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Car Forum / Chevrolet / Chevrolet Malibu / February 20051998 Malubu
Been looking at a 1998 Malibu 4 dr sedan with the 4 cyl has 52K miles and is in nice shape, going to purchase it for my son, any comments on this model with the 4 cyl engine. will these motors hold up Chet GM only put the 4 cylinder in the 1997 and early 1998 models. They have sufficient power, but low end acceleration or passing power with a full load is marginal. But these engines do not suffer from piston slap and leaking lower intake manifolds as the 3.1 V6 does. But the 3.1 does have a lot of get up and go. Been looking at a 1998 Malibu 4 dr sedan with the 4 cyl has 52K miles and is in nice shape, going to purchase it for my son, any comments on this model with the 4 cyl engine. will these motors hold up Chet Chet, my ex-g/f has a 98 Malibu 4dr sedan w/ 4cyl motor & loves it still. It is a fantastic car... although it's more of a "chick car". Get your son a non-chick car ;). J/k.. it's a great car though. -Mike -- A happy kid behind the wheel of a 98 Mustang GT Cold air intake FRPP 3.73 gears Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter Flowmaster 40 Series mufflers (self-installed woohoo) Hi-speed fan switch 255/60R-15 rear tires Subframe connectors Aluminum adjustable clutch quadrant > Been looking at a 1998 Malibu 4 dr sedan with the 4 cyl has 52K miles > and is in nice shape, going to purchase it for my son, any comments on > this model with the 4 cyl engine. will these motors hold up > > Chet I'd look for a 4 cyl. with a 2.2 L if you can the 2.4 IMO isn't quite as nice. But if it is a good price I'd go for it, you can always replace the motor later after it gets high milage. This goes for any car but, take care of it and it will take care of you. Keep track of you fluid levels and change the oil every 3k miles. I generally try to keep my car under 3k RPMs unless passing on the free way or if I'm late to work ;p. Just remember the Malibu wasnt built to be a sports car so don't drive it like one, I had a friend who bought a Fiero lol, he must have thought that since it looks kind of sporty then it must be sporty ;p big mistake, he ended up getting rid of the car after finding oil and coolant mixed together. > Chet, my ex-g/f has a 98 Malibu 4dr sedan w/ 4cyl motor & loves it still. > It [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >> >> Chet dont care what you all think its a great car i had mine since it was new and the only thing to break was the window regulator on the drivers door check mine out on the link below... 76000 miles and running fine people think is a new car still.... http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/666314/1 Consumer Guide Road Test Ratings 1998 Chevrolet Malibu LS Ratings Performance 4 Fuel Economy 3 Ride Quality 4 Quietness 3 Interior Room 3 Cargo Capacity 4 Insurance Costs 3 Total 24 Max 35 Specifications Chevrolet Malibu 4 door sedan Wheelbase, in. 107.0 Overall Length, in. 190.4 Overall Width, in. 69.4 Overall Height, in. 56.4 Curb Weight, lbs. 3100 Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 17.0 Standard Payload, lbs. -- Fuel Capacity, gals. 15.0 Seating Capacity 5 Front Head Room, in. 39.4 Max. Front Leg Room, in. 41.9 Rear Head Room, in. 37.6 Min. Rear Leg Room, in. 38.0 Trouble Spots Antenna: Because of the way it is routed, a passenger can accidentally disconnect the antenna so the cable must be rerouted. (1997-99) Doors: The key reminder continues to sound after the key is removed from the ignition accompanied by power door locks not working due to a problem in the lock cylinder. (1997-99) Doors: The power door locks fail, but still work manually, due to a rubber part breaking on the actuator arm inside the door. (1997) Paint/body: On white cars, the door handles turn yellow from the lock-cylinder grease staining them. The company will replace the cylinders under warranty and there is a colorless grease available for service. (1997-99) Seat: The leather on the bucket seat back wears prematurely and the company will replace the seat cover and install extra padding under warranty. (1997-99) Suspension noise: Noises from the front end (clunks, rattles, squeaks) may require replacement of the lower control arms or rack-and-pinion assembly or both. (1997-98) > Been looking at a 1998 Malibu 4 dr sedan with the 4 cyl has 52K miles and > is in nice shape, going to purchase it for my son, any comments on this > model with the 4 cyl engine. will these motors hold up > > Chet oh and BTW theres 10 hp difrance between 4 and 6 cyc. > Been looking at a 1998 Malibu 4 dr sedan with the 4 cyl has 52K miles and > is in nice shape, going to purchase it for my son, any comments on this > model with the 4 cyl engine. will these motors hold up > > Chet > oh and BTW theres 10 hp difrance between 4 and 6 cyc. How much torque? Is the HP diff. at the same RPMs? >> Been looking at a 1998 Malibu 4 dr sedan with the 4 cyl has 52K miles and >> is in nice shape, going to purchase it for my son, any comments on this >> model with the 4 cyl engine. will these motors hold up >> >> Chet 2.4L Twin Cam 4 150 hp @ 5500 RPM 167 @ 4000 RPM 3.1L 150 hp V6 150 hp @ 4800 RPM 180 @ 3200 RPM >> oh and BTW theres 10 hp difrance between 4 and 6 cyc. > > How much torque? Is the HP diff. at the same RPMs? > 2.4L Twin Cam 4 150 hp @ 5500 RPM 167 @ 4000 RPM > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >> >> How much torque? Is the HP diff. at the same RPMs? you left out the 2.2 L ECOTEC ;p |
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