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#3810 of 3823 Re: the gift, given [pao] by kurtamaxxxguy Oct 11, 2006 (10:24 am)
Replying to: pao (Oct 11, 2006 5:49 am) I have 44K miles on my Maxx so far. It was built in Jan '04, just before the bad batch of transmissions came about, and when they had the bad steering columms. Hopefully this steering fix will be the last. Replies to this message: pao (Oct 11, 2006 10:48 am) kurtamaxxxguy (Oct 11, 2006 3:27 pm) pao (Oct 12, 2006 7:00 am)
#3811 of 3823 Re: the gift, given [kurtamaxxxguy] by pao Oct 11, 2006 (10:48 am)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Oct 11, 2006 10:24 am) mine was an Feb 04 build and I purchased in Mar 04....have not had one problem with the original column....and no suspension issues..at least those I can hear anyway.....so very happy with the performance and durability of the car to date...knock on wood.....did have to replace on turn signal socket (under warranty) and the CHMSL myself.....but otherwise..still a strong car.....probably hang on to it for at least two more years..and it will probably see 130-150K Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Oct 11, 2006 3:27 pm) pao (Oct 12, 2006 7:00 am)
#3812 of 3823 Re: the gift, given [pao] by kurtamaxxxguy Oct 11, 2006 (3:27 pm)
Replying to: pao (Oct 11, 2006 10:48 am) I think your Maxx got past several issues mine got nailed with, pao. Despite its problems, the Maxx is one of the better cars I have owned, and given I like hatches, there isn't all that much else available outside of the German offerings whose bad reliability scares me away.   Only other worry is what happens when Maxx is discontinued next year (unless Chevy decides to keep older E1 Maxx chassis in production while sedan moves to E2 design). How long are auto makers required to make spare parts for these cars? Replies to this message: pao (Oct 12, 2006 7:00 am)
#3813 of 3823 Re: Won't Start from Time to Time [dispencer1] by 01malibu Oct 11, 2006 (4:24 pm)
Replying to: dispencer1 (Feb 08, 2004 4:36 pm) For what it's worth I have an '01 mailbu and had an experience similar to yours. Without any worning I parked my car at the supermarket and when I came out it wouldn't start. I actualy killed the battery trying to start it because it sounded like it was going to start but just wouldn't come to life. I had it towed to the Chev dealership thinking it was serious but all it was, was a clogged in-line fuel filter. Ussualy a clogged fuel filter will give you some signs like falling on it's face under heavy accelleration or die out going up a hill. But nope, no warning at all. Maybe yours is clogged. Replies to this message: imidazol97 (Oct 12, 2006 2:43 am)
#3814 of 3823 Re: Fuel tank problem update [gearhead4] by 01malibu Oct 11, 2006 (4:36 pm)
Replying to: gearhead4 (May 12, 2004 11:10 am) My malibu sucks ! I'll never buy GM junk again. My malibu ran out of gas 3 times! when the gauge said it had gas. I had to drop the tank and put in a new pump and sender. Cost me $ 300.00 to do it myself. I've had more major probs with this car than any other car I've ever owned. YOU MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE BY TRADING IT IN.
#3815 of 3823 Re: 01 Chevy Malibu Sputtering, Poor Accel,Cuts Out [dtownfb] by 01malibu Oct 11, 2006 (4:49 pm)
Replying to: dtownfb (Oct 11, 2006 8:09 am) Can you tell me more about the ignition module problem or what else it could be ? I'm close to sending this car over a cliff. I'm no fan of malibu's. Had lots of bad experiences with this car.
#3817 of 3823 Re: Won't Start from Time to Time [01malibu] by imidazol97 Oct 12, 2006 (2:43 am)
Replying to: 01malibu (Oct 11, 2006 4:24 pm) >Ussualy a clogged fuel filter will give you some signs like falling on it's face under heavy accelleration or die out going up a hill   Fuel lines clog from poor gas, either substance itself or station cleanliness. Sounds like the clogged filter is fault of station choice. You shouldn't blame the car. It sounds like you've had gas problems before since you say usually a clogged filter gives signs.   I've driven hundreds of thousands of miles and never had a clogged filter problem in GM cars. Currently at 140K on LeSabre.
#3819 of 3823 Re: the gift, given [kurtamaxxxguy] by pao Oct 12, 2006 (7:00 am)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Oct 11, 2006 3:27 pm) dont quote me but I believe somewhere I read an auto manufacturer is obligated for 10 years beyond the last model year production run.......   anyone else know??

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