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5 out of 5 stars

Best Chevrolet in Years

MPBRAD111, 11/07/2003
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I have had the new Malibu for a little over a month now and could not be more pleased. This car is the best that Chevrolet has offered since the rear wheel drive Impala SS. I bought the car for my wife, but I find myself driving the car a lot more than I thought I would. Import/European style, qualty and safety not previously available from Chevrolet.

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5 out of 5 stars

We love our Malibu

JimboInTheHouse, 05/07/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We would have never considered one of the old plain Malibu's but when we saw the new design we loved it! It drives and handles great. And the remote start feature has us so spoiled.

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5 out of 5 stars

Handles well in accident

Jeckmoore, 12/28/2003
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I loved my car. I owned it for 4 days before I got into an accident. It handled very well in the accident and onstar called right away. This is truly a beautiful car. I also considered a Mazada6 but I felt the Malibu felt more sturdy. I hope it will be the same when I get it back.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Chevy Malibu 2004

MJH, 02/16/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Good American built vehicle - it is about time. Hopefully it will holdup over the long term as well as it is now.

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5 out of 5 stars

Everyone Needs To Drive It !!!!!!!!!!!

Terminator, 12/06/2003
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Like they say everyone should drive it. My wife had a Camry owner approach her to find out what it was all about. He was looking for a new car. Fast powerful easy to drive these are a few of the things that make me enjoy it.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2004 Malibu

Thomas Smeader, 02/17/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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This vehicle has a number of features which make it very desirable. Malibu has comfortable seats, excellent head and leg room for tall drivers, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, height- adjustable brake and gas pedals. Malibu is built on a Saab frame and provides a tight ride with no under- or over-steer. The ride is quiet and smoothe and the vehicle accelerates well in the 50 mph to 75+ mph range. Good visibility for the driver. Dash board instruments are well designed and easily readable. Heating, cooling, and ventilating knobs are within easy reach. Good trunk room. 16" wheels. Understated lines - fun to drive.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle

hampel, 01/29/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Rides well. Great mileage for a new car. Quiet interior and minimal road noise at all speeds. Really appreciate the "remote vehicle starter system" from inside the house, especially on those very cold days. Should be great for the hot summer days. Exterior design has improved over prior years styles. Chevrolet has right with their heated leather seats - almost instantly.

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5 out of 5 stars

Chevrolet Malibu

Debra Shields, 10/19/2003
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I absolutely love my new Chevrolet, Malibu. It handles excellantly. I couldnt be more pleased. It is compariable to a Toyota Camry. Toyota has got some definite competition on their hands. In my opinion, the Malibu is much nicer all around than the Camry.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Malibu Guy, 06/26/2005
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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This is my third Malibu. This new version is by far the best one yet. In over a year, I only had it back to the dealer for the required state inspection. I paid 70% of the sticker price - quite a deal and car. Are there better cars? Sure, but you'll pay a lot more for them. This is an excellent value for my money. I like the idea of the SS and will buy one if the price is reasonable.

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5 out of 5 stars

my new Malibu

jerryoboe, 02/21/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I've had my new Malibu for 4 days. I traded in a 1998 Malibu with 104,000 miles. So far, it has been a delight to drive the car. The car is totally different from the '98. I cannot believe that Chevrolet can deliver a car with so many extras for $21,000. The owners manual could be a little more clearer as far as the electronics. Because the car is so new, the dealer had trouble figuring out how to program an extra key. It finally took 10 seconds to program the extra key; one downside - I cannot believe that an extra key costs $61.00.

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