Most reliable/economical classic car?

[chulooz]

He needs a DD under $10k, every single car you have suggested or posted isnt close.

[SubieNate]

Originally Posted by chulooz

LOL is OP serious.

Reliable and economical yet posts a merc and bimmer. Oh I have another good one; audi.

The old Merc diesels would survive the apocalypse from what I've heard.

And I've known a number of people who have driven E30 3 series to serious mileage with no problems. Today's stereotypes may or may not apply to cars from 30 years ago. Back in the day Japanese cars were all regarded as cheap crap.

Nathan

[Gixxersixxerman]

I love my 66.. It's reliable and gets decent fuel mileage with the 1776.. Got ok mileage with the 2332 but it was fast.. 4 wheel disc brakes and a lot of other upgraded stuff.. In total probably have 6k in it and it starts and runs perfect with no problems once I did my own engine.. I got ripped off twice from other builders

[Wes B.]

Originally Posted by chulooz

He needs a DD under $10k, every single car you have suggested or posted isnt close.

I admit, the ads I've posted don't quite hit his budget, but the cars are definitely worth it. Think about it, it's generally cheaper to buy a showroom quality car than a hunk of rust that's going to need a ton of time and money invested into it for it to be a reliable DD. I'm a big advocate of spending a little more now rather than spending a lot at a later date.

All the cars I suggested on the other hand can be found within his budget. Let me show you...

1964 Ford Fairlane ($4,950): http://classiccars.com/listing-34941...linois-us.html

1970-1974 Dodge Challenger ($10,000): I posted it in post #8. It makes no sense to post it again.

1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am ($7,950): http://classiccars.com/listing/349166.html

1975 BMW 3.0 CS ($6,500): http://classiccars.com/listing-31316...ntario-ca.html

1977 Toyota Celica Liftback ($3,200): http://south-dakota.locateanyauto.co...lift-back.html

1966 Mercury Comet ($2,998): http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...1473&aff=oodle

1978-1987 Buick Regal GNX: I couldn't find one right now for under $10,000, but I have seen them for sale within budget.

1986 Porsche 944 Turbo ($7,900): http://classiccars.com/listing-38502...chigan-us.html

1976 BMW 2002Tii ($8,900): http://classiccars.com/listing-37857...lvania-us.html

1984 BMW 635 C Si ($8,000): http://classiccars.com/listing-36725...kansas-us.html

[streetwaves]

Originally Posted by chulooz

LOL is OP serious.

Reliable and economical yet posts a merc and bimmer. Oh I have another good one; audi.

lol, my e30 is reliable, simple, and cheap to keep running. I'm not afraid of old, solid German cars. And as SubieNate said, those W123 diesels are tanks and will literally reach one million miles if taken care of. I call that reliable.

Liking the suggestions guys! I have an e30, but it's actually a car I kind of want to baby being that I was lucky enough to find a low mileage one. I'm looking for more of a daily driver/beater and the W123 might be perfect for that. I'm leaning in that direction.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by streetwaves

lol, my e30 is reliable, simple, and cheap to keep running. I'm not afraid of old, solid German cars. And as SubieNate said, those W123 diesels are tanks and will literally reach one million miles if taken care of. I call that reliable.

Yes, but what about vacuum operated headlights?

[streetwaves]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Yes, but what about vacuum operated headlights?

The vacuum system can be a pain, I'll admit. Still, I respect a car that doesn't stop going, even if little age-related things pop up.

[Wes B.]

Originally Posted by streetwaves

I'm looking for more of a daily driver/beater and the W123 might be perfect for that. I'm leaning in that direction.

Diesel or petrol? 2-door or 4-door?

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by Wes B.

Diesel or petrol? 2-door or 4-door?

Diesel 2-door.

[streetwaves]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Diesel 2-door.