Trying to finally get my first Muscle Car

Trying to finally get my first Muscle Car - I’m nervous

Gold Crusader said
Hey guys! I post every now and then on this forum, thinking this is the time I’m going to get my Mopar. However, there is always financial difficulties. I’m finally at an income where I think I could pull the plug. I’m 28 years old and have been waiting for this since I was 10 haha. The girlfriend gave me the OK! :D and we both want kids and I know for a fact I’ll be using this money for a minivan in a couple of years so I really want this.

I’m set on a Dodge Demon (71 or 72, doesn’t matter to me) with a 340 or higher. It doesn’t need to be the fastest or the best looking. I’m thinking my range is $20,000 and $25,000 would be really pushing it.

Here is a Demon near me and I wasn’t sure if it was a good deal or not. I have zero mechanical skill (I can change oil, an alternator, and small things like that) and have no body work skills. I want a car that runs and maybe when I get time I can tinker with it. Besides that, I’ll be paying people to fix the major issues (over a period of time. I’m in no rush to fix this one up, as long as it drives)

Sorry for the rambling. I would really appreciate any tips on buying a Demon. And unfortunately, I have no time to work on engines or take on massive projects. I want something that runs and I could work on over a period of time :)

Thank you guys so much.

Congrats on the future MoPar purchase and Kudos to having a really cool girlfriend to boot. I had a girlfriend like that once as well. So I married her. Now we both have hot rods and enjoy the heck out of them.

Purchase the best and most complete car you can as close to what you want in your dream car.

Bring a MoPar man with you! Even better if there an actual mechanic.

Bring a body man. A fella that hopefully works in resto work. Look under the car for rust. Know the typical and weird spots to look for rust.

Know the market value of what you want and don’t make an impulse purchase. Wait it out. It will pay HUGE dividends down the road.

Once you get a car..... Have a MoPar buddy that knows there way around MoPars. A guru genius they need not be, but familiar they should be.

Lastly, never yell or overly raise your voice when your girl friend is helping out. That can be a quick way to loose one very cool chick. Or if your lucky and retain her, I’m sure she’ll make you unhappy for a spell. Everyone starts out knowing nothing. Patience!