Looking for advice, wnt to buy a 2004 malibu please help.

[grif]

Hi everyone im kind of new to this fourm, but im hoping i would be able to get some help here, i went and looked at a 2004 malibu and it was in beauitful shape, no rust, noDents, accident free, mint paint, 180,000km on it, and all for 2000$ a steal of a deal but.. there are some problems with it, but i need an opinion on what i should do,/how to fix it.

#1) There are No dash lights, i think its the dimmer switch because the radio lights are still on but when you mess with the dimmer switch nothing happens, i also didnt have time to play with fuses
2) theere are no park lights, my brake lights and signal lights work fine. but running lights do not.
3) the most important problem, the engine seems to hessitate when you step on it from a stop, it seems like the engine kind of dies down, and then it gives itsself life and picks up.
4) the engine also surges. i thought it was because of the battery has been dead for a week, and is probalby dead in general, we boosted it and it seemed like it ran fine then after 5 mins of idleing it died down and started surging, but then we took it for a test drive, a good 10 minute ,where it should of had enough time to charge the battery.

Thanks for the help guys, im hoping someone can direct me on how to fix it or if its worth the trouble. Thank you!

 

[zora]

Something isnt right with the price, way too low. Is the check engine light on? If so try to get it scanned. Did you check the oil filler cap for a brownish creamy substance? Did you look at the engine coolant for any oil present?

 

[Giles16]

Is 2004-2006 used Chevrolet Malibu a good car to buy?

We are looking at 2004-2006 used Malibu, if you have this car what do you like and what you don't like about it, what are the problem areas? Electrical steering, is it reliable?

 

[zora]

There were no steering recalls on the 2004 Malibu, started with year 2005. Most important thing is to know the maintenance history on the car. Did they change the oil at recommended internvals, did they service the transmission, etc.

 

[WADEY31]

GM is known for minor-moderate electrical problems. I would have someone with a wire tester test the fuses.