What's the perfect car to practice on and learn about mechanical repair?

Question

I want a project car. Basically a totally cheap bucket that I can fix up and play with.

Answer 1

!967 VW Bug. Volkswagon engines need lots of tinkering, none of which is complicated. You will need to get under it alot, though.If you can get something pre '68, there are a whole lot less useless smog devices.

Answer 2

Probably a ford or a kia, there cheap for parts known to break down alot and if you actually learn something, you will make alot of money, statistically the cars who break down the most are Ford, chevrolet, kia, hyundi,saturn, dodge and any gm model basically, WARNING never buy a infinity from before 2000 the
cars are poorly made and the engines turn to crap after 120 thousand miles consider that to be the most expensive peice of junk under the hood. " a great alternative would be a lexus or my personal favorite mercedes.

Answer 3

Go out and buy a Ford. It does not matter what style etc.. I sell auto parts and Ford keeps me very busy. I sell a lot of GM parts too but its always brakes and rotors etc.. If you learn to work on and diagnose Fords you will make good money and be very busy. The thing I can't figure out is why people keep buying them. Hope I have been helpful.

Answer 4

If you are planning on becomming an auto tech -- buy what you would like to work on.

If you want to learn rebuilding transmissions one with a bad 350 THM is a good learning vehicle as is the ever commom 350 CID engine.

If you want to learn computer engine controls -- get a OBDII GM vehicle and cut your teeth on

Answer 5

Any old gm car is pretty easy to work on. Also old pick-up trucks. I startedonrebuilding engines in 1968

Answer 6

getchya 77 cuda

Answer 7

any domestic, the parts should be cheaper.