian dollar?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(malorn @ Oct 3 2007, 02:00 PM) [snapback]520826[/snapback]</div>
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My apologies then. Isn't the canadian dollar trading about even with the Amercian dollar?
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Yes it is. Last time I checked it was Cdn$1 = US$1.0071

Shows you the discrepancy in pricing, eh?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Oct 3 2007, 04:03 PM) [snapback]520829[/snapback]</div>
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Yes it is. Last time I checked it was Cdn$1 = US$1.0071

Shows you the discrepancy in pricing, eh?
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Is it like that for all vehicles?
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