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2003 Chevrolet Malibu - Overall a good vehicle.
As I bought this car used, I didn't have much choice in terms of options/add-ons, and had to take what it came with. As a result it came with a lot of features I wouldn't have chosen. Almost everything is electronic. That's good when it comes to controlling windows, but not so much when it comes to moving the seats. My husband is much taller than I am, which means we have to move the driver's seat a considerable distance every time we switch drivers. With a mechanical seat, it takes maybe 2 seconds. With this one it takes 30+. It may not sound like much, but you can get awfully wet standing in the rain for 30 seconds! I would not have chosen to have air conditioning or cruise control, but I have them. I admit the anti-lock brakes are a nice extra, but the one on the driver's side is no... (more)
Story
The only interesting stories I have about this car are not fun. I had the fuel pump dirt out on me while I was on a highway entrance ramp. That was "fun". I also had a radiator hose burst forty minutes into a one hour drive. That was also "fun".
Pros
Being able to control all the windows from the driver's position is useful - my daughter is autistic, and it's nice to be able to lock the controls so she can't play with the windows in the middle of the winter. The extra trunk space is good also. I like that the stereo gets louder the faster the car is moving, so that you don't have to continually adjust the volume.
Cons
I don't like the electronic seat positioner - it's too slow. I don't care about cruise control and never use it, but I don't see how there's any negative impact. I would have preferred not to have air conditioning, but it's there.
2011 Chevrolet Malibu - A Good Economic Car to Get from A to B
The 2011 Chevy Malibu is definitely an upgrade from my previous car, which was a 2005 Volvo S80. I would say that the Chevy Malibu is a good economic car that can definitely get you from point A to point B. So far, the performance of the Chevy Malibu has been to my standards, providing a smooth drive with good gas mileage.
Story
I have recently made a road trip from Connecticut to Georgia with this car. Though a rather long trip to make by myself, I feel that I have connected more with the car and get a better feel for it.
Pros
The pros of the Chevy Malibu seem to be plenty. The acceleration of the car is smooth, and provides an overall smooth drive in city and highway. This car also saves me more money on gas, as there seems to be a better gas mileage on the Chevy Malibu than the Volvo S80. An added benefit is that I can go back to filling up with regular gas instead of plus or premium. Another pro is the good sound system in the car. It seems to be a rather balanced sound. The car also has a good dashboard interface and radio interface.
Cons
I think that the top cons for me with the 2011 Chevy Malibu is that the acceleration seems to be a little slow, at least compared to the 2005 Volvo S80. Seeing how the Chevy Malibu does not have turbo and the Volvo S80 does, it makes sense and it will take a little getting used to.
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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt - A Better Way Wholesale Autos Naugatuck
I went in know which cars I wanted to see. The salesman got right to bringing the cars around for me to have a look at.
The process was a bit chaotic since it was the first time I had bought a car, but they led me through everything and explained everything I had questions about.
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Bob Valenti Chevrolet Mystic
Valenti Auto Mall has a great reputation. It very large and has been in busy for a long time. They also were running a special 20 percent off the vehicle purchased. My salesman was also pretty easy going. They also included oil changes for life of the vehicle as well.
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