Need feedback on 78 / 79 Dodge Magnums with a 318

[1970Moparmann]

Thinking about getting a 'Doba or Magnum for a good weather daily driver and was wondering what kind of experience people have had with the car and what kind of mileage a 318 would bring to the table?

Just looking for feedback, thanks!

[RIDELIKEHELL]

there is one for sale by my work? u want me to get details?

[FlatbackFanatic]

I had a few Cordobas, with 318's, I got between 20-22 mpg.

[Ghoste]

You can expect much the same as any of the other B-bodies with a 318.  They were a more refined version of our venerable late 60's B-bodies in many ways and in ther ways not so much.  Remember at the end of the 70's Chrysler was on its death bed and the American autmakers quality in general of the day combined to make some things "frustrating".  Then there was the infamous Lean Burn system.  Overall, though they were a well thought out car that is easily repaired, comfortable to drive, still good looking (imo) and often overlooked today.  There was certainly a reason they were able to sell so many Cordoba's.

[TK73]

Get one 

Pitch the lean burn first

[1970Moparmann]

there is one for sale by my work? u want me to get details?

Next time you drive by do a quick check will you.  

[1970Moparmann]

I had a few Cordobas, with 318's, I got between 20-22 mpg.

That sounds pretty good to me.  The value of Magnums seem to be pretty low still, so this is one of my reasons.   I'm also so hooked on the Hot Rod Power Tour, I need something for the tours that aren't too Midwest friendly like next year. 

Thanks guys.   If one pops up by you, please let me know. 

[RIDELIKEHELL]

there is one for sale by my work? u want me to get details?

Next time you drive by do a quick check will you.  

I went by the place where it has been for weeks & it was gone? Maybe it was out for a cruise? I will drive down in a bit to see if its there again 

[chargerboy69]

There has been a black T-Top Magnum for sale on For B-bodies Only for a while. A nice looking car the guy can not give away for some reason.

[Ghoste]

Yep, like I said they are overlooked today for some reason.

[RIDELIKEHELL]

http://sarnia.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=387123003

It's a 75....

[TruckDriver]

http://sarnia.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=387123003

It's a 75....

OMG! I'd be all over that car if it was here! 

[chargerboy69]

This is on our local Craigslist. A 79 Chrysler 300, looks like a beautiful car.

I would be calling on this if I did not buy my old 69 Charger back last week.

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/3127251106.html

[1970Moparmann]

I just saw the one on Forbbodies and it looks like it needs some work.  I think he's asking too much.

Thanks for keeping your eyes open for me.  I'll be looking at one next week!

[1970Moparmann]

This is on our local Craigslist. A 79 Chrysler 300, looks like a beautiful car.

I would be calling on this if I did not buy my old 69 Charger back last week.

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/3127251106.html

Ad is gone already..

[1970Moparmann]

http://sarnia.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=387123003

It's a 75....

Nice car!  But then there is a but..... I trying to find something around have this price and it nice.  I think it's possible!

[mauve66]

couple out here

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/3109871435.html

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/3123120731.html

[mauve66]

did they still have a 340 by 78 or do you think its a swap or is the guy just mistaken??
how would a person tell with all the crap on the top of the motor??

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/3077872128.html

[1970Moparmann]

did they still have a 340 by 78 or do you think its a swap or is the guy just mistaken??
how would a person tell with all the crap on the top of the motor??

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/3077872128.html

Mauve, thanks.

The 340 was not offered but a 360 was.

[triple_green]

I love the old Magnums, espec black with a t top. (78-79)

The next car I get, is going to be Mirada with a t top (80-83).

[1970Moparmann]

I'm looking at one next week.  It's mostly original and 70k miles.  Looking forward to it.

[1970Moparmann]

The search is continuing.  Let me know if anyone runs into a good one. 

[Daytona R/T SE]

I would like to get a T top magnum and put a late model ram pick up 360 magnum with efi and overdrive in it...

[ODZKing]

I had a 78 Magnum.  Great car as far as comfort.
318 was a dog and got terrible gas milage - as you might expect for a 78 - 318. And that lean burn was the worst idea Chrysler ever came up with.
It would cut out and stall WHILE I was on the highway.  If they had the conversion kit back in 79-80 I would still have the car today.
Overall a great car but I agree with what everyone else says ... GET RID of the Lean Burn!

[471_Magnum]

Spotted a 78 magnum in the car corral the weekend at a local show. 47k miles. 400 4v. Very clean. Plush velour. Column shift. $5500.
If it would've had T tops, I'd have made a low ball offer.
I think I've got a picture with the contact info (not the car).

[1970Moparmann]

Spotted a 78 magnum in the car corral the weekend at a local show. 47k miles. 400 4v. Very clean. Plush velour. Column shift. $5500.
If it would've had T tops, I'd have made a low ball offer.
I think I've got a picture with the contact info (not the car).

Can you email or post some pictures?

[471_Magnum]

No pics of the car

[1970Moparmann]

Looking at a few 300's this Friday.      We'll see......

[1970Moparmann]

So it's been about 2 weeks since I looked at a VERY low mileage 79 300.  Was excited to go see it, and then had the disappointed that it wan't what the pictures showed.  It has potential, but I was still disappointed.  I told the seller last week that his price is high and realistically he won't get what he wants.  I told him that based on the facts and what I was looking at I would only buy it for XXXX amount- which is a LOW PRICE.  He got pissed off and told me that I was disrespectful.  I told him that this is just me, and that he should lower the starting price and take a good offer.

Well, in the last week I just came to my senses that I don't need another freaken car.  I hate the logistics of storage, lake of garage space, ect...  

Today, this guy calls me and says he'll take my offer - CRAP.  One sense is I'll take it and worst case double my money after working on it, and then the other side of me says don't complicate your life more.

My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!  Looks like I have another freaken car........  Pick it up on Monday.