Chevrolet Malibu Review
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Favorite feature: |
Overall quick responsiveness combined with unsusual looks and roominess |
Least favorite feature: |
Soft R-rated tires that squeel on hard turns (but car still holds & sticks) |
Advice to buyer: |
Forget XM & OnStar monthly $s and DVD, just get LT with 1SB pack & buy separate removable DVD-TV |
Detailed review: |
Absolutely wonderfully designed & enjoyable slick car. My 13-year old daughter thinks it's totally cool and not 'lame' at all (Silver Maxx LT with 1SB package sunroof and all) and every one of her friends LOVES it - it's totally 'different' in looks than anything out there (we did test-drive the Mazda 6s V6 wagon and the Maxx beats it hands down in performance and cool looks). The Maxx LT is quiet on the road; auto power kicks in right away when I need it. The rear interior is awesome - totally roomy, comfy, and airy light spacious feeling, incl. the two roof windows. The sound system is wonderful, didn't want the monthly payments for XM and OnStar though and also bought a separate Toshiba 9-inch (not 7 inch) TV-plus-DVD built-in powered out of the cars 12-volt outlet - antenna and all for just $199 instead of $995 and can actually take it out of the car. Steering - feels silky smooth standstill and very adequate at all speeds. Took it to 100 mph - no problem, just swoosh... Highly recommend this car and got it for $19k incl. the GMAC rebates (pre-paid the loan ASAP though, no penalty). |
Also considered: |
2004 Mazda Mazda6
2004 Subaru Impreza
2004 Pontiac Vibe
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Vehicle purchased: |
2004 Chevrolet Malibu
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| About This Reviewer... |
Name: |
Budimir Zvolanek |
Email address: |
budimir2@charter.net |
Location: |
Des Peres, Missouri |
Other vehicles owned: |
None
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Review submitted: |
September 27, 2004 |
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