You're in a mustang forum. What do you think is gunna win? IF it wasa v6 mustang the others would have a chance. But GT....ferget it.

 

I have a 1990 Ford Escort GT. Still running well. On a budget, it's not a bad choice. Repairs are relatively cheap.

 

looks like we probably found the car for my brother!
Me and my Father went to look at it today, and this car is in immaculate condition. Everything under the hood is either new or rebuilt with about 2K miles on it.





Note: No cofee can exhaust! big points for that

 

I've been looking at some four eyed fox mustangs, but my brother doesn't bite... i think I might have to get one out of spite!
How much is the insurance on a 1986 5.0 GT Hatch?

 

Lalo,

the car looks to be in decent shape, my only concern is that it looks like a young guy was driving it and possibly beat on the car.

 

Can't be a lot. I'm paying $80 for my Mustang.

 

That was a BIG question I had. I had to meet the owner. He's an 18 year old kid who seems to have his head on straight. Going to college, studying to become a nurse like his mom. His dad used to have a Trueno when he was younger. Dad left family some months ago and returned to the Philippines. His mom bought the car for him. He's had it for a year, and a lot of the time it was in the shop for reconstruction and parts. Built as a show car (he's been to a number of them), he says he hasnt drifted with it (almost new tires seem to back up this claim). Needs to sell it to help out family, still lives at home. After he sells it, he would like to keep in contact with the new owner (maybe my brother). He also wants the new owner to go with his mechanic.
Although most of the car has been reconstructed or completely revamped for new parts, we know there will be things that will need fixing (It's an '85 model). He's including the original engine, which has been reconstructed.

 

A friend had a moded but stock looking supra looked alot like the photo. Was a sharp car and pretty quick. He never had any mechanical problems with it. Out of those choices I'd pick the Supra although I also like the 300zx's, just never had any first hand experiance with them. The mustang if you could find one in nice shape would be cool but especially that body style is really common.

 

I would get that AE86... thats really good shape!

 

It's in really good shape. It's the best AE86 I've seen (and original, not two toned).
BUT... it seems like we will continue our search. My brother punked out. It is about 2K above his "limit" (the car is $6,000), but I say get it. He would be able to sell it for a lot more later on, especially when the inital d movie comes out. This car would be a winning investment.

 

definnatly..if he kept it in good shape.. Inital D movie might do for the AE86 like te F&F did for supras.

BUt if he can't afford it then he can't afford it

 

Or what Gone in 60 Seconds (remake) did.

He could buy it (with a little help), but it's up to him.

 

Lalo- that, ill admit, was a nice looking car. too bad ur bro didnt spring for it

and also, dont worry about insurance on a 4 eyed 5.0 too much. i mean, i dont remember the exact numbers, but insurance for ME was about $1500 a year or something in a 1989 GT, so i imagine for you (an older more experienced driver) and an older car the insurance would be significantly less...

 

I'd go with the Supra just for that twin turbo.

 

Well, to finish up this story... My brother got a 1991 Honda Accord. Meh, not a bad first car. Thinking of "upgrading" in the future once he has some mileage under his belt

 

Hondas are good starter cars. Don't need much work. and run forever.

Too bad he didn't get somthing cool.. but like you said he can always upgrade later.

 

gah! blasphemy!

 

The 1986 Corolla. It's so butt ugly that he could only go up from there...

 

 

Can only state my personal experience - have had a 81 and 89 Escort which provided good cheap transportion, both were sticks. Put over 150K on each without any major problems. Did keep the maint up. My daughter has a 98 with around 80K on it and no problems. Guess a key point would be how well it was maintained.