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Ok, I have lined up the opportunity to go look at a pinto tomorrow. 1971 1600 4 speed...
what is a good figure to have in mind when I go look at this thing. I don't want to insult the guy, but then again I don't want to get hosed either. Can someone give me an idea what is the going price for a pinto and what should I look for?
Thanks
depends on condtion,mileage,and how old the owner is! Ha ha, I'd say for one with less than 150,000 miles and is in very good condtion with little rust, 800 dollars, I wish i could fine a good deal.
Yeah, I am pretty sure it is not going to be a good deal, Right off the bat he said 1,500.00,, I was thinking that was a bit much for a 71'. But, I thought I would at least go look at it. I was hoping for something in the LESS than catagory, like around 750.00 to 1000.00. for a good bodies 71 to 73. Let you know what I find out.
offer him $1000. If it is in good shape, it is better to spend the dough up front rather than strip a POS and repair the damage. I was thinking about buying a low mileage 71-73 model off of Ebay just so I would have a good base to build off of. $2500 on a pristine model would be dollars well saved in my opinion. :)
I think I am going to pass on this one. I know that there alot more early model pintos out there other than this one. So. the search continues.
I found the samurai for 900.00 several years ago. and, well, things have never been the same since. It was a prestine body, which is what I am looking for in a pinto. Not sure which direction I want to go in with a pinto. But, I have always been a sucker for the ODD.
I was told that samurai's roll over and are dangerous. So, I bought one. Pinto's, if hit from the rear, will blow up. So, I have had two, I have yet to step through the Yugo threshold yet.....
Really, value is dependant on the buyer. If a certain car seems "worth it" to you, that doesn't mean it'd be "worth it" to me. I gave $550 for mine 4 years ago. I needed a mechanically sound car. (being a Pinto was a bonus to me) The body on my car is pretty rough. Every panel except the roof has dents in it. There's cancer on the rear 1/4 panel & I've fixed structural rust holes on the rockers. On the other hand I haven't had to do ANYTHING to it mechanically. (other than oil changes & tune-ups) I have rebuilt the front end, because I wanted better handling. My guess is you're in the market for a physically gorgeous, mechanically needy car. you SHOULD be able to find a good bodyshell, rust free for under $1000 if you don't care wether it runs or not.
Exactly,
I am pretty good with a wrench, welder, etc. I have no problem with rebuilding a engine, tranny, rearend,c.
But, my bodywork is not very good. I could probably replace fenders or a hood. But if it was a rust problem on th emain body. I would be lost. So if anyone who reads this knows where I can find a good body (left myself open for this one) please let me know
I could REALLY have fun with the "good body" comment, but I'll restrain myself LOL
Keep an eye on EBAY there seem to be a few good deals there, but CAVEAT EMPTOR there are some real CROOKS out there. For every horror story i hear from EBAY there has to be 50 A++ transactions. Especially beware of someone who won't go out & take pics of certain things for you. A good seller will work with an interested buyer. While I've never bought a car from EBAY, I've bought more than my share of Model cars & computer equipment there. I can honestly say I've yet to be ripped off.
I kinda like the "good body" comment. It reminds me of the opeaning of Monday night football, you know, the blond with the towel etc............. :o
I agree, and to that point I will admit I watch Desperate Houswives.....for the plot.
Do you think Terrell was al that surprised....??? :-\