Used 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Consumer Reviews
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Bought a Lemon
Lynn27, 07/21/2007
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We've had this car for 3 years and 3 months (37,000 miles) and have had it in for service 18 times. Though all were under warranty, it meant time off work to take the car in, sitting for a couple of hours in dealership, or finding someone willing to drive us back and forth. This is the most unreliable car we've ever had. Service included: steering column replaced, (lost power on highway and I couldn't steer), fluid leaks from axles, new routers, stablizer bar, front end problems (Chevy is working on this they said), trunk release broke, strut mounts replaced, seat broke, new muffler, hazard button fell into dashboard, gas cap recall and more.
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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Better than your Camry!
TT325, 12/10/2003
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I've driven all the midsize sedans. I like the Mazda6, Accord, Altima, and Camry followed by the Galant, Sonata, and Grand Prix. The Malibu is an excellent car. It's an excellent performer that gives up little to Honda and Toyota. The Malibu nearly matches them at being a bread and butter sedan, yet beats them as the value leader. Reviewers, hold American cars to a higher standard than the Japanese brands. The Malibus interior is simple, functional, and the materials are as good an anything the Camry has. Yet the Malibu is criticized while the Camry is praised for it's simplicity. Sure and the Malibu IS as good if not a bit better. Great job Chevy!
Best car I've purchased in 28 years
qwerty123, 02/29/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Smooth, powerfull, quiet, roomy, easy on gas and loaded with usable features like side curtain air bags. This car has the is the best value I found while shopping around.
Need Improvement to compete with Toyota
eskmck, 03/05/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Enging and outside noise are not eliminated. Heater blower very noisy too.
I love my new Malibu
Lexianna, 12/18/2003
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I love my new Malibu. I bought it the same time my child bought their Calvalier. We both love our new Chevys. My 2004 Malibu has everything I was looking for in a new car plus some extras like the auto start, without paying too much. I wanted a BMW, but when I really looked at the BMW body from the back it looked like an old Honda, only the front looked different. I couldn't see paying that much for a car that looked like a Honda. The 2004 Malibu has it's own look, it's looks more expensive than it is. It's a beautiful car!!
I had questions??
jdspcm, 03/08/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I was a little reluctent - going into a less expensive car - I always had more expensive or foreign autos. I was wrong - this Malibu is all and more than I thought it would be!! We loaded this auto up with, almost everything GM offed, it is great. It handles as good as my Audi A4 at half the price!! Excellent power and ride. What a good choice we made - Very Happy.
Horay!
Enthusiast, 03/03/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Just got my wife the car she wanted thus which was the 04 malibu..and all I can say is that its real great. I own a CTS and the malibu isnt as performance orented but it does it's well in comforting the passenger with its superb ride and quiet enterior. When i bought the car I took it to a custom shop where I got new 18" ACR Black rims. carbon fiber front light attachments. Black stiching on the seats, a dvd and xenon bulbs. and the car looks even greater all i spend was 23 gran for the car and 2 grand for the interior and light modifacations in the shop..GREAT CAR CHEVY!!
first time
KTM450, 12/13/2003
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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The car is an affordable sporty sedan with headroom that Honda and Toyota can not match. We love the shift by wire thumb control, using compresion to hold us back going down hill and aproaching stop signs. If you do not feel like the hassle of shifting the breaks are more than adequate. Passing acceleration from 65 mph - 85 mph is impressive. Ergonomics are excellent. All of the controlls are visible and accessable. The trunk has plenty of room for safety equipment and CHRISTmas gifts.
Poor Quality
Concerned Buyer, 03/08/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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This Malibu has been out-of-service four times in four months for engine component defects and power steering defect. Some initial interior problems as well.