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I like My LS
Sblue, 06/03/2002
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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The LS has great features for the money! The sound system is much nicer than on my 2000 Lincoln --- go figure!
Quality ... without the Japanese price!
satisfied guy, 11/14/2004
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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The only problem with my Malibu has been brakes. They were fixed several times by the dealer, at their expense. Last time was the charm as I have driven almost 15,000 miles since, with no further problems. The car handles well, is comfortable, and gets good gas mileage. I am very satisfied with this car
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Makes my miss my Ford Taurus.
ephrata_1992, 08/23/2012
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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This car has been in my family for 4 years my mom had it from 08' to 11' I have been driving it since 2011. She got it with 59K on it. I got it with 92K on it, It now has 111K on it. Over the 4 years we have put $2000 into it with repairs and general up keep. The typical Malibu "problems" have happened to it like the Cat, turn signal, 4 way flashers. Have not had any brake problems yet I'm mainly thinking some people that have these are hard on their brakes that's why they keep spending on them. The interior is amazingly cheap and uncomfortable. With the right tires the car does to excellent in the snow. Car lets you hear a ton of road noise.
still looking
tnrn, 05/04/2002
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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I've been shopping for a new family car for almost 4 months. After all the hype and sticker shock finally drove a Malibu LS. A lot of standard features for the money, seems to be a fairly solid car, reasonable price, $2000 cash back now and I can cash in those GM Card points I've been piling up.
Malibu Stinks
EJH, 06/20/2009
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought this vehicle brand new. Did all maintenance by the book, and had like many others--antifreeze leak-- then at just 86K miles the engine blew. Tried to work with GM--no luck--my one regret--I didn't join the class action law suit regarding the intake manifold problem!
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.
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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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.
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.
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.