1980 Chevrolet Malibu Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, Malibu owners appreciate the car's reliability, decent handling, and ease of parking, especially noting its lightweight design. Many found the interior quality satisfactory and enjoyed the aftermarket options available for performance upgrades. However, some drivers were disappointed with the stock power, especially with the V6 engine, and noted some concerns regarding rust and durability, particularly in the rear framework."
As simple as I love it! This car has much better design than the previous generation, lighter, clean appeareance and is smarter in roominess, talking about space I just complaint a little about rear seat, I think there was room for improvement but is ok. This car runs quarter mile in high 15s at 2600 mt. above sea level, I think is good for a daily driver car, its equipped with police brakes wich are excellent in durability, quite and super smooth ride, you could move the steering wheel just with a finger. Good build quality, all the chromme is still there, the same with the most of the materials used in the interior, and there are no much creaking, they say it seems those old chevys were built to be alive forever
October 9, 2009The G body is starting to rot in the back. But its NY car other than that its clean. The engine...its a beast till i have to tell someone it makes only 125Hp. It handles like a dream. I love this car wouldnt trade it for anything...except maybe a Camaro
April 23, 2011One hundred percent ORIGINAL. 229ci V6, Metric 200 trans. She was a gift from my wife and kids, for my 30th birthday. Discovered on eBay, located 5 miles from my home. She was a great car, I miss her dearly. My daughter fell in love with her almost a fast as I did... She even named her, Sophia. Sophia's frame was rotted really bad in the rear (where these cars typically rot), so I ended up getting another one that was in ALOT better condition. Sadly, I had to sell Sophia.
October 28, 2011What owners say
As simple as I love it! This car has much better design than the previous generation, lighter, clean appeareance and is smarter in roominess, talking about space I just complaint a little about rear seat, I think there was room for improvement but is ok. This car runs quarter mile in high 15s at 2600 mt. above sea level, I think is good for a daily driver car, its equipped with police brakes wich are excellent in durability, quite and super smooth ride, you could move the steering wheel just with a finger. Good build quality, all the chromme is still there, the same with the most of the materials used in the interior, and there are no much creaking, they say it seems those old chevys were built to be alive forever
October 9, 2009The G body is starting to rot in the back. But its NY car other than that its clean. The engine...its a beast till i have to tell someone it makes only 125Hp. It handles like a dream. I love this car wouldnt trade it for anything...except maybe a Camaro
April 23, 2011One hundred percent ORIGINAL. 229ci V6, Metric 200 trans. She was a gift from my wife and kids, for my 30th birthday. Discovered on eBay, located 5 miles from my home. She was a great car, I miss her dearly. My daughter fell in love with her almost a fast as I did... She even named her, Sophia. Sophia's frame was rotted really bad in the rear (where these cars typically rot), so I ended up getting another one that was in ALOT better condition. Sadly, I had to sell Sophia.
October 28, 2011this is a relatively reliable, basic vehicle that has a rock solid suspension and reasonable handling. because it's mid-sized, it's reasonably easy to park too. (unlike the longer chevy caprice, which i've also owned.) minor gripes include low power in stock form, even with the optional V8, although mine had the 229 ci v6. transmission is a low end unit with only 3 speeds. 0-60 times are more like that of a truck than a car. also, the rearmost framework is prone to rusting out and falling off (!) causing the back bumper to fall off. this can be repaired again but considering the age of the car and the lack of collect-ability of this generation of Malibu. On the plus side, there is many aftermarket parts out there to make these vehicles serious performers.. These cars often times are stripped down and lightened for stock car racing, so numerous suspension and engine upgrades are out there.
April 21, 2008pulled the stock v6 and stuck in a 305 v8..... needs a posi rear end though, still a tuff car, dual exhaust flowmasters, no catalytics, sounds snappy, tinted out sleeper car.... best $2000 i ever spent. Built in Canada. Pulled off the body moldings.... needs a cowl hood.
December 4, 2009
