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2005 Chevrolet Malibu LS
Tony, 12/28/2004
Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
So far (I've only had the car for five weeks and 1100 miles) this car is great. It's very quiet and smooth. Interior comfort is great due to the power seat; adjustable pedals; telescoping and tilting wheel (with all those features there's no way not to find a comfortable position). Fuel economy for a 3000+ lb sedan is great (I average about 27.3 mpg overall). The only thing I think could be changed is the gas pedal. To me, it feels like you have to push it down a little too much before it throttles up. There's plenty of power after you do, but it feels like it could use some adjusting. Overall, my wife and I enjoy the car a great deal. You can feel the touch of a Saab in the drive.
Dead Engine at 93,000!
Erik, Scranton, PA, 07/16/2019
Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you see one of these vehicles over 100k in miles and it hasn't had its engine replaced then you might want to steer clear of this one. I've owned my Malibu since it had 57,000 miles on it and after 93,000 miles three of the pistons in the V6 engine were destroyed due to one of the catalytic converters somehow pulverizing and going through the engine block. Not a good buy if you're looking for something with affordable repair
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Ed Jensen, Shakopee, MN, 08/06/2016
updated 08/24/2020
Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have had very good luck with this car.It has been very reliable.It can sit outside in the winter for a week and start right up at -20 below zero.it has been cheap to own,cheap to maintain and a good ride with decent power and comfortable to drive.For 80000 miles it has been a very good buy.It is is well worn and seen better days but will not die.So I keep it as a backup ride.How can you beat that.I have sold the car because I didnt want two cars anymore.My beloved wife past away and I didnt need two vehicles.It served us well and was a great deal for us.I had the car for over 7 years and about 84500 miles driven,The young lady who bought the car and her father loved the car because it still ran and handled so well.I gave them a good deal on the car although they offered me more.She was a very nice girl and had limited means so she was delighted that I gave her a good deal.The car had payed for itself many times over and I felt I could be generous.The 2005 malibu ls was a great car for us and as far as I no the young lady is still driving it.
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I would never buy this car again
badluck5, Philadelphia, PA, 05/25/2012
Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 37 people found this review helpful
When I purchased this car in 2007 I was happy because It looked prtty good. But after a few months past that's when the problems started. First it was the linement which I'm still working on getting it corrected. I;ve had this problem for years I don't know what it feels like driving a car that has good linement. I can't check my trans fulids I have to go to the dealership which I know will charge me a arm and a leg. Now my engine is shaking when I put the car in P or D. That started when I changed the air filter. the list goes on and on.. I hate this car..
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chriskobesko, 07/23/2004
Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I leased this car in April of 2004. I really like its looks however the build quality is hoorible. I have 5200 miles and I have had the heater stop working for 2 days, the temp gauge works when it wants to, and I have heard loud sporadic valve noise on occasions. I have more interior rattles tahn my 1990 towncar had-many more. It is usally hard starting especially when hot. _ Keep in mind this car has 5200 miles.