September 3, 200817 yr So I was supposed to get a '08 Malibu LTZ with the 2.4L to review yesterday....only....when the guy dropping it off was about 5 miles from my house, a hose blew. Coolant hose I think judging from the smoke and sweet smell the guy mentioned. How the hell does that happen on ANY car with only 6400 miles on it??
September 3, 200817 yr It's a test fleet car, those things aren't broken in like a car would be if it was your personal vehicle. Reviewers like to beat the snot out of a car the minute it rolls off the assembly line. By far am I saying that's an excuse, but it could play a major part in parts failing. Those things get wrecked and beat up on in no time.
September 3, 200817 yr Author Oh I know press cars are often not driven in...let's say a conservative/regular manner. But yea, still not really an excuse. Any modern car ought to be able to handle it.
September 3, 200817 yr last car built on a friday? *edit* I guess I'm curious if the hose failed (part failure), or if it came off (bad installation)? Edited September 3, 200817 yr by PurdueGuy
September 3, 200817 yr Author I guess I'm curious if the hose failed (part failure), or if it came off (bad installation)? Same here. Though I would probably tend to guess it would've failed before 6400 miles if it had been installed incorrectly. *shrug*
September 3, 200817 yr C/D has a short take road test of an 09 Malibu 2.4 6 speed auto. 0-60 in 8.6 i think, 0.7 better than the 4 speed. not much else to say other than it makes it more fun, more frugal, and something else. just repeat what they said and call it good.
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