![]() 09/12/2013 at 17:36 • Filed to: None | ![]() | ![]() |
I currently have a 2004 Chevy Colorado, which I bought new. Its a great truck, but I just don't drive much anymore. I need to raise some funds, so I think that I will sell it, and buy something cheaper.
I've been seriously considering getting an older american sedan. I really want a V8 car since I drive less than 300 miles a month. Something about big boats with fat V8s is just cool, and I have never had a car like it. I'm typically into smaller cars. I've had MGs, Triumphs, and such until now.
I came across this one, am I crazy to want it?
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/405289…
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If you're used to newer vehicles, the amount of wrenching required may come as a shock.
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I really don't mind wrenching. My MG required weekly if not daily maintenance, and it was my only car for a year or so. Of course now I have a two car garage instead of a rainy driveway. I'm expecting to be able to hack it.
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Definitely NP, but as NQ says:
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I've also thought about this one, although not a V8, and not quite as cheap.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/405238…
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Yikes! That's disturbing...
Old american cars have to be easier to work on than little Datsuns and MGs though, right?
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They can be very easy. Just learn how carburetors work, and how points work, and how to swap things like starters. And possibly rework clutch hydraulics. And old-style drum brakes. And...
Edit: per your reply to NinetyQ, you're probably all set.
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I like the can of starter fluid on the front seat...*shudder*
![]() 09/12/2013 at 18:26 |
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I missed that... I need something reliable enough that I can drive it once a week. I'm guessing since this thing has sat awhile it will need some love. Hopefully it could be made to be reliable. without starting fluid.
![]() 09/12/2013 at 23:35 |
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Defiantly NP, I am looking at getting a early 60's ford falcon as a commuter to take some of the weight off of my cherokee. I am just waiting for tax refund time. If your capable of basic maintenance and know carb basics you should be good. The only difference for me is I drive 100 miles/ day so I am probably a little more ambitious.