:beer: You are looking at this logically, at least I'll say that ! As far as e-bodies go the most reasonable you can hope for are the 72-74 Challengers. Cudas are more popular but more money, Either 70 or 71 model years are almost costing money just to look,lol. Too bad a-bodies don't do anything for you, they are the most reasonable Mopar going right now (of course I'm talking 1974 and older), as far as b-bodies go MEK hit it head on, the 71- 74 are more readily available and still aren't "second mortage" vechicles. BUT.........honestly, if you stumble across the right person/place at the right time you may buy even the most sought after Moaprs for a steal, it still happens, that is if people who quote purchase prices are being honest. But don't give up, the commets you've read here are accurate and I don't think are meant to scare you off, only to infom and prepare you for the reality of this hobby today. And honestly I personally wouldn't even encourage you or anyone to buy if you don't plan on keeping the car, the only resale big bucks are the mega$$$$$$$ cars so it seems. Be patient, keep saving and looking, and as has been accurately said, buy the best shape car you can upfront, it's the "cheaper" route to a restored classic Mopar. GOOD LUCK and welcome to our electronic home, c-c.c :thumbs:
