Hello guys Im new to this forum. I want to buy a 67-68 Fastback
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02-10-2011, 02:54 PM
#22
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: The garage (near SF bay- Calif)
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If I were you, with $30K, I'd buy a new 2011 v6 Mustang. The new v6s have 300hp
and are great on gas, they get 30mpg! Plus you would still have $10K in your pocket for college money.
These old cars really suck gas (you'll be lucky to get 15-18mpg) and they are unreliable compared to a new car (plus it has a warantee). The new v6 cars are faster than most of the old v8 cars too.
and are great on gas, they get 30mpg! Plus you would still have $10K in your pocket for college money.
These old cars really suck gas (you'll be lucky to get 15-18mpg) and they are unreliable compared to a new car (plus it has a warantee). The new v6 cars are faster than most of the old v8 cars too.
02-10-2011, 03:19 PM
#25
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: The garage (near SF bay- Calif)
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Who said anything about "pre-owned"?? New 2011 v6 Mustangs are about $20K. Then spend all that extra time in college, instead of repairing that 40 year old car.
02-10-2011, 03:42 PM
#26
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 574
02-10-2011, 04:23 PM
#27
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Michigan
Posts: 516
PLEASE! Don't be scared about this. Just go about it logically
1- Buy a good solid base car that you can drive.
2- Fix it up from there with small things that you can learn
3- So you don't have the knowledge to do the whole Eleanor thing now? No problem...what if you learn on it over the next few years and @ 22 you can do it right?
I learned and taught myself, dad wasn't around. I taught myself bodywork, engines, welding etc... and you're in a better start place. I started on a 72 pinto and $300.
So don't be scared about it, just get started, but do it in a smart way. Find the local car club, find a guy who needs help and volunteer, you'll learn as you go and you'll make contacts for guys that can help you. It doesn't even have to be a mustang club if there isn't one close by, but they'll be more help for your specific car.
Just be smart, don't buy something until you know you need it. Make a budget. Don't take on too big a project, you'll be better of if you start with a better car than one that needs a complete makeover.
Go for it.
1- Buy a good solid base car that you can drive.
2- Fix it up from there with small things that you can learn
3- So you don't have the knowledge to do the whole Eleanor thing now? No problem...what if you learn on it over the next few years and @ 22 you can do it right?
I learned and taught myself, dad wasn't around. I taught myself bodywork, engines, welding etc... and you're in a better start place. I started on a 72 pinto and $300.
So don't be scared about it, just get started, but do it in a smart way. Find the local car club, find a guy who needs help and volunteer, you'll learn as you go and you'll make contacts for guys that can help you. It doesn't even have to be a mustang club if there isn't one close by, but they'll be more help for your specific car.
Just be smart, don't buy something until you know you need it. Make a budget. Don't take on too big a project, you'll be better of if you start with a better car than one that needs a complete makeover.
Go for it.
02-10-2011, 04:55 PM
#28
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 756
I have a question for everyone. Have you actually seen an Eleanor in person? I'm seriously asking... because the first Eleanor I saw in person was when we went out to Indiana to get our body kit. And it wasn't until that moment, when I realized I had never seen one...
If you put it into perspective, there really aren't that many Eleanor's out there. It may sound hypocritical but I appreciate originality, maybe with a slight purism. However, when I watched the movie for the first time, I immediately fell head over heals and knew that that is what I wanted in my garage. It's a good thing we still live in a country that allows everyone to have his or her opinion and do what they want to their car. Well, for now atleast...
If you put it into perspective, there really aren't that many Eleanor's out there. It may sound hypocritical but I appreciate originality, maybe with a slight purism. However, when I watched the movie for the first time, I immediately fell head over heals and knew that that is what I wanted in my garage. It's a good thing we still live in a country that allows everyone to have his or her opinion and do what they want to their car. Well, for now atleast...
02-10-2011, 05:07 PM
#29
I have a question for everyone. Have you actually seen an Eleanor in person? I'm seriously asking... because the first Eleanor I saw in person was when we went out to Indiana to get our body kit. And it wasn't until that moment, when I realized I had never seen one...
If you put it into perspective, there really aren't that many Eleanor's out there. It may sound hypocritical but I appreciate originality, maybe with a slight purism. However, when I watched the movie for the first time, I immediately fell head over heals and knew that that is what I wanted in my garage. It's a good thing we still live in a country that allows everyone to have his or her opinion and do what they want to their car. Well, for now atleast...
If you put it into perspective, there really aren't that many Eleanor's out there. It may sound hypocritical but I appreciate originality, maybe with a slight purism. However, when I watched the movie for the first time, I immediately fell head over heals and knew that that is what I wanted in my garage. It's a good thing we still live in a country that allows everyone to have his or her opinion and do what they want to their car. Well, for now atleast...