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Year:2006
Mileage:59330
Location:
Dallas, Texas, United States
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2006
Chevrolet Malibu MAXX SS – SUV versatility in a mid-sized sport sedan! I
bought this car a little over 3 years ago as a backup for my wife and me, and
for my then-teenage daughter to drive (straight-A student, very conservative
and careful). It had around 35,000 miles then, and has only 59,330 now!
The car is essentially perfect. It’s had all of its oil changes, and recent
services include a new in-tank electric fuel pump/sending unit assembly (a
$1,000 repair that won’t have to be done again for years, if ever), tires, A/C
service, and battery (only a month old). Not to mention full professional
detail. This is a The
Malibu MAXX is a unique crossover-hatchback SUV alternative based on an
already-capable mid-sized sedan. It shares its platform with the nimble,
Swedish Saab 9-3. The Malibu MAXX offers a roomy interior with dual fixed rear
skylights to give the cabin an airy feel. This car has the optional power
sunroof offering even more of an open feel. There's plenty of head-, shoulder-
and legroom in all directions. In order to accommodate a variety of drivers,
this car is equipped with a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and the
optional power-adjustable pedals. The driver’s seat is 6-way power, and the
rear seats are split 60/40, with each section offering 7 inches of fore/aft
travel as well as a recline feature. Yes, the REAR seats adjust and recline, as
well as fold down! 4 basketball players will actually fit in this car!
Passengers are protected by front-impact airbags along with driver and
passenger head curtain airbags. Of course there are 4-wheel antilock disc
brakes (60% pad life on the fronts; 40% on the rears), and standard traction
control. This MAXX also has the optional remote-start feature that allows owners
to get a head start on heating or cooling down the cabin. Of course, that means
it also has multi-function remote key fobs, and a factory alarm/security
system. The
hatch area offers 22.8 cubic feet of capacity, and you can fold down the rear
seats and the front-passenger seat to open up more room for bulky items. An
adjustable, reversible (carpeted one side; hard plastic on the other)
parcel shelf allows for two-tier loading in the cargo area, and it can also
function as a supported, pull-out picnic or work table. Can anyone say
“tailgate party!”? Various hooks and nets help keep grocery bags from spilling
their contents. Other
options on this car include an in-dash 6-disc CD changer, Sirius/XM® satellite
radio, separate rear audio controls, and OnStar® telematics. One of
the really significant items is the SS package. Not just a bunch of SS
badging, this rare option meant that the car was tuned by GM’s Performance
Division. It includes a robust 3.9 liter V6 with 240 horsepower and torque down
low; large chrome exhaust tips; fog lights in the front lower fascia;
firm-feeling traditional hydraulic power steering (instead of the vague,
overboosted electric power steering found in all lesser Malibus); specially
tuned struts and springs; 18-inch alloy wheels; aluminum alloy rear control
arms; leather-and-cloth sport seats with extra bolstering; and a manual shift
mode on the quick-shifting 4-speed automatic. It adds up to a really fun to
drive package! My
daughter took the Tire Rack/BMW Car Club of America Street Survival Teen
Driving School in this car (which I highly recommend for all new drivers).
While the Camrys, Tauruses, etc. wallowed through the emergency maneuvers, the
MAXX cornered flat and with precision. And this was before the new tires. Adding
to the fun of driving is the tire selection. No off-the-shelf discount
specials, this car wears nearly new BF Goodrich G-Force Sport Comp 2 ultra high
performance tires, in the optional, slightly oversize 235/50ZR18. These tires
were $175.99 each new, and share the same compound used in Michelin Pilot Super
Sports (original equipment on the Ferrari 599 GTO)! While
the Malibu MAXX won’t substitute for seven- and eight-passenger SUVs, there are
plenty of people who really don't need more than five-passenger capacity, but
could use a little extra flexibility to keep up with a growing family, along
with hauling cargo. If that describes you, then the Malibu MAXX is a crossover
wagon worth considering. My daughter is an amateur photographer, and used the adjustable
table as a portable workbench on photo shoots. Raise the hatch, extend and
secure the table! Of course, the table is removable if you need a bigger space
for bulky items. One of
these cars with slightly more miles, but winter use in My
daughter now lives in Good
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