1998 Chevrolet Malibu Base review from North America
"The worst car I ever bought; spent more time with my mechanic than in my garage"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought the car for a $1,000.00 when I got back from Iraq because my ex wife left me with no money and a whole bunch of bills. And I think it was the biggest mistake I ever made.
I have never see a car with so many problems; everything showed up a couple of weeks after I bought it like a bomb.
Intake gasket went bad (common problem for this cars), water pump bad, and bad A/C.
So well I fixed for like $550.00.
Running good, but it started to overheat again; the shop said was bad freeze plugs, fixed for like $20.00 bucks.
Keep doing the same problem; shop said bad reservoir, which I bought brand new on eBay.
Kept having the same problem, so I decide to stop the car and buy a very old reliable 1987 Honda Accord DX sedan.
It was the worst nightmare in my life, this car is a headache to my mechanic.
General comments?
I never recommend this car to anyone looking for a car. Even with its very comfortable interior and nice stereo.
Bad on gas in the city, but good on the highway.
Expensive tune up.
Bad resale value.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Multiport Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 128456 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130789 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th April, 2008 |