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From: sah9577@ritcv.UUCP (Scott Hossler)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: New Car Shopping
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Date: Thu, 14-Feb-85 01:32:58 EST
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jeb@eisx.UUCP (Jim Beckman) in Message-ID: <862@eisx.UUCP> writes:
> I have decided to replace my current car, and have narrowed the
> choice down to two alternatives. The two finalists are:
> 
> 1964 Ford Fairlane - 2-door, 260 in. V8, 3-speed standard, $450. 
> 
> 1965 Dodge Dart - 4-door, 225 in. Slant 6, 80K miles, $600.

Both cars sound like excellent choices but I tend to lean towards
the FORD.  Last January I purchased a 1966 Mustang for $200.00
and have not had to do a thing to it other than gas and I think
one quart of oil.  After 4000 miles the brakes are finally getting
a bit iffy so I just took it off the road rather than fix them to
pass inspection.  It has been an excellent car.

On the other hand The slant six is a good engine.  I had a 74
Charger with one and I never had to tune it and it always purred.
I kept it a little over a year and a half and ended up selling it to
get a Rice-Hauler because of it's smaller size.

You have a TOUGH decision ahead of you.  I wish you luck!

scott hossler
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