1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS review from North America
"This car is nice on the outside, but the mechanics suck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not even a week after I bought it, I had the thermostat replaced because I wasn't getting any heat. Anti freeze was mixing in with my oil because the intake manifold went out. Then the brakes needed replaced, they made the most god awful sound when trying to stop. The brake light was burnt out (so I thought) I had my boyfriend replace the bulb and that same night it stopped working. The bulbs were melted and would only go in half way. Also the radio... I can get only one station in. I don't know if it is the antenna or what.
General comments?
I bought this car from my cousin. She said that there wasn't anything wrong with it other than the heat not working on the lower settings and it would need brakes soon.
I had a family friend who happens to be a mechanic look it over just in case something else needed replaced. Sure enough I ended up putting in $900 within the first week of owning it.
I thought I was getting a good deal with this car, but now I realize I was better of with my Ford T Bird (only minor problems there)
I do believe there should be a recall on the intake manifold because I have heard nothing but bad things about it.
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| If you are good with cars this car is great! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 87000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 13th April, 2008 |