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Yes, Cup holders are important!
Written by: marshella on Jul 1, 2004 8:04:16 AM
Can anyone tell me whether the new Malibu and the Malibu Maxx have cup holders to the left of the steering wheel like on the previous Malibus? Believe it or not, it was a prime consideration factor for our family car purchase. We had a 2000, and now own a 2002 Malibu. I'm keenly interested in the new Malibu or Maxx for our next family car and would be extremely disappointed ... Read More
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Re: deminin [venus537 #3909]
Written by: alpha01 on Jun 2, 2004 5:28:40 PM
Im not really sure what you're talking about, although it seems you are comparing the Consumer Reports figure for city fuel economy of the Prius Hybrid and the Malibu highway experience of some people here. Additionally, it sure seems there are a lot of band wagoneers here who cant present facts to back up their anti-hybrid assertions. Lucky for me, I can: Here are the numbers FROM Consumer Reports: Toyota Prius ... Read More
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What Malibu should have looked like
Written by: hunt0694 on Feb 3, 2004 2:00:13 PM
I saw the new Cobalt at the Phila Auto Show yesterday, and this is what the new Malibu should have looked like. The Cobalt doesn't look cheap and has a beautiful facia (except for the bow tie). I like the look of the four door, especially the rear. Price will be from $16,000 to around $25,000. Unfortunately, it has the same ugly bow tie on the front--just like all chevy products. ... Read More
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Noise in front left wheel
Written by: annienannie on Nov 5, 2003 4:31:15 AM
My 2000 Chevy Malibu LS has a noise in the left front wheel. Had tires rotated but that did not help. Wondering if it could be a wheel bearing?
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Noise in front left wheel
Written by: annienannie on Nov 5, 2003 4:26:27 AM
My 2000 chevy Malibu LS has a noise in the front left wheel. Had the tires rotated but that did not help. Wondering if it could be a wheel bearing?
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noise in front left wheel
Written by: annienannie on Nov 4, 2003 7:21:59 AM
2000 chevy malibu LS . Have a noise in left front wheel. Took car to garage they said in just needed the tires rotated had that done but the noise is still there. Wondering if it could be a wheel bearing?
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2004 Malibu company car
Written by: newhydebob on Oct 12, 2003 8:11:04 AM
Hi all, I recently acquired a 2004 Malibu as my new company car, replacing a 2000 Ford Taurus with the Duratech. The new Malibu is a base model with the 1SF equipment group, available to fleets only. This package adds the V-6, 16inch wheels, cruise, ABS/Traction, custom cloth, and interestingly, 4 wheel discs. With this group, it is equipped like the LS. I must say, the car is superb, with great ... Read More
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no title
Written by: johnclineii on Sep 27, 2003 5:23:07 AM
(giggle) I figure I will probably end up at the Mazda or Subaru owners party, but the old 2000 Chevy Impala LS just crossed the 135,000 mile threshold yesterday. What with trips to Branson and Orlando coming up in just the next two months, I sure wish the wagon/hatches I am interested in would come out soon. (Mazda, Subaru, perhaps Malibu) I could also end up taking a Ford 500 detour, ... Read More
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Actually a pretty good discussion going on here...
Written by: jeffj77 on Sep 25, 2003 2:16:04 PM
...here's my $.02. Reg...a Packer/Viking color schemed 'Bu would probably sell better than you think! Although given the intensity of that rivalry in recent years it might incite road rage incidents. It would be one way to introduce some needed color contrast to the Malibu's interior! I think everyone has said their peace (or is it 'piece') about the Midwesterner thing. I grew up as a rural Cheesehead and now live ... Read More
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RE: Well
Written by: dtownfb on Jul 9, 2003 9:27:08 AM
I agree the body style has somethign to do with it but to be honest, people who buy in this segment aren't necessarily looking for cutting edge styling. Remember the Honda Accord was the best seller in 2001 when that model was 4 years old and still sold over 400k units as a five year old model. I do think it has to do with marketing and reliability. The malibu has ... Read More
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GM 24 hour test drive
Written by: chevymalibu19 on May 15, 2003 12:13:45 AM
Hey, people how's it going. Okay, i had the opportunity to test drive a chevy impala for 24 hours, with the GM 24 hour test drive promotion. I was rather impressed with the impala. It is bigger then the Malibu, of course, and drives very nice. It had a very soft ride , but not at all floaty. The feature content was actually about the same as my bu, except my ... Read More
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Malibu Rotors on My 2000; Windshields
Written by: jdmorton on Mar 3, 2003 4:48:51 PM
1. On my 2000 Malibu, I had to have the front brakes and rotors replaced and rear brakes refaced - after only a little over 20,000 miles. All of the work was done under warranty. I believe if you do a search of this Malibu topic, you will find that Malibu front brakes and rotors have been an issue that's been discussed previously. Some model years are more prone to it ... Read More
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Chevrolet Malibu?
Written by: homer61388 on Dec 15, 2002 1:46:26 PM
I am looking at a new car for my wife and the Chevrolet Malibu LS have come up in my search. I'm also looking at the Hyundai Sonata LX, Chysler Sebring LXI, and the Ford Taurus SEL. Which car offers the best reliability, performance, accommodations, safety, value and resale? My wife's current car is a 2000 Chevrolet Prizm LSI. This car has been very reliable although it is a bit tight ... Read More
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I need some brakes and tires!!!
Written by: stevenyce on Sep 10, 2002 12:21:15 PM
I own a 2000 Chevy Malibu LS approaching the 59,000 mile threshold. Does anyone have any suggestions for long lasting wet traction tires. I have to contend with the "florida ice" so I was thinking Aquatread 80,000 mi., but they are pricey. Does anyone have any suggestions? I would really appreciate it.
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Rodent Nests
Written by: piercet on Jul 31, 2002 2:56:23 PM
I have a 2002 Malibu I purchased Oct 01. In almost all respects I like the car quite a bit. However, during the colder months, my fan started vibrating so badly I couldn't run it above the #2 position without seriously shaking the console. Also, practically no air flow from the vents. When I took it to the dealer, they took a look, called me, and said the warranty didn't cover ... Read More
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98 Malibu LS
Written by: josmo24 on May 11, 2002 11:14:22 AM
I have to say that my spouse's 98 Malibu LS looks nice. However, (here is where I start to complain) this vehicle has been very expensive to maintain. Yes, it may SEEM to be a good buy but in the long run it will cost you!! I am very particular about my vehicles. I take very good car of them and change the oil faithfully (maybe more often than needed). My ... Read More
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The Malibu Wins
Written by: pauletk on Sep 17, 2001 7:56:54 PM
Well, I'll be getting the Chevy Malibu 2000 on Wednesday. Even though it doesn't have power locks, windows, fold-down seat, I think I'll be happy with it. Roomy trunk. Lotsa places to put cups & toys. Smoooth ride. The biggest thing is knowing that a V6 should last longer than a V4... so with a 2000 model, I should be set for awhile. I hope. That's the most important point... who ... Read More
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RE: 2000 Malibu vs. 1997 Honda Accord
Written by: dtownfb on Sep 17, 2001 10:51:20 AM
Personally, I would buy the Chevy Malibu. Here are my reasons: 1) less miles on the Malibu and better warranty. 2) You will be hit with a huge bill for the Accord in exactly 12,272 miles. The timing belt of your Accord needs to be replaced at 90,000 miles. That will run oyu at least $300, $500 if you replace the water pump (which you should). 3) 1997 is the last ... Read More
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2000 Malibu DEATH TRAP!!
Written by: scaredofmalibu on Jul 18, 2001 10:09:24 AM
I own a 2000 Malibu and I posted before explaining that when i take off at a light or trying to get on a high my car hesitates. I cant go over 35 mph unless i take my foot of the gas and reapply it. The car does on and off. Of course chevy tells me that they can't reproduce the problem so there nothing they can do. It anyone wants ... Read More
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Himomer
Written by: njdevilsrn on Jul 9, 2001 3:26:32 PM
After you have the engine serviced on that car, be very careful to check the coolant level, and keep an eye on the oil too. I had the pistons changed out in my 2000 Malibu in March. There are two explanations of what happened next 1) My thoughts...they didn't put it back together right, and the head gasket was compromised. The thing nearly overheated and all the coolant was gone. Oil ... Read More
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tried to sell
Written by: joe3891 on Jun 5, 2001 9:48:01 AM
When i went to buy my fully loaded 2000 chevy cavalier LS they tried to sell me a malibu i said no thanks i know what i want.13000 miles and 1 yr old no problems.Low tech works best.
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LOSS OF POWER 2000 MALIBU
Written by: scaredofmalibu on May 9, 2001 3:48:24 PM
I read some of the other messages regarding the loss of power on the malibus. I agree with it all. Recently I was trying to cross three lanes of traffic and my car refused to go faster then 30mph the speed limit is 45. A car came up behing me fast and had to move qucikly. I actually braced myself for inpact. I thought I was going to get hit. I ... Read More
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Chevy and the 3.1 Engine
Written by: njdevilsrn on Mar 30, 2001 10:32:14 PM
Just some of my experiences from dealing with my dealer and Chevrolet "Customer Assistance" the past few days. My 2000 Malibu is due to have the pistons and seals replaced as a result of the "piston slap" problem. It was explained to me that Chevy is fixing this problem because it makes noise, not because the noise is symptomatic of something being mechanically damaging to the engine. One thing I learned ... Read More
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TSB for piston valve tap bulletin # 01-06-01-005
Written by: will125 on Mar 8, 2001 9:43:58 AM
Subject: Cold Engine Tick Noise (replace pistons) Models: 2000-01 Buick Century 2000-01 Chevrolet Lumina, Malibu 2000-01 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.1L engine Cause: The noise may be caused by excessive piston to bore clearance during cold engine operation resulting from THE SPECIFIC PISTON DESIGN USED IN CYLINDERS 1 THROUGH 4.
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Best Rent Car I Have Ever Had!!!
Written by: bighank on Feb 14, 2001 5:27:47 PM
Last September, I needed a rent car since my car was in the shop for body repair caused by an incident in a parking lot. At first, I had a 2000 Chevy Cavalier. It was good, but I needed to go out of town for the weekend and I wanted a car with at least a cassette player (the Cav did not have one). So, the rental agency gave me a ... Read More
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Farewell Malibu!
Written by: fkoehler on Jan 8, 2001 4:14:44 PM
Hi All, I just wanted to say that I've recently totaled out my Malibu, and upgraded to a Pontiac GP GT. I'm going to xpost that post here, just because its pretty awesome, and hopefully to at least let everyone know that even though I and many others are not overly happy with some aspects of the car, it does at least appear to be relatively safe. I'll check back periodically, ... Read More
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Malibu: Possibly my next car!
Written by: bighank on Jan 3, 2001 6:06:21 PM
Last September, I had a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu to use as a rent car. I absolutley loved this car. It is a swift car that looks great, inside and out. One thing is for sure, when I pay off my 97 Cavalier, Malibu will be on my shopping list.
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Amos7
Written by: aniazi on Dec 5, 2000 8:24:17 PM
I bought 2001 LS and I recommend it. I compared Accord, Stratus, Malibu. Based on my needs like I love good features and Malibu was offering all I want in my price range. Plus resale and customer satisfaction of chevy is better than Dodge. Details in the brochure also impressed me as in that they explained everything in detail and it seems like they are so much focused to build a ... Read More
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Coin Holders
Written by: chevymalibu98 on Nov 16, 2000 9:43:27 PM
yurakm: Thanks for the tip on changing the wiper blades. I changed both of my wiper blades last weekend. They work perfectly now! malibu99: I, too, was at the New England International Autoshow on Sunday and was disappointed in the base Malibu Chevrolet had over there. I wish they could have had at least a Malibu LS over there, which is really a competitive domestic car. Both Honda and Toyota had ... Read More
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Suspension Problems
Written by: malibu2000 on Nov 16, 2000 5:57:34 PM
I own a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu, and lately have been noticing a slight noise in the back suspension. It only occurs when I go over something like a speed bump. I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem, and is there something out there to fix it? I posted earlier that I was having problems with my front suspension. The car was riding real rough, especially over smaller bumps. I ... Read More
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air vents, rotors.poor performance
Written by: ljhz on Nov 8, 2000 2:50:09 AM
Recently took my 2000 Malibu in for warranty work 1. Air vents directional not working properly. In eight months sinced I owned this car this problem has happened! The shop stated that the A/C control was shorting internally. They replaced the control assembly. This problem has been posted before by other Malibu owners. 2. Bad Rotors. At 7,000 miles brakes started pulsating. Shop replaced rotors per technical bulletin. These rotor replacements ... Read More
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Is there something wrong here?
Written by: malibu2000 on Oct 20, 2000 4:24:19 AM
I have a 2000 Malibu LS and lately I've been noticing that when the car goes over a larger bump, then front, what seems, suspension seems kinda shot. Instead of a smooth end to the bump, there's a loud thump. On smaller bumps, the car seems to be nice and smooth. I have also noticed that when I turn into a place with a raised curb, at about 20 mph, there's ... Read More
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2001 Malibu
Written by: teo on Oct 13, 2000 3:54:49 PM
My wife & I were the other day at the local dealership checking out the new 'shipment' of 2001 Chevrolets. We are currently looking at replacing her '97 Mercury Tracer. She liked the Cavalier (They had a nice Navy Blue sedan) but she didn't like the interior. Then we went onto the Prizm and she hated it. She says that car although more expensive than the Cavalier looked down right cheap ... Read More
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Malibu99 and Teo
Written by: hermama on Oct 27, 2000 2:47:27 PM
Thanks for your input and suggestions. Teo: For your information, I had test driven another Malibu 2000 LS (at another dealership) and the ride was excellent (mileage was also low in the 300-500 range). Otherwise, I would never have considered the purchase. In hindsight, what I should have done is to test drive the ACTUAL car that I was about to purchase before I signed on the dotted line. Then, obviously, ... Read More
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Response to #87 "Is there something wrong here"
Written by: hermama on Oct 26, 2000 9:46:15 PM
I just bought a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu LS and it too has a very stiff suspension (i.e., There is practically no 'give' in the suspension. Therefore, you [literally] feel the road and the car will rock from side to side.) I informed the service manager at Chevrolet that the car is unsafe to drive. The dealership told me that I'm 1 of 5 customers who have complained about this condition. The ... Read More
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2000 Malibu Problems@ 2400 miles
Written by: carguy34 on Sep 18, 2000 2:32:21 AM
We purchased our new 2000 Malibu Ls in July , car was manufactured in May 2000.Right from start the car pulled to left slightly not bad just enough to notice it. 2 Days after we got home we noticed little dings on the top of the hood and the tops of the doors , we picked up the car in a rain storm drove it home and put it the garage ... Read More
