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Chris Johnson, 03/26/2002
1997 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
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Nice
Not buying another Chevy
WontBuy2ndMalibu, 07/04/2002
1997 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
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We bought this car used a year ago with 52k. Since then have put over $4k in maintenance. It's been in the shop 30% of the time since purchase.
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huff_daddy456, 10/03/2002
1997 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
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Got a 1997 in April of 2001. I found one with only 30K and got a decent aftermarket warranty.(7 years or 100K miles bumper to bumper) Thank god I paid the extra money for this warrenty because in the past year its only fun me about $200 to get over $4000 of work done. The intire front electronics system went out and I lost all my speed sensors, power everything, and the factory standard alttenator has gone out 3 times. Even though this stuff has happened I love this car. Because of the V6 and heavier car its a great ride and I have to drive 21 hours to visit family and believe me its been a life saver.
Will never buy another Chevy.
CheyHater, 12/04/2002
1997 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
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Don't ever buy one of these unless you have a lot of money and time to waste. A whole lot better to pay a couple grand more and buy and Accord or a Campry or an Altima.. or anything else.
The Good and The Bad
Anil_V_Reddy, 12/06/2002
1997 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
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I ran into maximum problems between 43K miles and 62K miles. Steering fluid leak - 43K miles Brakes wear out - 44K miles CV joint replacement - 47K miles Gasket leakage - 52K miles Another set of brakes - 53K miles Replaced alternator - 58K miles Yet another set of brakes - 62K miles. If you don't believe me, I have all the receipts. Surprisingly, after the last bout at 62K miles, it has run very well (knock on wood) and I now have 94K miles
Don't buy this one!
Hansenvl61, 08/29/2002
1997 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan
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This car has been nothing but problems. I will never buy another chevy, no lie.
One of the Best GM Products I have owned
WCHA, 01/20/2003
1997 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
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I bought this vehicle new in 1997 and have been very happy with it overall. With over 160K miles on it now it has performed well. The V6 engine and four speed automatic transmission are perfectly matched. Typical highway milage of about 29 MPG - not bad for the 170 HP V6. In typical GM style, this vehicle is not without it's problems. At 50K miles it needed a new torque converter and at about 80K a lot of new front end parts to tighten things back up. Replacement parts have lasted longer than the originals. All in all, this is still one of the best vehicles I have ever owned.
Perhaps the worst car ever made
StevenSouthwell, 06/11/2003
1997 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
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This was the worst car I have ever owned. I purchased it brand new off the lot in 97. It was completely unreliable. I had too many problems to mention them all here. The biggest problems were electrical and the front end. Chevy did not stand behind this product and did nothing to fix the problems. They did get really good at saying "that is not covered under warranty." I spent close to $6,000 on repairs in two years of ownership. (This was a brand new car.) This is actually lower than some people I have talked to who also purchased one.
So many problems....
briq4, 05/31/2002
1997 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
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Leaking power steering hose alternator went squeaking sway bar bushings water leaks brakes last about 10K Squeaky brakes Alignment problems Tires wore prematurely Body Panel Alighnment fit and finish is sub par
I have enjoyed the car very much...
Chevy, 09/06/2002
1997 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It has been a great car! I put over 20K miles in the first year of owning it. Had a few problems, but you expect that from any car. No major problems! My car has over 80K now and we still love it.