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Used 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my MAXX

Barb, 12/18/2007
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great car. Turns heads. People ask me what kind of car it is! I get 32 mpg on the highway, including in that figure is stop and go around Chicago. Car has a ton of room. I would recommend the car to anyone! Great fun!

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5 out of 5 stars

So far I'm pleased

Carl R. Sandstedt, 05/03/2005
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

There should be more medium/large hatchbacks out there besides the Mazda6 and the Maxx. I picked the Maxx because it had a low maintainence OHV engine, a wide variety of local dealers most (in my experience) who have given higher quality service than their import selling cohorts, and because it was unique in concept but every day Chevy in execution. So far it's delivered as advertised, delivering very good gas mileage near the EPA averages of 22/30. Some reviews have knocked the electric steering, but other than a slight bit of twitchiness on uneven roads, I've noticed no problems. Maybe Chevy has improved things since the 04 model. Simple 4-speed auto nicely matched to engine.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Ride

Susan in Alabama, 04/23/2009
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have been very pleased with this car and would highly recommend it to anyone. Oh yes and the get-up-and-go it has is very unexpected. Try one today and help keep Chevrolet going.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love it!

L.R., 04/21/2005
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LS 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I traded my Tahoe for this car - I'm going back to school, so I needed something more affordable and better on gas. I was worried about sacrificing some of the roominess and convenience that I'd grown accustomed to in my Tahoe, but I don't feel deprived at all in this car. It's spacious, well designed, and flexible. I fit myself, two teenagers, a car seat, and a 50 lb dog in it easily and no one feels cramped. It also has many of the convenience features that I like, such as auto headlights. Standard ABS and traction control are also greatly appreciated. Bottom line, I'm so happy to have found a fun, stylish car that fits my new budget without compomising the safety or comfort of my family.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I Want to Keep This Car Forever!

maxx_girl, 02/20/2014
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT 4dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had many cars, new and used, from MBZ's to several other GM cars, and although my MBZ 300 was a work horse, I have never had a car I love more than this. Reliable, attractive, lots of leg and head room, can fit tons of stuff into it, great mileage on the open road particularly, just a great car.

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