2003 Chevrolet Malibu Base review from North America
"Excellent value for the price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Just one minor problem.
Front brakes are slightly warped.
General comments?
Car was bought for new for $13,500 with a sticker of slightly more than $19,500.
Excellent value for the price. V6, power windows, power door locks, A/C, remote to unlock doors/trunk, and fold down trunk.
Windshield wipers are tough to clean off in the winter due to the recessed design.
Gas mileage is better than expected with a range of 31 mpg to 25 mpg. This range is on trips of 10 miles to 250 miles.
Handling might be not the best in winter weather due to tire width (?).
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| Is a comfortable car and nice riding |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 13 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25300 miles |
| Previous car | Saturn SL |
| Date of Entry | 21st January, 2005 |