Suggestions and opinions

[Lue]

I'm in a dilemma here. I want a Malibu so bad, and have found one for a reasonable price. But for $500 more, I found a 1985 Cutlass that has a floor shifter and power windows/locks and seat. Any comments, suggestions, or opinions is appreciated!!!!

Malibu >> http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/854884833.html

Cutlass >> http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/857838980.html

 

[78mali350]

i vote malibu, but my vote doesn't count because i vote malibu since i like them better :lol: so i am no help here

 

[Lue]

Trust me, I fell in love with my Bu tri color or not lol..

 

[olds87w-31]

The Olds already has the console and buckets, and most likely it has a rally dash. The 'bue is rust orange and the Olds is grey. The chevy has hubcaps 😢 the olds has rally wheels 😀 ... But it is your money so buy what will make you happy in the long run.

 

[Lue]

As in years to come, what will appreciate more in value?

 

[Phoenyx]

I would go for the Malibu. Nicer looking body (besides the color lol) and it already has a 350 in it.

 

[Tony_SS]

Get what you like.... cause after a few months you might regret no getting what you wanted. If nothings out there, just hold out, something always comes up. But a grand for a solid V8 Malibu isn't a bad deal on paper.

 

[Blake442]

I would go for the Malibu....it already has a 350 in it.

IMHO I think the 350 swap would almost be a strike against it. How knows how poorly, or well done for that matter, the swap was performed? Then did they beat on it? Then strike two is where it says 'needs interior work' where the Olds looks to be in good shape. I'd prefer the originality of the Olds over a potential hack job on the Malibu.
The Cutlass Salon does have the ralley gauge package(tach etc).
Starting with a nicer car means more money for modification as opposed to repairs/restoration.
But I'm also an Olds guy...but all emotions aside it'd still go for the Olds.
I'd still go look at both.

 

[Munkey B]

go w/the Gutlass.

it's already 2 steps ahead.........

 

[88hurstolds]

Not because I am a Cutlass guy, I really like Malibu's but that one rubs me wrong.
The *ss sags and the paint and tires don't help either. I also suspect that Iroc motor probably has been romped on and the trans probably slips if the car is going that cheap and the ad says great for a project. That is what you will ultimately get is a 'project' er um headache.
Plus it needs interior work... If you don't have much spare $$$ to paint, buy rims and possibly tires and improve the interior go with the Cutlass.

That Cutlass would look cool flat black and droping in a 350 is easier that you think. I found a good running 350 for $350 and did the swap over a weekend so don't let that Iroc motor fool you.
Plus the Cutlass 'Runs and looks good' 😀