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Thrilled with this car
JWR, 07/16/2009
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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I am absolutely thrilled with this car inside and outside! The first thing I noticed was how nicely finished the car is from the outside and how quiet it is on the inside. Having grown up with Corvette's, I opted for the V6 engine, which is plenty of power. Actually, my previous car had 200 horsepower and this is 252. I owned 1997 and 2004 Monte Carlo's and put 100,000 on each without requiring repairs prior to turning them in. Chevy certainly did their homework with this car! It's first rate! My father owns a DTS and always buys Cadillacs, but he thinks this car is fantastic as well.
Holy Cow, What a car
Dan, 07/16/2009
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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My early impressions of our 09 Malibu is very, very positive. Not only does the 4 cylinder do a good job at pulling this car, it gets very good gas mileage (26 city and 35 highway). Yes there are a couple of "blind spots", however, they're not severe enough to detract from the overall look, inside and out. Plus, the dealership I bought from came up with an aftermarket "SS KIT" and installed it on our car. The kit includes ground effects all the way around, a non working 2nd tailpipe with chrome tip, rear deck spoiler, extra dark tinted windows, and the all important (SS emblem on both front doors and on the trunk. These few cosmetic additions makes it look like a european sports sedan. WOW!
Dissapointed
Tex, 11/16/2008
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Purchased car to support American economy and ingenuity after 25 years of foreign purchases. Found that the car has hidden flaws. Rear side panels become detached by a slight push inward. Took it back to dealer and I was told it was designed to come apart at impact. Cannot believe engineers would think this way after decades of safety improvements. The dealer also found out the most of its other Malibus on the lot had the same defect. I am very dissapointed, especially after what I had heard about the vehicle. I am very hesitant to buy "American" again, especially after the local dealer has been very deceptive after discovery of this problem.
Excellent Car
Lauren, 02/27/2009
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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I have owned my Malibu for about two months now.I had wanted one for awhile and we got a good deal on it. It feels like a luxury car for a reasonable price. It has a lot of great features and I haven't had any problems. I've always had GM vehicles and I have never had a reliability problem. This includes an Oldsmobile with 240k miles on it. It has a good amount of pick up (in the v6). In summary this is a great sporty car with a good amount of space in it. It is good for someone with or without children.
Upgrade to the 6 speed
Kula Jon, 07/24/2009
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought the LS1 version but if I had to do it again (and had more money to spend!) I would buy the 6 speed. The 4 speed is adequate but I think the 6 speed might be peppier. Carefully check your fit and finish. I've discovered that my passenger door isn't properly aligned and that my folding rear seats don't latch properly. All in all it's a pretty smooth riding car and adequate for the usual day to day driving. I wouldn't want to take it on an extended journey though. Maybe the LTX model is more comfy?