By jimntempe on 03/20/12 21:14 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
Review
I read most of the reviews here and it almost made me back out of my decision to by a 2000 Malibu LS.
But the car was like new, even with 200K miles, and it was very inexpensive compared to the other junk I'd looked at for the same price or more.
The prior owner had quite of few of his repair papers and like many of these cars it had the intake manifold redone, a new fuel pump, new water pump, plugs, wires, and one injector, all at around 100K. Also had brakes done several times but no more often them most other cars.
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By sixohthree81 on 03/16/12 15:09 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
Review
had my Bu for about 2 years, only problem was external head gasket leak. just kept antifreeze in and drove it like that for over a year. had to send to junk yard due to my stupidity with jacking it up in the rear in the wrong spot and bent something that cause the back end to come around when you hit the breaks. didnt want to take the time to fix as I got another car I was fixing. great car tho loved everything about it!
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By halfdemon on 09/18/11 14:15 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
Review
I have had a few issues here and there, got it for free, so all the repairs are good up-to 2,000 dollars. Small leak in A/C lines, repaired and filled for $75 at a Ford lot. I like the car, feels good, great gas mileage, and other than a/c and brakes no problems.
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By alexissunshine on 08/25/11 11:22 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
Review
I do love my Malibu - it was a gift, but it's just eating all my money. I got in in February '11 with 115k miles and by August '11 it has 123k, and I've put in almost $1,000 to keep it running. I just blame the water pump/serpentine belt on the age and the control arm on our terrible roads, but it's kicking my butt. I do love my Ali though :) It's not a terrible car but I just don't have the money for the upkeep.
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By jequines on 02/04/11 11:58 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
Review
Had one for 10 years, bought it almost new with 40,000kms. I see other people had nothing but problems, not me drove it till 290,000kms only problems I had were it needed an alternator around 150xxxkms and brakes twice. Doors were starting to rust after 9 yrs and 200xxxkms. Handled fine good power and very comfortable. Was always very reliable for me.
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By F_U_Malibu on 07/07/10 16:41 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
Review
Ok this car is junk, why did they make this? Someone gave me this car. For free, all I had to do was fix it up. Leaking coolant, malfunctioning ignition switch, new starter, new head gasket, struts go every couple months, intake gasket went, blower only works on 3 and up, signals don't work, omg the list goes on and on and on, not to mention I've only had this for a little over a year. Don't buy it, or take it for free. Worst car ever built, I will get my vengeance Chevy.
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By mindgraffiti on 05/27/10 08:37 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
Review
I have owned this used car for 7+ years. Stuck with a 3 year loan, only to shell out more money immediately after buying it! Within the first 6 months, when it hit 50k miles, the engine completely DIED. Spent $4k on a new one. Even after a NEW one, I've replaced the intake gasket 4 times. It's gradually gained a large 6" round rust hole near the bottom of the fuel door. The ignition fails randomly and after 3 repair shops, no one can find the problem. The A/C needs recharged every month during the summer and on 80°F & hotter days, you can't tell it's working. I've quit making repairs ($6k during 3 yr loan!) and am driving it til it's dead. After this car, nothing will make me buy GM again.
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By BOBB on 02/28/10 15:03 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
Review
traded my 2000 Malibu for a 2010 HHR. Only has 48000 miles, but I never had anything close to a major problem with this car. For 9 years and 9 months it always got me where I wanted to go. It was a very luxurious car for the price I paid. For the last couple of years it sounded like there was a Mexican troope playing castanets in the engine, but I still got 24 miles per gallon. It was one of the best cars I've had and I'm 66 years old.
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By Michael in Atlanta on 02/05/10 20:26 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
Review
We bought this car in October 2000 and now at 107k, it has finally died. So many problems every 10,000 miles. Will not miss this vehicle. Wasted so much time and money on the vehicle. Not only will we NEVER purchase any GM product again, if we ever won one on a game show, we would sell it immediately or drive off a cliff. Good riddance to this piece of junk vehicle
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By Jeff Mackin on 01/29/10 19:22 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2000 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
Review
This car has a decent amount of pep for a V6 engine. The ABS Brakes stink! Did I mention that I hate the ABS brakes??
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