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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 11-April 04 From: Berkeley, ca Member No.: 1,917 ![]() |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) i'm falling in love with these cars and presently shopping for a 2.0. i've got my eye on a 1975 (no engine rebuild) but looks great with around 50k miles. what kind of work can i expect to do on it? (no rust) how can i obtain a vehichle history report to research history for accidents etc? should i spend over 5k for original one in great shape or restored? what should i look for? help!
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Not another one! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 ![]() ![]() |
Rust is the primary thing to look for. There are scads of articles on various sites, as well as many answers to this question on this board you can search for.
In terms of vehicle history, on anything that's 30 years old, you have to expect that much of the history has been lost. These are not highly prized collector's cars with lots of documented history. Many of them have been through many owners, so even trying to judge from the guy you're buying from is not always a good measure. Look at several cars (there are nearly always 5-6 for sale in the Bay Area at any given time) to get a feel for what's out there. $5K is top dollar for a stock four-cylinder car, so I'd expect it to be in exceptionally nice condition. |
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