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Hatchbacks Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Design Love It or Not?
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when i had my 04 malibu ls i got so many compliments! when i told people it was a "malibu" they were surprised. what i liked about it was the gas milage, leather seats, style. what i didnt like? hum......selling it? haha i now have a 06 maxx ss. just started driving it. like on it? the hatch back which i never thought i would like, the leather/cloth combo seats, fog lamps are kickin even tho i still need to get a right one in! dont like is less gas milage than my 04. dont like that it only came with ebony interior, but i will get over it! my teenage girls love the rear seat radio with head sets and that the seats can recline! now they dont FIGHT to sit in the front with me. i dont like that they got rid of the maxx.  it seems that i am seeing more and more of then finally in our area. i still have the only maxx ss around.
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I am going to buy at 2005 Malibu maxx (with like 25 miles). Quick question about the Hatch: What are the opening dimensions? I can't find any info online with the length, hight or diagonal measurements - only cubic feet. I need to know this info before pursuing the car futher because I will be using it for work. Does anyone have these measurements?
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Replying to: nunpunch (Nov 29, 2008 9:10 am) It's roughly 41 inches vertical (hard to accurately measure with a hatch-- this is from top of hatch to bottom with hatch open not an up and down vertical measurement) and 44 inches horizontal. |
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Replying to: nunpunch (Nov 29, 2008 9:10 am) Maxx turning circle is big: 40 to 43" depending on model (bigger tires or SS = bigger turning circle). The specs Chevy gave on this are dead wrong. If you are going to drive Maxx in winter, get winter tires, or it will get stuck. I do not know the dimensions for the hatch. It does taper inwards towards the top and the glass is slanted a fair bit. Opening is smaller than available heigth inside. Hatch is made out of Aluminum; you may hear horrendous squeaks when closing it because the metal fasteners holding the trim on hatch don't grip aluminum well (you can add tape to the fasteners to stop the squeaks). More info from aboutcars.com: Door Count 4 doors Maximum Cargo Volume 41.0 cu.ft. Exterior Length 187.8 " Exterior Width 69.8 " Exterior Height 58.1 " Wheelbase 112 " Front Tread 60 " Rear Tread 60 " Turning Radius 18.8 ' Curb Weight 3,458 lbs. Max Trailer Weight 1,000 lbs. Front Legroom 41.9 " Rear Legroom 41.0 " Front Headroom 39.4 " Rear Headroom 39.4 " Front Hiproom 53.5 " Rear Hiproom 52.4 " Front Shoulder Room 56.7 " Rear Shoulder Room 55.5 " Passenger Volume 106 cu.ft. Interior Cargo Volume 22.8 cu.ft. Interior Cargo Volume w/Seats Folded 41.0 cu.ft. |
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Replying to: KarenS (Oct 12, 2006 7:22 pm) Love: great mileage on trips, great room and comfort, rear seat that slides and reclines (everyone who's sat back there has been impressed), cargo flexibility, good value, various innovative design pieces like the rear skylights, parcel shelf in rear, tilt/telescoping wheel in this price range and flat folding front passenger seat. Don't love: cheap plastic throughout (especially in hatch area), rear vision, front end styling ('06-07 was better without the chrome), what seem to be common problems like starter and steering/suspension clunks, brakes not the most confidence inspiring, rear wiper switch placement. Overall I think the Maxx was a good first effort, just needed some tweaks here and there. GM's cheapness really on display in places. Some of the plastic is so cheap it's embarassing. I think my '93 and '94 Saturns had higher quality plastic. To me the reliability has been a bit disappointing, especially in terms of the suspension and steering systems. Biggest problem with the car seemed to be Chevy had no clue how to market it. Plenty of clever ideas, but I only remember seeing one ad (had to search youtube just to find that). Combine that with 35 mpg on trips with 200 hp, nice comfort and space, plenty of features and more, this should have been successful.
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Replying to: murphyc (Mar 12, 2009 12:12 pm) I know that was the major complaint, but wonder what percentage of the total Malibu production 04-07 had the problem? theonly downside I had was the front end design as you stated...too much chrome....the 06-07 models tonned it down quite a bit.....anyway...hope to see 200k out of my Maxx |
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Good The obvious: engine, transmission, ride. The steering wheel is much thicker than in previous vehicles, so my fingers are comfortable holding it. Remote start as standard equipment. Bad Limited utility of hatch design: a car this long should be able to swallow a bigger box. Rear corner visibility, due to pillar size and position around hatch. Skylight as standard equipment -- shades are so fragile. "Check Gas Cap" -- again??? The good has outweighed the bad for four years. I hope to keep it for many more. |
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Replying to: KarenS (Oct 12, 2006 7:22 pm) I am starting to hate my Maxx because yet again -I have that clunking noise from the front end. Last time I had something like that it cost me 250.00 for the deductable in my extended warranty and now a year later its back!! Anyone have any advice????
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Replying to: missymae (Sep 30, 2009 10:10 am) |
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