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On Tuesday I test-drove the 2008 Malibu 2LT, Honda Accord EX, Nissan Altima 2.5 S and Ford Fusion SE, all 4cyl models.
Going into the day, the Malibu was my frontrunner, almost by a lot, actually. By the end of the day, I actually think I preferred the Accord and Altima a notch above the Malibu. A lot of things were very comparable (although overall engine performance/responsiveness tipped a little in favor of the foreigns), but one thing that really bugged me about the Malibu, especially at first was the visibility issue. I felt like I was trying to look around a tree whenever I needed to glance a little to my left. And the view out of the rear windshield was a little more like peering over something.
I did notice that it was somewhat easy to get used to as I took it on the highway and got a little more used to it, but I feel like it gave me a little more to worry about when driving. So I'm wondering if it's something I could get used to or if it will just bother/worry me more over time?
Any thoughts? I guess I should add that I've driven Chevy and/or GM products my whole life, and this is the first time I've even considered anything else because it is my first "brand new" car buying experience.
Thanks in advance for any input. This whole new-car buying process is a little overwhelming at times.
Going into the day, the Malibu was my frontrunner, almost by a lot, actually. By the end of the day, I actually think I preferred the Accord and Altima a notch above the Malibu. A lot of things were very comparable (although overall engine performance/responsiveness tipped a little in favor of the foreigns), but one thing that really bugged me about the Malibu, especially at first was the visibility issue. I felt like I was trying to look around a tree whenever I needed to glance a little to my left. And the view out of the rear windshield was a little more like peering over something.
I did notice that it was somewhat easy to get used to as I took it on the highway and got a little more used to it, but I feel like it gave me a little more to worry about when driving. So I'm wondering if it's something I could get used to or if it will just bother/worry me more over time?
Any thoughts? I guess I should add that I've driven Chevy and/or GM products my whole life, and this is the first time I've even considered anything else because it is my first "brand new" car buying experience.
Thanks in advance for any input. This whole new-car buying process is a little overwhelming at times.