Used Chevrolet Malibu for Sale in Tacoma, WA

4.2

(217 Reviews)

Overall Rating

4.2

(217 Reviews)

Value

4.1

Performance

3.6

Comfort

4.2

Fuel Economy

4.0

Reliability

4.0

Owner Reviews

4.2

217 Reviews


Overall	4.2

Value	4.1

Performance	3.6

Style	4.1

Comfort	4.2

Fuel Economy	4.0

Reliability	4.0

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1998 Chevrolet Malibu - A Good Purchase

I am happy with the overall quality of this car. For a vehicle that has over 100,000 miles and almost 20 years under its belt, this car performs pretty well. It has a very comfortable interior and a large trunk. I am a large person, but there is ample room in this car. I have teenagers that are 6' 5" tall, and they are able to drive the car comfortably. It is also quite comfortable for long trips due to the interior room.

Story

I am the third owner of this car, but I share the same last name as the other two owners. The original owner was my brother-in-law, and the second owner was my son. Now it is my car. It is still in the family and still running!

Pros

With it being an older car, when repairs do come up they are much more reasonably priced than newer cars. It drives smoothly, and fairly quietly. The air conditioning still works quite well. I am able to fit a lot in the trunk, which is nice for hauling groceries or luggage or sports gear - or all of the above! This car seems very sturdy when driving, which is nice on really rainy and windy days. I have not yet driven it in the snow, but I am confident that the front wheel drive will perform well for me. The engine warms up quickly, which will be nice when winter comes. The car has ... (more)

Cons

The exterior paint is peeling off in large flakes on the roof. Also, the taillight housings leak.

1997 Chevrolet Malibu - A very reliable vehicle for daily commuting

This car is actually my first and I have had it for about 5 years. There have been some issues, such as having to replace the starter and a few other parts within the last year, but overall the car has been insanely reliable. I'm not necessarily the most knowledgeable when it comes to cars and rely on my uncle to handle all of the maintenance, but things like checking oil and other simple tasks are rather straight forward. I enjoy that the car has electric features but is not computerized like most cars that are available now. The vehicle handles well as far as I can tell, and while it is starting to show its age a bit, there is definitely life left in this car. Great for my daily commute to college. This car gets about 22 miles per gallon and doesn't cost an excessive amount to fill ... (more)

Story

Road-tripping to a music festival and camping out next to the car with friends was a lot of fun. It had just enough room for all of our weekend gear.

Pros

Good gas mileage Reliable Not computerized, but has electric features

Cons

Recall on ignition Getting to be an older vehicle Needs extra upkeep to maintain