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Used 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Something Different

d8933, 05/04/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

After driving it for a week, the Maxx has proven once again that Chevy is trying to compete with other hatchbacks in the market. The drive is smooth and quiet. The comfort level is good and sound system is nice. Fuel economy is yet to be determined for me.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Not my '71 Malibu

cmeastern, 07/07/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

While this is not the hi-performance, head-turning, muscle of our dark blue 2004 Maxx has drawn looks, even from a group of teen boys who said it was "a cool car." The technology is quite a step up from the 1991 Grand Am it replaces, or our 1994 S-10 Blazer, so it has taken some getting use to, and a lot of checks of the owner's manual to figure out everything in it. It handles almost as good as our 1987 Z28 and has very good acceleration for a V6 of only 3.5 liters (big step up from the Blazer's 4.3-liter V6.) Got about 33 mpg on our first 900-mile trip at mostly 65 mph four-lane travel. Very quiet, low road noise. A fog light optio

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4.25 out of 5 stars

I like it

SSCHMITT, 07/08/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

ITs a nice car for the money. It rides smooth and is peppy not fast but has enough power. Interior needs some work but overall I like it nice buy. I have 1055 miles on mine.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A New Standard

Stargate202, 03/31/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

The MAXX is a new standard for a mid- size solidily built mid-priced all purpose car. If you are tired of the SUV ride and need some room for cargo (though nothing that is large in one package) the Maxx should be looked at. I had one of the earlier Malibu a 97. It was a good car but just plain jane. The Maxx has some style, a lot of get up and go, great gas milage and is fun to drive, all at a reasonable price. I mean 2 - 4 thousand less then rest of the pack with same options. The 6 inch longer wheelbase gives a much better ride then the Sedan model.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Try it!

townhome, 09/28/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

If you haven't driven a Chevy in a few years, you will be very impressed. My Malibu Maxx is highly competative with all other mid-size cars, foreign or domestic. The hatchback is so useful, I don't understand why most Americans are opposed it to. You get all of the utility of an SUV with MUCH better gas milage and much better performance, plus a lower sticker price. In addition, Chevy has packed so much standard equipment in, I keep finding little details that make me say "Hey, that's cool......"

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