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4.75 out of 5 stars

Happy to the Maxx

warygent, 04/17/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Got the loaded LT Maxx. I feel the car gives much more value for the money than anything alse in the class both in features and performance. The styling won't turn any heads but the interior is top notch and the flexibility great. The car came with no defects and the dealership was great in getting the Onstar and XM radio set up.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

So pleasantly surprised!

JM in Jax FL, 07/20/2005
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought an '04 Camry a year ago - it was stolen (a story for another time!) and needed a new car. Avoided Toyota (most frequently stolen) and bought the Maxx instead - drives better than the Camry did, and for about the same money got leather interior, amazing flexibility of rear seat/cargo configuration. I was fortunate to find a brand-new '04 (identical to the '05) and got better than employee discount price. The Malibu Maxx isn't flashy - but like Camry, Accord, etc. it may soon be seen by consumers as a "best in class" family vehicle. Drive is smooth, easy. Love the remote start feature. Very comfortable for a family of five.

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5 out of 5 stars

A reliable SAAB for the rest of us

Hank Ryan, 03/17/2006
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We've had our Maxx for 14 months and 14,000 miles. It has exceeded my high expectations. The car is well- designed and, except for its truck front grill (an example of what's wrong, and who should be fired, at GM), well-styled. The build quality is excellent --- proof that GM autoworkers in Kansas are as good as those working in Japanese-brand plants in other parts of the USA. If this car had a Honda or Toyota badge, it would probably be the best-selling passenger car in the USA. Of course, we don't know how it will stack up against a used 2004 Accord or Camry in five years. So far, it looks like it can compete with them on TCO.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great buy!

hawkfan-man, 10/14/2008
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We bought this car in Apr '05 as a left over '04 model. Got a great price on a vehicle loaded with features. Car has been trouble free and still looks and runs like new as we aproach 45000 miles. We couldn't be happier.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

What A neat car

LaneN, 07/29/2005
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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My Maxx is one year old. No problems at all. Have made two vacation trips, amazing but true; 34 MPG highway, loaded with luggage etc. Runs at 70 MPH plus like a charm. Rides as good or better them my 2002 Buick LeSabre. Love that movable rear seat. People ask me about this car because it looks so neat. Wish I had purchased the step up model. When this one reachs about 12,000 miles will get a more up scale model, leather, etc. This one has a sun roof that is fun to use. More people should check this car out before buying other family size cars. Again, great car, great mileage. I'm lovin' it.

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