Drove a 2011 Malibu for the last 2 days...

tooslow · 08-10-2011, 06:01 PM

Had an opportunity to drive a 2011 Chevy Malibu the last couple of days and I have to say, there was little I could take away as a positive from the experience.

The fit and finish of the interior left a lot to be desired and the materials used reaked of cheapness. The seats were comfortable, however, and I would rank that as the one thing I liked about the car.

If I were GM, I'd be ashamed of putting that nameplate on that car. Maybe since it was a rental I did not get the full experience, but based on this one car, I'd certainly never consider putting one in my garage.

IBM · 08-10-2011, 06:24 PM

I'd like to see what you say about the Camaro if you are calling the materials in the Malibu cheap (

). It's probably got one of the nicest interiors Chevy has out right now imo. My brother has one and it's great. Once you drive a Camry and an Accord I think you'll change your mind about the Malibu.

Edit: also, it's been the same car since '07. Just wait till the 2013.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-10-2011, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IBM

Edit: also, it's been the same car since '07. Just wait till the 2013.

This.

Plus, it was a rental.

Stew · 08-11-2011, 08:44 AM

Try an LTZ model

z28camaro2471 · 08-11-2011, 10:47 PM

I own a 2010 Malibu and I disagree. I personally think the interior is nice!

08-10-2011, 06:01 PM	#1
tooslow Banned Drives: 4 Wheels, Gasoline Engine Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,007	Drove a 2011 Malibu for the last 2 days... Had an opportunity to drive a 2011 Chevy Malibu the last couple of days and I have to say, there was little I could take away as a positive from the experience. The fit and finish of the interior left a lot to be desired and the materials used reaked of cheapness. The seats were comfortable, however, and I would rank that as the one thing I liked about the car. If I were GM, I'd be ashamed of putting that nameplate on that car. Maybe since it was a rental I did not get the full experience, but based on this one car, I'd certainly never consider putting one in my garage.

08-10-2011, 06:24 PM	#2
IBM Drives: '11 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N. Kentucky Posts: 1,050	I'd like to see what you say about the Camaro if you are calling the materials in the Malibu cheap (). It's probably got one of the nicest interiors Chevy has out right now imo. My brother has one and it's great. Once you drive a Camry and an Accord I think you'll change your mind about the Malibu. Edit: also, it's been the same car since '07. Just wait till the 2013. __________________

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08-11-2011, 08:44 AM	#4
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	Try an LTZ model

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z28camaro2471 C5 Member #227 Drives: Camaros Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY Posts: 808	I own a 2010 Malibu and I disagree. I personally think the interior is nice!