[tygriff]

Just picked up my White Diamond 2LT last night. Only options are side mouldings and sunroof.
Unbelievably quiet interior compared to my 2007 Cobalt SS/SC (I am going to miss her).

Next up - 19" rims and tires, tint and 3M coating for the front end. I will post pics soon.

 

[Bedbug]

Good luck with it . I have a 2010 LTZ in diamond white. Get ready to wash it a lot if your a car nut ! The 2LT is a good choice . I have options in the LTZ I never even used . What color interior did you pick ? I have Coco Cashmere. 20% tint, and I put on a trunk lip spoiler. I mulling over mud flaps, because every time I put tire shine on my tires it splashes all over the doors. Good luck and enjoy !!!!

 

[Silver LTZ]

Welcome aboard! FYI there are VERY few 19" wheels for our cars. I went that route and ended up with 20's. The 20" tires are cheaper the the 19" ones too.

 

[tygriff]

Bedbug, I have the ebony interior. I wanted the Coco Cashmere, but the wifey said that will the kids (8, 6 years old) and my work (automotive manufacturing), the Ebony interior would hide it better.

Silver, I agree with you 100% on the 19" availability and cost. However, I am just too leary about the 20" rim/tires. I don't want the car to look like a 4x4 when I put the rim/tire package on. In your case, it looks great. However, I have seen some 20's that made the car look like it was riding too high. I think its a how the rim design and colour relates to the car colour.
I am definitely not going with springs (eibach) to eliminate the 4x4 look. I lived the lowered vehicle life when I was younger. And to get the ride I liked, I had to swap out the shocks / struts with Koni or KYB adjustables. All this takes $$$$$$

So, the plan is 19's. I have a set on the way that I like (Konig Toxxin 2). I just need to chase tires

 

[kingofhill21]

Just picked up my White Diamond 2LT last night. Only options are side mouldings and sunroof.
Unbelievably quiet interior compared to my 2007 Cobalt SS/SC (I am going to miss her).

Next up - 19" rims and tires, tint and 3M coating for the front end. I will post pics soon.

Nice! I had an 06 ss/sc and i traded in my 09 ss/tc for the Malibu.

No regrets at all.

 

[Silver LTZ]

Silver, I agree with you 100% on the 19" availability and cost. However, I am just too leary about the 20" rim/tires. I don't want the car to look like a 4x4 when I put the rim/tire package on. In your case, it looks great. However, I have seen some 20's that made the car look like it was riding too high. I think its a how the rim design and colour relates to the car colour.
I am definitely not going with springs (eibach) to eliminate the 4x4 look. I lived the lowered vehicle life when I was younger. And to get the ride I liked, I had to swap out the shocks / struts with Koni or KYB adjustables. All this takes $$$$$$

Eibachs are on my list as well. I have used Eibachs before with great results.

 

[GTPMALIBU]

Eibachs are the way im going when I have the cash. I like the stock size wheels( might get a different style though), I just think the car sits a little high for my taste.

 

[elcompaLalo]

Congrats on the new Bu! Interested in seeing what you have planned for it, keep usposted on your mods.

 

[Answer069]

Welcome to the Malibu Family!!!!!!

 

[flyinlow89]

hey man...im in burlington too...also driving white (but not diamond white) not much for mods yet, just a daily driver but if you see me, wave....car's got chrome grilles, trailer hitch, white bowties, just little stuff