im tryna get one on the side l currently have an 08 but l want soing like an 04 to travel to work since my new car just got scratched by a Hater..can someone tell me about the 04, good + bad, advantages and disadvantages..pleeease help l need to make a deal asap..thanks

Ask if the intake manifold gasket has been replaced. If it hasn't, check to see if you see any leaks near the manifold. They are infamous for this. This is an expensive job to have done.

look it up on kbb.com this will give you owners reviews of the vehicle

intake gaskets ,and front brake pads

This is what l found:

(1) General Motors' 1998-to-2004 V6 Chevrolet Malibus r on Consumer Reports' list of Used Cars to Avoid.

(2) GM is V6 Chevrolet Malibus have 5 or more model years with CR is Much Worse Than Average reliability ratings in the following categories: Engine Major, Engine Cooling, Climate System, & Brakes. And GM is V6 Malibus have 5 or more model years with either CR is Much Worse Than Average or its Worse Than Average reliability ratings in the following categories: Engine Major, Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Electrical System, Climate System, Suspension, Brakes, Squeaks & Rattles, & Power Equipment.

(3) The most recent 5-year Reliability Percentrank average of the Malibu is .35. For reference, the 5-year overall Reliability Percentrank average for the Chevrolet line is .32, the overall average for General Motors is .31, the overall average for Honda is .84, & the overall average for Toyota is .89.

(4) The V6 Chevrolet Malibu is on AutoOnInfo.net is 2008 list of Automobiles with the Worst Engine Reliability, with a Composite Reliability Score of -1.00 on a scale of -1.00 to +1.00.

(5) The V6 Chevrolet Malibu is on AutoOnInfo.net is list of the Worst Automobiles of 2008, with a Composite Reliability Score of 0.00 on a scale of -1.00 to +1.00.

If u search is database, u may be able to find much more.

For two useful search & metasearch engines (also to be found on ), try these:

http://exalead.com/search/results?q=Pontiac+reliability&x=30&y=7
http://ixquick.com/do/metasearch.pl