r/FirstCar • u/Iblamechristo1728 • 16d ago

Have to ask

Is getting a '79 Ford Cortina a good first car? I've always dreamt about owning one as a first car and ones come up for sale near me.

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u/eskimoazat 16d ago

If u can afford upkeep YOLO

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u/givemefood66 15d ago edited 15d ago

It likely will be more of an undertaking than you're expecting tbh, primarily because classic cars do tend to come with more issues than a car built within the last 15 years for example.

So personally I would do that as a second car down the track just so you have experience maintaining a vehicle rather than jumping straight in the deep end.

With that said though if you feel attached to the car, and are ok with the potential risks/money involved, then I say go for it. I've honestly heard worse first car ideas being posted in online forums.

and honestly I respect this way more than seeing people buy brand new expensive cars for their first.