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List of muscle cars, yay or ney for a daily driver?

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  1. 62 250 GTO

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    #1 62 250 GTO, Jul 9, 2007
    Pontiac Beaumont

    Pontiac 2+2 Sport Coupe

    Pontiac Firebird

    Mercury Cougar

    Ford Mustang and convertible {seems to be a lot of the convertibles}

    Chevy Nova


    Just adding and subtracting cars to the "possible" list.

    P.S. These will all be the older versions, no recent remakes.
     
  2. moretti124guy

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    #2 moretti124guy, Jul 10, 2007
    For a daily driver the Mustang is easy to get parts for, cheap to maintain and they run forever. I have had a number of classic Mustangs, and I used to work at California Mustang in Industry. You can buy almost any part for a 65-73 Mustang from floor pans to gas caps.
     
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    #3 62 250 GTO, Jul 10, 2007
    Good to know, thanks.
     
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    #4 62 250 GTO, Jul 10, 2007
    How about a Dodge Dart or Demon?
     
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    #5 C. Losito, Jul 10, 2007
    I bought a '70 Dodge Dart about 4 years ago and sold it just last year when I moved. Got it for fun but I could have easily made it a daily driver. I remember driving it to work one frigid December morning because the battery died on my much newer Chrysler. Once the car is sorted it's ridiculously easy (and cheap) to maintain, even the V8's; plus you can get AC and power brakes/steering. If you have any specific questions feel free to PM me.
     
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    #6 62 250 GTO, Jul 10, 2007
    Thanks for the post and the offer.

    I'm currently in the stage of learning which cars were/ are crap and which ones are fairly simple to own.

    If I do point in the Dart direction I'll drop you a line, thanks.

    Neil
     
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    #7 Cajun, Jul 10, 2007
    Out of that list, I think the Mustang would be the easiest & cheapest to keep on the road. Followed closely by Chevy.
     
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    #8 Cajun, Jul 10, 2007

    Had a friend in Ohio with a Hemi Dart. Car was M-E-A-N.
     
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    #9 62 250 GTO, Jul 10, 2007
    Yeah I think out of that list I would rather the looks of the Mustang.
     
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    #10 writerguy, Jul 10, 2007
    Any Cryco product will be a BEAR to find proper parts for if anything breaks (hahaha sorry had too many chryslers not to laugh)

    Parts galore for Stang and Chevy
     
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    #11 62 250 GTO, Jul 10, 2007
    You got me on the joke?

    I talked to a few regular Joes who have a Mustang each and another with a Malibu and they all repaired/ restored them over a few years, here and there.

    The kicker is they work at a Speedy Muffler & Brakes shop.

    One of them also gave me a run down on parts like cheap motor parts, nearly free trim pieces, interior parts that were cheap etc.

    All widely available and easy to install.
     
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    #12 Hannah, Jul 19, 2007
    Hi :)

    I can vouch for the Chevy Nova...my first car was a '72 Nova SS and I loved it!!
    Fun to cruise around in the summer and very reliable in the winter...tough motor and always started...and a real heater...that actually blew hot air
    The usual upkeep...never had any problems with getting parts

    I thought I should go for something more "modern" and sold it...what a mistake that was....

    I own "old" again lol

    Mustangs are reliable too...my brother in law drives his all year round

    Good luck

    Hannah
     
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    #13 62 250 GTO, Jul 19, 2007
    Thanks. I like the Novas but there's one wheel they have that turns my stomach. I would have to replace them immediately.
     

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