Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Pleasantly Surprised - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By David - August 6 - 10:04 am

  2/08 w/46500 mi I paid around $8500. The int was in VG cond and the ext was near perfect. The only problems Ive had was a squeak at the sway bar bushings (I fixed with dry graphite lube) and right now the Ck Eng light has come on two days ago. I will be getting that checked next week. Ive had no other problems (hence "Pleasantly Surprised). At 51k mi I had the trans flushed and at 53K I switched to synthetic oil. I chg oil at 5k (w/filter chg at 3k). The oil filter sits near the right top of the block and no oil is lost when changing the filter element. I average 25mpg (city/hwy) overall. Highway driving at 65-70mph gets me 30mpg. IMHO the ecotec is the best 4 cyl GM has ever made.

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  Good utilitarian car - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By Dennis Durfee - February 10 - 9:32 pm

  This is our second one. Wife rolled the 1st down the side of the mountain and all three ladies crawled out the window uninjured. It handled great until she hit the unexpected snow storm. She loved the car, purchases for $10K with 33K miles in 06. The 2nd one was $8K with 44K miles. We did not like it as well until we had the front brakes, pad and rotors, replaced for $450. We like it now. It is economical, reliable, and comfortable a great middle-aged womans car. Id buy another one if she wrecked this one, too.

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  I love my car - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By CNAonthemove - October 7 - 11:50 am

  I drive about 300 miles per week to get to work in very heavy snow and everthing else. It handles very well in the snow. I would not trade my car in only for the newer one.

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  Good value - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By Dave - September 15 - 9:16 am

  2.2 ecotec is best 4 cyl GM has ever made. Its quiet, has decent power and low maint with 28mpg. Suspension had some squeaking, but some graphite powder on the bushings has taken care of that. Thats the only problem Ive had in 6000 miles. Audio system stinks and I replaced with Alpine deck, Infinitys in the front doors and Pioneers in the rear deck. Ive mainly owned Hondas and Toyotas but this was such a value I couldnt pass it up and so far Im happy with it.

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  05 Classic - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By Chips - May 31 - 1:47 pm

  I use the car for a carpool of 4 persons. I get between 26 and 29 MPG hauling about 775 pounds. I drive it conservatively. Hope to get about 7 years of driving with it. Ive had engine oil gaskets replaced under the warranty.

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  Good Buy - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By Aris B - January 18 - 12:26 pm

  I bought my 2005 Classic in September 2006 and have found it to be reliable and most of all comfortable. The gas mileage stated 25 MPG in the city and I would say I am getting close to that, maybe a little less. The comfort factor and generous truck space made it a sale. Price was a big concern. I was able to get mine for $9,000 with about 29,000 on it. It drives like a new car. I agree with the review about the carpet being cut too small for the passenger compartment.

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  High miles, low operating cost - Good value - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By JC - September 25 - 8:30 pm

  Driving an average of 1200mi/wk, I require reliability and economy. Highway average always 30-38. This car starts every day, and I feel confident driving it daily w/o the distraction of issues. OEM tires (Eagles) are superb still with over 80k on them. Brakes are average. Body integrity above average, but with odd paint peel on rear bumper!? At 25k, sway bar bushing went. Recently (81k) I replaced fr wheel bearing (sealed unit, $375), struts ($325), and a few misc items. Now the rear power window doesnt work (hardly used!). Interior design is awkward and tight. Interior road noise level is bearly acceptable at highway speeds. Car tends to labor up hills, has acceptable acceleration otherwise. Handling is very good.

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  My 2005 Chevy Classic - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By Jon Black - March 7 - 6:54 am

  Overall, I really like the car. I view it as a value vehicle. Lots of nice stuff for under $20,000. Just the kind of car I like. I question some design and construction, though. 1. The hood blocks the outward movement of the wipers. Pulling them out to clean the lower windshield is difficult. 2. Transmission lever when in PARK, makes using the heater knobs difficult. Also heater knobs are under an overhang from the radio and some of the selections for the heater are difficult to see. 3. Carpet was cut too narrow in the drivers compartment and there is a gap between the edge of the compartment and the carpeting. A properly fitting piece of carpet should have been installed.

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  Comfortable ride - 2005 Chevrolet Classic
  By Brandon - December 5 - 7:27 pm

  Ive had a hard time with small sedans finding a comfortable car, being 6 with long legs. The Malibu Classic is just right for me with a power seat and peppy 4 cylinder engine, its the perfect blend of price, comfort, and performance for my taste. Did I mention the price? Hard to beat at $11k with less than 16k miles.