Used 2002 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Terrific bang for your dollar!
stfdc00069, 10/08/2012
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I will preface my comments with this: I do not trust GM for a second and was very sceptical when buying this vehicle and fully expected a potential headache. I purchased this car used in 2009 at 58,000km (36,000 miles). Presently I have 84,000km (52,000miles) on it plus 10 Canadian winters. Replaced original tires at 80,000km. Battery went last year, also original. Replaced brakes once only because I wanted new pads and discs in the face of approaching harsh Canadian winter. You really couldn't ask for more. This car so far cost me $5k for three years of ownership. Taking a bus woudl have been more expensive! Absolutely love it! Go GM! Terrific value for not much dollar
1999 Malibu
MKO, 03/02/2002
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is relatively fun to drive, has good gas milage for a V6. Driving all the way from Appleton, WI to Mount Rushmore and back in three days was a breeze. The equipment level is fantastic, and the absance of traction control has never been a problem. This and the Hyundai Sonata are the two cars my heart goes for: Affordable, comfortable, and low cost. Note I did not use the word cheap.
Look and Drive of More Expensive Car
Frank Provasek, 11/02/2005
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new for $16,000. Everyone who I showed it to and let ride in it guessed $22,000 to $25,000. Average 24 MPG with 3.1 litre V-6.
Great car
jilikins, 04/01/2014
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
We had a 2002 Malibu that we originally bought in 2007. Never had any major issues with it and because of high mileage hubby put on it driving 90 miles back and forth to work, we decided to look for another car. We found a 2002 Malibu (this one is loaded) with 80,000 miles on it and promptly bought it. My husband is a back yard mechanic of sorts (built a '66 Chevy II from the ground up into a pro-street car) and so he does regular maintenance on it and changes the oil religiously and tune ups and such. Sure, we've had to change the brakes on both our vehicles, but that is the norm. Great, great car.
What a waste of$
megsymc, 03/16/2011
2002 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I find it comical how similar everyone's story's are. I have to laugh because this car has been a nightmare. The electronic issue is just ridiculous, no one should have to wait ten minutes to start their car because the car thinks someone's trying to steal it. I have only owned the car for a little over a yr & put nearly $3K into it. Fuel pump, gasket, water pump, coolant leak, brakes, catilitic convertor, spark plugs... you name it I've fixed it. I refuse to fix the electronic cylander or put new tires on it. Don't ever buy this car. I wouldn't even sell it to someone. I'm junking it.
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