im thinking of getting a 2000 chevrolet malibu as my first car. is it a good...

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...choice? any input? ? i dont know much about cars. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated ") im 18 btw.
 
How long do you plan on keeping the car? If it is for a few years, I would not buy it. I would go with a honda or toyota. They are the cheapest and most reliable car companies. You can mind almost any honda or toyota for the same price as your chevy would be, sure they will have higher mileage but if you find one that's been taken care of, it will easily go over 200,000 miles. good luck
 
Well I find the replies you have received rather amusing.. How ever the truth be known You have already received one answer. Yes 1997 to 2001 had some problems. Internal coolant leaks that could result in severe engine damage. Ignition switch problem also. However beginning with the 2002 model they will run mile for mile with any of the imports and you will repair any problems you may encounter for many less dollars out of your pocket. I may add I owned a 2001 Malibu. Put 320,000 on it. other than regular maintenance it cost me an ignition switch. Second owner still driving it with no problems.
 
consider yourself lucky that you asked us first before you bought it.

that is a piece of crap. I wouldn't even buy a new american car. Take any new 2009 chevy and it is about as reliable as any american car in the early 90's.

I'd rather have a 1990 nissan sentra then a 2009 chevy malibu.
 
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