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MikeG | BUY IT ? YES or NO | ||
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Guy that used to work for me has a 73 coupe, 454 auto with A/C 72K on the odometer, mint interior, but needs a paint job. He bought this car new and has taken great care of it, always garaged. Anyway he wants to sell and offered it to me for 5K. Should I buy it or pass ?
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Posted on: 2010/10/19 9:47
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captmike13 | Re: BUY IT ? YES or NO | ||
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Yes jump on it in a heartbeat. The only downside is if you like stick over auto.
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Posted on: 2010/10/19 10:31
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biggrizzly | Re: BUY IT ? YES or NO | ||
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Let me see? Big Block... Last year for chrome rear bumper. Yup! I'd buy it if I had the dough! It will go up in value. Just a matter of time.
Consider the cost to get it where you'd like it. For under $10k you could have a pretty nice early C3 if it doesn't need a bunch of suspension, brake, and drive train repairs. |
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Posted on: 2010/10/19 10:37
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TommyT-Bone | Re: BUY IT ? YES or NO | ||
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Check the frame and undercarriage. Rust and corrosion could be a deal breaker. The birdcage is another area of concern. As with any purchase you should do all your inspections before you pull the trigger. Sounds like it may be a keeper. Good luck.
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Posted on: 2010/10/19 11:02
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Trae1976 | Re: BUY IT ? YES or NO | ||
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TommyT-Bone wrote: Rust is a C3 killer, check those areas carefully. If it truly has always been garaged, it should be fine. If that checks out, it sounds like a great deal! |
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Posted on: 2010/10/19 11:32
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Matatk | Re: BUY IT ? YES or NO | ||
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First question is:
Do you want it? That's the most important thing. Buying a car (especially one that can cost a ton of $$$ in the long run) that you don't want is pointless. Unfortunately, without knowing the actual condition of the frame and other components, it's hard to say the actual value. Although $5k does sound like a good deal for a big block (with one chrome bumper, at least). I'd say get it checked out by someone skilled in C3s and know the weak points. They can give you a valid estimate of repairs and that can help you decide. Matthew |
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Posted on: 2010/10/19 12:57
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Ultraman | Re: BUY IT ? YES or NO | ||
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I love 73 Big blocks! If it checks out I don't think you can go wrong for 5K.
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Posted on: 2010/10/19 22:33
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bogus | Re: BUY IT ? YES or NO | ||
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If the rust isn't a problem, for $5k, it's an absolute steel.
If nothing else, you can paint it for $4k, another $1k to fluff and puff it, and then unass it for $20k or so. Or, you have one helluva cool ride for $10k!!! |
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Posted on: 2010/10/19 23:42
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benny42 | Re: BUY IT ? YES or NO | ||
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In a heartbeat get it. You will not regret it.
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CentralCoaster | Re: BUY IT ? YES or NO | ||
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Buy it. If it's that great of a deal it won't be hard to get out of later.
Order a case of primer rattle cans and take it to the strip. |
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Posted on: 2010/12/13 4:49
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pr0zac | Re: BUY IT ? YES or NO | ||
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i wish.
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Posted on: 2010/12/13 17:59
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