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3.75 out of 5 stars

Selling ASAP

mearaina, 05/21/2005
2001 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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We bought this car 16 months ago with 33,700 miles on it and have had nothing but problems. First, the key would stick in the car, then it was fixed, then the car wouldn't start, then it wouldn't turn off. The transmission leaked, the turn signals/hazard lights stopped working, and now the car won't start on a semi- regular basis. I am not impressed, it only has 45,000 miles on it.

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4 out of 5 stars

Supposedly reliable...

Savannah, 09/08/2005
2001 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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My husband and I bought our first "new" car, thinking that it would be dependable for me to drive to work. In the past 3 months we have spent around $1,500 in repairs. The A/C is cutting on and off, the theft system is going haywire (the car doesn't start unless the doors are locked, and sometimes the doors unlock themselves while on the road, which cuts the ignition off), the brakes had to be replaced, which I was told has been happening w/ a lot of Malibus, and the ignition starter and module had to be replaced. Also, water was leaking into the floorboards b/c of the windshield not being sealed properly. We are very disapointed in this car. Next time we'll buy a Toyota or Honda.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

So-So Car

MassMike, 07/27/2003
2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought this car used in 2002. It still had factory warranty left. Luckily, dealer gave me 3,00 additional miles on bumper-to-bumper because the transmission had to be completely rebuilt at 38,000. Transmission is starting to stick again. Mileage on this car in not as good as advertised but it is comfortable to ride in and had lots of room, especially the trunk.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Great for first 36 months

Shaun, 09/08/2005
2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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This car is great until around year 3. Problems included short brake life, a/c issues, intake manifold leaks. After doing research found these to be common problems with this vehicle. I would have sold it a long time ago if I wasn't still upside down due to depreciation. If you're going to get this car only do it for a lease.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Excellent Family Sedan

Malibu2001maroon, 07/24/2002
2001 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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Huge trunk, lots of options standard. Already have one of these in the family. Very reliable and comforable transportation. Excellent factory radio. Can't beat this for price vs value!!!!

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