Malibu Maxx SS

Mike3800 · 05-06-2003, 08:29 AM

Anyone know if they are really doing this? If so, same engine as in the new GA?

Spoon · 05-06-2003, 01:00 PM

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Originally posted by Mike3800
Anyone know if they are really doing this? If so, same engine as in the new GA?

YES!

Mike3800 · 05-06-2003, 02:46 PM

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Originally posted by Spoon
YES!

*goose bumps*

whoo hoo!!

Vintalage · 05-06-2003, 10:12 PM

would people buy it??? To me, the design looks weird. IMO, just like the 2004 Malibu Sedan, it's terrible.

Mike3800 · 05-07-2003, 08:29 AM

I'd buy it over the GA, but the GTP still exsists abnd has been improved.... wait a minute... the GA and Malibu will have a larger engine than the Grand Prix.....

Sternie · 05-07-2003, 08:36 AM

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Originally posted by Mike3800
I'd buy it over the GA, but the GTP still exsists abnd has been improved.... wait a minute... the GA and Malibu will have a larger engine than the Grand Prix.....

When is the next Prix body change due? '07? I would think that they wouldn't put a bigger engine in the GA than GP, and I've also heard rumors of a V8 in the next Prix.

Mike3800 · 05-07-2003, 08:52 AM

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Originally posted by Sternie
When is the next Prix body change due? '07? I would think that they wouldn't put a bigger engine in the GA than GP, and I've also heard rumors of a V8 in the next Prix.

2004 is the next body style for the Grand Prix and is avalable now.

If the Malubu Maxx SS makes it out in 05 or 06 it will have a larger engine than the Grand Prix.

Vintalage · 05-07-2003, 10:33 AM

That Grand prix is just a refresh car. It's not all-new.

UGLY!!! I would not waste my money on a design like this. Absolutely not.

Vintalage · 05-07-2003, 10:42 AM

Look at the rear end. I don't like it.

Mike3800 · 05-07-2003, 10:46 AM

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Originally posted by Vintalage
That Grand prix is just a refresh car. It's not all-new.

That's like saying the 99 Grand Am is a refresh over the 98 Grand Am. Almost nothing is "all new".

It is indeed a body change.

Vintalage · 05-07-2003, 10:49 AM

It does have some interesting features like rear audio, DVD video and rear skylight.

But why would I want to drive something that's ugly??? This does nothing for me. I like performance, but I also like something that has good looks at the same time. GM could do much better. The previous malibu looks better than this.

Vintalage · 05-07-2003, 10:52 AM

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Originally posted by Mike3800
That's like saying the 99 Grand Am is a refresh over the 98 Grand Am.

nope. The 96-98 Grand am is a refresh over the 92-95 Grand am. Just like the Previous Nissan Maxima (2000-2003) is a refresh over the 1995-1999 models. That's why Nissan released an all-new Maxima just after three years of the Previous Maxima's release. Because it was just an update.

Mike3800 · 05-07-2003, 10:58 AM

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Originally posted by Vintalage
nope. The 96-98 Grand am is a refresh over the 92-95 Grand am. Just like the Previous Nissan Maxima (2000-2003) is a refresh over the 1995-1999 models. That's why Nissan released an all-new Maxima just after three years of the Previous Maxima's release. Because it was just an update.

You are indeed wrong.

The new Grand Prix has a different body style and interior, therfore it is a new body style and not just a refresh. It is considered as the next generation and next body style... take a look ath eth 97-03 and then look at the 04... if you can't see that the body style has changed then.....

According to your theory the Grand Prix has only been "refresshed" since 92. It was a W body then just as it is now... so is it the same body style as then?

Maxima has the same body style as it ever has (1999) until 2004, but just because it has the same engine in 2004 as in 2003 doesn't mean it's just a refresh, the body is different.

fschambe · 05-07-2003, 11:01 AM

The 2004 malibu is based on the interchangeable platform thought it was called equinox, but that's there new geo tracker

what a sh!tbox

AND!!! Factory remote start w00t

Spoon · 05-07-2003, 11:01 AM

That is the great thing about America, at least will all have many positive things going for us. We all have opportunity, we all have choses and we all can express our opinions.
Not everyone is looking for their dream vehicle, some people find that they purchase items that fulfill their everyday needs and not necessarily their desires.

Vintalage · 05-07-2003, 11:03 AM

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Originally posted by Mike3800
You are indeed wrong.

The new Grand Prix has a different body style and interior, therfore it is a new body style and not just a refresh. It is considered as the next generation and next body style... take a look ath eth 97-03 and then look at the 04... if you can't see that the body style has changed then.....

According to your theory the Grand Prix has only been "refresshed" since 92. It was a W body then just as it is now... so is it the same body style as then?

Maxima has the same body style as it ever has (1999) until 2004, but just because it has the same engine in 2004 as in 2003 doesn't mean it's just a refresh, the body is different.

The body may be slightly different, but it's the same car. It has new electronics, features, revised engine, and a new interior, but it still rides on the same W-body platform the '97- '03 rides on.

fschambe · 05-07-2003, 11:05 AM

http://www.new-cars.com/news/030107-...et-malibu.html

Mike3800 · 05-07-2003, 11:07 AM

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Originally posted by Spoon
That is the great thing about America, at least will all have many positive things going for us. We all have opportunity, we all have choses and we all can express our opinions.
Not everyone is looking for their dream vehicle, some people find that they purchase items that fulfill their everyday needs and not necessarily their desires.

Off topic.
But... the current generation (04) and previous generation (97-03) GTP could fullfill my needs and desires...

I have to buy one again! Perhaps the Malibu SS for my leadfoot dear wife.

Mike3800 · 05-07-2003, 11:08 AM

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Originally posted by Vintalage
W-body platform the '97- '03 rides on.

92-96 was on the same W body platform as the 97-03, but it was revised, as is the 04.

fschambe · 05-07-2003, 11:08 AM

http://www.gmcanada.com/english/vehi...ures_hand.html

Body Rigidity
Malibu's redesigned and performance-tuned hydroformed chassis delivers a solid, luxury car feel with less road noise, greater durability, and precision handling.

05-06-2003, 08:29 AM	#1
Mike3800 GAGT - Junkie AKA: Michael Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northglenn, CO USA Age: 49 Posts: 3,394 Vehicle: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD	Malibu Maxx SS Anyone know if they are really doing this? If so, same engine as in the new GA?

05-06-2003, 10:12 PM	#4
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	would people buy it??? To me, the design looks weird. IMO, just like the 2004 Malibu Sedan, it's terrible. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano] Last edited by Vintalage; 05-07-2003 at 06:47 AM.

05-07-2003, 10:33 AM	#8
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	That Grand prix is just a refresh car. It's not all-new. UGLY!!! I would not waste my money on a design like this. Absolutely not. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

05-07-2003, 10:42 AM	#9
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Look at the rear end. I don't like it. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

05-07-2003, 10:49 AM	#11
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	It does have some interesting features like rear audio, DVD video and rear skylight. But why would I want to drive something that's ugly??? This does nothing for me. I like performance, but I also like something that has good looks at the same time. GM could do much better. The previous malibu looks better than this. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

05-07-2003, 08:29 AM	#5
Mike3800 GAGT - Junkie AKA: Michael Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northglenn, CO USA Age: 49 Posts: 3,394 Vehicle: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD	I'd buy it over the GA, but the GTP still exsists abnd has been improved.... wait a minute... the GA and Malibu will have a larger engine than the Grand Prix.....

05-07-2003, 11:01 AM	#14
fschambe **** every day! AKA: Fred Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: E Patchogue, NY Age: 39 Posts: 346 Vehicle: 05 Dodge Magnum RT AWD	The 2004 malibu is based on the interchangeable platform thought it was called equinox, but that's there new geo tracker what a sh!tbox AND!!! Factory remote start w00t Last edited by fschambe; 05-07-2003 at 11:04 AM.

05-07-2003, 11:01 AM	#15
Spoon GAGT - Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lansing, Michigan Age: 67 Posts: 215 Vehicle: NA	That is the great thing about America, at least will all have many positive things going for us. We all have opportunity, we all have choses and we all can express our opinions. Not everyone is looking for their dream vehicle, some people find that they purchase items that fulfill their everyday needs and not necessarily their desires.

05-07-2003, 11:05 AM	#17
fschambe **** every day! AKA: Fred Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: E Patchogue, NY Age: 39 Posts: 346 Vehicle: 05 Dodge Magnum RT AWD	http://www.new-cars.com/news/030107-...et-malibu.html

05-07-2003, 11:08 AM	#20
fschambe **** every day! AKA: Fred Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: E Patchogue, NY Age: 39 Posts: 346 Vehicle: 05 Dodge Magnum RT AWD	http://www.gmcanada.com/english/vehi...ures_hand.html Body Rigidity Malibu's redesigned and performance-tuned hydroformed chassis delivers a solid, luxury car feel with less road noise, greater durability, and precision handling.

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