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NOT a Good Car
zer, 01/27/2010
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
On a quick test drive its difficult to see all the flaws, but, this car is an awful drive. It's difficult to stear and maneuver. There is no visibilty in the rear sides and front corners. Gas mileage is poor at best. My car is new and I average about 20 mpg with 80% highway driving. The trunk is the worst design! So anyone can break a front window and pop the trunk open with the driver's side button. The compartment design is also awful! It's a very large at first glance until you try to put luggage in there. The compartment is long and goes far back, but there is no depth to it, so, luggage gets stuck right near the opening.... All in all this car is very frustrating.. I feel very misled for the $
6 months with my LT2 Malibu
George, 04/06/2009
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car September 30th and drove 5200 miles so far. A good friend bought the Honda EX-L and the Malibu interior is quieter. The onboard computer told me my right rear tire was low, 19 lbs, and when I got home and check it was exactly right. This is something the Honda does not offer as well. The competitors do offer 18 gallon tanks and perhaps a bit better MPG but not enough to trade the pros of this car in for. If I could do it all over I would have bought the Malibu in the 4 cylinder engine due to GM not increasing the gas tank size when increasing the engine size. This is a major oversite on GM's part, in my honest opinion.
Pleasantly Surprised
Very Satisfied, 01/03/2009
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Looked at Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, and Volkswagen Passat. For the money, this was the best car. More than adequate power for a 4 cyl., extremely quiet at highway speeds, and a very smooth, comfortable ride. Suspension not too hard or soft, just right. Plenty of technology and luxury like comforts in the car (Bluetooth, OnStar, heated seats). First road trip was over 600 miles, averaged about 30-32 mpg, but I tend to drive a little fast. Car was at 80 mph, tachometer wasn't even at 2500. Putting a 6 speed trans in this car was the smartest thing GM ever did. Oh, did I mention, car is just beautiful to look at. This is my first American purchase, and I am extremely impressed.
This is the nicest car I have ever owned
dizz, 10/15/2008
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great on gas, quiet, great looking, handles like a dream. Very nice car. Looks like a BMW.
1000 miles and radio problems
NewGMowner, 01/07/2009
2009 Chevrolet Malibu LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My XM radio is not receiving a signal, the malibu is in the shop for three days to fix - I have 1200 miles on the car, not happy. The lastest is they may have to replace radio - more time in the shop. The four cylinder, six speed automatic transmission is great. I like the car - even with the radio issue. Hard to believe but I would strongly recommend this Chevy to all. I test drove many cars - this car is as good, I believe better than: Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Mazda and etc. I wanted to buy American and thought I might have to accept less - the Malibu is a great car - really. The gas mileage is excellent for the car's size and weight. All will like the mpg - very quiet. GM lives!