Monday, February 20, 2012

I Love My Car!!


It is a cold morning and I auto start my car to get a little warm air flown.  This is by far one of my favorite features in my Chevy Malibu.  Since the return of the Malibu, in 1997 to the market I have owned three of them.   I leased one the first year it returned to the market.   It is the fifth generation of this car, it was first produced in 1964 as a subseries of the Chevy Chevelle and in 1978 the Malibu became its own line. 

 I was pregnant with my son and it was a great for carrying around all the baby gear.  The trunk was roomy and held more than I could image.  As a new mom storage in the car is something you look for.   Even as my children have grown older I still look for that hidden storage in a car.  Maybe that is because my car is my second home. 

The Malibu received a model change in 2008 and took the market by storm.  I remember my Dad driving one of the first ones off the truck that arrived at Lafferty.   I loved the new look and I began to count down my days till I got out of my leases so I could get back into the Malibu, I was driving a Chevrolet Equinox at the time.   

The Malibu has receives numerous awards here are just a few:
·      2009 Malibu - US News and World Reports - #1 Affordable Midsized Car out of 23 Affordable Midsized Cars
·      2009 Malibu – Named an All-Star by AUTOMOBILE Magazine for the second year in a row (2008 and 2009)
·      2010 Malibu – Top Safety Pick- Named a 2010 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
·      2012 Malibu - Fourth year in a row as a Best Buy from Consumer Digest
·      2008 Malibu - North American Car of the Year at the North American International Car Show
·      2008/2009 Malibu- Best Family Car by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com

By the time I write about the new changes of the 2008 Malibu the new 2013 model will be in the showroom.   

2013 Chevy Malibu
Go figure I stopped down at the dealership today and yes there in the showroom was a new white diamond 2013 Malibu ECO.  Some new features in the 2013 Eco are the energy that runs the car.  Not to be forgotten is the beautiful interior as well.  The 2013 Eco introduces a new technology called eAssist Technology.    I took this right from the Chevy website, I wanted to make sure I got everything right J  “The 2013 Malibu Eco introduces eAssist, a state-of-the-art technology that intuitively makes it possible to conserve energy when it's not needed. Stopped at a red light, sitting in gridlock traffic, running your air conditioner-eAssist seamlessly supports or compensates the flow of power through the ECOTEC® 2.4L direct injection engine and its 15 kW electric motor-generator to conserve power when it's not needed, which in turn saves fuel.”  The new aerodynamic exterior of the car cuts back on the resistance to help better your mileage as well.  Let me make one thing clear when I hear that word aerodynamic I get a little nervous, not to worry this is one sharp looking vehicle.  Here I thought the new look of the 2008 was beautiful, this one is one high class looking car with out the high price tag. 

Chevy has been coming out with a handful of practical and great looking cars.  So much is happening right now that you got to stop by and take a tour of our almost finished revamped dealership and test drive some of these new cars we have on the lot.  There is something for everyone. 

For more information on both the 2012 and 2012 Malibu’s check out these sites:

2013


2012

5 comments:

  1. I love how the 2013 Malibu (and the previous models for that matter) has a simple design yet packs a punch of features with it. Interiors are spacious and quiet, which is perfect for long rides. That 37 mpg capacity makes it practical for everyday use. I think this car belongs to the top ranks of midsize sedans that will be released next year.

    Delsie Maidens

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  2. Given that you’re a mom, I can see that safety, functionality, and practicality are important to you. I think the Chevy Malibu fits in all of these criteria. The large spaces, generous miles per gallon and safety awards make it really worth your money. It’s definitely an ideal family car.

    Patrick Gauer

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  3. Wow! Three Chevy Malibus since 1997? You must be really fascinated by that car. Aside from its good brand reputation, it has great powertrain performance and remarkable gas mileage, which can help you save money on gasoline expenses. This is a good choice for a car indeed. =)

    -->Erwin Calverley

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  4. Oh, my! Sounds like Chevy has done it again! Just what every mom needs - a car with a spacious trunk. So, did you go to that dealership for a test drive? If you have, can you keep me posted because I sure want to know if it’s the next car to be parked in our garage. =D

    Nicole Vickers

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  5. its not obvious that you don't love that car..you really do adored that car but that car is really cool. many are using that car because it has a good engine

    how to sell my car

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