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4.38 out of 5 stars

'02 Malibu LS

mhj, 07/14/2003
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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I purchased my Malibu as my first car out of college, So far I am very pleased. My only additions are window vents and XM radio

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Future Baby's First Car

crenstrom, 05/25/2003
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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Since we went down to one car nearly 1 year ago we have been very satisfied with our choice of the Malibu LS. The interior is very comfortable. I'd recommend it as a reasonable alternative to anyone looking at a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry unless you plan on keeping the car for 15 years. The 3.1 engine is in many Chevrolet products. It has great performance, great ride, larger interior, and doesn't need 93 octane gas in the v6.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

What were you thinking Chevy?

Big Pine Man, 08/26/2008
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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I love Chevys but not this one. This has been a terrible car for me. I have so far invested about 3000 dollars in repairs. Fuel pump went, heater core, complete ignition and ignition harness needed to be replaced because car would not start, antifreeze leak, rotors, and several other smaller repairs. All these repairs were done when the car had less than 90000 miles. I love my 1998 Cavalier and my 2008 Silverado, but I would never recommend this car.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Disgruntled owner :(

unhappy discruntald , 02/19/2010
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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have owned this car for 7yrs in those 7yrs this car has been ridiculously a pain!! its had engine problems over heating brakes electrical you name its gone wrong..i'm very unhappy with this car.with every little money i get it has gone into this vehicle and to tell you the truth its not worth it!! if its not one thing its another (thank you AAA) just recently my trunk will not open and the brakes are failing!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my Malibu

Sassyberry, 03/13/2002
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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Previously I have owned only Toyotas and Nissans but the Malibu was love at first drive. After having owned a 200 SX SE, I was spoiled to sport style handling but needed more room for my growing family. I can't find one thing to complain about with this car. Good on gas and fun to drive, it was a great buy!

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