2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier for sale in Patsy

Thinking of buying the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier?

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Here is the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

Before you sign for the Malibu

Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 865 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, electrical system and unknown or other; have those parts checked. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.

Specs, explained

The 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo does the work, through a 6-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

Expect about 23 litres for every 300 km, going by its 7.8 L/100 km combined rating. At our price setting, it costs about $12.09 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Size and space

It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. At 4.92 m from bumper to bumper, it is on the long side. Check the size of a tight parking spot. At 368 litres, the trunk fits about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Who it is for

It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.

Rent it for a week first

If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Try the Malibu on your commute, then decide. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.

Money matters

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $120.90 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$2,250 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Picking a year and a trim

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

Renting for Patsy

If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Patsy. CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 1,196 km from Patsy, and does not deliver there.

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