I love reading this stuff, Well i have a 71 nova and love it, wouldnt want anything different, get a 68-72, dont buy an ss and u can get on reasonable, i read Dcons reply, i had to laugh, start pricing some mopar stuff and you will realize why everyone drives chevy's. Especially from the horsepower to dollar issue. If u want a muscle car then go with the nova, if u want a good looking fairly cheap car, try the 82-92 camaros, they are cheap, nice looking and it dont take much work to make them have a little pep. i like the fox body mustangs too. well thats my opinion and im not that far away from your age, my opinion, buy a chevy. i know ill hear about this from the mopar people but its true.