02-21-2005, 08:34 PM
Last rental car I drove was a brand new (less than 2 miles when I got it) 2004 Chevy Malibu LS with the 3.5l V6 - alright pickup and great brakes (possibly the firmest and most linear I have ever felt), every feature you could imagine in a midpriced car (6 disc changer, automatic climate control, remote start, traction control, 4 wheel discs w/ ABS, power seats, etc.) Problem was that the steering felt like it was disconnected from the front wheels and the throttle tip in was completely nonlinear. It was so slow to start with that it forced you to dip deep into the throttle, which produced a quick kick-down and a chirp of the tires. The engine was also lacking in power considering how large it was, and it quickly ran out of steam as the revs picked up.
American car companies need to get their act together - compared to a Mazda 6 (which could use a little more steering feedback itself) the Malibu doesn't stand a chance.
American car companies need to get their act together - compared to a Mazda 6 (which could use a little more steering feedback itself) the Malibu doesn't stand a chance.
Why do people just post what they are thinking? Without thinking.
2012 Ford Mustang
1995 BMW 540i/A
1990 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
2012 Ford Mustang
1995 BMW 540i/A
1990 Eagle Talon TSI AWD