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				Re: Malibu replacement
				Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 1:42 pm
				by 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 

 
			
					
				Re: Malibu replacement
				Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 2:07 pm
				by 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.
			 
			
					
				Re: Malibu replacement
				Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 2:54 pm
				by 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.
			 
			
					
				Re: Malibu replacement
				Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 3:06 pm
				by 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!
			 
			
					
				Re: Malibu replacement
				Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 3:12 pm
				by kevm14
				Also, here's why 06-07 and not 04-05.
2004 Maxx LT:
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2007 Maxx LTZ:
1dd5d69e54e44995b9bd8a3a557edc05.jpg
Yes I'm being superficial but I'm serious.  I don't like the fascia on the 04-05.
 
			
					
				Re: Malibu replacement
				Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 3:37 pm
				by Bob
				The facelift definitely did a lot for the car.
			 
			
					
				Re: Malibu replacement
				Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 4:01 pm
				by kevm14
				It kinda reminds me of this
51030615.jpg
versus this
82530502-640.jpg
 
			
					
				Re: Malibu replacement
				Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:51 pm
				by kevm14
				There, fixed.
WP_001123.jpg
 
			
					
				Re: Malibu replacement
				Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 6:18 am
				by Bob
				Did you have to disable the airbag before mounting the child seat? 

 
			
					
				Re: Malibu replacement
				Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 6:49 am
				by kevm14
				It doesn't even have a driver's airbag!