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“The Nicest Cheap Car I Ever Bought”

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Luke859 recommends this car
08/21/2008

For the money, you cant go wrong, they have plenty of power, good on gas, roomy enough, descent trunk space, and a nice sound system. power seats, locks, and windows, you gotta love it. they drive nice, handle nice, and are comfortable. but you cant really beat on them or you'll probably throw a rod.

Pros — EVERYTHING, THEY ARE NICE CARS
Cons — THE GAS FILL RUSTS OFTEN, AND THEY ALL HAVE INTAKE LEAKS
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“3.1 V6 Could Do Better With The Horses”

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05/19/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Chevrolet Malibu 4 Dr STD Sedan

chevy did a better job with the 2008 models then ever

Pros — better of the american models
Cons — 120 on the dash
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“Its A Good Car If You Take Care Of It”

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Tyler1179 recommends this car
04/30/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Chevrolet Malibu 4 Dr LS Sedan

Its a really nice car, but you have to keep up on maintnence, as with any car.

Pros — it drives well and has preaty good pick up
Cons — theres no aftermarket performance parts for it
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“I Don't Know I Got A Lemon.”

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Aaron1297 recommends this car
04/18/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Chevrolet Malibu 4 Dr LS Sedan

Yeah it's alright.

Pros — 155 hp 3.1 V6 is snappy enough, CD player and power everything, spoiler to surf with, good trunk space
Cons — Only 26-27 mpg on the highway, not built the most solid, engine may or may not unexplainably dump all its oil at 130,000 miles and weld itself together
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“Family Life”

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Derek1228 recommends this car
04/10/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Chevrolet Malibu 4 Dr LS Sedan

nice car for the long rides,

Pros — better on GAS
Cons — its not a manual,
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“It's Cute.”

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Kim773 recommends this car
02/23/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Chevrolet Malibu 4 Dr LS Sedan

very reliable.. spacious for weekend traveling..

Pros — roomy
Cons — not much
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“Gas Mileage Sucks”

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pinski recommends this car
02/19/2008
Reviewing: 1997 Used Chevrolet Malibu 4 Dr LS Sedan

gas mileage sucks

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“Average”

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pinski recommends this car
02/19/2008

bad gas mileage

Pros — runs good
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“Cool Car”

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Dan90 recommends this car
12/18/2007
Reviewing: 1997 Used Chevrolet Malibu 4 Dr STD Sedan

if i could have my old malibu back id take it in a heartbeat

Pros — lots of space
Cons — i tried taking it 4x4ing. that didnt work out well
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“Is Ok”

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12/04/2007
Reviewing: 1997 Used Chevrolet Malibu 4 Dr LS Sedan

THE 1997 MALIBU IS OK

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