Wemay, that’s a beautiful car! You’re going to love it. Best of success it’s it.
You can, but it won't die. You don't like Malibus you have proved that in other threads and that is fine, but I'm taking one before ANY Kia/Hyundai product.I mean the engine won't grenade now, minor details
But the rest of the car, I respectfully disagree.
If it were me I'd go total war against them, especially about the part where they wanted to check to see if any other cars were damaged.Shame on that technician implying that you're a liar.
Yes, it does. Thus far, i'm very impressed. This drivetrain really works well together. I've also watched a few videos and the fluid change seems pretty straight forward/easy.Wemay, I didn't see it mentioned but does your Malibu have a CVT?
Had one as a rental for five days. I totally agree that the engine/cvt combo works very well in the Malibu. The torque from the 1.5t engine keeps the rpm low and should stress the cvt less, but that's speculation on my part. It was also quiet and smooth riding.Yes, it does. Thus far, i'm very impressed. This drivetrain really works well together. I've also watched a few videos and the fluid change seems pretty straight forward/easy.
That would have my blood pressure maxed out.Took the Sonata in for a recently developed slight ping (on regular) and a startup rattle coming from the rear. They take it in without hitch. Two days later they call me in and say it's done. I reach the dealership and see they parked my car 2ft adjacent to a wall (passenger side). I jump in and move it out to a regular parking spot to give it a look-see. Low and behold, there's a 5 inch scratch down to the metal causing valley dent. I calmly walk over and show the Tech. With a straight face he asks, "how'd you do that in our parking lot?" He then puts his palm up and mentions to the guys who retrieve the cars to get another guy to see "what other cars I damaged."
Needless to say, I was LIVID. Nt to mention the audacity that he was more upset than me. The dealership completely refused to entertain anything other than it was the customer's fault.
I didn't buy the car there but heard this dealership was quicker. I learned my lesson. On my way home it still pinged. That was the straw... I called our family attorney who mentioned how much and how drawn out the litigation could be. I gave up after a week and the dealership sent me a $750 check plus a release of fault letter i had to sign. Our local Chevy dealership gave me a truly great deal and now I'm back in the General's graces...after 30 years.
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Same. I don't really have a favorite type of transmission. I've driven some nice manuals, automatics and CVTs. And also some bad ones. Just depends on the car and it's use/purpose. I do like the smoothness of a good CVT. Nothing is worse than a jerky, unpredictable automatic or notchy manual.I am a fan of CVTs in everyday vehicles. I just like the way they go about their business. I don't WOT enough that it bothers me not having a stepped shift auto. If I want something else, I'll just buy something else.
It also had engine issues that the dealer failed to fix. I.E.- Dealer claimed to have fixed it, but instead only scratched his car.He dumped the Sonata because it got scratched.
Malibu's are nice cars now. The CVT is made by GM (not Jatco!), uses a chain, and might actually be OK.Then getting a Malibu?
I just don’t see everything as an appliance. I don’t doubt it’s a decent car mechanically. It’s just an old car. I drove a 2018 when it was new and couldn’t stand it, same generation. But maybe somehow they’ve upgraded the same generation.Malibu's are nice cars now. The CVT is made by GM (not Jatco!), uses a chain, and might actually be OK.