Used 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Consumer Reviews
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Malibu Maxx-- GOOD!
So far, no real regrets or gripes! Starts everytime I need it, gets me 29 MPG average... needs tint and thats about it from the factory. Wont have it more than the next year, but so far very satisfied!
My mini Volvo
I see mini Volvo when I look at my Maxx. It took all I had to trade in my SUV, but the Maxx has made it a lot easier. It is super fun to drive and to show off all the neat features in it. VERY well put together car.
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Solid mid-size, great price
I have nearly 10k miles on it and the Maxx has been a great car. For mostly highway driving I have been getting between 27-31 mpg. The interior may lack some design elements, but I don't like the "wood" look, so I am pleased with it. It rides well and there have been virtually no creaks, etc. The two aspects to consider are, the width of the trunk is not as wide as on a mid-size sedan, and a smaller issue is the shades on the rear window snap in the wind. A small modification I made has fixed it for me thus far. You will notice during a test drive the car will need to downshift rather quickly - but if you need to get moving, it will get moving. The electronic steering works well
Maxx Versatility
Only major complaint is window guides that cause squeeking when raising/lowering windows. Had to dealer twice. Power is decent, mileage on highway exceptional - up to 34.5 mpg.
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
My wife and I bought it brand new. We haven't had any problems since our bumper to bumper ran out. Warranty covered the rear defroster poking outside of the exterior glass (replaced rear window), the steering knock (chevy extended a recall on the electric steering up to 70k), the left rear running light (twice) and the front brake rotars warped and had to be turned at 32k (I had to fight the dealer on that one).