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by scmrak  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 50
Oct 27 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: good ride, peppy
Cons: possible quality problems
When you hit the front door of the car rental joint, you never quite know what you'll be driving when you leave. This time, my "mid-size" car turned out to be a '99 Chevy Malibu, the first chance I've had to drive one of these little guys....
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by scottsaturn83
Jan 26 '05 - Updated Feb 10 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliability, comfort, price, ride and handling.
Cons: Minor quirks, automatic transmission only, no manual available.
The Bottom Line: Find a low mileage, V6 model. Make sure the problems I listed above were corrected.
The 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu was the replacement for the aged, but reliable Chevrolet Corsica, and came in two forms; base and up-level LS. The base model came standard with a 2.4 liter DOHC (dual over-head cam) 4 cylinder motor that pumped out 150 ...
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by rittdogg
Sep 14 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Quiet, good acceleration, nothing has gone wrong yet
Cons: The "you drive a geezer's car" jokes, rear-end magnet, nothing should go wrong with it
Keep in mind when reading that this review is by no means complete. No review of one auto can truly be finished until the automobile lies in a scrap heap in a junkyard. Updates to this review may be added sporadically.
I bought a...
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by PALWalrus
Jul 03 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sturdy, reliable workhorse.
Cons: Paint work is suspect.
We went shopping for a medium to low price replacement for our Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible which hadn't quite worked out for us, not quite being sturdy enough for the work that we put our cars through. My wife liked the look of this vehicle, which...
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by mathesius
Sep 19 '99 - Updated Jun 19 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Lots of clean, simple interior space!
Cons: No traction control.
The Bottom Line: Highly recommended. After three years, 60,000 miles, and about $400 in repairs, we're still very pleased. Would buy it again.
I purchased my new 1999 Chevrolet Malibu LS after a long evaluation period of other cars. The competition, for me, included the Pontiac Grand Am, Oldsmobile Alero, Honda Civic, and Volkswagen Jetta. After test driving all those cars, it was clear the...
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by russellk
Dec 14 '99 - Updated Dec 16 '99
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Good Acceleration
Cons: Noises, Poor Quality, and Poor workmanship
1999 Chevy Malibu
My friend who got into an accident had to rent a car. He rented Chevy Malibu and Pontiac Firebird from Enterprise Rental Car from Chevy dealership in North Dallas. I am going to start with Chevy Malibu.
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by humnbrd4g
Aug 15 '01 - Updated Nov 14 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: The looks, the ride, the acceleration capability!
Cons: None so far!
The Bottom Line: I'd buy another one in a heartbeat! Great car, great value, and a trusted manufacturer.
UPDATE: I've owned this car for over a year now, going on a year and a half. So far I have had no repairs to make other than regular maintenance. The interior has held up to 2 teenagers and a 3 1/2 year old... all stains easily came off! Gas mileage...
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by SmokeyJoe
Apr 24 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Comfy seats
Cons: Everything but the comfy seats
I am startled by how much praise this car is receiving here! Everyone considering this model, do yourself a favor. Head over to Edmunds.com and check out their "Town Hall" section. See what kind of reviews the Malibu is getting....this car is...
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by squigsdad
Jul 12 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable ride, decent power, roomy, huge trunk, decent mileage
Cons: Steering could use a little work
The Bottom Line: I liked this car enough that when it was totaled, I went out and got another.
In the Fall of 1998 I bought a new 1999 Chevy Malibu. It turned out to be one of my favorite cars. I used it and abused it and it served me well.
My job required me to do quite a bit of driving and it was a pleasure in the Malibu. In the...
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by MK-Ultra
Dec 22 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: reliability, paint finish, utility, price
Cons: tires, bland styling
Back in '99 I got a new job which required me to drive all over the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. I worked on telecom equipment, so I had to carry a lot of test equipment (large boxes) and hand tools with me. The vehicle I bought also had to double as a...
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by Jeremy_Gentry
Jul 13 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Spunky little 4 cylinder, good lookin ride
Cons: Gas mileage was a little disappointing, I'm not big on the daytime running lights.
I bought my 99 Malibu about a month ago. I was replacing my Mustang I had driven for about 2 years. Needless to say I was a little worried about going from a sports car to a passenger car, but it was about time for a new ride (the wife was...
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by mak24fan
Sep 27 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfort, easily handled, size, value
Cons: Brakes, Wiper blades
I bought my 1999 Malibu LS new in February of 1999. I fell in love with it on the test drive and liked all of the available features that are usually options on other cars.
Love:
Like I mentioned above, this car has so many...
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by ajhend
Oct 04 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Price, Room, Quietness
Cons: Steering a little too twitchy.
My local dealer had a "Bait and Switch" type of ad for this car, and I would not let them switch. I got it brand new for $13,400...Try doing that with your Camry.
It has lots of headroom, which is important for a tall guy like me....
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by dolli_face
Jan 24 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: very roomy
Cons: changing a flat tire
I first discovered that Malibu when I got it as a rental. I loved this car! IT was very roomy both front and back. The Malibu drives very smooth and hardy any bumps. All the knobs were in just the right place for both driver and passenger. The Malibu...
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by anukhan
Apr 07 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: maneuverability, price, great visibility
Cons: poor music system, somewhat noisy
I bought this vehicle, due to a family's recommendation, in 1999 and will never regret it! it is a great car for the money! This car is a great family car, for those with children, due to its roomy front and rear areas. I also bought this car due to its...
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