1979 Dodge Magnum Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1979 Dodge Magnum
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by John K
Jul 23, 2014
Good solid car, has the 318 V8, in my opinion one of dodge's better engines. Roomy, I wanted an old cruiser, and this car is perfect for that. The GT is what you want if you want more power and more of a muscle car look. I like it because its a great car to cruise in on the weekend's and I plan to pass this car down to one of my sons.Jul 23, 2014
by Anonymous
May 31, 2014
Bought this car off the car lot in 1979 and have had it ever since. Love the looks and ride of this car, handles and rides very smoothly. Would have a hard time parting with this car if it came down to itMay 31, 2014
by Anonymous
Mar 13, 2013
STOCK PHOTO - For years now I've been buying up most every 79 Magnum XE or GT that I've come across-ed. If it has some rare options, I want it! Right now I'm sitting on 8 of them plus one 1979 Chrysler 300.Mar 13, 2013
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by John K
Jul 23, 2014
Good solid car, has the 318 V8, in my opinion one of dodge's better engines. Roomy, I wanted an old cruiser, and this car is perfect for that. The GT is what you want if you want more power and more of a muscle car look. I like it because its a great car to cruise in on the weekend's and I plan to pass this car down to one of my sons.Jul 23, 2014
by Anonymous
May 31, 2014
Bought this car off the car lot in 1979 and have had it ever since. Love the looks and ride of this car, handles and rides very smoothly. Would have a hard time parting with this car if it came down to itMay 31, 2014
by Anonymous
Mar 13, 2013
STOCK PHOTO - For years now I've been buying up most every 79 Magnum XE or GT that I've come across-ed. If it has some rare options, I want it! Right now I'm sitting on 8 of them plus one 1979 Chrysler 300.Mar 13, 2013
by Anonymous
Jun 07, 2011
This is my favorite Magnum, just wish it would have had the GT package also. It has one very rare option you don't see on many Magnums, Opera lights? Normally see those on Cordoba's not Magnums. It now has most of the GT options added and a custom digital dash. Less than 15,000miles on the odometer. Paid $65.00 for it!Jun 07, 2011
by Anonymous
Jun 07, 2011
Been collecting these car since they were made! One of my friends had a Red/White GT (E58)t-top Magnum new back in 1979. He let me drive it and I fell in love with it! I now own a multitude of Magnum's and 300's. Best build B Body made. Think about it, it's the last year of the B's
Jun 07, 2011
by Anonymous
Feb 09, 2011
Best car I've ever had, Ultra dependable and best riding on the
open highway. Great performance for a smog ridden 360-4bbl
V8. Probably the best styled car for its era with the cord grill and
covered lights, raised/sculpted side panels. Inside—full
instrumentation was included, not just a bunch of idiot lights
which really gave it full interactivity with the driver. Feb 09, 2011
by Anonymous
Feb 05, 2011
There is nothing i dont like about this car, It is a head turner and its not everday you pull up beside one at a redlight. And if you do dont try it cause they are pretty Fast!!!! I need a parts car contact me at rds2366@hotmail.comFeb 05, 2011
by Anonymous
Apr 03, 2010
Bought mine new with 79 miles. Loved the car, drove great. Great performance and handling overall. 1st generation lock up torque convertor burned up two trannys though. Also, had brake issues from the factory. One of the coolest looking cars I've ever owned.Apr 03, 2010
by Anonymous
Feb 19, 2010
I have owned my '79 Magnum since 1980. It was a GT Package w/ 318cid. White with Red stripe. It now has a 1968 440cid, 727 trans w/ 3:78 rearend. Driven daily to college, now has 72K original miles.Feb 19, 2010
by Anonymous
May 12, 2009
I purchased my '79 Magnum XE with only 11 miles on it in 3/80. It's a gorgeous car - Cherry Red, White landau top and White leather interior with red carpet.
I was single and 18 when I purchased her; and this was my first car- my dad insisted I buy a Mopar!! I had a lot of guys try to buy it from me, stating a girl shouldn't own something so powerful! My baby took off in a heartbeat and could go >100mph down the interstate with no problem! I never knew exactly how fast I went, because the speedometer didn't go that high. I just know I pegged it!! She has a 360/V8. I usually got 15-19mpg, but it didn't really matter at 1.00/gallon :) "Maggie" as I called her, was comfortable and the A/C blew so cold in the Missouri summertime - awesome!! Lot of good times in her during my single days!! I had her completely re-painted in 1988, origional color, as the red on the hood was fading to an orange color (which was because the Car dealership dinged her hood and left fender when she was on their Transport truck - and repainted it improperly.
I had her moved from Missouri (where I was from) to storage in Maine for 4 years while overseas with my husband's job. When I took her out of the barn, she started right up and I drove her back to Missouri in '97 without any problems! I even had an offer at a gas station along the way for someone wanting to buy her. (Of course the guy asked my husband if he would sell her - and didn't believe it when I said she was mine and wasn't for sale!)
In 1987, we even had to have our house built with an extended garage so her length would fit in it! I "garaged her" from '97, as my kids got older, bigger and those large 2 door cars were starting to get harder to fit into small parking spaces everywhere I went.
My kids told me the "Maggie" was a guy magnet. I had guys circle around her and just look - she made me proud. I always kept her clean with a nice wax job on her.
We moved to Maine in 2001, and I had a Transport bring her up. I didn't want to take any chances driving her up in the bad January weather. I decided in 2002 to store "Maggie" in another barn so she is sheltered from the harsh winter elements. (Besides, all the truck driver's who stopped at our Convenience store wanted to buy her too!!) The driver's seat is a bit softer from wear because of use, but all the other leather is still like new, except the center arm rest which was a bit cracked, so I just turned it upside down! I think being a female and always cleaning the stitching with a toothbrush helped a lot in keeping her nice appearance. Maggie has 121,000 miles on her. I'm sure she needs new brake lines, tires and a few hoses by now, as I haven't driven her since 1998. I hope someday to get her back out and cruise again. Maybe for my 50th Birthday????May 12, 2009
by Timothy H
May 05, 2008
grandpa's car but i get it soonMay 05, 2008
by Anonymous
Oct 07, 2007
Too soon to tell, I just picked up the car last evening.
If Richard Petty drove one, I'm honored to now own one.
Oct 07, 2007
by Anonymous
Sep 08, 2007
Has to be the “best looking” Magnum on the road today. Don't know why Dodge makes no reference to this Magnum when advertising the new Magnum. Kyle Petty made a name for himself early on while driving a Magnum. Dodge sold over 80K of these classics in two years while there was a fuel crisis going on. Not bad really. Search this car online and you will see what all the fuss is about.
Plus, this Classic Magnum came with many different exterior and interior color choices making some real eye catching combinations. Cars today are not offered this way. The interior colors of today are gray, black, and tan. Boring! Sep 08, 2007
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