Just bought a used 98 malibu today ..has 166,00 kms runs smooth ,but just wondering if i should have bought the 3.1...i choose the 2.4 because i have heard of problems with the 3100 engines ..
Also noticed on the motor it is the same design as the old quad 4 in the 94 grand ams .
I've only known one person who has had a malibu with the 4cyl, and he's had to have new motors installed - twice. I think a lot depends on what kind of driving you do - in my opinion, that's a big car for 4 cyl.
> I've only known one person who has had a malibu with the 4cyl, and he's > had to have new motors installed - twice. I think a lot depends on > what kind of driving you do - in my opinion, that's a big car for 4 cyl.
No it isn't. There are many cars that size and weight that have 4-cylinder engines. Sebring, Camry, Accord, to name a few.