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2012 Chevrolet Malibu - I love it!
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 fa... (more)
Historia
I drive my Malibu in Wisconsin so there is a lot of snow to be driven through during the winter. One of those VERY snowy days, the drive to work was particularly challenging. I thought about waiting for the plows to get the roads cleared before setting out, but I went ahead and started the drive. My Malibu didn't get stuck or even slide as long as I just took it easy. I was almost to work and ... (more)
A Favor
I feel very safe driving this vehicle and OnStar is at the ready just in case I have an emergency. The dashboard checks of all vital information is very helpful. I love to see that all of my tires are at the correct pressure and that all fluids are at the correct level. My Malibu also keeps records of all maintenance that has been completed and reminds me if it is time for a check up.
2012 Chevrolet Malibu - Simple and Enjoyable
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.
Historia
Driving four co-workers and myself out to lunch in Iowa after using the remote start to get the car warmed up and windows cleared of snow.
A Favor
The Chevrolet Malibu is a good value and had a low price. I only ended up paying $18,500 after rebates, which is great for a new mid-sized car. It has a very nice appearance, the chrome wheels stand out and look great. The remote start is great to have in the cold winter moths in the mid-west. I haven't had any problems, even when starting and driving in -10 degrees F.
The ride is relatively smooth and quiet with minimal tire noise, wind noise, and no rattles or vibrations.
En Contra
It does not get exceptional fuel economy. I drive mostly Interstate miles and the fuel economy seems to drop off when driving over 65 mph. I've gotten 32-34 mpg while driving county roads at 55-60 mph, but only 28-30 when cruising 75 on the interstate. The Malibu does not have a particularly powerful engine, but it's adequate for passing, even at 75-80 mph. I didn't expect a high-performance engine, so wasn't disappointed.
2014 Chevrolet Malibu - Enjoy my car, enjoy the looks and the driving.
I really like my Chevy Malibu. It is the first one that I have ever owned I am pleased with it. I drive it daily up and down a mountain to a ski resort and there are no noticeable problems. The gears cage properly when on an incline and it keeps it's power as I am going up the mountain. The interior is pretty high quality. The seats are made of a heavy cloth material and hold up well to children. They are very easy to clean and upkeep. The only thing that I really don't like about the car is the color of the exterior. It is black with silver flec and has a dirty look to it at all times. The shine is really hard to keep.
Historia
We, as a family, went to the ski resort where I work. There had been major storms heading that way and we got caught In the middle of a massive snow storm. We were unable to continue driving and had to pull over because of visibly on the road way. We listened to music and sang and played around goofy inside the car for 2 full hours waiting for the storm to pass. Had a great day after all and t... (more)
A Favor
The positive things about this vehicle is the mechanical aspect. I have put around 20000 miles on the car and have had no problems. There are no strange noises or rattles and climbs a mountain very well. I drive to a ski resort each day for work and it does great climbing a mountain. The power in the motor doesn't decrease when climbing and the gears change properly.
En Contra
The top negative aspect of my Malibu is the color of the car on the exterior portion. It is a black with silver flec and it stays dirty looking. It is hard to keep the shine even after washing numerous times a week. The trunk in the car is slightly an issue as well. I have 3 children and can't fit a car seat into the trunk when necessary. The seats in the car are slightly uncomfortable and hard to adjust to a setting of comfort for my body type. I am 5 foot 3 inches and 110 pounds and struggle to get comfortable.
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