Chevy Malibu Maxx

flower1962

I have had a 2006 LTZ MAXX since 2008 and have had some issues, but I only have 49,650 miles. I have had the steering replaced and a control arm. I have had minor cosmetic repairs, Other than they can not find out why my rear wiper will not spray fluid I have had no other major issues. My extended warranty is due to expire and because of the low miles they want 2700 for 4 more years. Is this worth the money?

comem47

On my wife's 2006 Maxx I've personally replaced both control arms within the past few years. Overall it's been a pretty decent and reliable car, albeit a bit "rattly between the steering joint (replaced, but wearing again) and rear suspension setup. She now has about 72K on it. As for your rear washer: are you sure nothing is coming out at all, or is it just not hitting the window? I originally thought the hose plumbing might be bad , but from memory I believe the rear arm went bad and the fluid was dribbling down, not shooting out (look for signs of any fluid coming out or have someone watch. As for your warranty extension, that's a personal thing and I never get them. Assess what expensive damage might happen, but I'll take my chances the V6 and transmission are not problem ridden area and will last. Anything else is under the break-even $2700.

flower1962

Thanks for the insight!
The wiper issue has stumped the techs as well, the unit on the back works and the pump in the front. They want $90 to take the interior roof down to see where the problem lies which is a cost to me. The first time the went through a gallon of fluid and still could not figure out where it is all going. I do not have any water on the interior or puddles so it is a mystery!

zoppanero

I'm in the market for a used hatchback. Trouble is, I'm pretty large. 5'9", about 350 lbs. of largely mid-section weight.

There's a used Malibu Maxx (05) near where I live, but it's far enough away that I don't want to make the trip out there without a reasonable expectation of being able to sit the diver's seat comfortably, so I'm wondering if anyone can comment on whether or not a malibu maxx or similar hatch might be suitable for girthy drivers?

ktc

I am 6 ft and 250lb, and after 3--4 year, the driver seat bracket welding broke on my 2005 Maxx, then the chair slump to one side and back. Since it is a power seat, needed $450 for a new seat 5 years ago and my dealer's 7 year extended warranty did not cover that (They said it is not mechanical problem, that was BS). The Maxx seat is not designed for heavy driver.