[tanuel]

there is a seemingly nice man trying to sell a 1978 mustang II for $1050. i am not a collector nor do I know anything about cars. it is mostly original but it has definetly been used as a regular transportation mobile. it doesnt look shiny and new at all. it has the original paint, original hub caps, and original interior with 50,000 miles. i think it might be a mach 1 or rallaye but I really have no idea. so what do yous think? p.s. I know that the majority of the mustang world wishes that this car was never made and that it is a big joke but im not concerned with that... I just need a car asap.

[Charles M.]

If you're just looking for a car, have a mechanic tell you what it needs, such as brakes, shocks, and repairs to keep it running.

It might be worth $1K. It is 30 years old, so buyer beware.

[74stang2togo]

It really depends on the overall condition of the car; I paid $1000 just a couple of months ago for a '76 Mustang II Ghia V8/automatic that needed a tuneup, the brakes bled, carpet, and a dash pad... I paid $200 for one seven years ago with a 4cylinder and a 4spd that (barely) ran and drove and had serious rust issues and the entire interior was ruined in it...

A good bet would be to see if he'll let you take it to a reputable mechanic and get it checked over really good, shouldn't cost more than $20-100 for a good checkup on the car (depends on the shop, some will even do them for free).