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2018 Chevy Malibu For Sale
Mandar, 05/05/2020
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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If you have a lead foot, buy a different vehicle. If you are the type of driver who wants the security of knowing that your vehicle will respond without delay when you push that accelerator pedal, buy a different vehicle. If you would like to own a vehicle that hesitates when you have to quickly accelerate through an intersection with cross traffic traveling at highway speeds, then I have the perfect car for you. If you like playing Russian Roulette then the 2018 Malibu is a great choice for you. If you like the bucking, jumpy, feeling from the first time you drove a manual transmission, then the 2018 Malibu is the car for you. Newer models have options to disable some of the technology that makes the 2018 undesirable. I like the vehicle in general but it will not last long as I am an aggressive driver and I seem to overwhelm the data processing on most newer vehicles.
Malibu Most Wanteddd!!!!!
Malibu Most Wantedddddd! , 02/28/2022
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Love It!!!!!!
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Great car!
Paul Franklin Richards, 08/30/2022
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I bought this car used a year ago and owned this car for a year now and still really like it. This is the 4th car I've owned and my favorite. The acceleration is listed as 'lackluster' but it is very comparable to the Toyota Camry (the base model is at or less than half a second slower compared in various speed categories to the base model camry) and compared to many economy car's I have driven good actually. It's listed at 8.2 seconds 0-60mph, which isn't too shabby compared to other non-sport cars. I have driven the Fusion and Camry and prefer the Malibu's handling and interior and especially the fact that it's mostly made in North America. It has had some very minor problems that were covered by the warranty but nothing out of pocket. On a 500 mile highway trip I got about 40 mpg and usually get somewhere around 30-33mpg in mixed highway and city driving. I would definitely buy again and hope they do not actually go through and discontinue production.
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my malibu
theresa, 09/03/2022
2018 Chevrolet Malibu L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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good dependable vehicle
I LIKE it, but I DON'T love it.
Mexicanrose, 09/28/2022
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I bought my 2018 Chevrolet Malibu end of August 2020. My 2012 Chev Impala was rusting terribly, & the body shop advised me not to do any repairs as it would be very costly, & the rust would only return. So, I went to the car dealership & bought the 2018 Malibu. It has great style, a nice smooth ride., & contrary to some reviews, it has POWER. Perhaps it's the turbo, I don't know...I'm not a mechanic. The vehicle is roomy considering its size. There have been a few occasions where a sensor has caused messages on the dashboard. At one point, the engine light came on..& after turning off the engine, then restarted, the engine light stayed on. I drove around the block, & the light went out. After parking the car, & turning off the engine, I did a restart. No light. My mechanic explained that sometimes the sensors think something isn't right, which in turn triggers the light to come on. Once the sensor doesn't "sense" anything, the light stays off. I also had a situation where "reduce engine power' light came on. Actually, that light came on while I was at a stop sign. Upon accelerating (not speeding) the light went out, & the car was fine. Once again, my mechanic to the rescue, & he told me there very well could have been a little bit of moisture that the sensor picked up.These incidents happened nearly a year ago, & ever since I've had no problem. The thing I detest about this car is the keyless fob & push button start/stop. This leaves your car vulnerable to theft. If you go anywhere near the car & you have your fob with you, the vehicle senses the fob & it unlocks the doors. To keep your car safe from anyone opening the doors, or heaven forbid; driving off with your car, keep the fob in a faraday pouch, or wrap it tightly in aluminum foil. Seriously!! Also, keep the fob in the faraday pouch or aluminum foil even when in your home. Thieves can pick up the signal even with the fob in your home. I don't think GM had a very good idea when coming up with a keyless fob. I personally don't care that I'd have to go into my purse to find the key. At least I'd know I've done all I an to prevent car theft...MY CAR. Had I known that this Malibu had a push button start, requiring the fob to be in the car, or as I've just mentioned, I very likely would not have bought the car. Yes, the salesman went over the features with me, but I wasn't told about what could happen regarding the fob. I absolutely LOVED my 2012 Chev Malibu for reasons I've stated in a different review Too bad I only got 6 years out of it because of rusting. As the heading says, regarding the Malibu..."I LIKE it, but I DONT love it. Am I unhappy with the vehicle. I'd say no, BUT it's the push button start & key fob that really turns me off.
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Williams car
Debra Williams , 09/29/2023
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Nice smooth ride and good gas mileage. Hate the stop and start at traffic lights.
Car is a lemon
Kevin Thomas , 11/05/2023
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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This car is a money pit!! Problem after problem. It stalls and the service engine light is a never ending story. I do not recommend these vehicles.
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105,000 not a single issue
Kylie K, 04/07/2024
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I bought a 2018 Chevy Malibu in Dec 2019, brand new 5X miles. I have driven it since then up until 2024, 105,000 miles. I have not had a single issue with my vehicle. It held up really well (trade in dealer commented how well it’s maintained since 2018) the technology was great, comfortable, 30-38 MPG. I was super happy with this car. The only reason I traded it in was for something a little bigger. Actually - I did have one minor issues now that I think of it, the black between the windows started to fade and peel a bit which I got quoted $500 to fix. But that was very minor
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6 Years and Not One Problem
Padraig , 09/26/2024
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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When I chose this car it was because of its reliability rating from JD Powers. All I have done since buying it is change the oil and washer blades.
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Great
Tall boy , 10/30/2024
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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My car getting better and better every day
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Malibu's are amazing, safe, and reliable!
Dee H, 02/19/2025
2018 Chevrolet Malibu LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I had a 2012 hyundai Tucson before my 2018 chevy malibu. While both cars were reliable and looked great inside and out, I feel safer driving the Malibu. Especially in the winter. My suv could never stay on the road during the winter. Always got stuck in the snow and slid off into ditches easily. Other Cons: of suv were brakes. Malibu has been reliable since having it. I just don't like the auto stop or go when you go to brake at stoplight. I really hate that feature in the Malibu's.
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