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4.88 out of 5 stars

Awesome Car

Scott , 10/11/2009
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I've had this car for 8 months and love everything about it. The styling and quality are great and it's perfect for a family of four. I also had the unfortunate experience of having another driver run a red light and hit my front end going about 30 mph. The Malibu performed quite admirably in the accident, definitely living up to the 5-star rating it received in crash tests. Thankfully, I walked away unharmed and my Chevy dealer was able to fix the car completely within a couple weeks. So far, I haven't noticed anything different about the car since the accident, which was four months ago. The performance of this car, before, during and after the accident has been great !

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car ever

gramps99, 10/05/2009
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Bought new in January 2009. I was attracted by the exterior styling, the two tone interior and the fuel economy. I like the quiet ride and overall feel of the car. With 9,500 miles on the car there are absolutely no problems. Fuel economy is better than the EPA rated. I live in a rural area & my city driving has very few stops. I keep an Excel spreadsheet for fuel economy and the calculated economy is even better than the readings on the dash. The lifetime fuel economy so far is 30.4 mpg overall. The 2.4 engine is quiet and reasonable for acceleration (not a hot rod).

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5 out of 5 stars

Chevrolet Rides Again!

donna, 07/30/2008
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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Outstanding vehicle! Think before you buy a Camry or Accord because they can't beat this vehicle. 4 cylinder has plenty of power especially when paired with the 6 speed. Turns a lot heads. If didn't have the bowtie on it you would never guess that it is a Chevy.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A pleasure

jj, 12/25/2008
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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Purchased an LTZ with the 6 cylinder engine after testing the 4 and finding it a bit sluggish. While only in the first month of ownership, I've been delighted. The cabin is comfortable, pleasing to the eye, and very quiet. The sound system is a joy. Last night I heard low frequencies in the Saint- Saens organ concerto I'd never noticed before. The leather seats are very supportive, especially in the back-- where I appreciate the firmness. The six comes with hydraulic steering that gives just the right feedback. Mileage so far is satisfactory--19.7 mpg on short hauls around town. Glad I got the six--it has pickup that reminds me of my Dad's 65 Chrysler 300. It's eager to go.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Can't believe this is a Malibu

jjomallie83, 04/01/2009
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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I owned a 2001 Chevy Malibu before this, got it used & absolutely hated it. Did some research into buying a Nissan Altima or Honda accord & every major review had exceptional things to say about the redesigned Mailbu. I fought the urge to check it out for months before I really compared it & stacked it up against the others. The interior & exterior design is amazing. Friends have said they can't believe they're in a Chevy, its extremely luxurious inside the LT2 model. Ride is smooth, extremely quiet interior, HUGE trunk & fold down back seats. Comes with tons of standard options not seen on other vehicles like Auto start, etc. I am EXTREMELY happy with this car, can't believe its a MALIBU!

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