Which is better a chevy malibu or cavalier?

Question

im just wondering because im looking at buying a car right now.

Answer 1

malibu is the "better" car... but get the one you like

Answer 2

2003 and up cavalier. i drive my 2004 like it's stolen, and the only problem i've had was the heat/ac vent selector cable got bent. there have never been any problems with the engine or gearbox. get a manual transmission though, they are better and take more abuse.  

Answer 3

Malibu, there is no comparison to the ride and driving quality.

Answer 4

Both of these are about the same quality. The Cavalier is smaller and gets better mileage.

If you need a bigger car, get the Malibu. If you are OK with a smaller car, get a Cavalier.

And the automatics are OK for quality. A manual is a pain in the butt to drive.

Answer 5

Malibu.

Answer 6

It appears that the Cavalier is some better. Here is what I found:

(1) The 1998-to-2004 V6 Chevrolet Malibus are on Consumer Reports Used Cars to Avoid, while only the 1998 Cavalier is not on CR's Used Cars to Avoid. Consequently, the Malibu likely dilapidates far more quickly.

(2) The most recent 5-year Reliability Percentrank average of the Cavalier is .49, but the most recent 5-year average for 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, and the overall average for Toyota is .89.

(3) The V6 Chevrolet Malibu is on AutoOnInfo.net's 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. The Cavalier is not on the list.

(4) The V6 Chevrolet Malibu is on AutoOnInfo.net's list of the Worst Automobiles of 2008, with a Composite Reliability Score of 0.00 on a scale of -1.00 to +1.00. The Chevrolet Cobalt, the Cavalier's successor, is on the list as well with a score of -.17, so the difference is rather marginal.

Other factors to take account of with regard to the purchase of a General Motors product are:

(1) The Chevrolet line overwhelming dominates Consumer Reports' 2008 list of Used Cars to Avoid.

(2) The Chevrolet line has a Used-Car-Reliability value of -.28, on a scale of -1.00 to +1.00. For reference, Hyundai's Used-Car-Reliability value is+.20, Honda's is +.83, and Toyota's is +.84.

(3) General Motors overwhelming dominates Consumer Reports' 2008 list of the Worst of the Worst, accounting for 58% of the entries of the Worst of the Worst.

(4) General Motors dominates Consumer Reports' least reliable list, accounting for 30%.

(5) General Motors dominates AutoOnInfo.net's list of the Worst Autmobiles of 2008, accounting for 30% of the entries on the Worst list.

(6) General Motors dominates AutoOnInfo.net's 2008 list of Automobiles with Worst Engine Reliability, accounting for 43% of the entries on the list.

(7) General Motors dominates AutoOnInfo.net's 2008 list of Automobiles with Worst Transmission Reliability, accounting for 32% of the entries on the list.

(8) AutoOnInfo.net's detailed reliability and durability studies suggest that a typical 3-year-old Chevrolet is as troublesome to own as a typical 26-year-old Honda and a typical 19-year-old Toyota.

(9) AutoOnInfo.net's detailed valuation studies suggest that a typical GM product is overpriced by 100% (or should be priced at about half of what they are), based on the accelerated deterioration of its products within the first 3 years. (It may be that they should sell for much less if dilapidation over a longer time period is considered.)

This answer has been updated to correct an error.

Answer 7

heh Malibu might be a better ride but when you are having intake leaks and c**p you'll hate life. It's common on the 3400 engine. I work on them all the time.  

Answer 8

Malibu