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4.13 out of 5 stars

Good Car!

jaytee1984, 07/03/2009
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought this car in College with 49k. It now has 88k and have only had minor problems, the fuel pump went out at 86k, and the blinkers won't work every once in a while. Also the check engine light randomly comes on for a day or two. The first 2 years I had this car i drove it a lot and have only had to do regular maint. and it is a great little car, wish I would have gotten the sunroof tho.

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3 out of 5 stars

Many, many problems

jodi7, 02/21/2011
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought this car about a year ago, in that time I have replaced tires, brakes, fuel pump, blinker switch, battery, oil pump switch, intake manifold, gasket, water pump, and currently the head gasket is also leaking. The car continues to have an electrical problem, sometimes the windows will power up or down, sometimes not, only half of the lights work, and the car has a continous intermittant starting problem that cannot be fixed, I never know if I'll be sitting for an hour or two waiting for this car to start. currently the car is broken down, I've decided not to fix the head gasket and as someone who loves american cars I'll be looking to buy a japanese car for my next one.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

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CandyHarris, 04/05/2006
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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Originally I bought it because it had four doors and could accomodate my aging parents comfortably. It did and still does. But it is nice to drive, smooth like a luxury car, yet drives more like my Camaro and has the interior room of a much larger car. I like my Malibu! I just wish I had gotten it in gold instead of green.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great quality car

Mary, 01/11/2006
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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The interior is very good quality, material on seats very durable. I drove this car as a rental and then bought it when I needed to get a car because I liked it so much. I saw other reviews where they needed brakes after 15K miles, but I just got the front ones replaced at 43K, and the back ones are still OK, so I don't know. Only thing is the intake manifold gasket had to be replaced at 43K, which is sooner than normal on most cars, and I don't know the reason for that but apparently it's common.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Second time was the charm

ms5468, 04/18/2002
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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I purchased my vehicle 4/12/02 brand new had only 13 miles on it. Drive it off the lot and 20 minutes later had a problem with the engine and brakes. The car had to be towed to the dealer the next day, and after heavy negotiations I received another Malibu. Happy to report it runs perfectly. Was a little worried since I traded in a Honda Civic for it. Hope to keep on trucking for at least 7 years.

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