New - In MI
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Magnaclese
New - In MI
I learned about cars in a riding in my dad's 124 many, many years ago. I looking for one of my own now that I'm settled in Michigan. Feel free to contact if you know anyone selling a clean one, but really looking for something around '72-'74 ish. I'm learning as I go here about 124's, but have a solid background as a tech working on imports & American cars.
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RRoller123
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Re: New - In MI
Welcome aboard! Good luck in your search. They are out there.
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'74 and '79 X1/9 (past)
'75 BMW R75/6
2011 Chevy Malibu (daily driver)
2010 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Ext Cab 4WD/STD BED
2002 Edgewater 175CC 80HP 4-Stroke Yamaha
2003 Jaguar XK8
2003 Jaguar XKR
2021 Jayco 22RB
2019 Bianchi Torino Bicycle
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2ndwind
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- Your car is a: 1982 Spider
- Location: Cincinnati OH
Re: New - In MI
Magna,
The 71-72, 81-82 cars are considered preferable by many. Naturally with all of these, rust is an issue. More likely in the early cars ('cause they're 10 yrs older). My advice, along with others, is to buy the nicest car possible. You will still have plenty of tinkering to do. I bought mine for $3500, no rust, but about $7000 later, it is reliable and fun but still just a $4-5K car. I would have been better off buying a $10K car that had had everything done already. But alas, I am not alone.
The 71-72, 81-82 cars are considered preferable by many. Naturally with all of these, rust is an issue. More likely in the early cars ('cause they're 10 yrs older). My advice, along with others, is to buy the nicest car possible. You will still have plenty of tinkering to do. I bought mine for $3500, no rust, but about $7000 later, it is reliable and fun but still just a $4-5K car. I would have been better off buying a $10K car that had had everything done already. But alas, I am not alone.
Steve
1982 Red Spider 2000
1919 Old Town Sailing Canoe
1982 Red Spider 2000
1919 Old Town Sailing Canoe
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grittracing
Re: New - In MI
Where you at in Michigan . I am south of Detroit. If you need a hand feel free to contact me . I did see one on Craigslist for around 3000 and heard of another sround southfield and 6 milet was going to check it out sat . Any way Tony 313-909-8664
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Magnaclese
Re: New - In MI
Thanks all. Tony, I'll give you a call. I totally understand how cars become black holes for cash. I'm very interested in any advise (that's how I found this forum in the first place) so please keep sharing. I do weld & have a mig rig handy. I think finding a FIAT up here will require a little metal replacement & I'm fine with that.