1969 Camaro

So, I've been looking up these cars lately, and I'm really really interested in one. I've always wanted an older car, preferably ~68-69 camaro.

Now, I'm 16 and I've been driving for 3 months, driving a Honda Accord ( ) and so obviously I'm not buying a new car any time soon, but I do have the money to buy one right now (been saving for a long time, and don't own 6 DM5's)

My main question is how reliable they are. I'm not a do-it-yourself-er, and so everytime it broke down I would most likely have to take it to the shop and let them do their thing. Would this be an acceptable car for a 16 year old, non mechanically inclined individual?

I am aware that I will be giving up certain things when driving such an old car, such as comfortable heating/ac ;) and a smooth ride, but I think it would be worth it.

Any thoughts?

Edited by ItsJustMe

A-5 bunkerking wrote: Camaro*go for it, definatly a chick magnet. just dont get a v6.i would look into an ss or an rs, both are better models of the camaro.reliability is mostly determined on condition and previous owners.

I just edited it when you said that, gg.. **edited**

A-5 bunkerking wrote: Camaro*go for it, definatly a chick magnet. just dont get a v6.i would look into an ss or an rs, both are better models of the camaro.reliability is mostly determined on condition and previous owners.

I was definately looking at either the SS or RS, so thats really not a question... as for the V6... why not?

 If you are not adoityourselfer then you dont want a classic, becuase if you buy it restored it would be about $20 grand {not exact buy you get my point} or you would have to restore it yourself. The Camaro is a classic muscle car it should have a V8. The thing that you forgot about is that you are a 16 year old male driver, therefor your insurence would be so high even if you could afford the car, your insurence would eat through all of your money. It is nerely impossible to be under 25 and have a muscle car {unless your parents pay your insurence}. I just got my jeep a few months ago and was really close to getting a mustang, couldnt becuase of insurence. If you get one, register your mom/dad as primary driver. It will make your payments lower. That and dont get any tickets. You would be better off keeping your Accord for a while.

ItsJustMe wrote: A-5 bunkerking wrote: Camaro*go for it, definatly a chick magnet. just dont get a v6.i would look into an ss or an rs, both are better models of the camaro.reliability is mostly determined on condition and previous owners. I was definately looking at either the SS or RS, so thats really not a question... as for the V6... why not?

It's a muscle car, V8 is the only way to go.

once you restore a classic car it usually wont break down if you use brand new parts. you just have to look out for rust and oxidation. I'm 15 and i'm probably going to get a 69' GTO that my dad has at his shop, just sitting there. Its got some rust. its already got a 452 engine in it that just needs a carb and maybe a good cleaning/restoring. im planning to do it with my dad when im a little older. It's a lot of work. It maybe like a whole years work. just get ready for more work you've ever done in your life.

69 GTO > 69 Camaro

My friend has a fully stock, perfect condition Judge. Its awsome.

My neighbor who is a senior has a 73 Monte Carlo and a 67 or 69 Ford Falcon (Not sure on years).  So yes it should be acceptable.  Just if you get a car of this sort, its an un written rule that you must make it look/sound/preform the best you can.  So goodbye money.

IF u got the money y not get it. They are hott cars. But if u r not a do-it-yourselfer, u might have some trouble because if a problem occurs, its goes to be a lot of money to fix.

xteam02001 wrote: once you restore a classic car it usually wont break down if you use brand new parts. you just have to look out for rust and oxidation. I'm 15 and i'm probably going to get a 69' GTO that my dad has at his shop, just sitting there. Its got some rust. its already got a 452 engine in it that just needs a carb and maybe a good cleaning/restoring. im planning to do it with my dad when im a little older. It's a lot of work. It maybe like a whole years work. just get ready for more work you've ever done in your life.

Oxidation and rust are the same thing.

*edit* and how would a muscle car rust any more than a regualr car, is it made out of some special rust metal?

Edited by [Mr. Smith]