2001 Chevrolet Malibu LS review from North America
"A great buy for a family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had only very minor issues. I think I have only had it at the dealership twice for small items that were fixed in one day. I have had no out of pocket costs on the vehicle, except regular maintenance. I just had to replace the break pads (at 35,000 miles), and the front tires. I have had the oil changed every 3,000 miles religiously, washed every other weekend, and occasional gas treatment.
General comments?
I like the car pretty well. We have the LS model with leather, etc. It is quick and small enough to fit with a Chevy C1500 pickup in a "compact" car garage. The only thing I wish, is it were a little roomier inside, but I'm leaning toward a purchase of a minivan or SUV... so this isn't really a reflection on the car itself.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35200 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Lumina |
| Date of Entry | 10th February, 2003 |