2005 Chevrolet Malibu

Pros: Great mileage, good looks and big trunk!

Cons: Poor interior lighting and ugly cloth fabric!

The Bottom Line: Great rental and outstanding mid sized car. Lots of room and great mileage. I would buy this car.

Review: I travel frequently so I rent cars frequently. There are some cars I will not accept as rentals. This was the first time I was offered a Malibu. My experience was two weeks of delight at this great car which is wonderful at the tank, a delight to ...

Pros: Quick, Comfortable, High Mileage V6

Cons: Not a Super Sporty Look, No Compass

The Bottom Line: Reliable, Sporty, Comfortable and Practical

Review: This review will compare driving experiences between a Full Size Pontiac Grand Prix and the Mid-Size Chevy Malibu over the reviewer's 2 month driving experience. Overview : I have had a chance to drive a 2005 Malibu LT V6 Sedan as a rental for over ...

Pros: Great price for incredible options. Drives like a dream.

Cons: Loud sunroof that was cured with a windscreen.

The Bottom Line: If you want a great car for a great price look no further. Read the reviews on the net for the '04/'05. This is nothing like the previous Malibu.

Review: SUMMARY: I have owned the car for a month now. I have the LT with every bell and whistle (XM, OnStar, 6 CD IN DASH just to name a few). The car has leather appointed seats (this means that the edges are one type of leather, and the actual seating ...

Pros: Well Built, Explosive Engine

Cons: Heating/AC system

The Bottom Line: Chevy has a winner here that will compete with all vehicles in the family sedan market.

Review: Chevrolet and the rest of American automakers have been constantly trying to compete with the well designed Japanese family sedan models. For many years they have been trying to create a bonafide competitor to the Accord, Camry, and Altima. Finally there ...

Pros: Good Mileage for Size, Sturdy, Remote Start, Good Value, Safe

Cons: May Depreciate Faster Than Imports, Long Term Reliability is a Question Mark

The Bottom Line: Give it a try! This is a solid family sedan that you may get for a much better price than comparable imports.

Review: First of all, my wife and I test drove a Mazda 3, Nissan Altima, Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. We narrowed it down to the Corolla and the Malibu when we decided we wanted something a bit bigger and a V6. We purchased the car new in December 2005 and ...

Pros: Price and payments are great. Huge Manufacture incentives. Feel and handling. Great Highway economy.

Cons: Fuel economy is averaging 22 MPG in mostly city and stop and go traffic.

Review: I did a GMAC Smart Buy on a 2005 Base Malibu with the optional Key less Entry Package. The 4 cylinder model gives me all the power I need on and off the highway. The Electric Steering gives a dreamy feel, and the car handles exceptionally well, even in ...

Pros: Versatility, gas mileage, comfortable ride

Cons: doesn't like being hussled on back roads

Review: I run a small independent photo business and most of the time I shoot at clients locations. I had a Focus ZX5 which was great, but didn't have enough room or flexibility. I found the MaXX by accident, I was intrigued by the shape at first, then amazed ...

Pros: Very smooth and quiet; spacious back seat; nice stereo; great gas mileage

Cons: Isolated from the road and engine; too many buttons/knobs for some accessories

The Bottom Line: The Malibu Maxx is a solid family car in a somewhat zoomy package. Your kids will love it and the gas mileage is commendable.

Review: On a recent business trip to one of those rectangular western states, I rented a 2005 Chevy Malibu Maxx. I was impressed with several aspects of this car, although it disappointed in a couple other areas. However, my experience is that it is a good ...

Pros: Fuel economy, power, looks.

Cons: Weak front suspension, too little cushion in front seats, weak hood and front fenders

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car. Excellent MPG, Looks good, much less expensive that friends import both on front end and up keep.

Review: I am not your typical reviewer. I actually own and USE this car daily as you will see. I needed a gas miser to replace my Dodge 1/2 ton that only got 15 mpg. I use this car for business, mostly highway miles about 5,000 per MONTH. It had 13,600 when I ...

Pros: * Smooth ride for good price. * Good visibility. * Fuel economy about 24MPG.

Cons: * Feature computer integrated into the radio which precludes installing after-market unit just as good.

The Bottom Line: Very good car for reasonable price. Very different from its predecessors yet brings together the best of the Malibu tradition.

Review: Having driven a 1999 Malibu (Third Generation) for five years, and loving it, I really didn't plan on getting another Malibu. I mean, it was my chance to get a different car so why would I want to get the same car? So I shopped around for a different ...