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2008 Chevrolet Malibu |
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Price Range $19,900 to $27,095 |
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5 Seats |
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Exterior
My Malibu’s red paint is pretty. I got lots of comments on it, usually followed by questions as to what kind of car it was. Most people were surprised to learn it was a Chevy (which is weird because the logo is featured pretty prominently). The front end is sloped and feels contemporary without going overboard. Its lines are less upright, less boxy; it’s a look I like.
The Malibu’s tail end is pretty bland. It’s kind of like a pair of jeans without a design on the back pocket. The Malibu is clean and tidy-looking, but it lacks some flair. To get into the trunk, you need to have the key fob in hand or open it from the inside of the car, which can be an issue if you’re not used to it. The inside of the trunk’s hatch has a nice leather handle to pull it closed (so you don’t have to reach so high that you untuck your shirt).
The chrome-looking wheels are a bit over-the-top for me. While the new Malibu is much less likely to be made into a mock police car for a security company, the shiny aluminum wheels make it look like it’s trying too hard to not be that. You don’t need the bling, honey; you’re lovely as you are.
shopping around: At cars.com
key exterior: Features
- 4-wheel anti-lock brakes ABS
- Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
available exterior: Colors
Amber Bronze Metallic- Black Granite Metallic
- Dark Gray Metallic
- Golden Pewter Metallic
- Imperial Blue Metallic
- Red Jewel Tintcoat
- Sandstone Metallic
- Silverstone Metallic
- White
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