April 19th 09, 02:04 AM
posted to alt.autos.gm,alt.autos.toyota.camry,rec.autos.makers.honda
|
|
|
Revitalized Malibu Takes on Accord and Camry
"Tegger" > wrote in message
...
> "Sharx35" > wrote in
> news:NrpGl.22730$Db2.12450@edtnps83:
>
>>
>> > wrote in message
>> ..
>> .
>>> http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=124091
>>>
>>> I agree that the Accord is still the gold standard, hard to beat in
>>> the midsize group. The new GM Hydramatic 6T/6L series is a very good
>>> transmission, but Malibu's ergonomics need a few iterations, like the
>>> way of Cadillac CTS. I wouldn't get the old 4-speed and certainly
>>> didn't care for the low slanting windshield. Sure, Camry sells more
>>> because it's always been the cheapest in this group. It's adequate
>>> but you also get what you paid for. I guess Toyota doesn't build them
>>> like they used to.
>>>
>>> 1st Place: 2008 Honda Accord LX-P
>>> 2nd Place: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
>>> 3rd Place: 2007 Toyota Camry LE
>>
>> Bull****. Up here Honda is the car for ricers and other Asian gang
>> members. It ride too rough and is too noisy. HELL will freeze over
>> before I buy one. I will keep an eye on the Malibu, though.
>>
>
>
>
> Ricers go for Civics and Integras/RSX's, not Accords.
>
> I own what I am certain must be the world's very last unmodified and
> unmolested '91 Integra hatch. Every other one I see has been slammed and
> aftermarketed and and riced-out past any sort of logic or reason. Bleah.
>
> Accords are one of those kinds of cars that are everywhere for 15 years,
> then they turn into "I haven't seen one of those in ages!" cars. Kinda
> like
> a Plymouth Volare, but better made.
>
> --
> Tegger
>
What? No pimping it out? No darkened windows? No lo-rider? No blinding head
lights?
|