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1981 Chevrolet Malibu Reviews

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“Just A Fun Car”

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Tim2045 recommends this car
06/21/2008

had since high school

Pros — big v8 plenty of power
Cons — thirsty when you get on it
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“27 Years Of Mexican Missions”

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Juanchito1 recommends this car
05/21/2008

its a stock 1981 Chevy Malibu Classic, 2 door coupe, been in the family for 27 years, which has been since it came off the lot back in 1981

Pros — Very strong and sturdy car, handles like boat but dont all muscle cars?
Cons — squeaky front suspension, needs paint job, needs a V8, needs new interior work
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“Got This Used, Ran Decently”

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05/01/2008

I had problems with the carb, it needed to be overhauled

Pros — Very smooth riding car
Cons — Older car, harder to get parts for
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“Old Rusty”

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Stewart113 recommends this car
04/11/2008

2dr 267 V8 bench seat colum shift grey

Pros — cool looking
Cons — rotten frame
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“1981 Chevy Malibu 2 Dr Post”

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James4000 recommends this car
02/25/2008

1981 chevy malibu
350 Z-28 with four barrel carb and none stock cam, eldobrock torker intake manifold
373 osi rear end with performance drive shaft
car is not done yet but will be soon

Pros — lots of horse power
Cons — heavy chevy
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“Man What A Piece Of Crap...great Stereo Though.”

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01/18/2008

This was the worst car I actually owned, bad on gas rotted out and was a money pit.

Pros — Big holes in the floor meant you could use the optional Flintstone brakes
Cons — This car was a con
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“Iraqi Taxi Was A Solid Built Machine!”

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Matt58 recommends this car
12/08/2007

The 3-speed stick (on the floor) made the front bench seat kind of useless, but hey, it's a classic!

Pros — Size and shape, classic 80's GM
Cons — Fixed rear door windows, front bench and floor shift
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“Sweet!”

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11/21/2007

I love my malibu!

Pros — its great!
Cons — its not on the road!
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“It Was My First Car”

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11/03/2007

i only paid $150 for it and  loved driving it

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“Malibu Classic”

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05/28/2007

I have a Chevy Malibu and heads turn everywhere I go.
Its a 1981. Its blue and its beautiful.

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