Ashley Kees
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Nov 9, 2005
I have owned 2 Tauruses and currently have a Malibu. We not so affectionately call the Tauruses the "death-mobiles". Nothing but problems with both of them. They overheated all the time (Dallas summer heat), problems with the alternators, regulators, spark plugs, transmissions, etc. Not to mention the fact that the Taurus has struts and not shocks, meaning repairs are a LOT more expensive when it comes time for that.
The Malibu I LOVE. I get right around 25 mpg commuting, right at 30 highway. I bought it used with 40k on it and have had it for three years now and it is still running strong. The radiator (so far) is trouble free, with regular mainetnance only (oil changes, new brake pads and shoes once, tune-ups every 18 months or so, a new battery yesterday, and yearly tires). And I am able to fit three carseats in the back, so it is definitely big enough for a family. It has a full-size spare and a HUGE trunk. I mean I fit a double stroller and a single stroller (the big travel system ones) in that sucker with room for some groceries to spare.
Hope this helps.
The Malibu I LOVE. I get right around 25 mpg commuting, right at 30 highway. I bought it used with 40k on it and have had it for three years now and it is still running strong. The radiator (so far) is trouble free, with regular mainetnance only (oil changes, new brake pads and shoes once, tune-ups every 18 months or so, a new battery yesterday, and yearly tires). And I am able to fit three carseats in the back, so it is definitely big enough for a family. It has a full-size spare and a HUGE trunk. I mean I fit a double stroller and a single stroller (the big travel system ones) in that sucker with room for some groceries to spare.
Hope this helps.