Handles wonderfully, with little effort, doesn't feel like 4,000 lbs. Comfortable, modern interior, intuitive controls.

The most uncomfortable car I have ever owned, but with only one car in the fam, my wife drove it most of the miles, it has been a very reliable car, and the things that broke were covered under the extended warranty.  I have put 85K+ on in 4 years, and it has been good on gas with Avg. MPG between 23-29 with mixed driving, and my wife's lead foot.

I love my car. Sure its not the best car on the road, but i still love it.

These cars are everywhere.  This body style of Malibu is almost more common than Civics in my area.  It'll stick corners about as good as any small sedan will, and the acceleration isn't shabby.  I find it abnormally quiet, as to where you almost need the large, analog tachometer to know it's running.  The styling isn't bad, but it is too common to be memorable.  The interior works, but could use improvement.