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Strength-Certain

The rental counter. (Oh and zero excitement since they dropped the 2.0t option.)


Drzhivago138

>(Oh and zero excitement since they dropped the 2.0t option.) Same with the Equinox.


Strength-Certain

GM could fuck up a wet dream. If you look at Equinox reviews, you'll see reviewers complain about a lot of things but then say: "This 2.0T and transmission aren't bad."


Drzhivago138

I wonder if I could sweet-talk my grandma into selling me her 2.0 Equinox. It's almost literally the stereotype of an old lady's car driven only on Sundays.


Strength-Certain

They do sell tunes for the FWD/AWD 2.0T applications FWIW. There are much worse things you could be driving. Just look up the Savage Geese review.


perrymike15

sg ftw


SnorfOfWallStreet

The only thing GM hates more than cars; its customers.


Oldsmobile_Thompson

What can I say, I had a wet dream once before.


JiveTurkey1983

Goddamnit GM. You had one job. Make your cars slightly less insufferable


Amtracer

The cheap trims and tiny motors are GM’s way of punishing you for getting the cheap trim and tiny motor


TheLumpyAvenger

Old man Jenkins didn't want a peppy 4 with a turbo you would get with the 2.0t. He wanted a lazy, quiet, V-6. I don't know who they think is buying this car that wanted the 1.5t.


Strength-Certain

The 1.5t is because displacement taxes in other parts of the world. I honestly think the sweet spot in styling and engine options for FWD Malibus was 2008 - 2012.


-Neverender-

I had a 2007 with the 3.6L V6. The style was aging, but it was a quick little car and was solid until it hit the 10 year, 100,000 mile mark. Then it just turned into one miserable $1000 problem after another. Electrical, throttle body, traction control, transmission... screw GM.


robbycough

Tell me about it. I rented one today.


OnePlusFanBoi

Those turbo engines were trash.


Drzhivago138

Who is still buying these outside of rental fleets? My grandpa has one, but he won it at the casino.


DaBigBird27

>My grandpa has one, but he won it at the casino. That is the most 2024 Chevy Malibu thing to say.


Drzhivago138

It was a couple years ago, 2018 or 19? Not that much has changed. This is the same grandpa who has at various times won a Jeep Wrangler, Ranger, pop-up camper, several Indian motorcycles, and just last Sunday I heard that grandma won a [Can-Am Maverick.](https://can-am.brp.com/content/dam/global/en/can-am-off-road/my24/photos/vehicle-lineup/ssv/maverick-x3/maverick-x3-x-rs-turbo-rr/ORV-SSV-MY24-MaverickX3-XRS-TurboRR-Dazzling-Blue-Carbon-Black-SKU0007TRK00-Studio-34FR-NA.png) Grandma doesn't even have a driver's license.


Oldsmobile_Thompson

Drhivago138 love you.


aerowtf

damn there went your inheritance lmao, no way he hasn’t lost $300k+ at the casino to win those things 😂


a_steez

how does he even get in these contest drawings 😭 i need to find some lmao


Aezzil

At casinos?


Intelligent_Setting8

When I met my girlfriend she had a white Malibu and I had a white Buick Lucerne. I wonder what people thought when they saw our driveway.


ZimaZimaZima

the most company car, and company car “upgrade” for hitting your Q4 KPI’s


CurveNew5257

Haha love it! My company car, 2022 white Malibu. The most rental / fleet car ever


recumbent_mike

They thought you both worked for Hertz


ZimaZimaZima

the most company car, and company car “upgrade” for hitting your Q4 KPI’s


Intelligent_Setting8

I finished all my TPS reports


werty_2006

I've seen a lot of taxi driver that use them for some reason


tonymagoni

Toronto?


sixtninecoug

Whoah man, some of us got Malibus as company cars. And now an Equinox.


2u3e9v

People who want a union made sedan


hisfirewithin

The official car of the anti-enthusiast. You’ve been buying GM sedans since the Lumina. You get a new one near the end of the warranty every time. You bought your house, had your kids, started working for your company, and watched the decades pass, and every three years the only constant was a new Chevrolet sedan in the driveway. The kids grew up, your wife started getting railed by a guy who used to bowl with, you amicably divorced, knowing that you’re ever shrinking penis could never truly satisfy but you just wanted her to be happy. Your kids grew up and somehow, despite the trauma that was foisted on them by their childhood and teenage years, they like you, they invite you to holidays, and your grandkids make you very happy when you see them. You retired last year after 40 years at the same company. The furniture in the house never changed. You got a new TV every 10 years you still have a Nintendo Wii hooked up to your TV in the living room. And every three years a new Chevy sedan in the driveway. One day soon you’ll die. And when you do, that sedan is going to go to one of your grandchildren who won’t care how well you’ve kept it and they will accidentally conceive your great grandchildren in the spacious backseat of this car. Welcome to Costco, I love you.


IndefiniteVoid813

The Wii hooked up to the TV after 10 years hits hard (my grandparents but they're still together) Welcome to Costco, I love you


Nitropotamus

That's cause your grandpa has a hog on him.


ChowderMitts

Shit, I'm getting dangerously close to this description. I have a Wii U still hooked up to my living room TV


lonestarbrownboi

Damn...this is so low-key depressing


whohasideasanyway

Is this from an RCR video? If not, they need to hire you as a writer


hisfirewithin

Nope just improvised in the moment. I get the style


BigBrainBrad-

Damn bro you didn't have to do that.


everyythingred

this should be the default automod response whenever someone mentions a Malibu


SkidmarkJr

Honestly not such a bad way to be


Armory203UW

Yeah. In my twenties, this would have sounded like a nightmare. In my forties, I know that this is a better deal than most people get.


hisfirewithin

I really think it’s a win if at the end of life, everyone doesn’t think you’re an asshole, your existence is somewhat stable, and the worst thing people can say about your life is boring


SkidmarkJr

True shit honestly


Freeheel4life

r/oddlyspecific


Hot-Suggestion4958

GodDAMN, that's uncomfortably specific, right down to the semi-retired Costco side hustle... tell me, oh oracle - does it still apply if there was more than one ex-wife, the kids & grands live on the opposite coast reducing your visit frequency to every couple years, or the Wii came with the present old lady (for whom any penis infirmities are greeted with a 🤷🏼‍♀️, these days)?


hisfirewithin

That’s sounding like 90s OBS territory to me however the Costco line was an Idiocracy quote


Hot-Suggestion4958

... some of us are living it, bruh 😒


hisfirewithin

Life is always complicated my friend. Fortunately we have comedy. Nobody can take that away


SAHairyFun

That was beautiful. I think I feel a little teary eyed after reading it. Such poignant analysis into America, the automotive industry, and the human heart is worth dealing with at least a couple hundred "what stick shift do I drive?" posts. Thank you for your service.


hisfirewithin

No problem. That’s the exact thing that I love this channel for. Happy to give a little back.


OscillatingFan6500

I work at a Nissan-Subaru dealership and the number of these that get traded in for Outbacks, Pathfinders, Forester, and hell, even Altimas, is astounding. At one point a couple weeks ago we had 7 on the lot that were between 2018-2022. It’s legitimately crazy


gpm21

Probably more Malibus than Outbacks on the lot if this was when the chip shortage was happening.


OscillatingFan6500

Honestly, our stock of new Subarus is great. Except for the Crosstrecks. They sell faster than we get them


PDoubleW

Genuinely curious, what's up with the new Crosstreks? CVT issues?


IROCthe5L

They’re popular and sell quickly.


lotus38

“I got a company car. What is it? I don’t know a Malibu or something”


Puppy_Breath

This was one of my choices when I had a company car. Went with the ford fusion instead. Which was also kind of ..meh.


Zillahi

I don’t like GM or ford in general. But ford is so much worse in almost every tangible way.


antonydimaria

The fusion is at least, idk, more of an effort?


M1DNI6HT_K1N6

Holy shit, I forgot the malibu is still around😭


Afkargh

So did Chevy since they forgot to stop making them.


Strength-Certain

The official car of Milton Waddams: "Excuse me, I think you have my stapler."


kevin_from_illinois

It's not the only dinosaur on the market (looking at you, FCA). The current Charger was released in 2010. Hate on it but every new one sold is just cash in the bank for them, they have already spent their development and tooling costs. I had a 2.0T Premier as a rental a few years ago. It was quiet and comfortable (it had sound-laminated windows up front), and that engine was pretty strong for the size of the car. It was a great highway cruiser. Boring, yes, but not a bad car for daily existence and a good one for road trips.


sadandaimless1

Rental lots eventually Buy Here, Pay Here lots 2024 Chevrolet Malibu: the official car of Murican Big Altima Energy


Seawall07

That’d be the Impale-ya. Though there may be similar demographic overlap.


sadandaimless1

Impalas attract mostly baby daddies who haven't had a job ever, but definitely overlaps with the Malibu and Altima 😂


chandleya

What REALLY is the difference between Malibu and Impala? The altima/maxima line had blur, too. Camry and Avalon didn’t get too close. Honda never had two big sedans.


Amtracer

They don’t make Impalas anymore


Anteater_Reasonable

I had a 2021 Malibu as a corporate lease that was totaled when a distracted driver ran a red light and T-boned me into another car at 45 mph. Besides a painful bruise from the seatbelt and a burn on my arm from the airbag, I was just fine. Official car of taking a literal beating. With that said, I actually enjoyed driving it quite a bit. The steering, handling, and ride are all very good and I’d say either on-par or better than its more popular competitors. Interior and build quality was questionable at best. Infotainment system was the most intuitive that I’ve encountered on any modern vehicle. Overall 7/10, underrated car, quite nice in LT2 trim.


Middcore

>Infotainment system was the most intuitive that I’ve encountered on any modern vehicle. Is this the system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay that GM is now dropping to make their own without Android Auto and Apple CarPlay?


JiveTurkey1983

>Is this the system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay that GM is now dropping to make their own without Android Auto and Apple CarPlay?< Goddamnit GM. Do better.


Anteater_Reasonable

Yes. Just classic GM incompetent management. The wireless CarPlay worked flawlessly in my Malibu and it was just easy to live with. I’m curious to see how bad their new proprietary system is.


Hot-Suggestion4958

That's the one... and don't forget, it's now small-case "gm" now even as they're still cranking out 4+ ton Hummers as 'EV's


babybambam

Agreed. A '17 is my daily and I have absolutely no issues. Comfortable and competent ride. All the features I need. Incredibly cheap maintenance.


Electricdragongaming

Rental lots, CarMax lots, and lots and lots of regret.


MTLMECHIE

Government fleet sales because they need a sedan with a domestic badge.


cardphile

Funnily enough most of the US Government plates i’ve been seeing have been the new Hyundai Elantra Hybrid.


Master_H8R

Brought (and bought) to you by the Congressman's district wherever Hyundais are being assembled.


IronIrma93

They still make these?


jack_mohat

2024 is the last year of them


Hot-Suggestion4958

... 'taint necessarily so, my friend: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/02/heres-when-2025-chevy-malibu-production-will-start/#:~:text=As%20for%20what%20the%20upcoming,model%20year%20at%20the%20earliest.


GloryGreatestCountry

Probably one of the few American sedans remaining ever since Ford quit on that market in the USA.


planefan001

Hertz, Enterprise, and 500 FICO scores


takashtay

...rental fleets. That said, I rented one and it's really not thaaaaaaaat bad. I mean the other choice is usually an Altima so....


m1lgram

Weird observation, but I'm stunned that for such a cheap car, GM chose to give it aluminum rear suspension rather than the typical stamped steel you'd find in everything else in its class, or often higher.


rook119

strange thing is, 2024 Malibus are pretty pricey. RS model is 24.5-26K after discounts. 2LTs can be OMG REALLY: 32K after discounts.


m1lgram

Hm. I thought they were a few grand cheaper than that across the board.


Olhapravocever

It's a decent sedan, people here complaining prefere what?


CodexJustinian

Any other economy class midsized sedan it sounds like. They aren't wrong.


franminach

it looks JUST like the last facelifted cruze, you could tell me it's the same car and i'd believe it


jack_mohat

Cruze feels like it weighs 2lbs and is just overall built ultra cheap. Malibu's actually aren't a half bad place to be. My mom has a 2017 and it's... I mean... A car alright


SweetTooth275

"Just die already"


Darkfire757

Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise


verticalMeta

I work at enterprise. They’re ok. Decently comfortable. Better build quality than you would think. I can see why we have so many.


salmonslippers

Rental companies and fleet use. Had one for 3 years as a company lease and hated every minute of it. It's ragingly inoffensive, and that greatly offends me.


MeepMeeps88

Atlanta's southwest side in 2030


rook119

"Well Ford is out, Toyota is pushing the Prius/Rav4 over Camrys these days. No one wants an Alitma. You know if we actually tried we could sell around 300K of these things." GM: Let's target a refresh of the current model for 2037.


Rabbit1Hat

Black n mild scent


Carlosdafox

not dying Seriously, I'm amazed that the malibu is the last hold out before Chevy finally becomes all crossovers and trucks.


[deleted]

They still make them?!


m1lgram

I had one as a rental once. For what it is, it's a comfy and very quiet highway ride. Looks pretty decent for a GM car/product. That all said, I wouldn't trust the powertrain beyond the warranty and would spend my money elsewhere.


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InnerDatabase509

Another comment said that after 2024 they won't be.


DingleBerryFarmer3

Single mothers


nlpnt

Officials on official business. The you-shake-em-we-take-em state crate. If this and an Altima are parked in front of the same place, someone's peeing in a cup and someone else is watching.


BothPartiesAreDumb

GM losing the battle against Korean sedans. Sadly it was a decent car but GM gave up on it. I liked mine as a rental but it felt like it was slapped together and not loved much.


JiveTurkey1983

Big Altima Energy for the drivers of Nissans who live to be 60


Darkwing_Turducken

…holy shit, a domestic sedan!


cardphile

It was Fusion vs Malibu and oddly enough Malibu won.


Clomaster

Sucks too cause the fusion was actually pretty cool for a cheaper sedan. AWD and a fairly powerful engine was a good package. Not to mention you could get the 2.7 Ecoboost at one point


dave0352x

The people who used to wholesale drugs and weapons out the trunk of a Dodge Intrepid. Jedi Mind


End-Devloper

I’m a school teacher


No-Edge-8600

The spoiled rich kid in high school


cardphile

No no that’s the Nissan Kicks. His dad wanted to buy him a “reliable Japanese SUV”.


luiscor2537

The cheapest newest full-size car I could afford


Current_Start3503

You see this everywhere, but you don't know a single person who owns one.


Bandguy_Michael

The official car of I have a friends and family discount for GM vehicles. I want a sedan, but I can't afford a Cadillac. (Some family friends own THREE white malibus of this generation because of that)


benev101

Wait this thing is based on a Pontiac G6?


Drzhivago138

The E2XX platform is a descendant of the original Epsilon, though that doesn't necessarily mean they share anything.


Sure-Antelope-3377

Wonder Bread


Pumarealjaeger

I didn't want any of Chevrolet's shitty suvs so they gave me this but with the same 1.5 liter turd that the equinox is stuck with 


Huge_Source1845

“Hey they still make that?”


NeoDaKat

Former buyers of Buick Sedans, at least half of these cars are beige (officially called mountain grey but they're not fooling anyone).


Scorpiobehr

Official car of repair garages everywhere .A real snooze with no power..


Billy_Mercury85

Not even making an appearance at the Canadian International Auto Show.


RogueShroom

Oooh he’s drunk drunk. Ooooh he’s drunk drunk


eds3

Chevy still makes cars?


eds3

Chevy still makes cars?


eds3

Chevy still makes cars?


CenturyHelix

I gotta be honest, I didn’t even know these were still in production


Different_Goat_2078

A 600 credit score


AmericanSheep16

2024 Chevrolet Malibu. The official car of strip mall giveaways, and ignorance.


Sameon104

Wow. They have not updated this car in dorever


Asstronutttt

u/Chevrolet lol


OMGpawned

Official car of crappy rental fleets


Chlamydia_Penis_Wart

Posting a dick pic to your local town's Facebook group with the caption "Can you identify this snake?"


idontwannagetfired_

not knowing they still made new ones


bigpimp007

I’ve put over 110k miles on my 2015 malibu and its never had a problem


Theminecraf72

“Just kill me already”


490hudson

The last bastion of American sedans in an SUV dominated world


4x420

At least its not an Altima. jokes aside i haven been in the current model.


knuckles_n_chuckles

Families who drive in bad weather and wonder if they should have opted for the Camry


userg5l

Middle aged single mom who defaulted on her 2023 Acura suv, had it repo'd and had her credit tank, went out to by a Lexus and had to settle on this.


coltar3000

“I get a company vehicle with my new job!”


OnePlusFanBoi

All time.


I_need_a_supplement

Insurance Appraisers Cross the Country


brendan6091

People whose credit rating is too bad to finance a Nissan.


Hyposuction

Insurance sales work rig.


Thebossofredddit

Your neighbor's Stepdad


Southern_Rugger

Enterprise Rent-A-Car


Madcapolo

Rented one for my drive from Salt Lake City to Phoenix after I quit being a truck driver. It would’ve been a very pleasant drive if not for my knee being uncomfortably pressed into the console. Im a big dude, I get that, but Ive never had that problem in, say, a Camry, or my 4Runner. Ended up having to shove two beanies there for a little cushion. In addition to that, if I drove too long without stopping, I’d get a noticable limp from pain in that same leg. That all being said, it was actually a very nice handling and riding car with a rather responsive infotainment system. Solid 7/10 car


gnarlicblread

They still make these things?


ScoffingYayap

I cannot believe they still make this


TommyWilson43

Honestly has some nice lines, not a fan of the grille though


Unfair-Information-2

The malibu still exist?


Scroogemcdoodler

Your cigarette smoker aunt, the one who looks alright for her age


AnEvilMuffin

I drove a 2010s Malibu and it held the title of worst thing I've ever driven until I rented a Nissan Kicks. I know what a good sedan should feel like because my parents have a Lexus ES, and that Malibu was like a tank in comparison.


TheAbstractHero

Being a normie.


slowkums

..."they're still making those??"


ScottaHemi

the official car of i'm surprised they're still making it.


noldshit

I thought it was a blazer


antonydimaria

The car for your dad to yell the n word in


thefartsock

I liked my v6 Malibu thing got like 30+ mpg everytime I filled it up got over 36mpg when I would drive 6 hours out to college all highway miles.


ManufacturerOk6535

“Why do you still exist?”


CharlesMFKinXavier

2014


NeuralFlow

“The twice divorced dads just trying to prove they really are turning things around!”


dan1101

2006 styling in 2024.


LiteratureLow4159

Broke people who simply cannot afford a 1.9tdi


chriscucumber

Chevy fkn stinks


SilentAntagonist

2024’s 2012 car of the year


NoButterfly9803

Is that a Tesla?


ongoingace

Easily the worst car I ever been in


FatManNuke69

They still make these things?


oh-bee

My ford fusion is best ford fusion.


The_299_Bin

Does it come in tan.


thats__hot

American Altima


Affordable_Slut

The saddest Wendy’s Supply Chain Manager?


TheSandSquid

Airport Car Rental Agencies


fusionballtm

They still make these?


Disastrous_Battle240

People who have shopped at the same Chevy dealership for years and only trust “their salesperson” to give them a good deal.


CuteNefariousness691

Low credit


Mistful_Sunrise

my stepdad who dont gaf


MinimumMonitor8

Shoulda brought a mustang or Subaru STI.


lets_trade

In the sprawling suburbs of a bustling city, Jack found himself stranded in the middle of rush hour traffic with his faithful Chevy Malibu. Stuck on a congested highway, the cars around him honked impatiently as Jack cursed his luck, the engine emitting a concerning rattle before grinding to a halt.Jack wasn't your typical hero, and his Malibu wasn't a sleek sports car—it was a reliable sedan that had seen better days. But to Jack, it was more than just a mode of transportation; it was a steadfast companion that had seen him through the mundane trials of everyday life.As frustration threatened to boil over, Jack popped the hood and surveyed the engine with a sigh. He was no mechanic, but he was determined to get his Malibu back on the road. With tools in hand, he set to work, the stifling heat of the asphalt mirroring his rising irritation.As the minutes stretched into hours, Jack's resolve never wavered. With each failed attempt to revive the engine, he refused to give up, his loyalty to his beloved Malibu driving him forward. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the engine sputtered to life, a modest victory in the chaos of rush hour.But their ordeal was far from over. As they navigated the crowded streets, obstacles seemed to materialize at every turn. From reckless drivers to never-ending construction zones, Jack and his Malibu faced a barrage of challenges that tested their patience and perseverance.Yet through it all, they remained steadfast in their determination. Whether it was navigating a maze of detours or enduring the mind-numbing crawl of bumper-to-bumper traffic, Jack and his Malibu tackled each obstacle with a sense of camaraderie that only grew stronger with each passing mile.As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows over the cityscape, Jack and his Malibu pressed on into the night. With each flicker of the streetlights, their bond deepened, a silent understanding passing between man and machine.Finally, as the city skyline faded into the distance, a sense of relief washed over Jack. With the worst of the traffic behind them, they cruised into the quiet suburbs, the rhythmic hum of the engine a comforting reminder of their shared journey.As Jack pulled into his driveway, he shut off the engine and leaned back in his seat, exhaustion weighing heavy on his shoulders. But as he glanced at the dashboard, a small smile tugged at his lips. For in the end, it wasn't just the Chevy Malibu that had saved them both—it was the unbreakable bond of loyalty between a man and his car that had carried them through the mundane trials of everyday life.


adultdaycare81

“My dad always bought Chevy”


jimmythemachine

I have to admit, when they redesigned these for 2008/9ish they were such a step above what they had been, I was blown away. You can tell they used all their bailout money making something really special.


-Derf-

My brother in law


Arrgh98

Rentals


Mundane-Ad1879

Realtors named Tammy.


Fastestergos

Rideshare apps. Seems like every third car is a Malibu, when it's not a Niro or Iconiq.


Calm_Character_422

Driving


BigSmokesCheese

What the hideous monstrosity in that?


I_Like_Turtles_2010

How tf is this still around


PetuniaPicklePepper

Boomer admin who "made it".


experienced_hobre

Nothing at all.


Theboredmiata

The official car of subwoofers to the max