Autoblog-advice: Classic American V8 for €6.000
Posted on 22-06-2016 at 14:00 by willeme – 112 Responses”
Today we run not more than 1,500 rpm, for torque, slot machines and gurgling achtpitters.
You love it or not, Americans. They were often badly finished and have bicycle as dampers. On the other hand, there is also much to appreciate. In terms of design, there are enough highlights and the names are really brilliant. No Warranty, Cedric, Carina, Marea or Latitude, but the Corvette, Thunderbird, Challenger, Mustang or El Camino. But what people probably appreciate the most is the engine, a good old V8. Over in the CC’s, tight in the horses. Linked to a slow, three-stage automatic transmission, ZZ Top in the cassette, and we can cruise. There are people for whom that is the ultimate driving.
Stefan is such a person. He is 23 years old, but looking for a car older than him self. An American should be, with V8. Of course. Just look at the current Ford Mustang. Despite the fact that the 2.3 Ecoboost is more than sufficiently strong, such an odd throbbing machine much better than a more modern four cylinder engine.
About Mustangs spoken, it may not be a Mustang after 1973, these are Stefan. Perhaps rightly so, because they are indeed less beautiful. On the other hand, it is not even such a bad option, since the budget of Stefan reaches up to €6,000. It is not impossible for an American to find, but you have to be good looking. The popular and iconic models in terms of price well above. Stefan knows that: the ’65 Thunderbird has he been out of his head.
For clarity, the now immortal table:
Current /previous cars:Nissan Sunny (daily)
Sale / lease:Sale
Business / private:Private
Budget:€6.000
Annual mileage:5,000 with the Nissan
Brandstofvoorkeur:Gasoline or LPG
Reason to purchase another car:Fun, weekendauto
Composition:Not applicable
Preferred brands /models:Camaro or Cadillacs
No-go models / brands such as:Ford Mustang after a year of construction 1973
Please note that you for €6.000, however, what choice have, but there is also work to. Always. Most of the options come from the late ’70s and early ’80s. The reason is simple: this was not the most popular generation of Americans and that is reflected in the price. Another thing that is appointed must be the fuel, since you will have to give LPG to consider. Keep well in mind the age of the car, because otherwise you have the regular tax rate to pay.
Older than 40 years:
Wegenbelastingvrij. This applies for both petrol, diesel and LPG.
Between 25 and 40 years old (petrol):
For cars on petrol is the so-called ‘kwarttarief’. This means that your 120 euro per year paid. The car should be in the winter months (december to February) is not to be used.
Between 26 and 40 years of age (LPG):
The full rate road tax on the basis of the unladen weight of the car. This can be a heavy American seriously in the paper walk. It is possible to have a LPG installation to remove and re-assessment. The costs are approximately €150 to €250. In most cases, this is a fairly simple exercise. Often the boots is such that there are two tanks (it is also sometimes the case!). Sometimes, however, there is still some welding, or worse. Check here before you go to buy.
It took quite a while, but ultimately we are after a long deliberation, deliberation to a number of recommendations. Stefan gave to curious to the Yolo advice. Actually, these are all Yolo opinions. There are huge snakes under the grass and the choice for a car like this is on a mostly emotional basis.
Pontiac Firebird Formula Coupe 5.7 (1976)
Indeed. Almost the car from Smokey and The Bandit. Brilliant film by the way. Pontiac celebrated in 1976 its 50th anniversary and it was celebrated with this Special Edition. These all had black paint with gold accents. However, it is not the car from Smokey, that was a 1977 model (with gold rims) and are significantly more expensive. But for the feeling, you’re sitting there close by, also a ‘regular’ Formula is to be found, that there were still in other colours. The 5.7 is preferable to the 6.6. Just a lazy V8 that really sounds.
Ford Thunderbird (1978)
Ok, it’s not your favorite Thunderbird, but it is a Thunderbird. There are several instances in the budget, but the best deal you make with a Thunderbird of the eighth generation. This is on the Fox platform where the Mercury Cougar, Mercury Capri and Ford Mustang also stood up. You can be the eighth generation to recognize the unique C-style. Both V8 engines are hopeless in terms of power and consumption. 1 to 3 and 115hp. Good deal. Do not make the mistake for an older T-Bird to go, because they are tailored to state, there are often disastrous.
Buick Electra Park Avenue (1983)
This generation of Buick Electra is the ‘cheap’ variant of the Cadillac Fleetwood. The basismotoren are zescilinders of Buick itself, the achtcilinders come from Cadillac. The 5th generation is less great than his illustrious predecessor, but still a battleship. Why is it an Electra? They are in my opinion a bit cooler than a Cadillac and not onbelangrijker: be a little more affordable for less well-known. In terms of drive and atmosphere fully equal to that of the Fleetwood.
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (1983)
Of course, there must also be a ‘pure’ sports car in the list. That is, in this case in the form of the Chevrolet Camaro. It is not a ’69 Z/28 or ’71 SS but there is also a much friendlier price tag compared to. But a ’83 Camaro Z28 sounds pretty good, right? For 6 mille, there are few to be found. Despite the 5-litre comes only 145pk, so don’t expect absolute top performance, but on disconnect (of around 380nm) you are very forward. Of all the alternatives, this is by far the best steering. Relatively speaking, then.
Chevrolet Suburban (1975)
The true King of The Road feeling you get in a Suburban. The Suburban is the full-size SUV from Chevrolet and the seventh generation of the model is that the best you can find in your budget. This type is from 1974 to 1991 in production, so there are quite some differences. In this case, it is true: the older the more beautiful, but the 80’s models are better to find for 6 mille. Needless to say that this is even more drunk. Advantage is that you there with a lot of people in order to share the costs for a fun roadtrip. Please note: not all Their have all-wheel drive or a V8.
Ford LTD Country Squire (1970)
The car of Peter Griffin, not to be missed. Today are SUV’s the family car to have. In the 90’s was a MPV but it was the full-size station wagon. In the budget we can find a few copies of the sixth and seventh generation. Go for the sixth for the true US feeling. The front seats offer little lateral support as you’re sitting on a couch. Everywhere you can people, and gasoline lost.
GMC Caballero (1980)
A pickup truck, but in a different way. Or an American Ute. Well, the Caballero was the sister model of the Chevrolet El Camino. The model that is in budget is the 1980 version, so even with the A-Body chassis. A V8 is possible, but a Laredo or Amarillo version is still too expensive. The Caballero seems to be in the US to a revival, and it is an El Camino for the connoisseurs.
Dodge Aspen Special Edition (1978)
If you want a good car, then you need to search in the obscuurdere corners of the market. One of them is that of the Dodge Aspen. This model is only briefly provided in the U.S., according to the standards there, this was a very compact model. With the 5.2 liter V8, of course (though a 6 in line is also possible). The Aspen was the successor to the popular Dodge Dart and see that you are back in the prices. You can for 6 mille a neat Aspen find for a Dart, you have almost double the needed.
Then just a few general opinions. You can read in. Sign your self in several forums for specific advice. The state is often traced back to the price, do not expect freebies. Generally, GM parts are still the easiest to come by, then Ford and Chrysler products can sometimes be very tricky. However, this is per type and year is different, so be sure to check that in advance. Some of the models are original English, but a importauto have absolutely no problem.
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