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Used 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I like the Malibu.

Aaron Ferley, 02/16/2004
2004 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I like the style and feel of this car. It turns and drives nicely. Love the gas mileage this vehicle gets (better than the camary). It also has a very quite ride. Overall a very good car.

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5 out of 5 stars

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

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5 out of 5 stars

The Camry Killer

Veneratemale, 10/26/2003
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This vehicle is redesigned inside and out. I brought back my 2002 Malibu which was a marginal car, for the newer 2004 Malibu. My 2004 Malibu ($20,500) has remote start, satellite radio, 6 CD changer, the same undercarriage as the much more expensive Saab 9-3, and an engine with more horsepower than the Accord and Camry. The Malibu has telescope steering, which you won't find in vehicles under $33,000. It also has electronically assisted steering, something else you won't find in cars within its class.

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4 out of 5 stars

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.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Last American Car

Neveragain, 03/23/2010
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought this car new. Gas cap pressure seal has broke twice. At 300 miles and at 36001 miles (dealer wouldn’t cover second….1 mile over ) Stock tires went off at only 15000 miles Blows turn signal bulbs a lot (24 in 7 years) Rear caliper broke (left hand side) 20, 000 miles Left hand ball joint (can’t replace just ball joint have to replace lower control arm) 40,000 miles Lots of bugs, turned on car with remote start……radio came on, has never done it again. Remote start used to start at 100 yards, today it won’t at 10 feet…..battery changed in remote….still 10 feet Remote broke three times (poorly made) Passenger seat heater…..comes on by it’s self Gas mileage used to be 32 highway,

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