Canadian Poncho wrote:

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I like it but I suspect it will look too much like a hearse to my wife.

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A big wide red racing stripe would change that, on top all the way front to rear.

 I  figured a hearse wasn't on the list so didn't post this one for $1500. Only 68,000 KM's too. Likely very dependale, they are the last ones to "let you down".

another one.....three family members have this car......great car.

2006 malibu.......130,000km.......$2500 ...... Summerside.

Antilock brakes with traction control are standard on V-6-equipped models

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/summerside-pei/2006-chevrolet-malibu-sedan/1313554415?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

My suggestion:

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/summerside-pei/2007-honda-accord-se-sedan/1321064415?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Similar to the one we bought almost new 10 years ago, one of the nicest driving cars we have ever owned, has never let us down and I plan to get another 10 years out of it.  I would jump in ours tomorrow and drive to BC if I had to, it's been that reliable for us.  (It's also our newest car, FWIW).

4 cyl has a timing chain (this car is the 4 cyl), V6 has the belt.

FWIW, the 4 cyl has iVTEC, which essentially gives it a boost on low end power, so it's just a nice all around car to drive.  Feels solid on the highway and very comfortable.  Also, 2007 being the last of the generation, no bugs to speak of as the factory has all that worked out by the end of the generation (I never like to buy a car on the first year of its introduction).

In comparison, I've driven a 2008 Accord (next gen) and I didn't like it nearly as much.  No low end power on the 4 cyl and seats very uncomfortable.

I'm thinking the car in the ad has been kept inside a lot as the headlights look nice and clear in the pics (mine has been outside the whole time and the headlights are starting to look foggy due to UV exposure).  Also has the bright exhaust finisher on it, so probably original exhaust (mine has original exhaust, which is in great shape, though the flanges are starting to look rusty). The bumper to panel gaps look good (though the pics aren't great) and I don't see any rust bubbles (again hard to tell from the pics).  Mine has zero rust, but I put Krown rust protectant on it almost from new.

Good luck if you decide to look at it, and if you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask.  I'll be away most of the afternoon but should be back this evening.

Canadian Poncho wrote:

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I'm meeting the owner at Walmart in Summerside tomorrow to have a look at it. He's an older fella. Says he bought it as a second car for his wife 6 months ago but now she is wheelchair bound and can't drive. He bought it off the original owner. It sounds like this could be the one as long as she's solid underneath. Thanks for pointing me to the ad!

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Good choice.

MC wrote:

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Hey Todd, PM sent.  Be sure to give it a good lookover, and good luck!

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Mark always looks out for his Island bros. He likes spending our money.  

Congrats on the purchase, Todd!

Darryl, yes, I like buying cars vicariously through you but you've slipped a little lately.  Don't worry I'll find you something else to buy soon... 

them Hondas last for ever. Get it under oiled Todd