Beige 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier for sale in Patsy

Thinking of buying the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier?

No 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Before buying the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier, read what the figures say and how to try one first.

A buyer's checks

There are 10 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 865 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, electrical system and unknown or other; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

The numbers in plain words

The 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

Expect about 23 litres for every 300 km, going by its 7.8 L/100 km combined rating. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $12.09, and a 300 km weekend about $36.27. The EPA estimates US$2,250 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

A good match for

It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.

What the Malibu is like

It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. Its length is 4.92 m, so it is on the long side. Check the size of a tight parking spot. Its 368 litres of luggage space fit about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Try before you buy

Rent first, buy later: a week with the Malibu answers the big questions. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.

Which one to look for

Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

What it costs to run

The EPA estimates US$2,250 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $120.90 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.

The Malibu and Patsy

If you need it in Patsy itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help. We have no location in Patsy; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 1,196 km away.

One more step

A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.