My Malibu is wonderful! I have had it for over 7 years now. It is the most dependable car I have ever had. Short of basic maintenance (brakes, tires, oil changes, etc), costs have been minimal. It has only been in the shop once, for a fuel pump replacement. It is very comfortable and roomy inside. The best part is that the view is open, and there are no blind spots. It performs great in all terrain and weather conditions. It handled very well in the ice and snow. It's been over mountain passes with ease, driving on compacted sand at the Pacific Ocean, and regular 125 mile (one way) drives to visit Family. The gas mileage is amazing, considering it is a mid-size sedan with a V6. Generally 27-33 mpg (city/hwy)