Heard mixed things about the 4100, some people say to stay away, others say it's just a matter of maintenance.
Anyhoo, I found a solid 1983 with 90,000 orig miles.
Original owner was his neighbor, gave it to son when he turned 90 and didn't drive it a whole lot. Even so, the back bumper has a rust hole, but doesn't look in crap shape. Some small bits of surface rust, but otherwise solid. Vinyl top in pretty good condition, no cracks, just a bit of wear and could use a good shining. The drivers door seems to sag a bit, opening it and closing it, the hinges seemed "off." Not sure what kind of job is required for that.
Tranny from an 86 Olds was thrown in to replace the old tranny, hard shift between 1st and 2nd. I think my buddy still has my tranny from the 1987 Brougham I used to have.
Other than that, new tires (no whitewalls), new brakes, new battery, new alternator. Rad probably needs changing. The guy had it rust proofed so there are drilled holes, I hate that!
I'm going to see how much for a new rad. new weather stripping and other work will cost. I'd probably only be able to offer something like $1300. I have all summer to look for something that's maybe in better shape.
There's a 1977 Coupe that seems in very good condition, but, even though gas prices don't scare me that much, that 6.0L would put a dent in my wallet for the 7 months of commuting I'll have to do for school. Could probably get it for $1700, which would make the difference of gas for the 7 months I guess.
Would like to hear opinions on the best coupe to buy, or if I should just get a nice later 80s sedan. I have a 1992 Brougham in mint condition that I want to keep mint, so a different style car would be nice. Perferably similar gas consumption than my 5.7, which shouldn't be too hard.
Anyhoo, I found a solid 1983 with 90,000 orig miles.
Original owner was his neighbor, gave it to son when he turned 90 and didn't drive it a whole lot. Even so, the back bumper has a rust hole, but doesn't look in crap shape. Some small bits of surface rust, but otherwise solid. Vinyl top in pretty good condition, no cracks, just a bit of wear and could use a good shining. The drivers door seems to sag a bit, opening it and closing it, the hinges seemed "off." Not sure what kind of job is required for that.
Tranny from an 86 Olds was thrown in to replace the old tranny, hard shift between 1st and 2nd. I think my buddy still has my tranny from the 1987 Brougham I used to have.
Other than that, new tires (no whitewalls), new brakes, new battery, new alternator. Rad probably needs changing. The guy had it rust proofed so there are drilled holes, I hate that!
I'm going to see how much for a new rad. new weather stripping and other work will cost. I'd probably only be able to offer something like $1300. I have all summer to look for something that's maybe in better shape.
There's a 1977 Coupe that seems in very good condition, but, even though gas prices don't scare me that much, that 6.0L would put a dent in my wallet for the 7 months of commuting I'll have to do for school. Could probably get it for $1700, which would make the difference of gas for the 7 months I guess.
Would like to hear opinions on the best coupe to buy, or if I should just get a nice later 80s sedan. I have a 1992 Brougham in mint condition that I want to keep mint, so a different style car would be nice. Perferably similar gas consumption than my 5.7, which shouldn't be too hard.