Used 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Truly the perfect sedan
casper21, Tampa, FL, 03/05/2011
Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
My 2005 Chevy Malibu has 56,500 miles and has never given me any problems, barring the occasional Malibu moment. The 2.2L 4-cylinder engine is surprsingly robust and highway passing is not as difficult as it generally is with these type of engines. The interior, while considered boring by many, is to me just practical enough without being completely ugly. The cargo space, both in the passenger cabin and the trunk is very surprising. Several employees at department stores have doubted that large objects could indeed fit in my spacious trunk, but they were also surprised that a full-size outdoor grill slid in with ease. Overall, my only complaint about the car is the lack of reading lamps.
best car I have ever owned
ashley, Jane Lew, WV, 02/13/2016
Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought my car used off a car lot a year ago now. It already had 202,000 miles on it and now has about 229,000. I've had no problems with my car. Love it and so would buy another one.
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Best for My Money
Bigbassdrum60, 08/01/2010
Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
I bought this Malibu in 2005 right off the lot new. It has never ever failed me. Great on mileage and I am averaging over 28 mpg with it. It owes me nothing. Comfortable, built well and except for the brakes, Disc in front and Drums in rear getting hard spots and will need to be turned)I have no issues with this car. Best car I bought for the money. Last year it got me through the snow when my wife's Volvo S-80 wouldn't. Great traction with the tires I am using in snow. I suggest using Bridgestone Blizack tires on this car for added snow performance.
problems w/ engine only 71000 miles
asdfg123, 07/31/2009
Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
18 of 22 people found this review helpful
I did not have problems within the first 3 years of purchasing the vehicle..Then one day the vehicle starting making a clicking noise...They say the >>cam--??-- valve>>> went in the engine. Jasper is saying that in 2005 the engines were made differently and now they are breaking down around 70000 miles....so they want you to buy a new engine.....There is no recall even though they knew it would be a problem in the future....Not everyone can afford a new engine when on a limited budget....if these manufactures knew there was a problem why no recall......
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Sabrina Gainey, 12/03/2006
Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I purchased my vehicle used. I have only had this vehicle for 3 months and I have already experienced problems with the steering. When I am making a left turn the car makes a very disturbing noise. I have also had problems when starting the car. It makes a noise as if the battery is dead.
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