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4.13 out of 5 stars

Malibu meets the test

HighMileageDad, 06/07/2006
2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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The Malibu LT2 is a good vehicle with great gas milage. Being slightly smaller than the 2006 Impala, it is well worth the savings to purchase over the Impala if you do not have children or large passengers. Appealing to the eye, fun to drive, good gas mileage, a little noisy on the road, but a good car.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

$22000 Junk

MALIBU, 12/31/2008
2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought this car with 19,000 miles on it when it was a year old. Had to have steering gear replaced under warranty at 35,000 miles and now at 66,000 miles it needs replaced again. The rear tires which have good tread make such a noise in cabin it's terrible. Actually sounds like bad bearings. Today the dash evidently developed a short in instrument panel as the gas gauge quit and the temp gauge goes 0 to half then back again. This car cost approximately $23,000 new and at 2 yrs old and 66,000 miles it is going to start costing me due to evidently cheap parts. Chevy lost a repeat customer due to this car of poor quality. Toyota here I come.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Good car, but a pain

malibultx06, 04/12/2010
2006 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Well it does get 33 mpg, it is safe, runs great. Everyone fights to drive it the radio is good. The price was right, bought as a demo. Had a steering clunk had it fixed under warranty at 20k now at 48k having the same issue. The service notice is 06-02-32-007f. And if it hasn't happened to you just wait every Malibu owner has had the same issue and it cost $400.00 to fix and the service manger at my dealership said it last about 5k to 20k miles depending on driving habits.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Malibu SS Nicest buy out there

Kerry , 06/20/2006
2006 Chevrolet Malibu SS 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)
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Since purchasing this wonderful automobile I now know for sure that American cars deliver a lot of value for the buck. The car rides and handles extremly well and has a lot of eye appeal. Test drive the SS and you'll be buying one. I did for my wife and she loves it. A complete package of comfort style and conveince all built into one great automobile. With 240 HP the SS will deliver all the power you''ll need.

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5 out of 5 stars

Malibu LTZ

Stinkiesx2, 07/06/2006
2006 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I traded an '05 Escape for the '06 Malibu LTZ. I absolutely love it. I was worried about stepping down from an SUV but with more options at an affordable price and O% financing, you can't go wrong.

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