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by mkaresh  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
Oct 28 '05 - Updated Sep 03 '06
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Unique, functional, fun to drive
Cons: Needs more gear ratios, could be even more fun to drive
The Bottom Line: An odd car, and certainly not for everyone. But if you like the concept you'll probably like the car.
Coming off my d
isappointing
test drive of the Pontiac G6 GTP, my expectations were low for the related Malibu Maxx SS. The two share a chassis, engine, steering system, and tires, and likely have similar ...
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by joe84323
Mar 26 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power
Comfort
Interior
Quality/Worksmanship
Classiness
Sound System
Cons: Handling
High-speed handling
Back-road driving/handling/braking
Rear-End styling
Aerodynamics
Torque Steer
Manual Shift mode
The Bottom Line: If you're not looking for a 4-door sports car, buy it. You will be pleasantly surprised at how much Chevy has improved, and refined the new Malibu.
Having experience with the last generation Malibu, I can easily say this Malibu is a step above the previous generation. The 2006 Malibu LT V6 is a more refined model than years past. My model was equipped with the V6 200hp Chevy Engine which powers ...
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by bowflexuser
Feb 01 '07
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Gas Mileage, easy to drive, comfortable
Cons: Possibly the reliabilty
The Bottom Line: I would buy this car again and again. Great gas mileage, quiet ride, and looks decent too!
To completely appreciate this review, you need to know what I was coming from. I was driving a wonderful 1998 Ford Explorer that I bought used for $5000. When I sold it, it had 135,000 miles on it, and just about everything was falling apart. Enter ...
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by bigal_2004
Sep 26 '05 - Updated Jun 04 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfort, Ride, Sound System, Fuel Economy
Cons: Stock Tires
The Bottom Line: No matter what, there is a Malibu that could more than satisfy the needs of today's driver.
2006 CHEVY MALIBU SEDAN Model Tested: LS Price as Tested: $17,990 Reviewed By: Alex Barnes Date of Test Drive: 9/26/05 Length of Test Drive: 334 miles Overall Score: 43/50 (86%) ______________________________
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by lsturmfl
Dec 27 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Steering, engine, good handling, quiet ride, comfortable seats, large trunk, bright headlights, intuitive interior design
Cons: Limited vision out of the back window, wish there was an interior air filter
The Bottom Line: If you want a useful, very functional and comfortable everyday car, seriously consider this one.
I purchased a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT V6 in September 2006. I use this car primarily for commuting 60 miles a day in an even mixture of highway and heavy suburban traffic. I also use it for transporting children to and from various activities. At this ...
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by cz016m
Jul 17 '09 - Updated Jul 18 '09
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Remote Start
Dual heated seats
Good gas mileage
Good stereo system
Electric steering
Cons: Three-year, 36K warranty
Stereo's electronic equalizer forgets my custom settings
144 horspower
Four-speed transmission
The Bottom Line: Very good car for the money. The newest Malibu looks even better with more features.
I've owned my 2006 Chevy Malibu for three years now and I have no complaints. In fact, I have only compliments.When I bought the car, I was looking for a four-cylinder for good fuel economy. The Chevy Malibu 2.2 liter four-cylinder ...
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by placertogo
Jan 08 '08
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good fuel economy. Nice handling including snow and ice.
Cons: Back of seat/headrest limits visibility when turning head to back up.
The Bottom Line: We would recommend this car. Heater core problem was likely a fluke.
We were pleasantly surprised with this car. Handles solidly and quite peppy with the basic 4 cylinder engine. Has many of the niceties of the current crop of cars: tilt wheel, cruise, lumbar seat adjustment, radio controls on the steering wheel. The ...
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by mhornss
Jan 31 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Value, versatility, unique appearance, surprising quality, features, ride/handling combination, XM/CD/DVD/onstar
Cons: Transmission works fine but needs 1 or 2 more gears, or CVT, MPG is average
The Bottom Line: If youre seeking a unique appearing, versatile vehicle loaded with features that drives great and doesnt break the bank this is a great choice
I've owned my Maxx SS for only 3 weeks but it's far exceeding expectations. Found my '06 on a Buick GMC dealer used lot and its "uniqueness with guts" really caught my eye. This car has so many features for the money it blew me away: Front/rear sunroofs, ...
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by paulasmailbox
Jul 02 '08
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Good looking car
Cons: Too many malfunctions. Steering wasn't my first problem with the car.
The Bottom Line: I love the looks of the car but would not buy it again because of the frequent repairs on such a newer model car.
My steering went out while driving on the highway. Fortunetly I was slowing down to turn otherwise could have had a major accident. It cost me almost $900 to repair a steering motor that went out. Service dept told me that they had seen similar repairs ...
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by rob6477
Mar 20 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Affordable,Reliable, and Comfortable
Cons: Outside looks plain
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car to anyone who is looking for a family sedan.
The 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is a great buy. I bought the Malibu last summer after test driving numerous makes and models. The Malibu is a sharp looking four door sedan which offers all of the latest options at an affordable price. The Malibu has a four ...
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Has the potential to be a midpriced sports sedan
by mrbeachy
Jun 30 '07
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great a-c,stereo,lots of trunk space,fast acceleration.
Cons: numb steering,floaty suspension,needs Anti-lock brakes.
I had a 2006 Chevy Malibu as an "insurance rental" from enterprise rent a car for a week. This navy blue Malibu LT had great a/c, and an excellent stereo with a large trunk and plenty of acceleration.all five of us were quite comfortable.
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Would not purchase again
by timagolfer
Aug 22 '07
Author's Product Rating: 
Recommended: No
Pros: lots of interior room, great gas mileage. good looks
Cons: too many major defects
I have owned my 2006 Malibu for 58 days now. However, it has spent 8 days (and counting) in the dealers shop for major repairs. Problems with security system and most recently transmission issues resulting in the transmission being rebuilt (5 days and counting.) GM is aware of transmission problem and sent notice to the dealers but has not yet issued a formal recall. Dealer had initially offered to replace the vehicle with a vehicle of comparable value. They then changed that to be a replacement at the new "depreciated" value and were only willing to give me 75% of my original purchase.
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Great car first 25,000 miles Junk after that
by string6355
Nov 30 '08
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: No
Pros: I fit in it great. i am 6 foot 4.
Cons: many things need repaired after 40,000 miles
I bought my malibu June 28, 2006. My wife and I loved the car the first year. Now we hate it
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