My new car story

[MarkC]

I am turning over my Accord to my son in a month, who turns 16. I am wide open to models but reliability is a top choice of mine. I read Consumer Reports religiously when it comes to car buying. Here are my car models the last 30 years of driving-- Ford, Chevy, Buick, Toyota, Honda, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda. As you can see I have no brand preference. My wife has also drove different brands. Since it will be mostly me driving this car I wanted a mid-size that was quiet, comfortable, and well-built. I talked to my brother last week, and told him my gut feeling was to buy another Accord but I would see.

Last week I test drove my top choices of Accord, Camry and Malibu. I nixed the Altima only because of rear seat room and a couple of other minor items that would not bother most drivers. I was shocked to find that the Malibu was by far the quietest and most comfortable car. I should point out I am 6'5" so no car in a moderate price range is a joy for me. However, this came as close to it as I could find. I have not had an American built/American corporation car for years, so I am happy to make that purchase. However, that was not the basis for my decision. I purchased the best car for the money. I even ordered it so I can get the color and options I want. Now I just have to wait a few weeks. This is obviously not a knock on the Accords since I have one and love the current models. I'm just happy to say that it looks like some good old American ingenuity and work ethic has taken over at GM. Mark

[MushuMulan]

I wouldn't just give American Ingenuity credit(although it is definitely a factor). Over the years of its existence, and as GM has annexed other car companies, they've grown greatly diverse in nationalities.

I think you we should be grateful for the new international ingenuity that GM is giving us.

Regardless though, I hope you enjoy your new car, I know being tall can be a pain when you're trying to find a car that is comfortable for you.

Hope it works out well for you :thumbsup:!

[disneydeb]

:thumbsup: Congratulations on the new car!

[RedSoxFan]

Congrats on the new car -- enjoy!!

[Ed]

A coworker and I spotted a new car in the garage a few weeks ago and we were debating whether it was a BMW or an Audi or exactly what it was, based on the styling. When we finally got up close to it, we discovered that it was a new Malibu! What a difference over the older models! All the more impressive is that you, at 6'5", found it to be the most comfortable.

Congrats! Hope it meets or exceeds all your expectations.
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[MarkC]

Thanks for the comments. My 2nd car was a 1976 Chevy Malibu. It was very stylish as well. The big difference is that I was in high school then and at least had a chance of getting a date with a cute girl (Ok, it was a slim chance). My wife won't let me date now so the stylish car doesn't help. Mark

[MsMin]

Congrats on the new car. Have fun and take your wife on a date:thumbsup:

[Marilyn Michetti]

Well, I know you're having a great car day. I also know we have a birthday coming up. Mine is the 2nd.

Guess we both got a great present.:thumbsup:

[Gooftroop5]

Congrats on the new car!:thumbsup: We liked the Malibu.

We almost bought the malibu in 2000 when we bought our impala but decided the impala gave us more trunk space for a stoller plus other stuff & more room in the back seat for carseat & other people. Little did we know that eventually we'd have 2 car seats & a booster seat in there 4 years later. Good thing we went with the slightly bigger car.:D

[Ed]

My 2nd car was a 1976 Chevy Malibu. It was very stylish as well.

That's ironic. We had a 76 Malibu wagon that was still serving us well into the mid-90's, with well over 100K miles.

[conorsmom2000]

Congratulations on the new car!! We've owned 3 Malibu's since 1998 and have loved them. Two years ago, when his lease was up, my husband went for the Impala over the Malibu - now that he's seen the new Malibu's, he's wishing he had that instead! :D Best of luck with the new car!

By the way, we are faithful Consumers Reports readers as well! :thumbsup: That's pretty much how I ended up with my Honda Pilot! :mickey:

[mouseaddict]

My mom drove a Malibu for about 5 years. SHe leased it. She recently decided to try to Toyota Camry sine everyone was telling her that it was a much better car. Well, she does not like it at all. She misses the Malibu and is actually considering taking the loss and trading in!

[Johnno52]

FYI We've always made the auto transmissions at my plant in Windsor On. :thumbsup:

[Ms.Disney]

Congrats on the new car:party: