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Saguaro4321, 11/17/2002
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
So far, so good. It's easy to drive, I got a good price with no down payment, so I really can't complain.
No Nonsense Family Car
McLearen, 08/22/2003
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Car was won on "The Price is Right" and sold to Car Max with 123 miles on it. I was the lucky one who bought it. It's a base model with the power/cruise option pack. The car is really much more than many people say - good comfort, good power, comfortable seating that encourages long trips with little fatigue. Have put 16000 on it so far with no complaints. Would like to see more in the way of storage in the center console, and a metal ash tray instead of the plastic one (smoker). Only thing I don't like is the common problem with all new cars - no vent window. Sorry to see this body style discontinued - new one stinks.
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Resliable responsice economical Malibu
Seerp, 08/05/2003
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
At 58000 miles this car has never been back to the dealer for fixes! Excellent on gas as I get close to 30 mpg, it has pleanty of pep and is nicely road responsive. I would buy another one in a minute. I hope they don't screw up the new model coming.
2002 Malibu
cudagtx, 08/22/2003
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Malibu from 1997(the other was a 2000). Each one has been better than the previous one. This is the first Malibu that I bought used, it was one year one when I purchased it, and this is best by far, better than the other two.
Hard to Kill
Brien, 11/25/2008
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought in '04 w/56000 miles. By November '08, car has 152,000 miles. Maintainence is key to a happy car. Oil changed every 3500 miles on the dot. Driven cross country and in flatlands, got 30+mpg. 25 in higher elevations. All milestone recommended services performed. Intake manifold gasket replaced after reading about class action lawsuit. (Dexcool decision). Waiting on my claim check. Changing seats to leather this week as old seats wore out. Windshield to go after winter due to "sandblasting" on highway. Can't see on sunny days. Car has passed all NY State Emission Inspections legitametly. What a surprise. Looking keep til it hits 200,000 miles or dies. Whichever comes first
Great little car
mm, 09/16/2005
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have driven it for three years and it has not been in the shop for anything other than a burned out headlight. Has been very dependable and is really a nice car on the road as well as in town.
Not the best, not the worst
Alma, 01/20/2010
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had the car for almost three years. It gets very great gas mileage, usually around 25-27 with city/highway mix. The brakes usually need changed every year, and still are not the greatest. If you have the money, upgrade to drilled rotors and yellow stuff brake pads. I've replaced alot of minor things, but nothing major. The seats are comfy, but the cloth is made cheap. The car has a good amount of horses, for a V6, and the gas pedal is very touchy. This car handles very well on wet/icy/snowy roads. The car has enough room to fit 4 friends comfy.
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amills, 12/10/2002
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I owned a 2002 Malibu LS. This car is very dangerous to drive. The brakes on these cars are a joke. After reading the other comments left about 2000 cars which have the exact same kind of braking system, I see there is obviously a manufacturer's flaw. The reason I am even leaving a message is to warn anyone who is considering the purchase of this type of vehicle. I had a very bad accident due to brake failure. I had problems with the brakes 2 weeks after I purchased the car. The car was totalled in the accident & the air bags did not go off. I don't feel this car is safe by any stretch of the imagination.
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luvmahcar2, 08/01/2004
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Car now has 35670 miles and had to change some of the reviews. Have had it in twice for warranty. 1. to replace heater/ac controls (ac switched to outside air on its own accord). 2. Had the upper strut mount replaced. Still no break problems. I am pleased with the gas mileage of 31 on the road and 25 city. Interior integrity is still excellent. Hate the painted bumpers - high speed bug hits knock off the paint and it shows. Still, overall it is an excellent car and I am still very happy with it. Now, to see how the next 15,000 miles go!!!!!
a perfect 10
boxxhead, 06/22/2002
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
this car is awesome it handles like my old sports sedan yet this did not cost thirty grand a lot more pep than i thougt it would have honey we can keep the kids!