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3.25 out of 5 stars

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malibu13, 02/13/2013
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

I am very disappointed in the trunk opening and very, very disappointed in the gasmileage for a car rated at 48 mpg that gives something between 25 & 35 mpg depending on the length of drive and weather conditions. Why no driving lights on the LT2 model?

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

tray529, 10/18/2011
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful

I was attracted to this vehicle because of the exterior looks. The malibu turns out to be somewhat of a disappoinment. The interior feels closed in- not much room. There is not much room in the rear for passengers. The trimming is coming apart from the dash. Multiple blind spots. The seats seem to 'attract' stains. The excelleration is poor. The steering is quick. No sudden jerks on the wheel.

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3 out of 5 stars

Not very satisfied

mjenkins, 08/17/2010
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 5 people found this review helpful

I purchased my Malibu brand new in 03/09 and I have had numerous problems. I am so tired of this car and wish I wouldn't have purchased it. It's only nice looking. I have had to have new brake pads, door replaced, battery, and now it's in the shop because the entire dashboard shut down and it's jerking continuously. I can't even drive my car. I will NEVER purchase another Chevy!

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5 out of 5 stars

Better than expected

Duke, 07/15/2008
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Our Malibu has V6 option. Very good feel with power and handling. Looking forward to after break-in to see true gas mileage. Beautiful auto.

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5 out of 5 stars

Camry Can't Touch This

Evan, 09/02/2008
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

We purchased a Camry last year for my wife because I thought they were supposed to be reliable. Well the warranty was over in one year for us because we drive alot, then we had the interior panels falling apart and the thrash engine noises and slow downshifts. Since the reliability rumors obviously wernt true, we decided to go with the facts and choose GM because they had a warranty to back it, and we couldnt have made a better choice. The interior is gorgeous and very sturdy and soft feeling. The 4 cylinder is so smooth that at 70 you can hardly hear it. Our black one with factory 19's looks very cool and you really stand out. Its a sharp contrast to the very common and boring camry we had.

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