Whats the new 08 malibu pricing at? I think 1LT version has Stabiltrak in it, starts around 21,000 for that package I think. http://www.chevrolet.com/malibu/prelaunch/ 24 Grand gets the bigger engine.
I Remember seeing those taking a big “mmmmm ahhhh” from the Camry segment intrest people at the autoshow.
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For imports, why not have a look at used Suburu’s, if there was an import I would buy, it would be Suburu for some reason 
Some used cars are great!