Used 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Consumer Reviews
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My first car
Mikey, 01/28/2016
2003 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
It was a great car , I bought it in 2009 with 120k on it I was 16 when I bought it, it was actually in a previous accident and was reconstructed but looked brand new, I never had a problem with any type of engine work or anything, I did get in a accident with it when I was 18 but I got it fixed and it was fine the only trouble I had with the car was electronic issues like my tail lights were always going out and getting me pulled over and always had to mess with the word and get new tail lights, but I had the car intill I was 22 and had to get rid of it for financial issues. But I would definitely buy another one!
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Stay Away From This Car!
maria1101, 04/25/2012
2003 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Where do I begin...I bought this car used four years ago with 77k, it was my first car so you cant really be picky. After three months the problems began, head gasket, bad electrical wiring, brakes needed replaced every 6 months, rotors needed replaced once a year, the fuel pump needed replaced, also replaced the ignition and the body control module due to the fact they told me it would solve my problem of my car not starting while sitting in the sun...no mechanic could ever figure out what the problem was! Signals occasionally didn't work, sun visor fell off, seat recliner handle fell off. I took good care of this car, always kept it well maintained but this car did not take care of me!
Great Car
alan1945, 06/30/2014
2003 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
Purchased as a used rental car in 2004 with 15,000 miles. I now have 203,000 miles and change the oil at 5,000 intervals. Non maintenance repairs have only been a fuel pump, thermostat, and alternator. MPG is great. Consistently averages 30-32 highway at 70+ MPH and 26-28 city. Will easily go 55,000 to 60,000 miles on a set of tires. Nothing great to look at but the most reliable car I have owned, especially considering the price. Would like to get something newer but the thing just won't quit.
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erinjeanmck, 04/05/2011
2003 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the car in 06. I was the 2nd owner of this car. It had low miles on it & was in good condition. I had to replace all the tires on it at the time of purchase. I bought a car remote for it within the 1st yr. I get regular oil changes & last summer had to "fix" the car after it over heated--$600ish. The car remote decided to stop working this past winter. I also had to replace one of the tires this winter. I don't drive it excessively & have never taken it out of state. Farthest I have traveled away from home is 2 hrs 3 times. It's a good family car, but I'm usually the only one traveling around in it. It does guzzle gas--16-20 mpg city. Good car if you have a family.
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John & Sue, 12/07/2003
2003 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Basically we stole the car when buying it. I got such a good deal (in my opinion) that even though I wasn't looking for another car we just couldn't pass it up. Its enjoyable to drive but attention has to be paid to handling on the highway, it handles well in city driving but the steering is way too tight for the highway. Not a good highway car for a person who while driving may do things that could take their attention off the road even for 1/2 second.
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