Has proven to be very reliable and easy to drive. She's had to replace the original battery, a transmission flush (75k maintenance), and I had to clean the IAC valve due to erratic idle. Other than that, it's been a really good choice!
See a lot of them around here in HS & college parking lots. Definitely within your budget too.
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1986 Saleen #145 My Mustang Webpage
(the poster formerly known as GT350Clone)
302, Early 351W Heads, Windage Tray, Edelbrock 289 Performer intake, Holley 600 Carb w/1" spacer, T5 Transmission, NPD 1" Lowering Springs, 1" Mid-Eye Lowering Leaf Springs, 17" 04 Bullitts, 3.00 8" Rear, Granada Front Brakes. Still a lot of work to go and a lot of things to buy.
The newer Kias aren't bad at all. A guy in work had a Spectra and had about 70k on it when he got rid of it. The only problem I know he had was with the door lock switches kept malfunctioning.
I would also look at a Cavalier. Several of my friends have them and have been real happy with them.
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The project vehicles:
'68 Mustang coupe, Acapulco Blue, 289, C-4, power steering
'87 Caprice Classic wagon, gold/blonde, 307, power everything (retired everyday driver)
Hopefully a '69 convert or Sportsroof (non Mach or Boss) for next Mustang project.
MCA# 66352
Trying to find my father's 1973 Mustang Grande he bought brand new. 3F04F126773 last known registration and title was in New Jersey, 1982.
Why not get her a toyota or honda? You can always find somethin' that a grandma is selling with low miles. You already know that you'll be able to put a few hundred thousand miles on one of those as long as you maintain it. Heck, I've got a buddy that's got a little 2wd Toyota with 250K on it and it still runs great.
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'72 Bronco, Project daily Driver, Here we go again...
'95 F-250 4x4 | Super Cab | 7.3 PSD | Finally, something reliable...
I tow a bunch of Kias....basically a throw away car. At 54k, it's out of the roadside warranty. I tow a bunch of Escorts, too. I hate to admit it, but I think a Hyundai is a better car for the money.
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I tow a bunch of Kias....basically a throw away car. At 54k, it's out of the roadside warranty. I tow a bunch of Escorts, too. I hate to admit it, but I think a Hyundai is a better car for the money.
ah i dont know when but Hyundai bought Kia. My father bought an 06 Kia minivan and its got Hyundai cast into the engine block.
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67 I6 coupe to be restored
Now finally painted.... Until I sand it down and try again.
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