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I was reading through the 2008 Malibu owner comments on Edmunds.com. Almost every owner gave the car a rave review, except this wacko. I'm not even sure the person is an actual owner, since all they do is reference a 2006 model. And the comment about GM making bad transmissions is news to me.
I think the reviewer's name gives it away.
Ken hates Barbie's Malibu
Date Posted: 04/18/2008 By: TOYOTA & HONDA LOVER RATING: 2.5/10
DETAILED RATINGS:
Performance: 3 Fun-to-Drive: 3 Build Quality: 1
Comfort: 2 Interior Design: 2 Reliability: 1
Fuel Economy: 3 Exterior Design: 5
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
Okay, so the ride is very decent and comfortable. I admit. It is one of the few American cars that have finally after 30 years or more fit in the comfortable zone. However, here is the issue. I used to drive a rental Chevy 2006 Malibu and it felt like driving Legos literally. The car wheel would shake. This car would have acceleration problem when I tried to push gas and also the car will only last you maybe 4 years and then you will think twice of replacing brakes, starter, and other minor stuff that a Toyota or Honda won't do. Don't be fooled, this car won't last you for at most 4 years and will cost you high maintenance in the long run.
Favorite Features
The outside looks like a knock off of Honda Accords without any originality. It's like telling my son that I will get him a Nike Jordans but instead, I get him Jordache shoes and rub off the ache part and put in the ans. There are no favorite features except the ride.
Suggested Improvements
Ken will definitely dump Barbie if he rode in this car. Work on leather seats, trunk space is important so work on that, brakes are little rough (known in GM cars) and acceleration is slow (GM transmissions are always bad)
Ken hates Barbie's Malibu
Date Posted: 04/18/2008 By: TOYOTA & HONDA LOVER RATING: 2.5/10
DETAILED RATINGS:
Performance: 3 Fun-to-Drive: 3 Build Quality: 1
Comfort: 2 Interior Design: 2 Reliability: 1
Fuel Economy: 3 Exterior Design: 5
Vehicle
2008 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
Okay, so the ride is very decent and comfortable. I admit. It is one of the few American cars that have finally after 30 years or more fit in the comfortable zone. However, here is the issue. I used to drive a rental Chevy 2006 Malibu and it felt like driving Legos literally. The car wheel would shake. This car would have acceleration problem when I tried to push gas and also the car will only last you maybe 4 years and then you will think twice of replacing brakes, starter, and other minor stuff that a Toyota or Honda won't do. Don't be fooled, this car won't last you for at most 4 years and will cost you high maintenance in the long run.
Favorite Features
The outside looks like a knock off of Honda Accords without any originality. It's like telling my son that I will get him a Nike Jordans but instead, I get him Jordache shoes and rub off the ache part and put in the ans. There are no favorite features except the ride.
Suggested Improvements
Ken will definitely dump Barbie if he rode in this car. Work on leather seats, trunk space is important so work on that, brakes are little rough (known in GM cars) and acceleration is slow (GM transmissions are always bad)