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Don't Waste Your Money!
Jon Sarver, 01/23/2009
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has been a lemon. It has 62,000 miles on it and we have had the water pump go out, a fuel pump fail, the real view mirror falls off, the back seat breaks. The interior is fraying and has been since 30,000 miles. The gas mileage is good on the open highway, but less than 18 miles per gallon in the city. The GM President admitted that the company cut corners the last several years in production. This car is a perfect example of numerous corners that have been comprormised to pay for expensive union health car and retirement.
Meh
IndyBuyer, 09/29/2010
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car off the lot back in '05. I take good care of my car and my wife occasionally drives it on the highway only. I have had the back seat levers break, my trunk release works only when it feels like it - which is great if you go to the grocery store and it decides not to work. The driver's side seat frame broke at 2 welds and is now a rocking chair ($517.97 for the part alone - no tax or installation) and the driver's side door lock only locks and unlocks manually. I had to purchase new key chain units as well due to the 2 that came with the car breaking when new batteries had to be installed. DVD player stopped working and car always pulls to the left despite 4 alignments.
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Longevity is Not its Strong Suit
Maxx02360, 02/25/2010
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I liked the car when I first purchased it; see my review in 12/04. But the car definitely has some quality issues. At 80,000 miles, I have replaced the steering column twice. Yes, the steering column! When it goes, it is almost dangerous to drive. I've also replaced the front bearings, the intake manifold, and the DVD system. The remote starter doesn't work anymore. Currently, my CD's are stuck in the audio system and wont play or eject. I took very good care of this car with the plan of giving it to my daughter, and while it still looks good, and my daughter loves driving it, it unfortunately has real quality issues.
Arizona review of Malibu Maxx
Frank S., 10/24/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
No problems to report, no quality issues. Finding the V6 has plenty of power. Ride and handling are great for a car in this price range.
Just a great car
PATIENCE, 05/31/2006
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is awesome. It has so many great features that come standard. I've always recieved compliments on the sound system, and spacious interior. I was rear-ended and the car that hit me looked like it had been in a major accident, while you couldn't tell that my Malibu had been hit. This car was involved in an unfortunate incident where it went over a 35-40 ft enbankment and landed on its nose. There were 2 passengers, one wearing their seatbelt and one not, they were both able to walk away from the accident,and when tow trucks arrived and got all four wheels on the ground, the Malibu started with no problem. There's no arguement that this is just a great car!