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Mar 5, 2009 | 09:12 AM

#31

Geoff Chadwick

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Originally Posted by 97z28/m6

or even the impala.

Or the G8.

Mar 5, 2009 | 11:10 AM

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jg95z28

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Originally Posted by routesixtysixer

Someone explain why the LNF isn't available in the Malibu. Ecotech fuel economy and more power than HFV6. Add the Stage II kit and you've got 300 hp/340 ftlb and 30+ mpg. Price it the same as the HFV6 package.... what's the downside (other than it's FWD, of course)? I could definitely see this replacing my wife's Impala in a few years.

I'd seriously consider a LNF powered 2LT equipped Malibu now, and then hold out for a new Camaro for another year or two. GM is blowing it big-time if you ask me.

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Originally Posted by 97z28/m6

or even the impala.

Interesting. As much as I'd love an LNF Malibu, if GM were to offer the LNF in the Impala AND give it a nose update (ala Malibu), I'd probably like that even better. (Provided it also gets the A6.)

Mar 5, 2009 | 11:45 AM

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slt

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Originally Posted by routesixtysixer

Someone explain why the LNF isn't available in the Malibu. Ecotech fuel economy and more power than HFV6. Add the Stage II kit and you've got 300 hp/340 ftlb and 30+ mpg.

Well, the Malibu does weigh 500lbs more. 30mpg would be a stretch.

Mar 5, 2009 | 12:02 PM

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routesixtysixer

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Originally Posted by slt

Well, the Malibu does weigh 500lbs more. 30mpg would be a stretch.

Sorry, I'm thinking "real world" not EPA rating.

Although, the current 2.4 A6 is rated at 33 mpg and HFV6 is rated at 26 mpg. I would think a LNF/6 speed Malibu could manage 30 mpg on the EPA highway cycle.

Mar 5, 2009 | 03:14 PM

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Z28x

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Originally Posted by routesixtysixer

In the HHR the LNF gets the exact same mileage as the 2.4L, 29mpg. My guess would be that a LNF Malibu with a 6 speed auto would get an EPA rating of 30-32mpg.