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Which to keep: 01 Malibu or 98 Camry?

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#14 of 23 Re: Which to keep: 01 Malibu or 98 Camry? [ls6454] by amazingtom Jan 19, 2008 (9:14 pm)
Replying to: ls6454 (Jan 19, 2008 4:16 pm) We haven't made a final decision yet, but we are pretty much set on selling the Mailbu and keeping the Camry for the log haul. We might possibly take your advice to sell both and buy a "newer" used car. But I have such a good impression of the Camry that I trust keeping this car for another 5 years. At that point we will likely be in a whole different situation by then, with new preferences and maybe even new options with the way hybrids, etc. are becoming widespread. Replies to this message: csandste (Jan 20, 2008 9:02 am) bvdj84 (Sep 14, 2008 4:30 pm)
#15 of 23 Re: Which to keep: 01 Malibu or 98 Camry? [amazingtom] by csandste Jan 20, 2008 (9:02 am)
Replying to: amazingtom (Jan 19, 2008 9:14 pm) Took a look at that model Camry last week. Think you made the right decision. What you can see by comparing GM with the Japanese is that the further back you go the worse GM products look in comparison. That means they're catching up rapidly, I guess. Recently drove a mid nineties Pontiac Grand Prix. Hideous interior. My 05 Malibu Maxx, for all the snide comments when the new model arrived, is actually quite pleasant. My memories of the previous platform rental car were not. Replies to this message: bvdj84 (Sep 14, 2008 4:30 pm)
#16 of 23 Re: Which to keep: 01 Malibu or 98 Camry? [amazingtom] by 04cad Jan 30, 2008 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: amazingtom (Jan 04, 2008 9:19 am) Ditch the Camry and keep the Malibu. We have a 1998 Malibu with over 150,000 miles and minor maintenance issues. It has been real dependable and we still drive it. It drives as good with 150,000 miles as a lot of new lower end cars. It has the V6 and AT. Good luck whichever way you go!
#17 of 23 own a 2002 malibu might buy a camry by littlepunk Sep 13, 2008 (9:02 pm)
my 2002 malibu has 60000 + miles on it I have had the intake manifold gasket and the fuel pump replaced all of the advice points to a camry which I just might trade in for thanks for the posts Replies to this message: joeyjoejoe (Oct 20, 2008 9:46 am)
#18 of 23 Re: Which to keep: 01 Malibu or 98 Camry? [csandste] by bvdj84 Sep 14, 2008 (4:30 pm)
Replying to: csandste (Jan 20, 2008 9:02 am) exactly, GM maybe looking much better, but I think they haven't changed its guts to it though. The engine is certainly nothing to rave about, its average with its 4spd transmission, and what year is this? The engine constantly searches for which gear, hesitation, jumpy and this is the 08 models.
#19 of 23 Re: own a 2002 malibu might buy a camry [littlepunk] by joeyjoejoe Oct 20, 2008 (9:46 am)
Replying to: littlepunk (Sep 13, 2008 9:02 pm) Get rid of that POS malibu ASAP!!! My fiance had an '01 and it was nothing but problems. We ditched the thing and picked up a Pilot.   Littlepunk, there is a huge lawsuit again GM right now for the manifold problems on the Malibu....as well as other cars. This is pretty late in the game because claims are due the 27th....I think. Take a look at the site below for more info:   http://www.dexcoolsettlement.com/
#20 of 23 Sold the Malibu, kept the Camry by amazingtom Oct 20, 2008 (10:05 am)
FYI, I sold the Malibu over the summer via craigslist. I got my asking price of $3950 80,000 miles. Replies to this message: atb2 (Dec 07, 2008 4:51 pm)
#21 of 23 Re: Sold the Malibu, kept the Camry [amazingtom] by atb2 Dec 07, 2008 (4:51 pm)
Replying to: amazingtom (Oct 20, 2008 10:05 am) Well done. I hope the Camry serves you well.
#22 of 23 by waltchan Dec 07, 2008 (5:47 pm)
Although out of topic, a 2007 Ford Taurus (older body style) is now going for less than $6,000 private party on Craigslist. I try to encourage all the poor people to go with a 2007 Ford Taurus because of its worst resale value, efficiency, space, V6 power, fuel economy, age, miles, reliability, styling, dependability, used car availability, etc, instead of a 10 year old Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. It's a hot deal for the poor people, and the Taurus is only one year old.
#23 of 23 Congratulations on your decision! by hondoman45 Dec 07, 2008 (7:02 pm)
I'm happy that you made your choice in keeping the Camry! We had a 1997 Chevy Lumina with the 3.1 engine, which your Malibu also has. We replaced two intake manifold gaskets, an alternator, a water pump, and numerous radiator repairs were required. I felt nervous driving the Lumina as it stranded me many times, even though I take pride in maintenance of my vehicles. We sold it with 105k miles with a huge sigh of relief.   We have had a 1997 Camry for over 8 years now and it has never had a single problem. We just maintain it per the owners manual with the exception of using synthetic engine oil and transmission fluid. It has over 126k miles now and we plan on keeping it till it dies, which will likely be around 300-400k miles. Without exception, my Honda and Toyota mechanics say to steer clear of most of the GM engines as they all have similar problems. All you have to do to see I'm not blowing smoke is by looking at similar age Camrys and Malibus on Auto Trader. You'll see boatloads of high mileage Camrys and very few Malibus with high miles. Again, best wishes for you with your Camry!

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