2002 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Ratings & Reviews

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4.5
Overall
2 Reviews

2002 Chevrolet Malibu - I highly recommend the 2002 Chevy Malibu.

Malibu Owner
College Station, Texas
Overall
5.0
Value
4.0
Performance
3.0
Style
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Fuel Economy
5.0
Reliability
4.0
My 2002 Chevy Malibu is one of the best cars I have ever owned, and I have owned a few. I like that the car is compact enough to be fuel efficient and sizable enough to comfortably seat 5 people. This car would make a great mode of transportation for a small family. I like the comfort-ability of seats, which are firm enough without being too firm. This car has a 3.1 L V6 engine which runs smoothly and quietly, very quiet engine with adequate power. The fact that I can drive this car without breaking the bank where fuel is concerned is a plus as well. On average I am looking at receiving 20 MPG as I drive my car around town, for work, errands and such and when I need to take her on a trip away from the city I live in, I can get almost 30 MPG. The car has a security system installed, and... (more)
Story
Something very memorable for me was when I pulled up at my parents home a week after purchasing the vehicle and the look on my mother's face showed that the car was aesthetically pleasing to her. I will never forget how her mouth flew open in surprise.
Pros
The top positives is the fuel efficiency, the performance of the engine, and the smoothness with which the vehicle handles. My favorite features are the safety features: namely the airbags and the anti-lock brakes.
Cons
The top negatives are not being able to check the transmission fluid. The process requires a mechanic or someone who has the know-how and equipment to do so. The other top negative is the condensation which shows up inside the light covers, indicating moisture is able to seep into the covers.

2002 Chevrolet Malibu - My good pal

Tracy
Clayton, New Jersey
Overall
4.0
Value
5.0
Performance
3.0
Style
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Fuel Economy
4.0
Reliability
5.0
My car is my best friend. I bought it for $4,000 in 2010 with 50,000ish miles on it. It currently has almost 140,000. Other than return maintenance the only problem I've had was a bad head gasket around 110,000, which I understand is quite common. Everyone that looked at the car said I would be good to go for a long time. If you don't have the funds and/or a reliable person you can trust, this could be a HUGE factor. In my case, I had already gotten my $4,000 worth (in my opinion) even if I had decided not to fix it. I am very hard on my cars. They are work cars, not showpieces.
Story
One of my customers was moving, and we jam packed my car full "trash picking". We had so much furniture and other things crammed I there, the trash men were laughing at us!!
Pros
I love the gas mileage my car gets. I also love that I don't ever worry about if my car will start, and I don't have a car payment. I have been in situations where I had both problems at the same time. This is the first time I ever had a car that was 13 years old and I wasn't actively seeking to replace it. I love the way the radio stays on until I open my door. I also like the interior light staying on for a minute. I LOVE that I have a car that has an ashtray.
Cons
As mentioned above, if you don't have the means to deal with replacing a head gasket, that would be a very big reason to avoid this car unless you intend to get rid of it before 100,000. I also have a theft light that comes on my dashboard, and have to wait 8 minutes to start my car occasionally. Sometimes I trigger it by popping the trunk through the open window, other times I don't know what triggers it, but of course it always happens at the most inopportune times. The first time it happened it cost me $200 plus a flat bed just to figure out the problem. My mechanic can't fix it, but I ... (more)

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