Hey guys, I'm new here.:wave:

I'm looking into buying a 1999 Malibu LS (V6) with 94,000 miles. They're asking $3400, (but I talked them down to $3100) for it with a warantee. (100% Labor, 100% parts drivetrain for 30 days)

I took it for a test drive, and came up with the following problems:

- Rear Window doesn't work
- Climate control only speeds 3,4,and 5 work (1 and 2 act like it's in the "off" position)
- Check Engine light (dealer said the codes brought up it was an O2 sensor)

All of which the dealer said they would fix no problem.

I took it for a test drive for about an hour (with speeds rangeing from 25-75mph) and everything sounded fine in the engine.

What else should I look for if I decide to consider this car? (Which i'm really close to doing)


Thanks
Mike

No one knows anything I should specifically look for when deciding to buy this car or not??

No one knows anything I should specifically look for when deciding to buy this car or not??

I will just say, considering all the things that have gone wrong on my 01 Malibu since I got it new, I will not recommend a used Malibu to anyone.
Good Luck.

Yeah, so funny story. We (my gf and I) were testing the malibu, and it seemed to run fine and everything. (weve been testing it for a few days now). We take it home on one last test run, and go inside quickly, and when we come out... it wouldn't start!!:banghead: It would start, and then immeditly stall out, every single time.

We called the dealer up, and they gave us the whole "it'll have to just sit there until monday!" I said I don't think so, either you tow it right now, or I will and i'll stick you with the bill. Soon enough a tow truck came, and we had to ride with the driver to get back to my truck I left at the dealership.

So now were out looking again. We came accross a 1998 Malibu with only 74,000 miles, for $3400. That one seemed 10 times less problematic (and cleaner) then the 99. Hopefully it was a blessing in disguise. However if this one ends up like the 99, I think were going to say "screw it" to all other Malibus.

So we'll see what happens.

Mailbu's are a risky investment. If you've skimmed through the forum you've seen all the issues. I bought a used 2001 from a family member because it had very low miles (17k). I've replaced the blower motor resistor. I need to do the A/C control panel fix. It's a bit deceiving, because when they are running, they run well. They are just prone to lots of little problems and a couple major ones. Good luck with whatever you decide.