Looking for a father son car, opinions needed.

[moels]

I've been trying to find a car for me and my kids to putz on the next 3 years or so until the oldest gets his license. At first I was looking in the $2k range, but the cars I was finding needed a little bit too much work to be worth it. I decided I would consider spending a bit more to get a good car that we could still work on and make our own.

ANYWAY......lol
Today I looked at a 93 Z28 in Germantown. Black with charcoal/black cloth interior, a/t with a shift kit ( everything seemed real solid while driving it ) The exterior is in decent shape, the car just needs a real good cleaning. I told the guy I would think about it and call him tomorrow. He's asking $3850 but said that there's room to work there. First off, I am asking you knowledgable people if this is a good choice in vehicle or not, and what would be a fair cash price to offer the guy? Oh yea, it has 125k on the ticker.

Thanks for any info BCM.

[Prince Valiant]

Honestly Moels...I'd worry about putting a kid in such a car as his first ride. I know you had some decent stuff in HS, but I'd probably make the kid earn the privilege to drive such a car...by proving responsibility in something mundane like a taurus/impala/etc.

I'd buy it for "myself" so to speak and work on it with him...and then once responsibility is proved, then surprise him with the keys.

[moels]

Sorry if I gave the wrong impression but the car would not be turned over to the kids. This would be my car that we would work on together. When the kid(s) get their license it would be a car that I would let them use on occasion to take a date out or whatever. Don't worry, my kids earn everything they get. It's just that they've always loved being in the garage with me and I thought this would be a good thing to do over the next few years.

[HP ADDICT]

I would stay away from the 93s as they are harder to tune. 94s dont need emissions either!

[moels]

I would stay away from the 93s as they are harder to tune. 94s dont need emissions either!

Don't the 94's have the LT1 as well? How are the 93's harder to tune?

I do not know these cars as I have been into Mustangs for a few years. Thanks for any info.

[HP ADDICT]

It has nothing to do with the LT1. It has to do with the means of programming them. 93s require a chip where 94s can be flashed programmed making life alot easier when you want to tune it.

[xxtremeteam]

wayne get another foxbody not a gm unless its a grand national just my 2 cents

[moels]

Gotchya, thanks for the info I really appreciate it. I made an offer on the car, we'll see if he wants to accept it. Otherwise we'll look for something else.

[moels]

wayne get another foxbody not a gm unless its a grand national just my 2 cents

Been looking for a good one but haven't found it yet.

[xxtremeteam]

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/846286978.html
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/831485572.html
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/824262664.html
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/810675317.html
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/804776876.html

there was also a nice mild build 85,86 mustang 5.0 on craigslist out by the dells but i cant find it now ill keep looking

[Al]

Sorry if I gave the wrong impression but the car would not be turned over to the kids.

Sounds more like something that could be held against you at a later date.

I say go with a 79 Ford Fiesta and stick a Busa engine in it.

[GRAMPS SS]

i think wayne should by a bug..it has style...hell you can get one with a turbo.....you know you want to wayner.....you don't need to belong...your there buddy,....

[xxtremeteam]

wayne also a nice yellow 98 mustang gt on wistangs

[Poncho]

personally I'd more consider a thirdgen or something older than that.

[NachoNotch]

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/847528612.html

This don't seem too bad.

[scaleracer]

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/847528612.html

This don't seem too bad.

Yeah I saw that awhile ago also and thought about that for me and my dad but don't have the money for a project now..

[70 cutlass 442]

wont go wrong with a mustang, f bodys are ok, but you will find anythign for a mustang.... just look at a jegs, pages upon pages just for a 5.0

[Sprayaway Fox]

I know of a 65 ish nova 4 door though, prolly under a G. needs drivetrain and interior. Its red with american racing rims. Guy movin to colorado. Decent car for age. PM if interested. If your gonna give a kid a fast ride make him work on it and respect it, your doin the right thing.

[moels]

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/846286978.html
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/831485572.html
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/824262664.html
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/810675317.html
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/804776876.html

there was also a nice mild build 85,86 mustang 5.0 on craigslist out by the dells but i cant find it now ill keep looking

Saw those as well. If you read my initial post, I'm not looking to spend 6-9k on a hobby car. I'm also not looking to travel 3 hours to pick one up. I found this one in Germantown and it looks like I'll be picking it up today. If I do, I will post some pics up when me and the boys get it cleaned good.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.

[4eyedstang]

buy mine!

[Memphis]

How bout a 91 5.0 LX automatic in Oak Creek? $2500....

[moels]

buy mine!

Check your 4sale thread, I TRIED! lol

Guy accepted my offer, so I am picking up the Z28 later today.

[Poncho]

Maybe it's cuz I'm 25, but anything really from the 80's or 90's doesn't sound father-son-ish to me, but then again my dad is 61 years old, so anything father-son would have been carbed, and 30+ years old.

good luck on the '93

[xxtremeteam]

congrats wayne im just thrilled that you didnt buy the red z28 from port that guy is a tool

[Irish]

Maybe it's cuz I'm 25, but anything really from the 80's or 90's doesn't sound father-son-ish to me, but then again my dad is 61 years old, so anything father-son would have been carbed, and 30+ years old.

good luck on the '93

A Father and Son/Daughter project doesn't have to be any specific year vehicle.

[4eyedstang]

Check your 4sale thread, I TRIED! lol

Guy accepted my offer, so I am picking up the Z28 later today.

sorry about that never seen your post. :crying

good luck with the z28 :thumbsup

[moels]

A Father and Son/Daughter project doesn't have to be any specific year vehicle.

Thank you Irish! :thumbsup

[moels]

sorry about that never seen your post. :crying

good luck with the z28 :thumbsup

It's ok, good luck on selling your stang as well.

[mrz28M6]

what did u end up paying for it moels? i'm not sure i would have offered anymore than 3000.

[T-Bag]

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/847528612.html

This don't seem too bad.

That'd be pretty damn nice with a little work!

[xxtremeteam]

That'd be pretty damn nice with a little work!

im guessing its more work than he claims that is the fourth or fifth time I have seen that same post for that car, but I could be wrong someone should go see it in person

[moels]

^^^ Thought the same thing, and I also don't need a race car.

I offered $3300 and am picking it up at about 4pm today.I'll try and clean it up and take a few pics before it gets dark out. Or before the start of the Packers ass-stomping the Cowgirls. :)

[xxtremeteam]

sounds great wayne i will be leaving at 3 to goto tha cowgirl ass stomping

[Irish]

Cowboys are going to FAWK up the Green Bay fudge packers! ... Resume topic!

[CobraSnake]

Cowboys are going to FAWK up the Green Bay fudge packers! ... Resume topic!

will see will see.

[moels]

Here's some pics of the new ride after I quick ran it through the carwash on the way home. Much cleaning yet to be done tomorrow.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h94/moels/100_1301.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h94/moels/100_1302.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h94/moels/100_1303.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h94/moels/100_1304.jpg

[2006wrxtr]

Not bad..... What kind of plans you have for it?

I would do a 383 SB good heads & cam and be through with it...

[Windsors 03 Cobra]

You can start with a four hundred dollar ten hour plugs/wires/cap/rotor father son tune up project. :thumbsup:rolf

Nice lookin ride for the money, body looks straight.

[CPonyGo]

congrats Wayne..whats the kids think?

and just a by word on those questioning a f/s project for a first car..one needs to have met his kidz and the amount of mutual respect as kids they have for Wayne

[moels]

Thanks Andy, I appreciate the kind words buddy.

As for plans for the car - nothing huge planned at first, just gonna take care of some cosmetic things and go from there.

[2006wrxtr]

My dad had a 68 firebird that I helped him work on; even sat in his lap and steered it down the highway at 120mph. Was always told it would be mine when I was old enough to drive. Never came to fruition... Lieing Bastard..
Wish I had a son I could share the Automotive hobby with..

Any ladies willling to volonteer lol

[moels]

lol