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Thinking of buying a k car

PostPosted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:47 am
by Magoo
Hello what would be the best year Dodge aries or plymouth reliant k car to buy?. And what would be a reasonable price. I am looking to get into cheap reliable transportation I can work on myself.
Thanks Ben.

Re: Thinking of buying a k car

PostPosted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:22 pm
by Butch
Don't get a carbed car, go with a TBI or turbo car.

Re: Thinking of buying a k car

PostPosted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 4:22 pm
by Guest
I am not familliar with what those models you mentioned are.
Thanks.

Re: Thinking of buying a k car

PostPosted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:02 pm
by Special K
Carb is from 81 to 84 or 85. TBI (Throttle body Injection??) or the cars that have the 2.2L turbo motor. Super rare to find but worth it.

Re: Thinking of buying a k car

PostPosted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:15 pm
by Guest
I am considering buying a 1989 plymouth reliant... can be seen on Vancouver Canada. craigslist just wondering if this would be a good deal.
Thanks Ben.

Re: Thinking of buying a k car

PostPosted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:44 pm
by RichG
TBI is Throttle Body Injection. If the car has little rust, runs smoothly, and the overall condition (interior, plastic, etc) is good, what's not to love? Get two or three years out of it, (unless you're up for a restoration) and go.......

Re: Thinking of buying a k car

PostPosted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 4:31 am
by Butch
Special K wrote: Super rare to find but worth it.

What planet do you live on HAHA. you haven't been in L.A. long enough.

Re: Thinking of buying a k car

PostPosted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 4:55 am
by Special K
Turbo Ks are not rare in L.A.?

Re: Thinking of buying a k car

PostPosted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 1:25 pm
by 1of10K
Everyone has their favorites. If you want one to use as daily transportation, I vote for the newer the better, less chance it was beat to death or surviving only on life support. The seats are nice too! If you like the "Vintage Charm" aspects, try to get an '81 or maybe even an 82 or 83, in that order. I'm partial to the more unique early ones, but then again, I don't use mine every day either! Any K should give you good service with some care, but try to buy the best one you can find and afford. An nice '89 does sound good..

Re: Thinking of buying a k car

PostPosted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 6:19 pm
by Butch
Special K wrote:Turbo Ks are not rare in L.A.?

No, there's always alot in the J/yards and still driving around here.