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    Jun 28, 2012, 08:33 PM
    Buying car opinIons
    I am stuck because I've been looking to buy a classic car for some time now and for sale near me are two which I don't know what to choose from. One is a 72 gto with a 400, however the carburetor leaks gas. I realize this means I could end up paying several 100 for a new one or rebuild it. The second car is a 72 mustang 302 bored over and the body's in nice condition. My budget is 5000 plus another 1000 if I sell my truck. It's 6000 Obo for the gto and 5000 Obo for the stang I want to know what u would do??
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    Jun 28, 2012, 08:39 PM
    What are you planing on using them for ? I will assume just collection, not every day use?

    Have you had either checked over by a mechanic, checking compression and so on.
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    Jun 29, 2012, 05:41 PM
    Thanks and collection. Plus I am mechanically inclined.
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    Jun 29, 2012, 05:45 PM
    For collection value it helps to know how many of that year and model were made.
    But why not just follow your heart?
    And since you have two options, make a low offer on each one until you work your way up to a price you like on one. If the price is right...
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    Jun 29, 2012, 06:48 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by joypulv View Post
    For collection value it helps to know how many of that year and model were made.
    But why not just follow your heart?
    And since you have two options, make a low offer on each one til you work your way up to a price you like on one. If the price is right...
    Thanks. I plan to make an offer to c what can be done. My heart tells me the mustang because they run in the family.
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    Jun 29, 2012, 08:13 PM
    Lot more 'stsngs of that vintage than GTOS. If you can get the price down, I'd go GTO and Henry runs in our family too?
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    Jun 29, 2012, 08:28 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ma0641 View Post
    Lot more 'stsngs of that vintage than GTOS. If you can get the price down, I'd go GTO and Henry runs in our family too? .
    It depends if the gto guy calls back.
    Even though I currently drive a Chevy pickup, I can never forget Mr. Ford
    Gtos are rarer, but I don't feel like buying a new carburetor lol.
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    Jun 30, 2012, 05:24 AM
    Depends what is leaking, might be a simple rebuild or check Ebay. I just bought a used quadrajet for $25 and got a rebuild kit from JC Whitney.
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    Jun 30, 2012, 06:26 AM
    Idk I'll have to find how bad it is
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