Help me buy an $80,000 car

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So, after all the comments, are you gonna go look at it? Still might be worth it, or at least you can negotiate based on the comments.
 
Still gonna look at it. But with my eyes a little more wide open. Even if I don't buy, knowlege is power and I'll know more for the next one. Honestly I know a 50 year old car wont be perfect, but I NEED a solid body and good enough mechanics I can get to where I want. If it looks close enough I can replace the bumpers for about a grand, and reupholster the seats locally for about another grand. I understand resale red and I will be checking closely for mud in all the usual places. I'm hoping for working ac eventually so the wife will want to ride in the summer, but the motor may be overbuilt for the rest of the ac system. I'll post after I see it. Thanks again for everyone helping me out. FABO is the best!
 
I love 68-70 Chargers . Mine used to drive by my house in the early 70s after filling up at local gas station ( which I ended up working at and got to know original owner) and I fell in love with it .
That being said I believe the market for them right now is over hyped due to speculators and will cool off a bit soon . Just like E-bodies did .
 
69conv said:
Not seeing the headliner issue, can you tell me where to look? Don't say up!
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here in the upper right. unless that's some kind of reflection, that appears to be super wavy gravy back there next to the rear window.
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overall, for me, at that kinda coin i'd expect a car that's damn near perfect. and the whole interior just looks kinda tired to me. like the seats are beat down, the steeringwheel and shift knob are worn, thing like that drive me nuts.
 
I'm a bit late to the party but I have to agree with the majority of responses that this car is not worth $80k usd. First thing that turned me off is the non original powertrain, no matter what it will always be a 318 car, period. For me the value is not there largely because of this, but I also see this as an 'ok' driver quality car, which I would value at closer to $45k. At the asking price of this one, there are just far too many problems, from paint chips and swirls to missing park brake components and well worn seats, plus broken emblems, dented bumpers, etc.
I think for the money you can find a much better car that won't leave you feeling cheated.
Just my. 02.
 
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