Thoughts on a Used 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 2.0 Turbo

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Nov 15th, 2015 7:03 pm

lichda [OP]: Jr. Member; Jan 1, 2015; 183 posts; 27 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Nov 15th, 2015 7:03 pm

Thoughts on a Used 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 2.0 Turbo

One of my family members offers me to take over a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 2.0 Turbo that has around 50ks on it.
The car was purchased in June 2013 with 0% finance for 6 years, and I would have to pay for the rest of payments which is around $410(tax included) per month if I take over the car.
The Malibu is fully loaded with heated leather seats, bluetooth, touch screen GPS navigation, power sunroof and of course a turbo engine, but the turbo engine requires premium fuel.
Im going to lease\finance an entry level sedan(a Honda Civic for example) if dont take over this Malibu, and Im not sure at this point if this Chev Malibu is worth taking over.

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Nov 15th, 2015 7:09 pm

Ramngu: Sr. Member; Aug 15, 2014; 559 posts; 188 upvotes; East Gwillimbury

Nov 15th, 2015 7:09 pm

Brand new civic!...seems like you are already hesitant to take the Malibu because of the premium fuel

Nov 15th, 2015 7:32 pm

LoveRFD: Deal Addict; May 18, 2005; 3412 posts; 360 upvotes

Nov 15th, 2015 7:32 pm

LTZ is the top of the line model. I would say price wise it's a good price.

Nov 15th, 2015 8:54 pm

OldMarriedGuy: Deal Addict; Sep 22, 2013; 2336 posts; 1471 upvotes

Nov 15th, 2015 8:54 pm

LoveRFD wrote: ↑LTZ is the top of the line model. I would say price wise it's a good price.

+1. I'd much rather drive a fully loaded Malibu than a Civic.

Nov 15th, 2015 9:25 pm

george__: Deal Expert; Jul 22, 2006; 22208 posts; 2873 upvotes

Nov 15th, 2015 9:25 pm

the turbo will blow up at 100k due to GM cost cutting

Nov 15th, 2015 9:33 pm

bertvl: Member; Oct 16, 2015; 394 posts; 232 upvotes; Quebec

Nov 15th, 2015 9:33 pm

44 months remaining at $410 a month equals $18,040 total payable. It's not a bargain by any means, but you will have to decide whether the known history of the vehicle and the equipment level makes it worth it. I'd rather have the Civic, myself - I've never driven the Malibu but most Chevrolets are mediocre at best and they suffer from high depreciation.

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Nov 15th, 2015 10:38 pm

mr_raider: Deal Expert; Feb 29, 2008; 28886 posts; 4610 upvotes; Montreal

Nov 15th, 2015 10:38 pm

george__ wrote: ↑the turbo will blow up at 100k due to GM cost cutting

The GM 2.0 turbo has been around in form or another for a decade. The LNF could easily sustain 260hp. The LHU in the Regal GS could be flashed to 300 ft-lbs of torque. The LTG is uses in the ATS and current Regal with higher boots pressures. It's a solid engine,

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Nov 16th, 2015 2:43 am

DJ_Peanuts22: Deal Expert; Feb 26, 2004; 26999 posts; 4328 upvotes

Nov 16th, 2015 2:43 am

Doesnt it run on regular too?

Nov 16th, 2015 6:33 am

sandikosh: Deal Expert; Jan 7, 2007; 20935 posts; 5353 upvotes; Poormond Hill

Nov 16th, 2015 6:33 am

I rarely see the current Malibus on the road and whenever I see them, its always an old person driving it. The previous generation was much better than this one.

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Nov 16th, 2015 10:08 am

koffey: Deal Expert; Oct 6, 2010; 15360 posts; 9891 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 16th, 2015 10:08 am

george__ wrote: ↑the turbo will blow up at 100k due to GM cost cutting

clueless.

Nov 16th, 2015 10:29 am

l69norm: Deal Expert; Jun 12, 2007; 17683 posts; 5753 upvotes; London

Nov 16th, 2015 10:29 am

I believe 2013 is the orphan year, the car had another redesign for 2014

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