1978 Ford Fairmont Squire

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  1. wagonfan63

    wagonfan63 Well-Known Member

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    wagonfan63, May 21, 2015
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    Very nice condition and probably a fair price. The problem with these cars is that they are just not sexy. Boxy. Plain styling. In-line 6 engine. Probably takes 20 minutes to reach 60 mph. Nothing there that stirs the emotions. The classic grocery-getter.

    People say that these cars make great first cars for high-schoolers. Probably so, but name me one teenager today who would be caught dead in one of these.

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    Wow, no love for the fox-body from Jaunty! :cry:
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    All it really needs it a set of wheels to look cool!
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    Betcha I hit 60mph quicker than you...:boxing:
     
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  4. jaunty75

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    Nothing personal. Just my reaction to these cars. My wife's father owned both '79 and '81 Ford Fairmont sedans, and I just remember these cars as being as plain-Jane as you could get.


    If I'm walking, yes. :)
     
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  5. ModelT1

    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    I wouldn't buy one unless it was a bargain. But that wagon is far from a Plain-Jane to me.
     
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    It appears to be in good shape but they would be lucky to get $1500 for this one with that mileage.
    People buy them to bolt on Mustang parts and go fast.
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    At my age I only want to go half fast!:rofl2:
     
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    It's not the mileage that would scare me off; it's the rust at the bottom of the doors.
     
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  9. Silvertwinkiehobo

    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    It may be stodgy, but that 200 I-6 will still squeeze balls. I took my '78 zero to fifty in about 9 seconds in second gear only. 7 main bearings, and I've redlined mine that I had a couple times simply because it had a 3-speed. Never got around to modding it, then gave it to my brother.
     
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    The ad states EXCELLENT CONDITION. Did he not see the rust in the pictures or the torn front seat or the condition of the engine compartment? Maybe I expect to much? I would say GOOD condition but far from EXCELLENT. Tom
     
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    Too us buyers it's GOOD. To the seller with big ideas it's EXCELLENT. Which makes me wonder sometimes why an EXCELLENT vehicle is for sale.:slap:
     
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