1997 Chevy Malibu - Long-Term Wrap-Up
| CHASSIS |
| Suspension, f/r | MacPherson struts, |
| | coil springs, anti-roll bar/Independent, |
| | tri-links, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Steering | Rack and pinion, |
| | power assist |
| Brakes, f/r | Vented disc/drum, ABS |
| Wheels | 15x6.0, cast aluminum |
| Tires | Firestone Affinity, |
| | 215/60TR15 |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec | 8.2 |
| Quarter mile, sec/mph | 16.2/85.0 |
| Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 132 |
| Slalom, mph | 64.6 |
| Lateral acceleration, g | 0.75 |
| MAINTENANCE |
| Total mileage | 17,102 |
| Test mileage | 16,037 |
| Fuel consumed, gal. | 732.3 |
| Fuel cost | $937.34 |
| Average mpg | 21.9 |
| Additional oil cost | None |
| Total maintenance | $167.98 |
| Problem areas | Ignition switch, |
| headlamp, bushings |
*Based on "Kelley Blue Book" wholesale price, excluding insurance, tax, title, and registration.
| OWNERS’ REPORTED |
| STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES |
| MECHANICAL PROBLEMS |
| None | 48.6% |
| Yes | 51.4 |
| TYPES OF PROBLEMS |
| Brakes squeal | 14.1% |
| Ignition | 11.3 |
| Car noises | 8.8 |
| Suspension | 7.0 |
| Power windows | 4.2 |
| Paint chips | 2.8 |
| SPECIFIC LIKES |
| Style | 35.8% |
| Handling | 28.0 |
| Room/size | 23.0 |
| Comfort | 22.6 |
| Economy | 16.0 |
| Power | 13.6 |
| SPECIFIC DISLIKES |
| Car noises | 8.3% |
| Brakes squeal | 8.0 |
| Too many problems | 6.2 |
| Seat comfort | 5.9 |
| Seatbelts | 3.8 |
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