Looking for my first "Real Vehicle"

[JThiessen]

Originally Posted by Takedown

This one really is drawing me in...
http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/852662054.html

Dude - if that thing just happens to be a diesel, run (dont walk!) down here and buy it.
#1: ANY 4WD, ANY Condition is worth 1500.
#2: If you dont want it, pm me and I'll tell you where to list it for sale at. You could easily make a couple grand....if its diesel.

Otherwise, that 74 chevy looks to me like the best bet on longevity, easy to work on, and should have decent resale. I personnally know of two of those that I rode in when I was in high school (80's) that are still running on the orginal motors/trannies. If you are good mechanically, I'd go for one of the older pickups (or the Jeep) that you can work on, fix your self, and learn on. I bought my first car out of a junk yard with no motor/tranny/interior and built it myself.