1979 Chevrolet Malibu Classic review from North America
"A perfect car for a young driver"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The carburetor was replaced before I had purchased the car, because it had been sitting for a couple of years.
The 267 V8 motor was a bad design and a sour spot in this Malibu.
The engine was burning oil when I bought it and continued to get worse. The rings are probably gone, but it still runs with a little less power.
Constant cleaning and replacement of the spark plugs because of oil deposits.
I always had a problem with the emission controls. I ended up unhooking a lot of it to make it run better.
General comments?
This car is a nice cruiser, with comfortable seats and plenty of room.
It's not much on performance with the sour 267 motor, but for what it was, it was fast enough.
It's not as big as a Caprice so it's easy to drive and handle. A great size over all.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 267 V8 4.4L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 39000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 6th June, 2003 |