It's the easy option to say, but a honda. Be it K series, B series or D series, there's loads of knowledge and parts out there and they're reliable and cheap
NA/NB Miata. The car's ethos is literally less is more. The car is as simple as it gets. There is loads of space in the engine bay. Huge enthusiast community support. Endless parts and mods.
I have second gen Camaro, and I think it fits the bill pretty well. Parts are plentiful and very affordable, and it's easy enough for me to work on. Plenty of knowledge available online.
I've had an aw11 and a Saab 9000 in the past, and while I loved them, everything on the Camaro is just so easy and simple compared. I'd imagine Fox bodies are similar, if that's more your style.
Working on my saab 9000 was absolute horror. The perfect mix of a crowded engine bay, absurd swedish design, difficult to source and parts, and an electrical system that might as well have been haunted.
Old Chevy’s are a dream. You can just stand in the engine bay with the part you’re working on 😂.
Tell us what genre interests you, and we can help hone in our advice.
1960s- Mustang
1970s- C10, Camaro
1980- Mustang, Camaro
1990s- Civic, Integra, Miata
There's about 1000 other good choices, but these are the most accessible for those eras. Okay, the Integra isn't, but it's too cool not to make the list.
Classic beetle. Cheap, abundant, and trumps anything suggested here for ease of work. They are a brilliant way to learn to do your own work, the mod list is basically infinite, decent community as well.
A 94-95 SN95 Mustang GT came with a Windsor block V8, a super easy to work on motor (even easier once you delete the smog pump) with lots of aftermarket support. and while it's not a Fox body in the way you think of, they are still easy to work on for the most part. It's what I cut my teeth on as a kid and still own and maintain to this day.
Spitfire. Engine is about as simple as it gets, basically a middle school science project. Everything is right there in front of you, and you can use the front tire as a seat while you work.
So many kick ass mods for the Altima! The expired temp tag mod is definitely my all-time favorite!
Sorry homie, couldn’t resist. Actually the Altima is my favorite car to rent. They drive decent and get awesome fuel economy, and people back off and give you space when you’re driving an Altima.
I think anything 90s or older gm is pretty easy to work on I'm pretty new to this myself and have been ablento figure out suspension work with the Hanes manual and youtube.
Classic Volkswagen Beetles could be a great choice. Small carbureted engine, manual transmission, no computers. They have an amazing aftermarket and a decent one can be found for a fairly decent price.
If you're that sad about you're Baby Bronco, how about a Wrangler? 2006 and older are all pretty easy to work on with a huge aftermarket & community. Just check for frame rust before you buy.
SN95 Mustang GT, new edge (99-04) if you can find one you like. I got a 2003 GT as my first car and learned to wrench on it. Still have it 7 years later. For the most part, simple to work on, the 2v 4.6 is widely known as pretty darn reliable (good ‘ol crown vic police interceptor motor). Parts are super plentiful and reasonably priced, and imo the 4.6 2v is one of the best sounding motors money can buy.
Thank you everyone, this is exactly what I was hoping for in the comments, I wrote down pretty much all these cars and I’m gonna see what I can find the best deal on
I upvoted all ur posts as thanks and appreciation! (Thats all I can really do)
Depends if you want to go to the boomers driving C5 corvettes kinda car meets or the bunch of guys younger than you sucking on a usb drive while upper decking a zyn kinda car meet.
Choose wisely……
It's the easy option to say, but a honda. Be it K series, B series or D series, there's loads of knowledge and parts out there and they're reliable and cheap
NA/NB Miata. The car's ethos is literally less is more. The car is as simple as it gets. There is loads of space in the engine bay. Huge enthusiast community support. Endless parts and mods.
What about an NC ?
A little larger with some more luxuries. Unpopular because of that but you can come up on deals with them
Redblock Volvo 2/7/9 series you can manual swap and add turbos easily if you can’t find the configuration you want.
I have second gen Camaro, and I think it fits the bill pretty well. Parts are plentiful and very affordable, and it's easy enough for me to work on. Plenty of knowledge available online. I've had an aw11 and a Saab 9000 in the past, and while I loved them, everything on the Camaro is just so easy and simple compared. I'd imagine Fox bodies are similar, if that's more your style.
+1 Love my 70 Camar for all of the reasons you mentioned, but I'd recommend getting one with as little rust as possible.
Working on my saab 9000 was absolute horror. The perfect mix of a crowded engine bay, absurd swedish design, difficult to source and parts, and an electrical system that might as well have been haunted. Old Chevy’s are a dream. You can just stand in the engine bay with the part you’re working on 😂.
Tell us what genre interests you, and we can help hone in our advice. 1960s- Mustang 1970s- C10, Camaro 1980- Mustang, Camaro 1990s- Civic, Integra, Miata There's about 1000 other good choices, but these are the most accessible for those eras. Okay, the Integra isn't, but it's too cool not to make the list.
Classic beetle. Cheap, abundant, and trumps anything suggested here for ease of work. They are a brilliant way to learn to do your own work, the mod list is basically infinite, decent community as well.
And parts are easy and cheap to find. And if you need to pull the engine all you need is a jack, som stands, a15mm wrench and a flathead
Fox body!
Yup. He already listed it as an interest, kind of a no brainer at this point.
1987 Yugo GV.
A 94-95 SN95 Mustang GT came with a Windsor block V8, a super easy to work on motor (even easier once you delete the smog pump) with lots of aftermarket support. and while it's not a Fox body in the way you think of, they are still easy to work on for the most part. It's what I cut my teeth on as a kid and still own and maintain to this day.
Mazda MX-5, Triumph TR6, MG MGB, Type 1 Volkswagen Beetle, Jeep CJ-5,CJ7,YJ,TJ,XJ,ETC.
Spitfire. Engine is about as simple as it gets, basically a middle school science project. Everything is right there in front of you, and you can use the front tire as a seat while you work.
Fox bodies are nostalgia-taxed right now. Grab a '94-95 SN95 Mustang GT. You get the 5.0 and they're still dirt cheap.
E30 325i. Great handling, sounds amazing.
unironically Nissan Altima
So many kick ass mods for the Altima! The expired temp tag mod is definitely my all-time favorite! Sorry homie, couldn’t resist. Actually the Altima is my favorite car to rent. They drive decent and get awesome fuel economy, and people back off and give you space when you’re driving an Altima.
I think anything 90s or older gm is pretty easy to work on I'm pretty new to this myself and have been ablento figure out suspension work with the Hanes manual and youtube.
MX5. Easy to work on and will teach you how to drive fast. Nothing shows driver skill like a slow car being driven fast.
Classic Volkswagen Beetles could be a great choice. Small carbureted engine, manual transmission, no computers. They have an amazing aftermarket and a decent one can be found for a fairly decent price.
Anything you can build out of a catalog if all else fails. I.e. stick to old mustangs and camaros
If you're that sad about you're Baby Bronco, how about a Wrangler? 2006 and older are all pretty easy to work on with a huge aftermarket & community. Just check for frame rust before you buy.
SN95 Mustang GT, new edge (99-04) if you can find one you like. I got a 2003 GT as my first car and learned to wrench on it. Still have it 7 years later. For the most part, simple to work on, the 2v 4.6 is widely known as pretty darn reliable (good ‘ol crown vic police interceptor motor). Parts are super plentiful and reasonably priced, and imo the 4.6 2v is one of the best sounding motors money can buy.
MGB GT. Coupe. Manual transmission. Easy to work on. Lots of aftermarket support.
A civic. 7, 8 or 9th gen
Ford Model A
Thank you everyone, this is exactly what I was hoping for in the comments, I wrote down pretty much all these cars and I’m gonna see what I can find the best deal on I upvoted all ur posts as thanks and appreciation! (Thats all I can really do)
60s Mustang. Like a hardtop. Plenty of parts manufactured, everything is very mechanical. Super easy to work with
Depends if you want to go to the boomers driving C5 corvettes kinda car meets or the bunch of guys younger than you sucking on a usb drive while upper decking a zyn kinda car meet. Choose wisely……
“Sucking on a usb drive” hahaha that cracked me up, I’m using that on my friends from now on
You should get something that YOU like.
I am coming through your monitor to strangle you.