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#2 of 33 getting my maxx tomorrow!!! by marlap Jan 16, 2006 (1:40 pm)
hello all!! After much deliberation between a matrix and the maxx, we have decide on the maxx based on the comfortable interior and better price. i know the gas mileage won't be as great but thousands more wouldn't be either. When i test drove the car, noticed water coming down the passenger side seat belt hook up. Anyone had any leaks that you have experienced? I hope we are making the right choice since it will have to last our family for awhile!! The color is sport red metallic 2005 ls. The kids loved it!! Replies to this message: frayedgnot (Jan 17, 2006 4:53 pm) luckeedog1 (Jul 11, 2006 6:56 am) rferd43 (Jul 14, 2006 3:39 am) cpinkham (Nov 09, 2006 9:28 am)
#3 of 33 Re: getting my maxx tomorrow!!! [marlap] by frayedgnot Jan 17, 2006 (4:53 pm)
Replying to: marlap (Jan 16, 2006 1:40 pm) This might be related to a recent problem I had with my 04 LS Maxx. Mine has a sunroof, and I recently found water on the driver front floorboard. Couldn't find the source so I vaccuumed out the water and waited for more rain. Sure enough, after the next rain storm I had water in the driver's side rear floorboard and noticed the driver's seatbelt was wet when I pulled it out. Turns out the drain lines for the sunroof were clogged. Still under warranty so there was no charge to clean them out, I hope this isn't a regular recurrance.   17 months, 24,000 miles, only other problem was a bad battery. This is the best car I've ever owned. Replies to this message: luckeedog1 (Jul 11, 2006 6:56 am) rferd43 (Jul 14, 2006 3:39 am) cpinkham (Nov 09, 2006 9:28 am)
#4 of 33 Rain inside car and seat belt noises by luckeedog1 Jul 11, 2006 (6:56 am)
Replying to: frayedgnot (Jan 17, 2006 4:53 pm) Own a 2005 M Maxx and love it. 3 problems, noisy seat belts that squeak/creak whenever the temperature in car is summer time warm & front window that seems to vibrate when defroster on in winter. Recent problem, rain coming into car onto passenger side floor. Can see where rain coming in from under dash bd. next next to passenger door & then cascading down onto door fram & then onto floor. Made appt. with dealer to fix leak under warranty. Don't know source of rain problem yet, but if problem is sunroof drain lines does anyone know how to keep drains clear? Replies to this message: rferd43 (Jul 14, 2006 3:39 am) cpinkham (Nov 09, 2006 9:28 am)
#5 of 33 Re: Rain inside car and seat belt noises [luckeedog1] by rferd43 Jul 14, 2006 (3:39 am)
Replying to: luckeedog1 (Jul 11, 2006 6:56 am) I have a 2004 with 50,000 miles and have not experienced any of the problems you have. It is odd since this is the first time that I hear of water leaks. You should have no problems having it fixed at the dealers.
#6 of 33 Impressions of my Maxx after 6 months of ownership by tcontas Jun 27, 2006 (8:41 pm)
I have had my '05 Maxx for about 6 months. I want to like this car, and for the most part I do. It drives nicely (though I'll be glad to have the front end rattle/clunk noted above taken care of) and I haven't had any major issues yet. However, I'm disappointed and more than a little annoyed by how many squeaks, rattles and vibrations there are in the interior. Virtually anything that can make noise when going over any kind of bumps does: the glovebox door (I've even had it replaced once), the sliding sunroof shade, the sunroof itself when closed, the rear cargo area cover, an unknown vibrating part in the dash behind the steering wheel, the metal bar that separates the rear skylights, and on and on and on... I admit that I'm kind of fanatical about this kind of thing and am probably more irritated than most by it, but I just feel so strongly that a brand new car shouldn't have so many rattles. Definitely not the quality I had hoped for. Replies to this message: kpetrie (Mar 09, 2007 9:50 am) kurtamaxxxguy (Mar 09, 2007 11:42 am) maxx4me (Mar 09, 2007 11:51 am)
#7 of 33 Greetings from a new 2006 Malibu Maxx LTZ owner by blumaxx Oct 03, 2006 (7:53 am)
Hi folks. Nice to meet y'all. I just got the car last week. The color is laser blue metallic and it's gorgeous. There is only one problem that has to be scheduled for fixing...the sunroof in the front does not open...electrical problem. We have the extended 100,000 mile protection plan that covers everything practically so that is good. So far the car drives very well. My hubby is still getting used to the sensitive steering. MPG is about 30 on highway or better. I love the leather and ultralux seating. Lots of nice touches. Is it normal to not have a light in the glove compartment? Robin Replies to this message: mrsstrom (Oct 03, 2006 8:37 am) blumaxx (Oct 03, 2006 12:17 pm) blumaxx (Oct 05, 2006 8:06 am) kurtamaxxxguy (Oct 05, 2006 9:45 am) christina5 (Mar 06, 2007 12:42 pm)
#8 of 33 Re: Greetings from a new 2006 Malibu Maxx LTZ owner [blumaxx] by mrsstrom Oct 03, 2006 (8:37 am)
Replying to: blumaxx (Oct 03, 2006 7:53 am) My '06 LTZ doesn't have a light in the glove compartment either. the only problem we have encountered is the battery dying 4 days after we bought it... and an occational weird start were it takes longer than normal to start up. This only happens maybe once or twice a month, if that. Of course the dealer had it all day and could't get it to duplicate that problem. Overall, we love the car! We drove it from NC to Disneyworld and it got like 30 mpg, and very comfortable to boot. Replies to this message: blumaxx (Oct 03, 2006 12:17 pm) blumaxx (Oct 05, 2006 8:06 am) kurtamaxxxguy (Oct 05, 2006 9:45 am) christina5 (Mar 06, 2007 12:42 pm)
#9 of 33 Re: Greetings from a new 2006 Malibu Maxx LTZ owner [mrsstrom] by blumaxx Oct 03, 2006 (12:17 pm)
Replying to: mrsstrom (Oct 03, 2006 8:37 am) nice to meet you. that's strange about the start up, have them check it out again. Robin
#10 of 33 Re: Greetings from a new 2006 Malibu Maxx LTZ owner [mrsstrom] by blumaxx Oct 05, 2006 (8:06 am)
Replying to: mrsstrom (Oct 03, 2006 8:37 am) I have another question........do you use regular gas or premium.......I heard that some engines actually do not like premium. Robin Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Oct 05, 2006 9:45 am)

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