1980 Chevrolet Malibu Reviews, Pricing & Specs

One 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. Oct 28, 2011

overall - its engine came out with a whooping 80-100hp (it rivals a smart car, a prius would beat it in hp and torque) but after 20 yrs of abuse and im guess no oil change or tune up the engine and tranny beat expetations, when i got it it needed over $2,000 in work to get to basics again (drop a 350 and call it a day lol) but i couldnt build quality - its kind ahrd to mess that up i loved the way it looked, oh i forgot, in santee i got pulled over for not using my turn signal, so i showed the cop the lever and said i need to get it fixed lol, cheapest insurance ever, it was fun to drive this car, i could go around and mess it up Oct 22, 2009

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 foreverOct 09, 2009

this 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.Apr 21, 2008