Hey guys, I have my mind stuck between three cars for potential projects. The three cars I have in mind are a 1967 Ford Mustang coupe with a 289 engine 4 speed (motor is junk), 1994 Mazda Miata manual with 80k miles, and a 2019 Ford Mustang GT manual with 20k miles. They're all so different but they all interest me but I can only get one. My budget isn't to small or too big. I want to know your guys thought to help me decide which one to pick.
1967 Ford Mustang coupe is $5,000. 1994 Mazda Miata is $4,000. 2019 Ford Mustang GT is an auction car but similar cars usually goes around $16,000
Thanks to everyone who helped me decide which one to pick, I appreciate it. Have a good day everyone
2019 Mustang GT with 20k miles for $16k? Couple of questions:
1. How many times did it roll over?
2. How long did the fire take to put out?
That HAS to be a salvage title, in which case run away. The 5.0L V8 3rd Gen Coyote is junk. Many threads on here about issues and I've personally owned 3, all of which had problems and 1 of which resulted in a lawsuit against Ford.
If you want a cheap, easy project....take the Miata. Restoring the Mustang 289 would be costly to do right. Throw out the 2019 entirely.
You had me at -
‘1. How many times did it roll over?’
I thought you might like that. {black}:laugh: {black}:sweaty:
These comments made me laugh but to answer the questions, it didn't roll over or burn into a crisp, it just had a big tree fall right on top of it caving in the roof and messing up the rear end. But yeah I probably shouldn't consider the 2019.
OH...well, if that's all it was....it'll buff out. {black}:laughingoutloud:
@g-t {black}:laugh:
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@carkillerapp
I'd go for the '67 Mustang if it's not rusted. No electronics beyond the radio and alternator, no sensors, no computer modules. Parts are readily available. Rust would be the killer. If the body is solid just about anything mechanical can be dealt with.
It has a a little bit of superficial rust on the floor panels and trunk but nothing where you can poke your hand through.
What you want to do is the screwdriver test, if the metal is sound you can't poke a screwdriver through it. Also check underneath that way and make sure the body is not full of bondo (check with a magnet).
You're right I should do both to make sure. Thanks for the help.
My vote goes for Miata.
Can't go wrong with the miata
The 67 will go up in value over time.
the others won't
the 67 is a cool piece of American motor history.
the others are crap
plain and simple.
True but the only thing holding me back is that I can use the miata to practice on the track and maybe even drifting if I ever wanna do that.
My nod goes for a Miata. As long as it is not rusted, … or one that has been in an accident. Another words, the body has to be solid, straight. fwiw.
F.S.
I still have to check it out in person to make sure but from what the seller says, "I've only used it on the weekends to go cruising and I maintained it very well, changed the oil every 3000 miles and other basic maintenance.". Should I ask for a carfax for a little more information about it?
Carfax is a cheap check, but I would not take it as any type of assurance of car’s soundness. In addition, I would go and view it, test drive it, … and if you still like it after a view and a drive, I would splurge on an honest, independent mechanic, and let have him/her check it all out, …
… and if your chosen mechanic gives you thumbs up, … just buy it!
Miata is a perfect, inexpensive fun car to fiddle with, … and drive it a lot, too!
F.S., … who owns ‘04 GS (sport model)
Sounds good! Thanks for the help. I appreciate it.
Guess it depends on if you want more of a restoration or just a weekend beater. Currently I'm restoring a e30 325IS and it's had it's challenges, first off being parts inflation lol. I'd say get the miata since it would probably be more akin to a daily and parts are cheap and easy. Restoration always takes more time than you think and by that point it's never done lol
Those are some pretty good points. I do want more of a weekend beater so the miata would be the best bet.
The 67 mustang you can buy cheap reproduction parts all over the place. It's also easier to work on. But if you want something you can drive while you restore it, then it isn't the car for you. Plan on a full restoration on it if you want it to me nice.
From what I know the body is fine its more mechanical (junk motor). Probably a good idea to plan before hand so I don't end up in a money pit. Thanks for the help
Older cars, body mounts a go bad, wires get brittle insulation cracks. Body can be good all day long, windows start to leak as rubber dries out. There’s alot in keeping a car that old getting it right again.