Posted by merlin (IP: 209.20.173.69) on August 11, 1999 at 14:10:22:
In Reply to: My new comet posted by Bert on August 11, 1999 at 05:31:12:
: I recently got a hankerin for an old car. I had been driving import
: cars, six of them and a volvo too. One was a new 96 honda civic, after
: a small fender bender, less than 4mph. I was told it was going to cost
: $3500 to fix the great new tinny honda. I fixed it and sold it. But since
: i have had 5 jap cars in a row, i was kinda tired of them. I remember
: when i drove a maverick in HS. I got the car for free and barely
: maintained it and it lasted and was so simple to operate and repair.
: So i responded to an add about a comet that needed work. Barely any rust
: but it needed some work. It was only $350 incredible. So im the happy owner
: of a 4 door comet. I put in dual tip sparkplugs, kn oil filter, kn airfilter
: new tires and all the fluids changed. QUESTIONS+++What problems should i
: look for in these cars 74 merc comet. How can i get the brakes to work
: better withless effort. What kind of gas milage should i expect, it
: seems that im getting 15-20, what with california gas costing $1.70
: a gallon. Any input would be appreciated.
: You'll find that Fords prefer Autolite plugs. If the engine is in good shape around 20+ mpg wouldn't be strange. Remember it's 25 yrs. old and probably has had a few hard miles, so take it easy for awhile. At least if something breaks it won't cost you an arm & a leg and your left n-- to fix.
Seattle gas prices $1.53 per. It's all a big rip off of the American public.