Which Muscle Car Should I Get

[meh_33333]

As much as I hate making this thread, I need a place to start. I want to purchase a muscle car, something pre-1980ish. I haven't really decided on a budget but something under $7000 is good and under $5000 is the sweet spot. However I'm not sure of the price range of these vehicles so the budget can fluctuate a little. This will be my first vehicle and I want a manual transmission. What I was looking for is a car that can get me from point A to point B, so if it needs little body work that's ok. I also want a car that has the most potential, so as I learn I can invest time and money into it and make it a beast. So like a project car, but one that I can use weekly (I go to university, and want to travel back home). So does anyone have suggestions about years, makes, and models. Also comment on the price range if necessary. Thanks

[CSK'sMom]

I think you need to do some serious research about muscle cars. These days, in your price range, you'll be pulling out of a farmer's field and it probably won't run. If you're looking for a muscle car that looks good and has a decent engine you're looking at much more. All us old folk want to relive our youth and get those old muscle cars back. This is a more realistic price...

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...QAdIdZ24238407

[corrupt123]

Yeah, there isn't really a good way of using a project car as your A-to-B car.

You're probably better off buying a cheap beater and saving more coin.

[FerrisB]

- Pre 1970's muscle car in good running condition for under 7K.
- Your first car and the only thing you'll have to drive.
- You want to use it as a daily driver so it needs to be reliable.

LOL, you need a big reality check.

[meh_33333]

woops i ment pre 1980ish, thanks for your replys. i see my money won't get me far. whats a price bracket of a pre1980ish that i should consider.

[dasaylay]

Stop watching Transformers -- it will not turn into a new camaro when you insult it

In all seriousness, just check out autotrader. Every now and then a few cars will pop up, so I'd check there.

[meh_33333]

In all seriousness, just check out autotrader. Every now and then a few cars will pop up, so I'd check there.

that's exactly what i want to do, but i don't know what years and makes to look for...

[ES_Revenge]

"Muscle" cars around the 1980s really weren't the greatest. Because of all the fuel crisis nonsense at the time and the fact that manufacturers didn't have any means at the time to decrease fuel consumption, it just meant the cars suffered horribly in terms of power. You had like big ~6.0L V8 engines outputting like 250hp. Sure most of them can be modded up for big power, but don't expect stock type motors to really be that impressive. And yeah they still drain gasoline like there's a hole in the tank, by today's standards LOL.

Just sounds like a bad idea to me...

[CSK'sMom]

meh, listen to ES_Revenge. Muscle cars are very rarely daily drivers. That is unless you have an unlimited amount of money stashed away somewhere to fill it up at the gas station. I would imagine that just about every city has a spot for the Sunday night cruisers to hang out. Go and talk to them. You'll quickly get a feel for just what kind of money you're talking about to maintain and keep those beasts on the road. We're still looking for a '70 Chevelle to replace hubby's....

[antime1]

u can get an old impala for under 20k and can be real nice with a black paint job, but it isnt exactly the best of the classics. i dunt think ur gonna get a working classic car in your price range. maybe a fixer upper with more investment required.

forgot to add link:
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...QAdIdZ24251151

[Ben Jr]

I don't think I've known anyone to have a muscle car as a daily driver and as their only means of transportation. Friends have 70's camaro's/vettes and cuda's and are forever tinkering with them. I've always wanted an early 60's vette, maybe later on I guess.
Your probably gonna have to accept you likely won't have a cool car as a first time owner and uni-student.

[Alvito]

1979 camaro. do it.

[MkmBandit]

It doesn't matter if its your first car, just remember no amount of maintenance can keep a car running forever, let alone a domestic, and the fact that they're engines from the late 70's - early 80's. For $7k you're most likely not getting anything with a shiney new crate engine (or shiny hubcaps for that matter). A muscle car should NEVER be driven as a daily driver. You'll also find classic auto insurance, while quite cheap, won't cover things that make the car a daily driver (parking in mall parking lots for example).

If you really want a suggestion for a car from the early 80's for $7k, my suggestion would be the Buick Grand National, or an Oldsmobile Cutlass. I know several people who drive these cars as daily drivers, and while they do have their problems, its do-able.

http://adcache.collectorcartrader.co...0/90053650.htm

[radeonboy]

It doesnt fall under 70's-80's but can I suggest a Camaro IROC in black?

[frogger]

As already mentioned, a GM G-Body chasis from the 80's is probably your best bet...
http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/detai...7&adid=6439784