Muscle Car question

badgirl · 11:56 PM

Ok, I have wanted a muscle car for quiet sometime and I have saved enough finally to consider purchasing one. Do you guys think this is a good deal?

1971 Dodge Challenger T/A convertible, v8, Shaker, 426 Hemi, Indy Heads, TT1 Exhaust,4 speed pistol grip, Dana 60 rear, Big Bars, Disc Brakes Front, 10,000 dollars obo.

Is 10,000 a good price for this car?

or here is another one I am considering in my price range, I'd like to know the deal I should go with.

1965 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible, exceptionally rare muscle car in excellent condition with new paint, restored interior and 350 engine with only 10,000 miles.$8,500.

Which one should I go with??

DJJasonp · 07-26-2006, 11:34 PM

tough decision.....

Always been a fan of the Impala SS though (especially convertible).....

burt · 07-26-2006, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by badgirl

Ok, I have wanted a muscle car for quiet sometime and I have saved enough finally to consider purchasing one. Do you guys think this is a good deal?

1971 Dodge Challenger T/A, v8, Shaker, 426 Hemi, Indy Heads, TT1 Exhaust,4 speed pistol grip, Dana 60 rear, Big Bars, Disc Brakes Front, 10,000 dollars obo.

Is 10,000 a good price for this car?

or here is another one I am considering in my price range, I'd like to know the deal I should go with.

1965 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible, exceptionally rare muscle car in excellent condition with new paint, restored interior and 350 engine with only 10,000 miles.$8,500.

Which one should I go with??

Impala SS Convertible.....

Miles · 07-26-2006, 11:38 PM

You should get some good responses out of this place. Wonder which one HemiEd would pick...

I don't really know that much about them but how are they both restoration wise? Are there a lot of modern mods or replacements that make them that much off stock?

Also this will be your weekend car right?

badgirl · 07-26-2006, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

You should get some good responses out of this place. Wonder which one HemiEd would pick...

I don't really know that much about them but how are they both restoration wise? Are there a lot of modern mods or replacements that make them that much off stock?

Also this will be your weekend car right?

correct, I won't be driving it everyday.

From the ads it sounds if they both already have been restored at least partially.

Luzap · 07-26-2006, 11:46 PM

Badgirl,

I am a huge fan of Challengers...

I'm curious though: 426 Hemi? I remember the 440 Hemis and the 383 Hemis (as well as Magnums) ~ are you sure it's a 426?

Luz
i'd be curious to know if they made a 426...

Miles · 07-26-2006, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by badgirl

correct, I won't be driving it everyday.

From the ads it sounds if they both already have been restored at least partially.

Both are pretty damn nice muscle car models. I am definitly more partial to the Challenger and it wouldnt have the issues associated with owning a 40 yr old drop top.

The restoration/condition is the big key and I dont really know why I am responding since I don't exactly know shit about owning them but I am somehow drawn to car threads.

badgirl · 07-26-2006, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Luzap

Badgirl,

I am a huge fan of Challengers...

I'm curious though: 426 Hemi? I remember the 440 Hemis and the 383 Hemis (as well as Magnums) ~ are you sure it's a 426?

Luz
i'd be curious to know if they made a 426...

The ad says 426 Hemi.

burt · 07-26-2006, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Both are pretty damn nice muscle car models. I am definitly more partial to the Challenger and it wouldnt have the issues associated with owning a 40 yr old drop top.

The restoration/condition is the big key and I dont really know why I am responding since I don't exactly know shit about owning them but I am somehow drawn to car threads.

In a good restoration there wouldn't be any issues associated with owning a 40 yr old drop top.

badgirl · 07-26-2006, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Both are pretty damn nice muscle car models. I am definitly more partial to the Challenger and it wouldnt have the issues associated with owning a 40 yr old drop top.

The restoration/condition is the big key and I dont really know why I am responding since I don't exactly know shit about owning them but I am somehow drawn to car threads.

From the pics the Challenger looks great,

The Challenger as well as the Impala are both convertibles by the way

Miles · 07-26-2006, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dale Mercer

In a good restoration there wouldn't be any issues associated with owning a 40 yr old drop top.

Good point. One of the few I can think of that I have actually ridden in a decent amout of times was an old Cutlass. Though it had a pretty expensive and complete restoration job done.

I may be wrong in assuming this but it seems like it takes a decent amount to make them right?

Halfcan · 07-26-2006, 11:58 PM

Buy a Honda Accord-they will hold there value better. Those others are too old-lol

badgirl · 07-27-2006, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

Buy a Honda Accord-they will hold there value better. Those others are too old-lol

burt · 07-27-2006, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Good point. One of the few I can think of that I have actually ridden in a decent amout of times was an old Cutlass. Though it had a pretty expensive and complete restoration job done.

I may be wrong in assuming this but it seems like it takes a decent amount to make them right?

She's in the right price neighborhood for a decent restoration...not show quality, but I don't think that's what she is looking for.

burt · 07-27-2006, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

Buy a Honda Accord-they will hold there value better. Those others are too old-lol

You are wrong on many levels.....

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