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)
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!
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)
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 I saw one of the cars that had pulled over to the side of the road was my boss! I stopped and picked her up and delivered us both to our office in my Malibu. We were the only ones who made it in that day! By the time the day was through, the roads had been cleared so I was able to take her back to her vehicle (which was an SUV!) And she was able to drive home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2012 Chevrolet Malibu - I'm in love with a car!
This is the best car I have ever owned. I love everything about it. Although it is a four door sedan, it does not loose its sporty edge. Being a new mommy going anywhere requires packing extras of everything. The Malibu has tons of room! Long leg passengers can sit comfortably in both the front seat or back. The interior is well put together with no large unsightly gaps, and there are no rattles or air flow through the cabin when driving on highways. All controls are easily accessible to the driver, and the controls on the steering wheel. The car handles amazingly, on both city streets and highways. You do have to pay attention to speed though, before you know it your doing 100 mph plus! The lighting on this car, both inside and out, is unremarkable. At night the dash lights are bright... (more)
This is the best car I have ever owned. I love everything about it. Although it is a four door sedan, it does not loose its sporty edge. Being a new mommy going anywhere requires packing extras of everything. The Malibu has tons of room! Long leg passengers can sit comfortably in both the front seat or back. The interior is well put together with no large unsightly gaps, and there are no rattles or air flow through the cabin when driving on highways. All controls are easily accessible to the driver, and the controls on the steering wheel. The car handles amazingly, on both city streets and highways. You do have to pay attention to speed though, before you know it your doing 100 mph plus! The lighting on this car, both inside and out, is unremarkable. At night the dash lights are bright enough your able to see every part of your instrument panel without any issues. Its not so bright that your blinded though. The Chevy Malibu makes you want to get out and hit the open road, the perfect road trip vehicle!!
Living in such a large area like Phoenix, sometimes you can feel like you kind of just blend in. Not in this car, the Chevy Malibu is FOR SURE a head turner! I remember driving home the day I purchased my car. At every stop I made the car automatically demanded attention! There was not one stop light that I stopped at that when I looked around all eyes were not on me. I even had someone yell a... (more)
Living in such a large area like Phoenix, sometimes you can feel like you kind of just blend in. Not in this car, the Chevy Malibu is FOR SURE a head turner! I remember driving home the day I purchased my car. At every stop I made the car automatically demanded attention! There was not one stop light that I stopped at that when I looked around all eyes were not on me. I even had someone yell at me to get my attention just to tell me that they liked my car! I complete stranger at a red light none the less!
The car as a whole is a pro! Its well made, spacious without loosing its sporty edge, and the sound system is awesome. The headlights are bright enough that even going down rural poor lit roads you have no issues seeing what's around you. I love that there are so many options on how you can move the drivers seat. Its one of those cars you just feel safe both riding in or driving. I love the layout of the dash and the lights on the instrument panel Also there are small lights on the bottom on the rearview mirror that completely light up the ENTIRE center console, but do not interfere with y... (more)
The car as a whole is a pro! Its well made, spacious without loosing its sporty edge, and the sound system is awesome. The headlights are bright enough that even going down rural poor lit roads you have no issues seeing what's around you. I love that there are so many options on how you can move the drivers seat. Its one of those cars you just feel safe both riding in or driving. I love the layout of the dash and the lights on the instrument panel Also there are small lights on the bottom on the rearview mirror that completely light up the ENTIRE center console, but do not interfere with you being able to see at all. Its nice to being driving at night and able to look down and see everything within the center console, with out making it unsafe to drive because your being blinded. Another great thing that I love about this car is all the little cubby compartments! There is tons of spaces for you to put your sunglasses, or chargers, ANYTHING! I love it!
Of course just like anything else in life there are a few down falls to the car. When pulling up to your destination, upon putting the car in park the doors automatically unlock. I understand that it is a feature intended to make locking your keys in it nearly impossible. However, personally I like being able to pull up to my destination and being able to get everything together before unlocking the doors and getting out. Especially living in a large city safety is a huge concern to me! The only other downfall that Malibu possess is the fact that its fuel mileage is not the greatest. Grant... (more)
Of course just like anything else in life there are a few down falls to the car. When pulling up to your destination, upon putting the car in park the doors automatically unlock. I understand that it is a feature intended to make locking your keys in it nearly impossible. However, personally I like being able to pull up to my destination and being able to get everything together before unlocking the doors and getting out. Especially living in a large city safety is a huge concern to me! The only other downfall that Malibu possess is the fact that its fuel mileage is not the greatest. Granted however it does have an engine in it that is suitable for a pick up truck! The positive aspects of this car by FAR out way any negative though! I have never owned a vehicle that I loved the way it looks, love the way it handled, that I just down right love to drive as much as I do my Chevy Malibu!
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