I just finished purchasing a 2008 Chev Malibu with a 2.4 ltr engine for my son. (Haven't got it home yet)
I know it's too late to be asking now, but I am curious on the good the bad and the ugly with regards to these cars?
I looked and looked until I was blue in the face for a car and this is best one I could find.
It has 140,000 kms on it (87,000 miles) and is almost fully loaded, minus the sunroof. Leather/heated seats, climate control, remote start, adjustable gas and brake pedals, etc.
It came with new tires, new brakes and a cat back exhaust system, (stock) safety and etested for $4,200 dollars.
The only thing wrong or one that bothered me a bit was the rust bubbles on the rear passenger quarter, which, from the looking I did, is common for these cars.
I will likely leave it until the spring to make sure it is a good car and my son likes it.
The car will be rust proofed/sprayed within the next couple of months as well.
When I pick it up, hopefully tomorrow, it will be getting an oil/filter change and a good going over.
I plan to use either PP or PUP 5W-30 and I believe this engine takes 5 ltrs/quarts exactly?
Any issues or concerns with this car that I should be aware of?
The reviews I did prior all suggested it is a pretty dependable and reliable car.
The car was owned by a 58 yr old woman and judging by the mtce records, she was somewhat anal about things, especially oil changes.
Thanks in advance.
Sorry, meant to add, what size wheels/tires are on this car and what will all fit/work when it comes to purchasing snows?
Embarrassed I didn't look.
I know it's too late to be asking now, but I am curious on the good the bad and the ugly with regards to these cars?
I looked and looked until I was blue in the face for a car and this is best one I could find.
It has 140,000 kms on it (87,000 miles) and is almost fully loaded, minus the sunroof. Leather/heated seats, climate control, remote start, adjustable gas and brake pedals, etc.
It came with new tires, new brakes and a cat back exhaust system, (stock) safety and etested for $4,200 dollars.
The only thing wrong or one that bothered me a bit was the rust bubbles on the rear passenger quarter, which, from the looking I did, is common for these cars.
I will likely leave it until the spring to make sure it is a good car and my son likes it.
The car will be rust proofed/sprayed within the next couple of months as well.
When I pick it up, hopefully tomorrow, it will be getting an oil/filter change and a good going over.
I plan to use either PP or PUP 5W-30 and I believe this engine takes 5 ltrs/quarts exactly?
Any issues or concerns with this car that I should be aware of?
The reviews I did prior all suggested it is a pretty dependable and reliable car.
The car was owned by a 58 yr old woman and judging by the mtce records, she was somewhat anal about things, especially oil changes.
Thanks in advance.
Sorry, meant to add, what size wheels/tires are on this car and what will all fit/work when it comes to purchasing snows?
Embarrassed I didn't look.
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