Is it cheaper to buy a car that needs work? Read more?
I want either a 1967 chevy impala or a 1972 ford pick up. Would it be cheaper to buy a car that needs some work or a car that doesn't need any work? My moms friend is a mechanic and he would do work for me cheaper than if i went to a regular mechanic and got work done.
Unless you are a mechanic and can do the work yourself, get a car that doesn't need any work. With many older cars the parts can be difficult to find and there could potentially be a lot of expense involved in repairing them.
It's unlikely you'll find an Impala of that year without paying through the nose no matter what shape it's in. A bump side Ford on the other hand is very common and easy to find parts for. If you want to find advice or parts, find a forum like
http://fordification.com/
They have a lot of resources
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