Edmunds.com on the Chevrolet Malibu: "Comfortable and roomy interior, low price, ample feature content. We consider this to be one of the best cars General Motors makes, so if you're looking for a solid, well-rounded sedan that won't break the bank, the Malibu deserves a test drive."

The Chevrolet Malibu has been around for a lot of years ... since the 1960's, in fact. Only vehicles with an awful lot going for it can establish this kind of durability in the marketplace.

The fact is, Malibu production was stopped briefly in the 1980's but was brought back due to popular demand. And today, the Malibu's level of refinement and competence puts it right up there with the top midsize family sedans.

And we're far from alone on this. It happens to get better ratings than most people seem aware of.

For example, J.D. Power gives it an overall rating of 4 (out of 5 ... the Honda Accord, for example, gets a 4.5) and a perfect 5 for Mechanical Design Quality. Edmunds.com's Consumer Ratings give it a 9 (out of 10) and Cars.com's Consumer Car Reviews gives it a 5 out of 5 ... and these are very significant because they reflect the opinion of people who actually own the car.

We've been particularly taken by the Malibu's ride comfort, interior space, level of features, excellent crash-test scores and fuel efficiency (city: 19 - 24 highway: 26 - 32).

So, no surprise here, we think the Malibu makes an excellent choice as a used car purchase. And we can make two suggestions to help you save money when buying one:

ONE: We're always on the lookout for the nicest used Malibus for sale at the wholesale Dealer-Only auctions we attend, whether it be an LS, LT, LTZ, SS or Maxx ... and we can buy one specifically for you.

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TWO: To save the most, you can go to wholesale Public Auto Auctions in your own geographic area. While this will take some additional time and effort on your part, there are indeed outstanding buys (often even below wholesale) for those who shop these events.

Here's some additional information on locating these auctions and the key issues in using them to your advantage: Find A Chevy Malibu At Public Car Auctions In Your Area.

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