Posted by Rudy D (IP: 63.163.136.34) on October 20, 2000 at 01:06:22:
In Reply to: 1975 Ford Maverick posted by Brian Albright on October 20, 2000 at 00:12:15:
It is a possibility that it may have rolled over (160,000) miles, many people lie about this because it only goes up to 99,999.9 and after that resets itself, the reliability mostly lies it what type of engine it has, the condition of the body, and the previous owner/owner's. I personally have a I-6 200 that I drive the snot out of every day and it will NOT die. Look for rust in the body, not just the outside but under the hood in the compartment, under the car, in the trunk, EVERYWHERE. In cars this old rust is you biggest enemy.
: An older neighbor of mine is selling a 1975 Ford Maverick with only 60k for $1000. I'm thinking of buying (it has new brakes, plugs, wiring, solenoid, starter, alternator, heating coil, etc.). I'm concerned about its reliability even though it has low mileage... what are some common problems with the Mavericks and how much might I expect to shell out in normal yearly maintenance?