2009 Chevrolet Malibu

Pros: nice interior styling
good fuel economy
GREAT value

Cons: some blind spots
small glove box
so so stereo speakers

The Bottom Line: For the money, you will not find a better more comfortable and better value American car.  Very understated.

Review: I have owned a VW for the last several years, first the Touareg then the Passat.  I was very used to driving the German engineered cars and accostumed to getting nailed for $100+ oil changes and maintenance fees.  When I saw all the money being ...

Pros:

*Fit & finish
*Quietness & structural integrity
*Fabulous 6-speed transmission
*Advanced 2.4L engine
*Safety & convenience features
*Interior ambiance

Cons: *Smallish trunk
*Thickness of the A, B, and C pillars
*Armrest hazard during ingress

The Bottom Line: With its quality, performance, and economy, the 2009 Malibu 1LT has it over any comparably priced/equipped Ford, Nissan, or Honda. This car is a winner.  

Review: There are approximately 1,000 on my new 2009 Malibu, and thus far the driving experience has been impressive. I traded a 2002 Nissan Altima (which gave excellent service for 135,000 miles), but for about the same money as originally paid for the '02 ...