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Junkyard Find: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

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The Malibu Hybrid was introduced for the 2008 model year , with retail sales continuing through 2009. According to the Department of Energy , 4,162 Malibu Hybrids were sold for the 2008 and 2009 model years. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid in California wrecking yard. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid in California wrecking yard.

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Used Car of the Day: 2009 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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Today we present to you a 2009 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design named Sven. Sven is a stick-shift, with a six-speed manual. Sven has also had a lot of maintenance and repair work done lately or by his previous owner -- you can see it all listed at the forum post.

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Scrapyard Find: 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera S

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2009 Alfa Romeo Brera S in English scrapyard. 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera S in English scrapyard. 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera S in English scrapyard. 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera S in English scrapyard. 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera S in English scrapyard. 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera S in English scrapyard.

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Junkyard Find: 2009 Suzuki Equator RWD Crew Cab

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The Volkswagen Routan , Saab 9-7X , Mitsubishi Precis , Acura SLX , Isuzu I-Series , 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider and 1988-1993 Pontiac LeMans come to mind here. 2009 Suzuki Equator in Colorado wrecking yard. 2009 Suzuki Equator in Colorado wrecking yard. 2009 Suzuki Equator in Colorado wrecking yard.

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Used Car of the Day: 2009 Scion xB

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Anyway, this 2009 Scion xB has a five-speed manual and 123,000 miles. Our seller says it has been well maintained with the oil changes done at the OEM-recommended 5,000 miles, but it has been in an accident, way back in 2009. This might be the first Scion ever featured in this series. Apparently, it was totaled.

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Used Car of the Day: 2009 Pontiac G8

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Today we bring you a car that remains one of my favorite casualties of the great bailouts/bankruptcies of the late Aughts -- a 2009 Pontiac G8. This one has a V6 and 190,000 miles on the odo. It needs transmission work, plus some minor interior work. The body has some dents and dings.

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Used Car of the Day: 2009 Nissan XTerra

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Such is the case with the ad for this 2009 Nissan XTerra. I love them because they get to the point and make a little less work for me. I hate them because sometimes they leave too much unknown. Here's what I can tell you. It has 165,000 miles, apparently runs well, and the exterior is in good condition.

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