2001 Chevrolet Malibu Base review from North America
"Lovely car, would buy another with a complete inspection"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Thermostat resistor ($60)
Serpatine belt ($60)
One brake light, replaced them all ($4)
Right now I have bad brake pads, replacing with kevlar mettalic brake pads ($50) and rotors with drilled and slotted rotors ($85) and $25 for labor.
Have two bent rims ($35 a piece, when I replace them)
Drivers seat wore out fast.
General comments?
Nice car, paid under retail for it.
I needed something that didn't have as many problems as my GA, so far, so good. I like the style of the car. Wish I could have looked for a cheaper car, but had to get one quick.
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| Great car if you have a mechanic riding shotgun |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 15th December, 2004 |