2012 Chevrolet Malibu

Rating from Simple cars are better

(3)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"This Malibu LS (lowest model) is the fist car I have ever purchased. My first car however was my parents 2002 Chevy Cavalier 5 speed manual, coupe, and it was simple (roll down windows manual lock/unlock). At first i thought the Malibu was a great car is has some really neat features: one is that the center arm rest has 2 separate compartments one is perfect for little things and the other for big things, another neat feature is that when your driving at night there are two green lights that light up your center console so you can see everything you need to yet it isn't to bright that it bothers your driving. I also liked how even though i bought the lowest model it still comes with power locks, power windows, xm radio, and an audio jack. However there are a lot of things i do not like about this car. First if your driving and let off the gas and a little later get back on it, it will not engage for atleast a second and then it jolts you back (not smooth at all). Also it is supposed to get 22 mpg town and 33 mpg highway but when i drive it in town even if i really try to drive cautiously i get 21 (which was worse then the 02 cavalier) and when i have taken it on trips averaging 70 mph i only get 30 mpg. Don't get me wrong 30 is good but it isnt what they advertise and that makes me upset. But the two biggest problems i have with the car is that the seats (although said to be really comfortable) are extremely bad even on short trips maybe 8-10 minutes my back aches and on long trips i'm constantly moving in my seat to try and get comfortable and i'm only 20 so its definitely not just me, and the worst of everything is how boring it is to drive. it comes with the option of manual which is not manual at all its just push a button to change the gear. to put it simply its a decent looking car that is sort of cheep both in dealer price (got mine for $18,700) and cost to own, but it is not going to be as good as you expect it to be and your going to wish you bought a different car after about a month of owning it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Car Killer

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"Let me start by saying this was a fleet car. I bought it with 20K miles on it. The first thing was hub assemblies. Both of the front ones have been replaced. Which as a long time GM owner is not an uncommon problem. I have put 33K miles on this car in 9 months. It has also had the rack and pinion steering replaced. The dealership would not replace the power steering pump, which was the original problem, so now the new rack is grinding again and will have to be replaced soon. Since the car is out of warranty, I will fix it right this time and see if it will last longer than 5 months. I have noticed the unusual RPM changes that others have trouble with on earlier modles but its not bad enough for me to worry yet. Hopefuly it will not be a big issue later on. Now for the good. I do love to drive this car. It gets good MPG's for a V6. I was getting 32-35 @ 64 mph this morning. It is quick, not a sports car, but good enough for a daily driver. It is comfortable for me, but im not a big person. Im 5'4 and small built, So the getting in a low vehical is no problem. I have had no engine or transmission issues so far. So overall its a good car but like all it does have its quirks"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Ralph

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I know comparing a Infiniti G37 to this vehicle might not be fair, but that's what I had to do, since I sold my g37 to buy the 2012 Malibu. I felt just as happy with this vehicle as the other. This vehicle runs smooth, quiet on the road, and the interior is easy to use. Aside from the vast difference in performance from the 3.7l v6 Infiniti and this 2.4l v4 Malibu, the Malibu gets 5/5 stars for being an all around great vehicle especially in MPG and ride quality."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from GLO

(2)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		1 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"I would not recommend the chevy malibu lt 2012. I purchased the vehicle July, 2012. After approximate 4 to 5 thousand miles, I began experiencing grinding issue noises when i pressed the brakes at different times. The car has been at the dealership for 6 times. The ultimate conclusion of the dealership is "driving habits". What a cop out. Why install to sets of brake pads and resurface rotors if you too did not hear what I was hearing. Because the dealer cannot pin point what is going, they've taken the easy way out. I wish I had kept walking out of the door before purchasing this vehicle."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from SASSY K

(3)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		2 out of 5
Interior Design:		2 out of 5
Value for the Money:		2 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME TO EVER PURCHASE A NEW CAR AND I MUST SAY I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS CAR. STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AS SOON AS I BOUGHT IT. FRONT END HAD A SHIMMY IN IT. FIRT IT WAS THAT THE TIRES WERE NEVER BALANCED AND NEXT IT WAS THE AXLE CAPS. LEAVES ME WONDERING AND WORRYING ABOUT WHAT IS NEXT."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from MALIBU OWNER

(4)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"FIRST TIME I WENT TO DEALER & PURCHASED A VEHICLE. WAS OKAY, LONG PROCESS. THE ORIGINAL VEHICLE THAT I LIKED WAS GONE BY THE TIME I GOT THERE."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from New Driver

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"Picked this car as a safe and reliable mode of transportation. For my son who is a responsible but new driver.my plan is for this car to take him through high school and college then perhaps beyond.he wanted a Camaro but is just as thrilled with this."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from young at heart

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Rock solid. Lots of driving info, decent mileage on highway and in town. V-6 really smooth are peppy. I feel that I was able to purchase a great vehicle for the money."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from horseowner

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"The 2012 malibu is a good buy in the mid size sedan category, decent comfort and decent fuel mileage at around 27 mpg overall. Not exactly a race car if you like performance, but not a go-cart either. The v6 model is much stronger, but sacrifices fuel economy for performance."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Dissapointed

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"After driving a 2002 Buick Century for 10 comfortable years, GETTING 19-20 MPG city and 29-30 MPG highway, I thoght I would would trade for a 2012 Chevey Malabu advertsed in dealer adds and in newspappers and TV as getting 22MPG AND 33MPG. Was I ever suckerd in!!. Driving 45MPH and watching the tachometer I am getting 14.9 to 16.2 MPG. I have taken the car back to the dealer 3 times and have been told that is the way the computer is set and nothing can be done about the mileage. I was told I was using the wrong kind of gasoline so I changed stations, no difference. Needless to say, for the first time, I am totaly dissapointed. My advise if your thinking of a new car don't believe the advertisements, the window sticker , or the salesperson."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around