Malibu replacement

[Bob]

This one has been serviced at the actual dealership, as opposed to the fake dealership.

http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/4422055813.html

It's in SC so you could hit up the NC mountains on the way home

[kevm14]

Not bad options. The problem with the SS is the following things were unavailable yet standard on the LTZ (if we believe cars.com):

- Heated mirrors
- Homelink
- Auto dimming rearview
- Steering wheel audio controls (standard on all 07s though, including the SS)
- Compass (in mirror)
- Heated seats
- Leather (this may be wrong)

Plus it gets worse mpg and comes with 18z (replacement tire cost).

The lack of heated mirrors and seats are kind of a deal breaker. Homelink and auto dimming rearview are convenient but not mandatory. Audio controls on the wheel or the compass I don't particularly think are compelling.

[Bob]

This may help, but it is somewhat hard to read. It is for 2007, I believe. I have a BMP version that is a little more legible, but the forum won't accept it.

[kevm14]

That's cool. Cars.com seemed accurate for the most part.

The front passenger seat folds in the LT and LTZ! That's pretty awesome.

I guess the LTZ has more leather or fancier leather. But yeah the LTZ is the way to go for sure (for 06-07).

Looks like options for the 07 LTZ are:

- Block heater
- Sunroof
- Rear DVD entertainment
- In-dash 6-CD changer
- XM

The specs are also interesting. The Maxx is 0.5" shorter than the sedan. Lots of cargo volume. 112.3" wheelbase!

[kevm14]

Also, here's why 06-07 and not 04-05.

2004 Maxx LT:

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2007 Maxx LTZ:

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Yes I'm being superficial but I'm serious. I don't like the fascia on the 04-05.

[Bob]

The facelift definitely did a lot for the car.

[kevm14]

It kinda reminds me of this

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versus this

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[kevm14]

There, fixed.

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[Bob]

Did you have to disable the airbag before mounting the child seat?

[kevm14]

It doesn't even have a driver's airbag!