2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ V6 Start Up, Exhaust, and In Depth Tour

[@qx4n9e1xp]

This car has always grabbed my attention on the road. Few cars do. I love the simplistic boxy styling.

[@reginaalbert6082]

Aa

[@Farahcarrera]

“WHATS GOOD NYIGAAH” I like your profile pic

[@hakeemsd70m]

I love this generation of Malibu, definitely the best of the modern ones. Very sexy styling, nice interior, and awesome sounding 4cyl and V6 engines.

[@vinnybruce2874]

That didn't sound like no V6 that sound like a Kia Optima 4 cylinder

[@KingARob_]

@@vinnybruce2874 they’re called mufflers

[@ViperJay5]

The one car Chevy really took pride in building. I just wish they didn't delete the special things about it for later years such as side turn signals, adjustable pedals, and the best thing of all, the awesome speedometer cluster.

[@mikewilson4377]

Viper Jay 5 I agree, I have the 2012 ltz and don't have any of that.

[@ViperJay5]

It's been a little while, but I upgraded my speedometer cluster to the nice glowy gauges. But unfortunately unless you can find someone to reprogram it with the correct mileage, your odometer will remain frozen at whatever is from the donor vehicle. However, you can actually disassemble your cluster and just swap in the black faceplate from the other cluster as the only difference is that there is a translucent background on these clusters from 2008-2009, no special lighting. Just need to use two spoons to remove the needles carefully, and then you can just take out that faceplace and put the other one in, reassemble, reinstall, and enjoy!

[@hakeemsd70m]

@@ViperJay5 the lack of a rear center armrest and the lack of ceiling-mounted "oh snap" handles are also a major detriments for this Malibu.

[@ViperJay5]

Haha, I know what you mean by "oh snap" handles. I traded my Malibu in because of transmission issues and bought a 2014 Impala Limited which does have the handles you mention. I believe it also has the rear armrest in which you can put your drinks in as well. The engine is basically the same as the one in this Malibu except it's a few revisions different, I love it. But there are certainly a few more benefits to owning an Impala over a Malibu as far as features go.

[@hakeemsd70m]

@@ViperJay5 Haha definitely. I'm sorry to hear about the transmission troubles you had with you 'Bu, but on the plus side as you indicated, the Impala is a definite upgrade! Our 2012 Malibu seems okay, but I noticed the transmission likes to stay in gears and is very hesitant to upshift in certain situations. According to Consumer Reports, that was a common problem with GM's 6-speed automatic. Back to your Impala, the car is huge yes? How does the seat Comfort compared to your Malibu? In my opinion, the seats in the 08-12 Malibu aren't very comfortable at all for long trips.

[@hondaman94]

Let me tell you this. I work in two different private practices...if that matters to you...and I own a Malibu LTZ V6. I love the car and would choose it above any Accord, no matter the engine. It's the fastest in it's class and has given me zero trouble. Buy it and enjoy.

[@drowinwasteland]

One of the nicest looking modern cars of the last 30 years.

[@Licensedbeast]

This car has a surprising amount of growl

[@Erockyy]

its actually nice I love it that v6 is doing its job

[@38ladarius]

Best generation of the Malibu yet!! Thanks Kyle for all the videos you do I'm a big fan of your channel and hope to meet you one day!!

[@gelf6303]

This is my favorite generation of malibu cus it was the last one to have a v6 and the radio was really easy to use.

[@vikramrao6391]

I drove the 201r malibu ltz and loved it. I would pick the older v6 anyday. To anyone who says American cars suck...a big FU to you all.

[@toyoscio]

American cars don't suck, just this one and a few other GM models.

[@JetTDi]

Don't forget Scion and Honda!

[@mixedgamer0145]

Chevymalibuls hondas dont suck ... its people and there useless fartcans that do

[@carsanmar13]

i love american cars, the shit part is that here in central amerca, maintainance for american cars and some europeans are really xpensive that's why many people choose japanese and korean cars here

[@sshaver2302]

I miss these simple and quick videos of simple cars. Congrats on all of your success, Kyle! I've watched for quite a few years now.

[@WVTougeRacer]

this was chevys last good version of malibu i like this one better more powerful and better looking than the 2013 malibu

[@icantw8]

Not a big Chevy fan, but I actually like this more than the accord.

[@bradroda003]

These gen of Malibus look really nice to me

[@BladeEdge121212]

Rolling in a 2010 LS...even the base model is awesome.

[@music4life442]

Love the 2010 ls. I'm taking it on a road trip here at the end of the month. Can't wait to see how it holds up

[@heartboy86]

Just bought a 2011 Malibu 3.6 when I got back from Afghanistan and I absolutely love the car.

[@robert3302]

I just bought a 2012 LT which is mostly the same car with the 2.4L 4. I love it. Best car I've ever had. GM had a real winner with this one. Great review, Kyle, as always.

[@IRWAutomotive]

For some reason I've always liked this generations of midsize FWD GM sedans, along with the Saturn Aura and Pontiac G6. I got to drive a 2011 Malibu LTZ back in the spring and it was a pleasant surprise to see how nicely it drove.

[@mikewilson4377]

I have 2012 Malibu Ltz with the V6, love it, only down size is you have to take off the front bumper cover when changing out a headlight.

[@hgn1832]

Still have it?

[@lifewithknyya7828]

I'm getting this car next year as soon as i saved alot money for this car im so excited to have this car

[@one_degenerated_ontarian]

8:24 Thank you for not talking over the best part of "Long Time" by Boston

[@MrKronos00]

i love malibus. Proud owner of 1998 Chevy Malibu(first car) and a 2008 Chevy Malibu LTZ

[@zacharybishop6595]

1:36 love that sound

[@CG_86]

I've always loved the look of this car but chose an 08 fusion SEL V6 after doing some research. The Malibu has too many issues my friend just got one and it just randomly lost power while driving. The fusion has a great reliability rating and its roomier.

[@granturismo315]

I have the 2010 LT 2.4L model in silver, same body style and all I'm trading it in for the 3.6L LTZ can't wait these things run really smooth

[@mikewilson4377]

Gran Turismo You will love the Ltz V6.

[@mcevanjr]

we had an exact spec to the vehicle in this video since it was brand new, sadly my mother traded it in on a 2013 Ford Explorer in 2013. She was sad to see it go and wished she would've kept on to it for a little longer, so I think you're going to love this vehicle.

[@Biztek764]

My favorite Malibu from the 2000s

[@Bxtskul1l]

this interior reminds me of Outbacks from 2005-2009. Clean and elegant.

[@vinnybruce2874]

The interior is sick I like that I wish I can get a 2008 Malibu and up but I wouldn't pay too much for that model

[@evanbella99]

Why is "Hoiday Crafts with Madonna" in the related videos?

[@laurasmith4136]

I’ve been watching your videos for many years!! And I’ve had several different vehicles but I was always bummed that you didn’t have reviews of any of the cars I had. And now I have a 2012 malibu lt, not a Ltz but this car is a lot like mine and I’m so excited to be watching this

[@rtistik]

I was going to buy that generation Malibu. I have driven different trims of this type of Malibu at my old job as a porter from LS trim to LTZ trim and I loved it. Now I regret buying a 2012 Civic Coupe.

[@HoschtonBoy]

I am so ready for Kyle to do a video of some old beater again.

[@saxman112]

That is a nice looking Malibu! It's basically what the Cruze LTZ is like these days, with the Cruze LTZ being perhaps a little more luxurious.

[@dillonmouton]

for those of you wanting prices, I bought mine brand new in 2008 for $32,000. but now you can get one for $18,000 used. I have the LTZ V6

[@gmman010983]

Got to admit that's a good looking car!!

[@sorro_l]

I have this car and love it! It's probably the best American midsize car out there!

[@mahamudhassan6079]

The revs are amazing 🔥🔥

[@timysho]

Was never a fan of the Malibu But now I am

[@tjhouston1280]

GM really needs to look back in this car and see what they did RIGHT in this thing. That’s why I’m getting this model instead of the new ones.

[@Dumblittlegirl]

I still have mine from 6 years ago I love it. Never any problems

[@gm1990ss]

this is the first car i noticed as far as interior and overall improvements from GM, after this malibu it was the redesigned CTS that caught my eye.

[@slyguyaction]

My fiancé had a 2006 Malibu and it was a total POS. This Malibu has an awesome interior. Love that. After her experience, I'd never buy one tho. Great review Kyle!!

[@rizwansharif1]

simply in love with the 1:37 moment :)

[@robert3302]

I have a 2012 LT, silver with black interior. The wood-grain trim shown on the LTZ is matte silver on the LT. I agree with you that the silver and black is better looking, at least to my taste, but there is no need to be rude about it.

[@mhtube01]

I really don't know why people hate this car so much. That red jewel is beautiful color and it's a pretty good performer for what it is. They could improve the interior quality a bit by replacing some of that plastic with leather but the unique design is there. I'd take one for a test drive.

[@johnsimun6533]

You have never bought a Chevy, have you. Now go buy a Chevy. You will understand when I say. It’s a Chevy thing.

[@gentle285]

very nice, good stereo, night time tour, awesome!

[@P4TRi0T5]

Wish I had the Ltz with the shifters on the steering wheel.. I have the Ls version

[@justicia1]

Your fans in Mexico city are watching all the videos!!

[@randomrazr]

must be saabkyle christmas specials today. so many uploads to enjoy lol

[@floridaproductions]

Wow this model is way different then the one of years ago. The interior color scheme is real nice with luxury appointments and designs that come in a much more expensive Style of car . Very surprised this particular Malibu is a beauty !

[@MichaelD429]

Damn its got Hazards!!! Im sold lol

[@compound00]

LMAO. I wonder what cars don't come with hazzards

[@dave11686]

I like the interior, the exterior has grown on me somewhat. Great video as always Kyle!

[@MouathAlghamdi]

It's amazing how you do the exact same pattern in every video ^_^

[@pskittle488]

Stunning new design. I definitely like this car. Much improved on the previous model. I like how the tail lights light up the whole housing, kind of a neat feature. One thing though, some of the shots were rather dark. Only complaint I got, LOL.

[@JetTDi]

I love the Malibu's. Proud owner of a 1999!

[@toyoscio]

Has the 3.1 (if so equipped) given you problems?

[@JetTDi]

Meh, not really come to think of it. One intake gasket over its life of (226,000 miles or 363,711 kilometers) and of course the usually stuff like oil changes and a couple sets of plugs and wires. I think I replaced a coil not too long ago. My A/C still works after 16 years too! Yay! I use my A/C every day in the summertime. Other than those simple things, my 3100 along with my 4T40E transmission still pushed my car to 60MPH in under 9 seconds(A/C off, level ground, and it's not 100*F outside lol)

[@brigganthewolf1461]

Chevymalibuls look like you upgraded your Malibu

[@JetTDi]

Haha what do you mean? I still am driving my high mileage baby!!

[@brigganthewolf1461]

I cant think of anything else...

[@PremierAutoMan86]

@saabkyle04 what is the thing that looks like a soap dispenser on the drivers side backseat window? I see them on dealership cars all of the time now?

[@Jakeman21642]

@Joseph9536 Yep and damn proud of it! You got a problem with that?

[@Futurestudios121]

I've had this car since 2012 and it's still an amazing car only problem I've had is the bose system it's hard to find new front speakers lol

[@hgn1832]

How many miles did you put on it?

[@Futurestudios121]

I agree I have learned however that gm used the same bose speakers in the back for the modern malibus sp if u need that they are everywhere for like 50 a piece but as for front ones I've looked everywhere and they do sell them its jsit very hard to tell the difference.

[@DeadHorseGarage]

@7477238 have you looked at the Cadillac CTS and CTS-V?

[@SwT31]

Hmm I have a 2010 LTZ with the 2.4 ecotech. Maybe it was ordered from the factory like that?

[@Bobbly_bobbby]

@85ZingoGTR its those solar powered car fan thing, so the vehicle stays chilled

[@camaroman101]

@ilovecars1996 who ever said they dont? ltz models come standard with an 8 speaker premium bose sound system and its available as an option in other malibu trims

[@7cindygan3]

kyle you are so handsome that my son always watch your video twice~

[@Jakeman21642]

My grandparents had one as a rental and I hated it with a passion. Everything felt cheap and hollow and the car was slow. Not to mention it was pretty ugly.

[@ratmtbola]

@MrTravis779 You don't get what I'm saying. A system similar to OnStar existed long before OnStar itself. And yes, GM did have some innovations. But I don't see how they're even near Mercedes. First cars to have blind spot / lane keeping assist. First cars to have keyless go, first cars to have sat nav, first cars to have air bags, first cars to have adaptive cruise control. First car to have a 'pre safe' system that detects accidents before they happen and breaks by itself.

[@DeadHorseGarage]

OnStar is a GM product, OnStar was coined back in the late-90s, and its headquarters is currently housed at the GM buildings in Detroit. and yes there been many copies from Ford's Microsoft sync, to blue link by Hyundai. And yes I'm sure Toyota is trying to do the same thing. Because as of now the patents ran out.

[@Americanmuscle1968]

For this kind of car the original price probably would have been about about 22-24 grand. I know for a fact that these cars never costed above 30. Today it would probably be 15-18 grand seeing how it is now a used car.

[@Kolorkush412]

Im about to get this same car.... any things i should lookout for?

[@BallardAutoReviews]

Lol. I liked how when u went to turn down the volume of the radio you went to two other knobs before u got the right one. That was funny.

[@Alan10018]

That Malibu looks really cool!!! :D

[@Helton_Barbosa]

It's a very eye catching car. Is it four wheeled drive?

[@sofiagamez7007]

NIce car but...... ¿Does it have overheating problems like the older generation Malibu´s?

[@romanseano]

@@Anonymous-ji4sb A gear band in the 6-speed transmissions on the 3.6 would disintegrate, causing its residue to go into the gears and basically destroy it. However, in 2015 GM did - after many MANY complaints on all models that used this powertrain - offer special coverage to those who experienced this issue. It happened to our 2007 Aura at 66K miles in early 2014. We paid to have the trans rebuilt and then sold it to CarMax, having bought a new 2015 Regal. GM at first paid for half the cost, then later (after the special coverage recall was announced) recompensed us for the other half.

[@Jon3800]

love the 3.6. Whole lot better than the 3.5

[@TheIhatepriuses99]

@7477238 Also, the DTS is not the Caddy flagship, that would be the CTS-V Coupe. In addition, a new flagship is coming, something slotted above the new XTS. See the Cadillac Ciel Concept for more details.

[@DeadHorseGarage]

We have been in the car business for over 40 years. And a lot of things were shared, How do you think idea's started. the big three started a lot of things that we have today that all of us take for granted. I am not staying they started it all, but the big three did a lot of it. And not just car technology either. Look it up

[@gmman010983]

you ever notice that most newer GM cars dont have lights in the floor like all the 90s early 00s....I know thats not a big deal but i like when they lit up easier to see in the floor at nite if u drop something lol..

[@ilovecars1996]

kyle i like these night time tours :)

[@Nickm8561]

He forgot to mention the manual rear sunshade in the back but other than that, great review.

[@oleg1973durov]

The magnificent interior!

[@123chunhou]

Love the look in the back it's like led

[@BobbyFocus2008]

This car looks sweet , I'm actually thinking about trading in my 2008 Ford focus for a 09 Malibu ltz . I like the extra space and the way the Malibu looks .

[@SpeedyB2K]

Good Idea!

[@braydenmartindale]

@datboiwes333 What kinda RX8 would that be? My brothers has seen 18-19 in the city, averaging around 17. Its an 06 standard

[@chochi70]

Kyle, are you aware this V6 engine and exhaust sound is identical to the Bentley W12 engine sound on the Flying Spur you just reviewed?

[@dozbubba1]

@Tradizzl3 Hmm a V6 that sounds like another V6. Amazing isn't it?

[@dave1745]

@Tradizzl3 BMW doesn't make a v6. It's called an inline 6 & yes the inline sound is different than a v engine design

[@BenTheB055]

I dont know to mich about this car, so im just wondering why does the LTZ not beep as much as the 2009 one he did earlier?

[@austinfloyd4835]

I had a 2009 chevy malibu when i was 16 now i have a chevy cruze

[@qx4n9e1xp]

Cruze is Barf.

[@Leviiyam]

+Austin Floyd im jefferson i was wondering if you had any problem with your chevy malibu ltz ?becuz im tryna get my first car is gona be a chevy malibu ltz 2009.

[@dc08051]

will you upload mercedes benz glk 2012?

[@123chunhou]

What's that thing on the left pass side

[@mhtube01]

@Cuseball121 I don't car what you say about Chrysler, they are my favorite American car company with Ford right behind them. They have some gorgeous new cars out right now and have really stepped it up the past few years. I've seen the stats about them being the slowest moving RIGHT NOW but that has got to change. The new Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most awarded SUV on the market today, the 200 is a huge improvement over the Sebring, the Challenger & Charger are beasts, and the 300 is stunning!

[@ntechnotalk]

which is a better family car. Chevorlet Malibu or Nissan Altima??

[@annmiller7136]

I have a 2008 Malibu. I recently wrecked it in ice. The car was slammed into a brick wall. I walked away with no injuries. I will never buy another kind off car.

[@datboiwes333]

@bashoken No a RX-8 get's like 13 city, with a 1.3L engine.

[@SAHJ98]

Can you review a 2007 LTZ V6? I just got one it's very nice

[@meshaylarobinson]

I have a 2012 LS 4 cylinder, upgrading to a LTZ soon :)

[@mhtube01]

@ratmtbola When GM restyled the Caprice and such for 91, they were some of the leaders for safety innovations with standard ABS and passenger side airbag. Also, Kyle's Roadmaster had best in class power back in the day with the LT1 V8 in it and it's seats were designed by orthopedic specialists. As far as new cars, the all new Chrysler 300C has Radar-Guided Cruise Control which I've never seen on any other car. It seems to me you don't pay attention to what he points out in the American cars.

[@bmwmsport11]

Haha at 9:11 "foreplay". Good video, and good car.

[@123chunhou]

Love the ambient lighting is there going to be Malibu coupe like the Pontiac g6

[@mhtube01]

@StuntDoubleTheatre I hope they do too. I have noticed that Dodge has always had better ratings than the Chrysler brand has and that is weird. For how nice they made the new cars, they had to have made them more reliable. They came out with the new 3.6L Pentastar V6 to replace the terrible 2.7L V6 used in the Sebring. I've read mostly positive reviews about the HEMI V8 so hopefully their reliability will be there unlike before. Honda is my favorite foreign car too, legendary reliability there.

[@KerryTallwell237]

I have a 2009 malibu LT. It's a nice car, but the 4 cylinder in mine is sooooo slow. I wish it was a V6, but it's my first car, so I can't complain. The only other gripe I have is that I'm 6'4 and have trouble getting under the steering wheel, even with it raised as high as it will go. I have that problem in most cars though, so unless I want to buy a truck, I really can't do anything about it. Lol.

[@toyoscio]

Maybe you should have bought the truck, Lol

[@granturismo315]

Kerry Colwell the 0-60 is bad yes but they pick up real smooth on the highway.

[@DeadHorseGarage]

@ratmtbola example the first electric car mass-produced. It didn't last because times were different. the first V-8 with cylinder deactivation, and OnStar which has been proven to save many lives. And Cadillac was the first to put night Vision, started in 2000. on the Deville. Mercedes started in 2004. and the technology was started by the Military for nighttime combat.

[@KhrissyDaDon]

The 2nd and 3rd generation Malibu was the best, the current 4th gen isn't so great it lacks a lot, especially rear legroom which is key to a mid-size sedan. The 5th gen that debuted looks more promising.

[@VxwkillerjTheWalrus]

Kristoff Kristoffersun This is the seven gen malibu

[@savemoneylivebetter]

+Kristoff Kristoffersun The 5th gen is 97-03(04 and 05 classics), hardly new.

[@toyoscio]

+Aaron Kimmel all bad.