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Hello all, what do you think would be a good first car for a newby? What should I look for when I am considering a purchase?

I want to do this right.

Something you really like and can afford.

Originally posted by Dog Face
Hello all, what do you think would be a good first car for a newby? What should I look for when I am considering a purchase?

I want to do this right.

not a 95 Subaru........................

Depends what you want. There are plenty of variables to consider....it has to be something that you like.
Economy wise, a Chevy is generally the cheapest to work on, parts wise.


BTW....change your screen name. That one belongs to my girlfriend.............lol

Originally posted by poncho62
BTW....change your screen name. That one belongs to my girlfriend.............lol

Ouch Poncho! I hope she doen't get on here too often!

Regarding the question at hand....
Does a family member or shirt-tail relation have something that they might want to "donate to the cause"?

I think that I would pick a Chevy or Ford, something that you can find parts for easily, and that will be easier to work on...when I was in high school my dad bought me a 1965 Corvair Convertible, which I still have, but trying to find parts & someone to work on it was a real pain! Now that I've had it for quite a while, I can fix just about anything on it, and don't have to depend on someone else...

I know that this is probably not what you want to hear, but sometimes you've just got to be patient...you might not get a bitchin' car the first go-round. It all takes time, and money!

Just my 2 cents....

Originally posted by poncho62



BTW....change your screen name. That one belongs to my girlfriend.............lol

I think I dated the same girl Poncho. It seemed strange because she was a good looking girl but then I realized it was because her last name was St Bernard.

Dog Face,
I would recommend an old Mustang for a first car. There are a lot of companies that sell Mustang parts and most of the parts are cheaper than a similar part for a new car.

buy a pontiac

Originally posted by pontiac63
buy a pontiac

63....is your car Canadian or American?

2 canadian models, a 63 parisienne 2 dr hdtp, and a 62 parisienne wagon, then a 63 bonneville 2 dr hdtp

I am sure you know of these sites, but if you don't, check them out.............

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/...yguid=66787492

http://www.canadianpontiac.ca/

http://www.bruneauperformance.ca/

been to breauneau's site. (sorry i've never been able to spell it) But i think i'm gonna join that club.
BTW; wanna buy a 62 safari wagon for $700? lol

If you drive it to Ontario...............lol

thinking of selling my 62 ragtop.

straight-up trade? lol. 62 Conv. would be nice. I've got my hopes set on a 2- dr hardtop with a 327, 389, or 421. I LOVE brake standss in my dads bonneville. Of course, it's just in and out of our driveway casuse its not liscensed yet.

Ahem(cough cough) Buy an Oldsmobile

Well, the truth is, I AM a girl (not a dog-faced one, however - I have to give myself some credit.) The name comes from my intrest in breeding and showing german shepherd dogs.

Yes, I was thinking about a nova or a mustang -- chevy or ford it probably will be considering this would be my first actual car and I will want to be able to afford parts for it -- I'm just a young thing after all.

So, uh, I live in Pittsburgh - anyone have a car they're willing to let go of? E-mail me at AwfulOxblood@aol.com

Until then I'm browsing the classifieds.

Yeah ! Another Girlie! Welcome!