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[RexT]

Im 16 and really want a muscle car for everyday use i have about 2 grand can i get anything good?

[MrPbody]

It all depends on how YOU define "muscle car". If you mean a "real" one, nope. NOTHING out there that runs for less than 4 or 5K. I define a "real" one as an intermediate coupe or hardtop (2-door) with a large engine in it. GTO, Chevelle SS, 442, Grand Sport, Road Runner, Charger R/T, Torino Cobra, etc. A Nova is NOT a muscle car, regardless of how much power it has. It's a "compact". With the "SS" option, call it a "sport compact". Same with Firebirds, Camaros and Mustangs. These are all "Pony" cars.

Now, do you want a real one, or are you after a good performance car to play on the street with? For the latter, I recommend the GM "G-body" (Malibu, Monte Carlo, LeMans, Grand Prix, Cutlass, Regal, '78-'87). They have an excellent chassis for performance, are relatively cheap, and a small block Chevy (cheapest form of power) bolts right in. Of course, if you use a Grand Prix or LeMans, you really should use a Pontiac V8 (:-

Jim

[Rocket 442]

Like MrPbody said, its all with what you're looking for.
The late 60's-early70's "Muscle" Car is going to be hard to find for 2000 and be fast right when you get it.

If you want to build it yourself, you can get a decent body for a Muscle car, and then get the engine seperate. With my Oldsmobiles, I got one for 500, one for 2000, then found engines later. The 66 I bought with 22,000 miles, no rust, but had a I6 in it, maybe you would want to look for something like that.

If you want something that can go fast, and get you to school and back, I'd say go for a G-Body, or even a Foxbody Mustang (there are a ton of them, but they're cheap).

[phantomcobra]

When you find something, CHECK INSURANCE RATES!! At your age, a real muscle car may cost you a mortgage payment. If you don't carry collision coverage just remember you will most likely lose that car in an accident. In many cases, depending on the car's condition, you may lose it anyway. For instance a 68 Camaro that has dents, needs upholstery and what not will probably be totalled if the damage is more than one fender. But a cherry 68 Camaro could sustain a few thousand dollars in damage and the insurance will still fix it. At 16, the chances of you being at fault with a muscle car in an accident are about 99.99999%. I've had 4 kids (youngest now nearly 20), believe me, I know! I think all but one totalled at least one car before the ripe old age of 20. Then they wonder why I won't let them drive my baby (see the avatar)?