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Mine Had Been Fantastic!
Robpauls, 01/04/2020
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought mine with 77,000 miles on it a year ago. Unlike others, mine has not had one issue mechanically or with any other equipment. Perhaps the dealer I bought it from did as they said, they thoroughly reconditioned it. No rattles and that has surprised me. It is very comfortable (seats are nice and front legroom is good), drives great and the mpg is as advertised. Ambient lighting on the inside at night is a nice touch. It is short on legroom in the back and is a narrow mid-size car. The lack of rear seat legroom makes for a large trunk. Perhaps who you buy this car from matters.
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Best of the Midsizers
Sydspapa, 06/01/2010
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Traded in a 1999 Olds Aurora that I loved but the air had died. I drove all midsizers and Malibu beats them all hands down. I am 6'4" and 265 and have no problems getting in and being comfortable. This car is the quietest and not sure about the reviews on the visibility as I have not experienced any of those issues but I look over my shoulder when I change lanes. Sound quality of the radio is good and trunk space is good as well. The 4 cyl engine with 4 speed tranny works just fine for my driving requirements. Very impressed with this car so far.
WORST DESIGN EVER!!!
ryanrobinson32, 04/24/2015
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
I hate this design, I now hate Chevy and will spend the rest of my life talking against them!! I will never again buy another Chevy after this stupid design..... Not only can you NOT get to your headlights from the hood, to replace what was a quick 5 minute headlight... You know have to completely take the bumper off to replace a friggin headlight!!! Worst Design ever!! NEVER BUY CHEVY!!!!
MALIBUS SUCK
Tank, 12/18/2015
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Fleet 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
11 of 22 people found this review helpful
Do not buy a Malibu!!! I bought a 09 Chevy Malibu with 88,000 miles on it. It was great for the first month but afterwards it started to give me nothing but problems. The headlights continuously to go out which is a major issue seeming that the person that designed the car thought it was okay to make it to where you have to take the whole bumper off just to change a light bulb!!!!!! The brake lights also go out but thank god that's an easy fix and you don't have to pay over 100$ just to get it changed as you have to do with the headlights. The radio system sucks all my aux cords and devices do not work plugged in. My back doors do not unlock when pressing the unlock button. The tire pressure light is always on no matter what. The traction in the car sucks. I have took my car to the dealership over 3 times because in the front drivers seat every time it rains it gets wet. The cup holders are placed in a odd way to where there is not enough room for 2 cups. The turning signals do no turn off automatically when turning ever. This car sucks!!!!!!!!!! I hate it and thinks Chevrolet should be ashamed for making such a bad car.
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Nice Car for the Price.
chevy4life1, 06/18/2012
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
We bought the car used at the Ford dealership where I work, so we were able to get less than what KBB suggested that it costs. We fell in love with the overall look to begin with. Both the sleak yet aggressive exterior and the luxury type interior. We have made a long distance run across two states on vacation so far, since we bought the car a month ago. It performed very well on hwy, we averaged around 27-28 due to hills and stop and go traffic. With the 2.4L it was a hesitation getting up hills and accelerating, so I slapped a Jet Performance module on there and saw improvement with acceleration and horsepower.