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Good design, Poor quality
JImbo, 08/31/2010
2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have had 08 Malibu for 2 years. Fun to drive and ride, but overall quality poor. Problems so far include left front bearing, right front axle, trans seal, wiper motor, computer program, numerous rattles, and the latest is leak in back floorboard that non can find. Good design, but very poor quality. 2nd Chevy with quality problems, will never own another. Car has been in the shop 5 times in 2 years.
Not a good purchase
msouth85, 04/29/2010
2008 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2008 malibu with 4 miles when we test drove it. After driving across country a few times, at roughly 26k, the vehicle information control module had to be replaced. Now at just under 40k, the catalytic converter is plugged. Also, when cold the transmission will not shift out of first under heavy acceleration, causing the car to say service traction, turn off the traction control, and make the transmission shift very hard. This is the first chevy we have bought, and it will be the last.
Love the Malibu
slambertr, 12/17/2009
2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased an '08 Malibu LTZ with V6, moonroof and leather seats. Love it! The Malibu is great looking inside and out and the V6 engine has great power. Gas mileage @ 20 mpg in city/highway combo driving. Only complaint - wish there was a little more rear seat room. Overall an excellent car - my wife drives a Maxima and the Chevy wins hands down. My daughter is still driving my old Impala with 110,000 miles - hoping for equal durability.
thrilled with my used malibu lt
Brett, 07/08/2009
2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan w/2LT (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought a used Malibu LT with 18,100 miles on it and have had for just over four months. Car has been great...I have a 100 mile daily commute (roundtrip) and have put 12,000 miles on the car in 4 months. Zero problems. Car has been terrific. XM is great, interior looks awesome and the ride is very smooth if you put up your windows you hear nothing outside. This was my first car purchase and I am beyond happy with it so far.
Best Car Yet
Joey D, 01/15/2008
2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is an incongruous value and a delight to own. They have started out with great basics - a hydroformed version of the Epsilon chassis (rock solid and ultra low resonance), the drivetrain right out of the Caddy CTS (the GM High Feature V6 can run without coolant, like the Northstar). They built on this with no shortage of great features and amenities, in a package with style and grace. Minute details such as the door position stops, the trunk lid mechanism, the tiny lamps inside the door handles, tiny Chevy logos in the lights, all add up to a car that delights like no other. Love the suspension and handling as well.