By dcsc08 on 03/05/07 19:52 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
My Malibu developed ignition problems just after the warranty ran out. Brakes are poorly designed and underpowered. Now at 80000 miles, it developed a cooling leak in the manifold which necessitates that the manifold gaskets be replaced at a cost of over $1200.00
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By Switched to Honda on 12/12/06 10:22 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
For three years the Malibu was a wonderful car to own. I liked the engine power and the extremely comfortable driver seat. However, the car started developing severe coolant- related engine problems at 60,000 miles. I did some research and discovered that this is a common occurance with Malibus. Last week I traded it off and bought a brand new Honda. If you buy a Malibu, you will eventually have coolant-related engine problems. I faithfully maintained mine and it still happened. The Malibu has a serious design flaw in its cooling system. Buy at your own risk.
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By David on 07/18/06 20:01 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I bought this car looking for a car that would start everytime. This car has yet to fail me. With regular scheduled maintnence i have not had to put any additional money into it. The car gets excellent fuel economy for the stress I put it through. I drove 300 miles with 3 other passengers with the AC on 5 the whole time there and i got 29 MPG highway. I thought that was awesome!
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By CandyHarris on 04/05/06 09:25 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Originally I bought it because it had four doors and could accomodate my aging parents comfortably. It did and still does. But it is nice to drive, smooth like a luxury car, yet drives more like my Camaro and has the interior room of a much larger car. I like my Malibu! I just wish I had gotten it in gold instead of green.
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By Howard on 02/25/06 11:30 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Over 100K miles and it has yet to break down. The only mechanical problem so far was when an electrical problem caused the fan not to work at the lower speeds. This is my concept of a luxury car. Although nothing about it is spectacular, there is nothing that is truly deficient. It still runs just about as smoothly as the day I bought it.
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By Nicole on 01/28/06 21:01 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
When I bought my Malibu I thought I was buying a reliable American car. That is not what I got. Ever since I got the car there has been problem after problem. I am tired of repairing this vehicle and will never buy a Chevrolet again because of this.
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By Mary on 01/11/06 11:40 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
The interior is very good quality, material on seats very durable. I drove this car as a rental and then bought it when I needed to get a car because I liked it so much. I saw other reviews where they needed brakes after 15K miles, but I just got the front ones replaced at 43K, and the back ones are still OK, so I don't know. Only thing is the intake manifold gasket had to be replaced at 43K, which is sooner than normal on most cars, and I don't know the reason for that but apparently it's common.
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By Frank Provasek on 11/02/05 07:52 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I bought this car new for $16,000. Everyone who I showed it to and let ride in it guessed $22,000 to $25,000. Average 24 MPG with 3.1 litre V-6.
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By mm on 09/15/05 21:56 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Have driven it for three years and it has not been in the shop for anything other than a burned out headlight. Has been very dependable and is really a nice car on the road as well as in town.
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By Al on 08/17/05 23:07 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Our 2002 Chevrolet Malibu has had many problems. It is slow to accelerate and noisy. The brakes went out on it twice. The air conditioner stops cooling at random and the dealer showed me a bulletin that said that was OK, so they could not fix it. It's always been hard to start, but no warranty repair was made. Now it just went out of warranty and the car won't. It cranks, but no start. This is the worst car I've ever owned.
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