2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic (Short Tour & Test Drive) 

Just picked up a '04 Malibu 4c for $1800 on craigslist. He was asking $1950. New tires, 150k miles. Runs like a champ. Smooth ride! I love it.

Ive got the same car, except its the V6 model. Everything about it is awesome. Great power. Its got 240,000 miles and she still runs great.

Just got an 2005. 77,000 mi. Driven by an elderly handicap lady. She was a tiny woman so there was a hand controll for the brakes and an extension for the gas pedal. Being a tall guy, that was the scariest test drive in my life!

I’ve had a white 2004 Malibu classic. Had 103,000 miles on it when I bought it. I’ve drivin from Montana-san Diego-Florida- San Diego- Montana- San Diego- Montana- San Diego. Today it’s 166,000. Only problem is coolant tank and headlights get foggy every now and then but my boyfriend who had a Hyundai Genesis 2010 is jealous of my car because of the gas mileage, AC system, battery and engine power. Won’t ever give up this car until it’s is no longer able to use. I truly believe this is the best car to have

Just bought a 04’ Classic Malibu with 85,000 miles for $500, just needs a new radiator !!!

This Was My Mom's Old Car I Miss It I Love This Car It's My Favorite Car

I just bought a Malibu government court 07 with 59,000 miles on it just for a little junker to meet around and I can’t wait to start driving it. I heard they are very good cars.

Nice reliable workhorses these cars are. As far as them 'falling apart' by 100,000 miles, I guess ours, a 2001, can't count, still going strong at 340,000 KM's or 210,000 miles on original parts except for requisite tuneups, a battery, an alternator, and front brakes. The rear brakes are still original, and the A/C works fine as well. The chassis gets regular oiling to keep it all together. Scheduled maintenance is what it is all about. As for the Japanese car thing, neighbors have a 2008 model of one. It gets fixed and maintained only when needed. It is a rusty, unreliable vehicle on its last legs. Take care of a car and it will take care of you. Pure and simple.

We had an 03 Malibu that we bought in 2004 with little over 90,000 miles and it lasted us up until last year with 215,000 miles when it was totaled in an accident...I don't think any car would ever replace my old Malibu. Even though I have an 07 Impala now which has the same sounding v6 engine...Brings back a lot of memories of that Malibu.

July 2020 I own a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu LT. It's a very good car. 👍🇺🇸

My grandma had a loaded 2000 LS in Navy Blue Metallic. It also had the rare golden badging package which only made it to select few LS models throughout the 1997-2003 generation (not including the 2004/2005 Classic). It was nearly mint and had over 250K miles when it was traded in late 2019. They're incredibly cars and I absolutely loved it.

Great first car to have

I just bought one, in Showroom Condition has only 23K miles Original. Hardly ever Driven Stored indoors, Bodywork Paint like new, Dash, Doors Seats A1+ Checked Inside outside and under. Test drove it about 15mls. Brakes Steering good Trans Smooth change Hope I have the same opinion after a few years.

i had the 02 malibu that got hit on the rear it got recked i loved that car!

Dude that thing has been running since 06???? That’s great! My dad sold my moms 04 Malibu classic after 5 years of her owning it :( I mean, he’s considering buying another! Anyways, great car!

My 15 .year old older brother just got one from one of the new chevy dealerships, it was a "fleet" vehicle" since new it is a 2005 malibu classic. it has 84,000 miles and looks and runs like a brand new car. And it is now april of 2022 it has the 2.2 eco tech 4cyl no lights on dash, ac/heat work great. they told my dad it was a temp loaner vehicle. all those years. stero sucks it still has a radio and cd player and no aux or usb input, meh wat can u do.

3:47 love the Grand Am bell :)

I Love this gen malibu, Only thing I hate are the amber tail lamps, Beside that. I love em.

I just got me that same car yesterday How do you change the time on dashboard ?

It's A Vary Nice Car I Adore It (: 💚💜♥️💙❤️

good video

These Classics are great cars. But they do have the same issue with the security system as Malibus and Impalas. There is a fix. Remove the ignitions and cut the yellow wire. Problem solved.

I got cavalier with same engine and my experience is quite opposite. It feels weak from stand still but on the highway when I need to pass and floor it, the thing flies. Hits the speed governer very quickly. I would even say on highway it feels much fast than my old 95 regal with 3.8

Clean as a whistle

I noticed you said the eco tech engine has some vibration. Im assuming the dashboard vibrates when you put it in gear mine is like that also and I was thinking it needed motor mounts. are you suggesting the vibration with 4 cylinder engines is normal?

How does she do cruising on the highway?

I have a chevy Malibu (2004) I am tring to the all the indoors lights, I found two the dome light, trunk light, but can't find the floor light can anyone help?

Great College car!

Be readly to learn to do something repairs that become second nature and use your local crazy rays. The window switches give up in these alot. The emergency flashers are also a problem as is the theft system. There are plenty of videos and help to learn how to fix these for next to nothing. If you can put up with that. then the ecotech is good for 200k easy.

How much gas mileage do you get? I am only getting about 250 a tank which is not good. Cant understand why though

still recommend for a daily commute car? might be getting one in good shape from a friend for 500.

Do all Chevy Malibu's have such a loud engine ? I've noticed very loud noisy engines on every one so far. And most of them are 6 cyl. I'm getting my Mom's Chevy Malibu soon 6cyl 2002. Hope it's not as loud in the engine. It's tan like the one in the video. I have to get use to being in a little low to the ground car since I've driven a Ford Cargo Van for over 55 years.

Not bad actually. Like I said, lacks passing power but that's about it.

We had the 2004 Malibu Classic and it lasted until 200,000 miles and then we lost it to a drunk driver.

Does that engine have overheating problems like the v6

Why didnt u pop the trunk from the remote

I have that same car. But I've already spent over $800 of repairs on it. because parts keep failing. Has the check engine light ever come on in that one?

Where are the thermostats

why is it so weird that this model malibu is litterally bigger than the newer next model after this year?

I have one.. Its not to bad except for the small engine. lol

Mike if ya want to no how bad theses things get look at intechdudes vid and saabkyles vid

Didn't cross my mind, lol

do that oldsmobile

Lol, I'll see if she'll let me at some point.

Lol, It's not too bad for a 7 year period.

ashtray could be used for coins

This is not a 2004 Malibu Classic, but a simple 2004 Chevy Classic. Fleet car manufactured only in 2004 and 2005, and is a really brainstorm. Maybe your mother use it only for going and return from church.

the other one is called max.

that is not a malibu that is just a a2003 chevy classic with a I-4 2.2liter 140HP

that's a 2003. the 2004 is a bigger body. the square one lol

This cat will give you a lot of problems down the road if it haven't already.

taxi!

My dude u might want to cover the license plate

just bought one of these for 1100 44k miles 😵‍💫perf condition finna get leather seat covers

do the rear seats fold down in this car ? 😶