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#4840 of 4908 Re: Any tips buying used 2004-06 Malibu? [automan12] by csandste Apr 10, 2007 (5:26 pm)
Replying to: automan12 (Apr 10, 2007 11:16 am) I have a 3.5 liter Maxx. The six will get almost as good mpg as the four. I like it a lot, very low maintenance with 6+K oil change intervals. Four speed transmissions also durable. Electric steering assures good mileage, but may be a weak link. I just spent $800 to replace column. Grease and electricity don't mix. I haven't seen a car rustproofed lately, around here all of the aftermarket shops seem to have gone out of business. Don't most cars of the last fifteen years have good rust prevention?
#4841 of 4908 Re: Any tips buying used 2004-06 Malibu? [automan12] by shadow5599 Apr 10, 2007 (7:37 pm)
Replying to: automan12 (Apr 10, 2007 11:16 am) I like my 05 and havent had a problem at all. I like the electric steering and not sure about any problems but hydraulic steering has always had its problems as well. I never tried a 4 cyl, I wanted the extra power the 6 has and have enjoyed it alot. It gets almost the same mileage anyway. It's too soon to tell if this engine will have gasket problems but I know they've been trying to improve on that, just as many other manufacturers have. As for rust, the bodies on these cars are made with galvanized steel so rust shouldnt be a big problem. I'd certainly have that vibration checked out before buying, it doesnt sound normal. My car is smooth on acceleration and at high speeds. If you're concerned about safety, seek out a Malibu with the full airbag option which includes the standard front bags as well as the side curtain bags along with the front seat mounted torso bags. With that option the Malibu ranks in the top 5 for crash ratings. That was one of the top reasons for buying mine. Replies to this message: csandste (Apr 11, 2007 7:04 pm) automan12 (Apr 16, 2007 2:22 pm) yury (Apr 23, 2007 6:59 am)
#4842 of 4908 Re: Any tips buying used 2004-06 Malibu? [shadow5599] by csandste Apr 11, 2007 (7:04 pm)
Replying to: shadow5599 (Apr 10, 2007 7:37 pm) There's a lot of knocking the electric steering by C&D and other magazines. Other than the $800 bill for replacing it, I really have no objections. It's vaguer than hydraulic steering and tends to wander a bit depending on the pitch of the road but it's pleasant for low speed maneuvers and works pretty well at high speed. The gas savings by not having hydraulic are considerable. Replies to this message: automan12 (Apr 16, 2007 2:22 pm) yury (Apr 23, 2007 6:59 am)
#4843 of 4908 Re: Any tips buying used 2004-06 Malibu? [csandste] by automan12 Apr 16, 2007 (2:22 pm)
Replying to: csandste (Apr 11, 2007 7:04 pm) Thanks! I test drove the V6 Malibu Maxx and it feels a lot better than 4-cylinder. I guess we will look for an extended warranty to take care of electrical steering or other possible problems should they arise. On few Malibu I noticed there is no engine undercover and the engine is kind of dirty, is that undercover available or there is no such thing on Malibus?
#4844 of 4908 (self)oil & filter change 2005 malibu classic by marionbrenda Apr 19, 2007 (12:28 pm)
I have always changed my own. I can't find the drain plug or oil filter on this recently purchased car. Replies to this message: e2helper (Apr 20, 2007 1:40 pm) marionbrenda (Apr 22, 2007 9:05 pm) e2helper (Apr 23, 2007 6:18 pm)
#4845 of 4908 Re: (self)oil & filter change 2005 malibu classic [marionbrenda] by e2helper Apr 20, 2007 (1:40 pm)
Replying to: marionbrenda (Apr 19, 2007 12:28 pm) Keep looking. Since you have 4 cylinder you should find it on back of engine located on vertical surface on side by accessory drive (passenger side). Pretty much completely across from location of the oil filter which is on front of engine on driver side. Oil filter has a cap on it that has to be removed and filter is below it - that is why you don't see filter. Replies to this message: marionbrenda (Apr 22, 2007 9:05 pm) e2helper (Apr 23, 2007 6:18 pm)
#4846 of 4908 ticking noise by left front tire by staciet Apr 22, 2007 (5:13 pm)
Hello. I have a 2005 Chevy Malibu, approx 19K miles. I hear this ticking noice (kind of like a chirping noice) constantly near the left front tire while driving. It usually happens when I'm going > 40 mph. I've taken in to the dealership SEVERAL times and they don't hear it! Anyone else having this problem or know what it could be? It's driving me crazy!!!! Thanks! Replies to this message: yury (Apr 23, 2007 6:52 am)
#4847 of 4908 Re: (self)oil & filter change 2005 malibu classic [e2helper] by marionbrenda Apr 22, 2007 (9:05 pm)
Replying to: e2helper (Apr 20, 2007 1:40 pm) Thanks for the info! What mpg are you getting with your 4cyl? Replies to this message: e2helper (Apr 23, 2007 6:18 pm)
#4848 of 4908 Re: ticking noise by left front tire [staciet] by yury Apr 23, 2007 (6:52 am)
Replying to: staciet (Apr 22, 2007 5:13 pm) got a pebble stuck in the tread somewhere maybe ?
#4849 of 4908 Re: Any tips buying used 2004-06 Malibu? [csandste] by yury Apr 23, 2007 (6:59 am)
Replying to: csandste (Apr 11, 2007 7:04 pm) the comments about the vaguenes of the electrical steering continue to baffle me. i've been driving my 05 LS for over a month now and I have no objections whatsoever to the way it feels. yes, i was oversteering a little at first, not any more, got adjusted. highway ride is very nice, the car goes in the straigth line and feels pretty comfy. I come from a number of 4 cyl compacts and none of them (except maybe my mom's Sentra that has has a very stiff steering) compare to the bu on the highway. normally those cars would be a bit nervious at the nose at highway speeds, so it'd add fatigue on long trips. I also find that this not-so-small car is sirprisingly easy to park. normally with a new car for some time i would not be as presize pulling into a marked spot. On a general note, I can't quite understand how one can get a conclusive feel from one or 2 test drives. Cars differ quite a lot in a number of ways and i find that the initial feel can be deceptive bacause you're only drawn to those things that are very different from your old car. But we get used to things real quick. In 2 weeks the overall impression of the can be quite different. so...to me a good test would last a month...alas, it is not realistic

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