Technical Paper: buying 1967 GTO

             There is a lot to think about when the time comes to buy a car. You need to know what kind of vehicle you're getting, how reliable it is, the mileage and the safety equipment it'll have makes a big difference also. When first starting out, you need to know the costs for general maintenance your vehicle will need, and the price of insurance that you will have to pay. Even the gas mileage makes a difference for a person who wants to spend their money on better things, than always filling the tank. People want to get good deals on the vehicles that they buy, and so doing a little research to make your dollar count is usually recommended. I am going to research a 1967 Pontiac GTO in generally fair condition that a man is trying to sell for $4500. As a first-time buyer, I will check out some of the optional equipment, mileage and the reliability of the car; while checking up on other cars around the same condition that are for sale, as well as explore the safety equipment that the cars had. I will figure the costs of maintaining the car, keeping it in good running condition, and the average amount I'd pay for gas each time I filled the tank. Also, Insurance is also something I will have to look into as I am 16 years of age, and need auto-insurance to legally drive in the state of Oregon.
             The first vital thing when looking at a car is to know what it is and it's value. So, the GTO that I am looking at is a fully original V-8 with a 428cui engine and a 4spd transmission. It is a hardtop coupe with little or no rust, minor dents and the interior seems to be original and considerably nice. The car runs well and drives pretty good; the offer seems to be a steal! According to the National Automobile Dealers Association (N.A.D.A.) the retail value for a '67 Goat in this condition would classify under low retail value, which states to be $7,925.00. With the V-8 428cui engine an additional $1,981.25 is to ...

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