1981 Chevrolet Malibu Classic review from North America
"Sporty and is a terrific handling and driving car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought the car from the original owner a month ago in pristine condition. The only negative is that when I start it the heater fan is noisy. I believe that is is dry or off-balance since the car has not been used much. I notice that there is not much head room for me since I am 6'4" but I love the car. I owned a 1983 Malibu in 1984 and had to replace the starter, but they are terrific cars.
General comments?
I thought about putting a high performance engine in this car along with 18" wheels to make it a "looker" but I get so many thumbs up now, I am reconsidering. With its boxy style, I believe it may find its place in history right next to the mid 60's Novas.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 35280 miles |
| Most recent distance | 36750 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Impala |
| Date of Entry | 30th December, 2004 |