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I love this car!
I love this car!, 12/09/2008
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in December 2007 and have had no problems at all. It's great on gas mileage, very roomy and comfortable, and it looks great! My Malibu is loaded, heated seats, 6 disc CD changer, sunroof, spoiler, remote start..you name it, it has it! This is truly my dream car and I wouldn't trade it for anything! I plan to own this car for a very long time. I know others have complained about different things but I don't think it's because it's a Malibu, I think it just depends on the car. Mine is awesome!
Happy Malibu Owner
JoAnn Kirk, 04/24/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car last Dec. It gets around 31 mpg in town and 34 out on the hwy. This car has Onstar,and is fully loaded. Power windows,power breaks, ABS breaks,and more that I have forgotten to mention! We have been totally satisfied with this purchase. We looked at a Camery with all the options this one had except for the Onstar feature. The Camery was 29,695. The Malibu was 23,600. I feel we got a great deal and exceptional value purchasing this car.
2004 Malibu LT
dstracker, 08/09/2005
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Easy to handle, and a pleasure to drive. Close the windows, crank up the CD volume, and life in traffic isn't so bad.
Going on my 5th year of ownnership
proudboomerlady, 01/07/2009
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Overall I have been happy with my purchase, the car is fun to drive and handles well. Not crazy about the dashboard, and the Onstar is worthless to me. I cancelled them after a 2 hour wait for a battery that died in 102* temps...Ride is pleasant but somewhat noisy on highways. Front and Rear seats are comfortable. Gas mileage is is great on interstates. I feel this car is excellent competition to the foreign manufactures. I now have a little over 50K miles and have not really had to use the extended warranty I paid for for the amount it cost me. Don't recommend buying it.
Great car
sigmachi152, 11/25/2012
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my malibu new back in 2004 and so i've had it for nearly 9 years and has a little over 98K miles on it. I bought it because it was one of the better cars that had great mpg's at the time. Overall it has been a pretty reliable car. I read that several people had to change the light bulbs on it numerous times. This is the only issue i've had with mine as well. I think I have had to replace the same bulb about 6 times in 9 years. Its a random annoyance but beats most other issues you can have with a car. I just replaced the spark plugs this weekend since it is close to 100K....6 iridium plugs and cables cost just under $80.
Incredible
heckandarn, 06/24/2008
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have the 3.5L V-6. I have to tell everyone something. I have never owned a car that would get 39.9 mpg on the highway at 65 mph before. I do now! As incredible as it may seem, that's what I get on a long trip with the cruise control on. With the 200hp v-6 it's very fun to drive! It's been a long time since I've been in a car of this quality, at this price! It's exciting!
Da-Da-Daymm
Take_me_away, 02/05/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my moms mali..we just got it a week ago and since she has her Corolla i get to drive her car to school. Take the Back twisty road and find the longest possible way to get to school. C mon chevy..tell the truth..i know its not 200 hp..cuz it feels like more..Its especailly great to cruz at night and follow your friends around with their cars..the thumb shifter is soo cool..my cousin even asked my mom to take it to the military ball to impress her friends. Now I Need a defender against people wanting a ride because they see alot of room in the back...she thinks its crip (Nice,Cool)..2 thumbs and 2 toes up for chevy..
Buyer Beware
Buer beware, 08/10/2008
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is one of the most fun, comfortable cars that I have ever purchased from GM. It is unfortunate that the quality is horrible. I have had the steering replaced 3 times, the radio doesn't work properly, the ignition has been replaced, the transmission gaskets have been replaced. The sun visor has been replaced because the glue that holds it together melts in the sun. GM does not stand behind its products. After 22 years of owning nothing but GM products, I wouldn't purchase another one. Nice ride, but horrible workmanship.
Plesantly Suprised
JPWhite, 02/13/2005
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I traded a 5 speed Escort for a used 4 cylinder Mailubu LS. Used to a sluggish car, I was expecting more of the same, but need good mileage given the number of miles I drive and the increasing price of gas. I was also unsure if I'd like the extra noise at cruise from a 4 speed auto compared to a 5-speed manual. I must say I have been impressed all round, this is NOT just another hum drum commuter car. I have rejected Malibus in the past because of engine noise. The 2004 is much better. The car handles very well indeed. The biggest suprise? Very, very quiet at 70Mph, only 2600 revs or so with power to spare. Changes gears intelligently and smoothly. I am more than pleased - great car.
GREAT CAR ABOUT TIME
KENT, 12/15/2003
2004 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
LOVE THIS CAR BEEN IN HONDAS FOR YEARS WAY TO GO CHEVY