WILL IT RUN? Scrapped Chevy Malibu

Next up on the chopping block is this 2004-05 Chevy Malibu! Got the big v6 in it, with over 300k miles! I'm not sure whether to be terrified or impressed!
Jay Smart
PO Box 713
Chesnee Sc 29323

[@kingjlinza]

Not going to lie, a full interior and exterior detail video of that car would be SOOOOO satisfying to watch

[@chloedegurechaff1941]

I got one of these. Its a 2005 malibu maxx ls. 256k miles on it so far. It was my moms before me. Has been a very reliable car all its life.

[@robert57chev1]

my 05 impala is going on 300k also, had same issue wouldn't start unless i gave it gas, i changed the fuel filter, now it starts and runs like a champ.

[@mr.r7782]

2:48 gotta love the syringe and the 10million q-tips. Definatly adds to the decor....

[@carlosgomezperalta]

Those 3.5 v6 are indestructible.

[@Fransais]

"Holy cow where did they drive this car??" Lol

[@buddy8225]

Just looking at those seats would have me burning my work britches and soaking in sanitizer. 😊

[@chocolatewheelchair]

“Got my work britches on, so it’s ok”

[@rich_edwards79]

I like the Malibu but even so i'm amazed to see one reach 300k - it's still a Chevy when all's done! I've seen far worse interiors brought back (remove seats and carpets and hit with power wash / wet vac) but the question is whether it's worth it for such a high miler, even one that's otherwise in good shape.

[@JoseARomo-qv5fk]

If they can get it to run right, it should be worth cleaning up. It shouldn't be too bad to clean it up enough to be able to sit in it and drive around without having to worry about catching leprosy.

[@fuckdapolice8170]

Chevys are the most solid built cars out of all the American made vehicles

[@rich_edwards79]

@@fuckdapolice8170 unfortunately these days that's not saying much. It's not that GM's quality has improved, but the other domestic manufacturers have declined in quality. Too much built-in obsolescence in cars now.

[@XanMan_05]

We had an 05 Malibu with the 3.5 v6 for 11 years it was......ok. Definitely a hassle at times. That one you got is an 06 due to the GM badge on the fender and updated grille design.

[@isaac24]

These Malibus, from 2004-2007, specficially with the V6, were EXCELLENT cars, and VERY reliable. They were built when GM owned Saab, which definitely helped the case.

[@derpydog1008]

The title is cleaner than the car.

[@zanesutherland406]

That interior is NASTY!!! Can’t believe how many miles are on it

[@chickenfarm09]

why would anybody be that dirty in their car

[@jimmyjimjims7483]

What a coincidence I just scrapped my Malibu too, it was an 05 "Classic" with the 2.4L. Not a bad little car honestly, although I only paid $500 for it like 6 years ago lol. Can't even fathom that one would go anywhere near 300k! Mine was completely tired out by 190k. Fun fact, the recirculate button also turns on the AC in most Malibus from 98-2010

[@IansTech]

I can't believe it made it to over 300k miles.

[@corionh4775]

These weren't bad cars with the 3500 or 3900 V6's (the base model 4cyl Ecotecs had GM's infamous timing chain issues). The oldschool 4speed auto transmissions in these were solid (and only cost about $100 bucks used pretty much everywhere if they do crap out), no major defects at all with these tin can 2004-2007 generation Malibu's aside from the electric power steering modules, and the fuel gauges in these always quit working.

[@ogmudboned]

The real question is how many transmissions did it go through

[@claudespeed277]

@@corionh4775 head gaskets blew on them easy too.

[@cameronlovesevolve]

Holy miles batman. And that interior looks like it's teaming with life lol

[@michellephilhower2191]

I have an 05 Malibu Maxx ls with over 343,000 miles n he's still going strong

[@FzjClay]

“Looks like they’ve hauled some fire wood in it, Typical” 😂😂

[@tanman7879]

I have that exact car. 150,000 miles still going strong. Mine is that off green color so ugly but it gets me to work.

[@theuncalled_64]

chevy malib"uwu" i see what you did there

[@MXguy95]

I take it your pleased with this one? Lol

[@freedomexiastrike]

I love those engines! Mine quit a 366k miles!

[@justsumguy2u]

My notifications failed me this time around. The GM 3500 was a very solid engine, almost as good as the Buick 3800. If it had the four cylinder, it would be lucky to make it to 200K, let alone over 300K

[@MXguy95]

justsomeguytoyou I was wondering where you were. Late to the party, tisk tisk. But agreed! The 3500 isn’t as bad as people say. However the legacy the 3800 has left behind just can’t be beat in my books.

[@chrisbaughman9860]

Needs a tune up new filters plugs and plug wires she'll be smooth plus possibly a ecu reset to reset the check engine light

[@jasontylersloan8196]

I hope my 2008 Impala with the same engine can go that long. It has the same 3.5 V6

[@Infected_Miller]

As long as you take care of her.

[@corionh4775]

Change the transmission fluid (drain it, don't have it "flushed"). The transmissions in those Impala's are prone to crap out from excessive heat, so keep the trans fluid changed fairly regularly (every 20k or so).

[@randym119]

@@corionh4775 I second that, I've seen flushes kill many transmissions. A drain and fill is quick, cheap and easy preventative maintenance.

[@11094DEREK]

Much better than the 3.6

[@paulnadratowski3942]

Jason Tyler Sloan those 3.5’s are tough

[@javim9621]

Got the same car but i got the ss model with the 3.9 v6 i love it all blacked out

[@corionh4775]

Cool sleeper car

[@javim9621]

@@corionh4775 definitely a sleeper

[@Pinhead_larry265]

Crap that's a ton of miles for one of those. Whoever owned that was a slob!!

[@corionh4775]

GM used the cheapest mouse fur fabrics they could find in most of these mid-2000's Chevys, even water stains them like that.

[@Pinhead_larry265]

@@corionh4775 most GM products of that era we're crap anyway

[@michaelclaggett1100]

The Starter sticking is a one touch start Some GM cars had that back then

[@braaapattack2937]

Michael Claggett gm has had that since the mid 00’s, even my truck (2016 ram) has the flick start

[@acuraluver]

Love that feature! My fiancé’s 13 Toyota Corolla had that feature as well

[@StarterTORTURE]

I hate that feature. It feels like I have less control over the car...

[@crazycat4128]

thse cars always had starting problems

[@derekrichardson762]

Hey Jay been watching your videos for over a year now excellent content! New subscriber and a shot out from Detroit Michigan.

[@johnweller3487]

That's excellent mines got 163.000 miles it's 2001 model there made too last but they alot of care though starter grinds sometimes had a recall brought to Chevrolet done had the car 6 yrs now

[@chriscreekmore210]

Runs surprisingly well considering the mileage just needs some TLC

[@LSswapGarage1]

Had an 04 Malibu Maxx.. so same ugly car but as a Hatchback wagon thing... even in that same burgandy color. Had just over 100000 miles on it when we bought it and we drove the wheels off that car. It was a bomber for the 1 hour each way highway commute myself and one of my employees do daily back and forth so we could let our trucks sit at the plant and never move. Put about 120000 miles over what it had when we got it in 2.5 years time and then one day it ended itself. Steering column made this awful cracking sound for a long time and we never even looked at what it was. One day the column or the rack broke and the steering wheel would just freewheel lol breaking the clockspring for airbag and whatnot. We just junked it as it wasn't worth the money to repair in my opinion being 15 years old with 230000 miles on it. Buddy went to town smashing all the windows out of it, ramming it into stuff in his yard and then had it hauled away. The 3.5 ran great though and the trans never had a problem..... honestly beyond oil changes we did plugs, inner and outer tie rod ends and tires... thats it. Being the hatchback we hauled a couple LS's in it.. a 4L80e.... a 9.5" 14 bolt... hell used it like a truck. If the column never let go in it I am sure it would have surpassed 300000 miles easily.. probably still be driving it lol.

[@boss123400]

Next purchase, portable air tank!

[@applepoop10]

You can make a portable air tank with a fire extinguisher.

[@boss123400]

I've got an air compressor in the garage, but I keep my portable tank out where my boat is stored, so if we drive out there and a tire is down on the trailer. Very handy.

[@69Dartman]

I picked up a real one from our swap meet years ago, I don't use it a lot but very handy when I need it. I also have one of those small pancake compressors and a cheap 26 gallon Harbor Freight upright so I have options.

[@boss123400]

There's a 5 gal 125 psi with good reviews on Amazon for $40 Jay. Just fill it up with your main air compressor. Business should by one for you.

[@JazawaToad]

Didnt know that v6 could last that many miles! holy shit!

[@METALMAN4Wii]

Glitter and Gold just started playing on my other phone while you were you revving the engine lol.

[@regal_type]

As much shit as I give Chevys this one seems to have held up pretty well. Probably still got some life left in her yet.

[@corionh4775]

These weren't bad cars with the 3500 or 3900 V6's (the base model 4cyl Ecotecs had GM's infamous timing chain issues). The oldschool 4speed auto transmissions in these were solid (and only cost about $100 bucks used pretty much everywhere if they do crap out), no major defects at all with these tin can 2004-2007 generation Malibu's aside from the electric power steering modules, and the fuel gauges in these always quit working.

[@regal_type]

@@corionh4775 Yeah a coworker had a 2011 Impala with a ton of miles on it, and it lasted through a lot of mistreatment. Only thing that killed it was a Lexus smashing into the side of it.

[@corionh4775]

@@regal_type Yeah those Impala's are a little more needy than these Malibu's from what I see... The transmissions in them are more sensitive to heat buildup so gotta keep the fluid drained more often or the transmissions burn up (and used transes for them aren't cheap). The suspensions on them are pretty weak too, and we replace alot of gas pedal assemblies/throttle bodies/wiring on those (for the notorious "reduced engine power" message alot of them get). They aren't garbage but they nickel and dime too much for me.

[@thecooldude9999]

I have a 2004 Malibu Maxx 3.5 liter(hatchback) . 190,000 miles and still going strong. Love that car.

[@brasolt04]

My mom has one of these with the 3500, these are great cars, the interiors get terrible though because of the fabric they out in them.

[@dereksans547]

Had a 06 Malibu Hatchback that I traded in for a new 07 cobalt in 07. The gm cars were halfway decent back then except for the rattles. Now everything's turbo charged.

[@thatvacuumgeek]

i have 04 malibu. had the same stalling issue. cleaned the intake Butterfly it fixed it. but it has a issue where the gas pedal does not work when the engine is cold.

[@traviswarehime5796]

You are a lot more brave than I am sitting in there.

[@_Chaoticollie_]

I saw that 😂 MalibUwU

[@gertraba4484]

yikes! needs a HAZ MAT clean up inerior

[@PapiDoesIt]

I paid $900 for a rusty green 14 year old Malibu that had absolutely no options whatsoever, but it did have aftermarket wheels and new tires. Had 140K miles when I got it and I drove it into the ground. The only thing that didn't work was the backup lights, even with new bulbs. Oh, and when I opened the trunk I could see my feet through the rust holes. Finally the oil pump failed at 65 MPH and it seized. I let it cool for an hour and it got me home, rods knocking like crazy. I took all the good parts off it and put them on another 14 year old Malibu, which got totalled a year later. After the insurance settled I got triple my money back. So guess what I bought to replace it? Wrong! It sure as hell wasn't another Mailbu! They are decent, basic transportation with good enough reliability.

[@alastair_the_lyon]

That shows how those cars are pretty good little get around car. And when he said “got my work britches on, it’s okay” that’s was fuckin funny XD

[@MXguy95]

Theres house jeans and work jeans, these.. these are working jeans XD

[@gertraba4484]

got a button for it ??????? SIMPLE GREEEN and a NEW STARTER+ new fuel pump tune up ...............

[@redneckbryon]

Runs better then a Toyota with those miles and looks better.

[@danmackintosh6325]

300+k & clearly abused for the last 100k or so, I'd say it's earned the right to a second chance at making the half-mil... Assuming it doesn't have overheating issues, that temp came up hard & fast if that was a cold start & the tank looked brown like it was running tap water...

[@thatvacuumgeek]

Poor car... makes me sad

[@thatvacuumgeek]

It also sounds like it has a straight pipe.... poor car. It needs a second chance of life.... they abound it for sure.... :(

[@thevacdude]

I liked these, a much improvement over the 19997-2003's. I'd drive one of these.

[@justinbelk2759]

thevacdude besides the eco tec those are crap

[@thevacdude]

@@justinbelk2759, Don't know how well the V6 is. Actually, the V6's weren't prone to intake gasket leakss, like on the 97-03 3.1's.

[@icankickmagda]

@@justinbelk2759 the EcoTec in my Alero has almost 260,000 on it and is still doing fine

[@Stressless2023]

@@icankickmagda Just listen for clatter at idle. That's when the timing chain is ready to go.

[@CardboardSliver]

I too like the Malibu that's from 17,977 years in the future

[@danr4197]

323000 miles? HOOOOLY SHIT, I didn't know a Chevy could go that far!

[@matthewjohnson3090]

Nice looking. Car needs a little. TLC

[@Trance88]

I guess this proves how good these cars with the V6's are!

[@kingjlinza]

Trance88 as long as it’s not the 3.1 L or 3.6 L GM V6, it’ll be good.

[@joedixon8804]

3.6 is a solid motor. Runs even better off e85.

[@Datsun7705]

3.8s are better

[@jimby_vokk3110]

4cyl is better

[@isaac24]

@@kingjlinza The 3.1 is good as long as you take care if it. The 3800 is still better tho

[@aidenmurphy2997]

You Should Do a Video, Scanning The Codes On That Malibu, Like You Did On The Titan

[@kirkhathaway4974]

really good video on a cool high millage car!!!! Thanks for posting it!!!!!

[@RicardoPCGamer]

02:50 trying zip ties n bias plies, curse the rev limiter.

[@MattExzy]

Gotta get the carbon off the valves.

[@RicardoPCGamer]

@@MattExzy oh yea, no need to worry about the rev limit in park. Just take it out on the road in low gear and rev it up all the way.

[@jtelliso]

3500 is a great engine. Not surprised about the miles. If the AC worked that is a 500 dollar car all day son!

[@Bossbugg90]

My sister blew the motor in her Malibu of this same year putting the wrong oil in it. Had a young 3500 V6 engine with 85k original miles.

[@meganpaull6140]

Wow it’s done a lot of driving I reckon you could get a few more years out it just needs a good clean inside make a good car for someone

[@tylerdunnam1813]

I think you can just turn the key to start and let it go and the computer will crank it until it starts, which is why the starter kept going after you let it go

[@williammoberly848]

Sometimes you just got to mat it to get er running

[@corionh4775]

These weren't bad cars with the 3500 or 3900 V6's (the base model 4cyl Ecotecs had GM's infamous timing chain issues). The oldschool 4-speed auto transmissions in these were solid (and only cost about $100 bucks used pretty much everywhere if they do crap out), no major defects at all with these tin can 2004-2007 generation Malibu's aside from the electric power steering modules, and the fuel gauges in these always quit working.

[@marci881]

Nice vid Jay. 👍🏻

[@mccrackenphillip]

My ROP Auto body teacher in 06 had a MAXX vers same color last time I saw it 2009 when the school closed the program

[@jasong3652]

That car brings back some memories, my ex mother in law bought one brand new in 05 with the 3500 in it, then I bought an 06 a couple years later with the ecotec and it was the worst car I ever owned, was falling apart before the factory warranty ended

[@nebraskapicker2952]

Never seen a Malibu with that many miles

[@waynelutwiniak797]

I'd say it's been around the block.

[@CardboardSliver]

More like around the world

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Effortless, no feel steering. This explains your love of S10 pickup trucks!

[@wheelhorseaddict884]

Kind of funny this video pops up my friend just scrapped an identical car to it.

[@andrewstanley4831]

Does that say 323,000 miles? Wow

[@Brycereigle2000]

8:27 Anyone else see a Range Rover in the distance?

[@rich_edwards79]

I'll bet that British POS doesn't have 300k on it.

[@coltonswanson874]

In its natural habitat!

[@Titanic19127]

Richard Edwards probably died at 60k

[@davidrubin1895]

Whoever owned it got their money's worth

[@laarshegdish6016]

Very nice, just needs new seats and a tune-up!

[@sherry-ml7zw]

i love the 1979 model yearssss

[@lovellmills7959]

Signals are signaling "that's good" 😂

[@willf5768]

I hope your going to save that mustang Jay 😁

[@howardalleyne5317]

The dedication 3:17 thanks jay

[@salty_eyez6804]

323,000 miles dayyyyyumm

[@ethancedrik]

Same engine as in the Pontiac Grand Prix or as some people call it the Grand Pricks

[@tedpitts3201]

Now that is totally awesome video about that car but don't scrapped that car Chevy Malibu In great condition you can sale that car

[@45AMT]

Yeah if this ran through the auction it would be classified as a Bio Hazard. The "Dirty BU"

[@michaelglover2871]

Someone else who says "britches ". I don't feel so alone anymore.

[@MXguy95]

michael glover uhh... here in the land where time stopped ticking after 1989 that’s still common language xD this town hasn’t changed since y2k. Stuck in a time warp.

[@cameronlovesevolve]

@@MXguy95 surely a blessing and a curse

[@MrNotorius5500]

I know some people who could've used that car. They would care how dirty it was as long as it ran and drove. I don't consider a car junk until either the motor blows, transmission quits, frame rots out, or if it's all smashed up and totaled in an accident.

[@TheNintendo8]

That's just like my Pontiac g6 same engine damn near same interior

[@thesilentgeneration1711]

The Malibu Cobalt Caviler and pontiacs g5 and g6 were all built with the same design

[@TheNintendo8]

@@thesilentgeneration1711 you forgot also one of the saturns were built on this platform

[@Stressless2023]

@@thesilentgeneration1711 These shared their platform with the Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura, not the Chevy Cobalt/Pontiac G5. And the ancient Cavalier shares nothing with any of those cars other than also being made by GM.

[@thesilentgeneration1711]

SuchANiceGirl22 yeah I might have missed a few but of all the mentioned above cars they have features that are similar in idea but different in design

[@mybigfatpolishlife]

Well they are platform mates so yeah

[@josephineledford351]

Change the fluids, clean her up, slap some Walmart wheel covers on and send it. That's $800 all day

[@corionh4775]

With way over 300k? I'd be shocked if ANYBODY wanted to pay half that amount for this, running good or not.

[@pollyanna147]

If it made it to 300k it will keep going. someone will pay $800 for a commuter beater

[@Bluegrassrust]

Corion H a $800 car sure beats walking

[@corionh4775]

Not when it nickel and dimes you to death like any 300k mile car will do. This thing has zero value anymore, no smart consumer will spend $800 on something that's virtually worthless. This car is impressive to see, but it's where it belongs.

[@Bluegrassrust]

Corion H lol, not every high mileage car will nickel and dime you to death. My grandfather sold his Buick Regal with 350k, after years of good service from it with very few issues, he sold it for a grand, guy who bought it has brought it up to 400k and still driving great. Even if it only lasted until 400k, 50,000 miles of driving for only $1000 is a pretty good deal.

[@nickallen419]

The horn blows, does the driver 🙊🙈🤣. Wow 300,000 miles

[@williamegler8771]

Sounds like your interested....

[@coolbluelights]

a friend of mine just sold his 06 with the 4 cyl in it. would you believe the interior was WORSE than this? ugh. some people...

[@mikej791]

on top of Rental Car Mountain sat the proud Malibu......

[@dereksans547]

I'd buy that if it wasn't too much and I had a way of getting it to my house lol

[@codyeakin1187]

Good chevy

[@KnuckleHeadGarage27]

Dang they still had that same position of the key place to start the vehicle I personally hate that shit cause of starting issues all Malibus had . Plus just not a fan of these cars I like the older ones butt this body style ehh idk lol and that mileage is nuts . Plus that disgusting interior it has omg . Haha I know a guy off KZbin that would and could make that interior like new again lol he has done some phenomenal work and cleaning inside a vehicle and I've seen worse than this be cleaned to new again . 🛠

[@emeyer6963]

2006 Malibu has traveled quite a few miles.

[@dixiedixon0171]

That’s better than my 400 dollar daily drover Malibu Mine is the generation before that though and it’s an 03 with 178k on it and no problems I’ll be honest to say that I don’t treat it the best though

[@entropyfan5714]

High miles like that are usually a result of the first owner living in BFE & having a super long commute. Ever see a 4-5yo car on CL with 200K? This car was probably one of them. The next guy just drives normal miles, so that's how the mileage gets way up there.

[@ohioyodertoter6827]

a shop vac a bucket of soap water and rag and a carpet shampooer for the seats oh and a car wash would make this a nice a to b car for someone

[@ericknoblauch9195]

The stains all over the interior are from all that fast food that was eaten in there. The seat stains look like dried up Sprite soda or 7 Up. Rent a Rug Doctor carpet cleaner with an attachment, and it will clean up. The Rug Doctor also sucks up the cleaner and water out of the carpet and seats.

[@stephanroller3209]

Good , this isn’t a private video anymore

[@markrudolph683]

Put battery in and clean TBI unit.

[@ecymbura31]

How that thing made it to 320k being a mid 2000s GM product is going to be one of the biggest automotive mysteries in the last 20 years

[@braaapattack2937]

Eric Simbuera the 3.5 is a great motor, the 4 speed hooked to it, is trash though 😂

[@Stressless2023]

@@braaapattack2937 The engine and trans combo are the most reliable parts on these cars. Simple and oldschool. The Ecotec 4cyl would be a different story.

[@jdtankvideos2584]

now that is totally awesome video about that car but don't scrapped that car chevy Malibu in great condition you can sale that car

[@johnfranklin5277]

If you think that's in Great CONDITION, I'd hate to see what you think is BAD CONDITION!!

[@DNR5586]

This car was a fleet vehicle (RPO FLT), possibly out of a rental company (Enterprise, Avis, Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar, etc) that will explain part of the mileage.

[@ericknoblauch9195]

Enterprise sells their fleet vehicles when they reach 63 000 miles. Other rental car companies do the same. They want to keep the rental cars on their lots fresh. I did get a dirty rental car once. When I complained they offered to pay for a complete detailing on the car I owned at the time that was in for warranty work.

[@justinbearinger1989]

I would honestly say i would buy the car as is and fix it up

[@thatvacuumgeek]

Yeah same!

[@johncoulter8966]

For 120 dollars I’m not going to complain. It just needs to be cleaned. That’s all. And if i have to push the Gas in order to start it. I’m not complaining

[@MXguy95]

John Coulter cheap a to b transportation. But yea it’s gross haha

[@johncoulter8966]

@@MXguy95 where do you find these cars? I'm looking to get one myself

[@pvh_facp4001yt]

By the look of that it should have a “Dirty” title. 😂 I’ll leave.

[@davenbuteau9825]

300000 Chevy still running Chevy Built Tough

[@thatvacuumgeek]

Yep! Better than any car today.