For the low price after rebates the Malibu is a great value. I've driven 25,000 miles in this car and haven't had any issues. There are no rattles or annoying noises like I've experienced in other cars. The factory tires are holding up reasonably well and I expect about 50,000 miles from them. I did expect better fuel economy, but an average of 27 mpg isn't bad. I can fit 3 child car seats in the back in a pinch, which didn't work in smaller cars. While the fold down rear seat is nice, the geometry of the trunk opening prevents anything exceptionally large to be stored.

I love everything about my Chevy Malibu! It handles very well at all speeds and in all driving conditions from city driving to long trips. It also handles weather very well. Living in a part of the country that has hard winters, this is very important. The Chevy Malibu isn't held back by a little snow and ice! The seats are very comfortable for the driver and passengers. The roominess of the interior allows my whole family to fit comfortably, including one baby seat that fastens to the built in anchors very easily. It is great to have a USB connection to charge electronics are listen to an iPod or other devices. In addition to all of these wonderful things, the color of my Malibu is a very exciting bright red and the interior is black and gray. Even with all of the room for my whole family, she looks like a hot rockin' sports car! I LOVE my Malibu!

There is a lot that I love about my car but there are some things that I do not like also. The problems that I have and which are known to Malibu's is that the rear power windows both stopped working, almost at the same time, It also has an irritating, vibrating noise on the dashboard at times, which is probably something minor, and will get it checked out along with the windows at some point. My likes for the car is just about everything. It is quite a small, 4 door sedan, with a 4 cylinder engine, but it runs lovely, and the body is I think, stylish. It is royal blue in color and has a cloth convertible type roof, which is only there for show. The seats are cloth and it is very comfortable to drive, even on long distances (which have done several times.) There is plenty of leg room and it also has a decent sized trunk, enough to get a couple of suitcases in when needed. My car runs very smoothly at low and higher speeds, and as yet, apart from the couple issues it has that I mentioned above, apart from the usual routine maintenance, have never had to have any major repairs done on it. I have put the small round mirrors on the corner of each side mirrors which covers any blind spots. When I went to the showroom to buy the car in 2007, it caught my eye almost instantly, and was the only one of its kind, especially with the lovely color. People have commented to me many times what a lovely looking car it is, I am very proud of it. Concerning mileage, it is very good, at about 25 mpg. It takes about 15 gallons of gas to fill up, and that will last me a couple weeks, which I am pleased about. I just love the performance of my car. When needed it can pick up speed very well, without shaking or groaning. It brakes very well and handles great in wet weather. I always feel safe when driving it, in whatever conditions. I have had other make cars in the past, but the Malibu I have to say is the best I have driven. I do not like driving too much, but have to say that it is a pleasure driving my car. I feel safe when on the road.