Well no question that it's not a fare trade, but quite honestly I'd say the going rate of the 65' might even be higher and will surely climb higher while the 2000 does not. With the shine of the new body style out for a while last years model is off the hot list. I've seen 2000 GT's on the lots marked in the 12k range or so and there don't seem to be alot of takers. Many have even traded their cars in for as little as 9k towards the new 05'. The coupe if as stated is probably more in the 13 to 14k range right now. Regardless though, I think your amount of use and intent should be the deciding factor here. How much daily driving do you do? Gas is more for sure and comfort should also be considered. Cool is all fine and well but fater more than an hour your ass gets numb in those old seats and there is no back support. Texas winter mornings can get cold and the heaters aren't the best. Like wise rush hour traffic in August can have your car blowing steam in no time, and you too withotu AC, (but even with it that has to turn off in heavy traffic if you run hot). I see no mention of brakes so I assume it has drums still, not wise in bumper to bumper. Fixing them can be easy but trouble shooting not so much, a loose ground is all it takes and you got a no start in the morning. Do plan to modify it in any way? All the things I mention above can easily be added or replaced, but if it's a daily that means the task has to be done over the weekend or you got no ride on Monday. Nothing is worse than pulling stuff off, breaking the new part or finding it doesn't fit or whatever, and then having to now put all your old stuff back on just to get to work next week. Also, since you are in fact partial to fastbacks, this car may not be all that too you for very longer and your eye will wonder. Insurance will be tough too as a daily, you'll have to get regular insurance for that not classic and find an agreed policy company. The list of pitfalls can go on and on and this hobby should always be fun, not frustrating.
If you really want this car I would at the least suggest you find a reliable chitbox as a back up and think of it as more of an occasional daily, then at least you'll have the option of when you work on it and when you don't and you won't find yourself using up those sick days when it's the car that is ill.
If you really want this car I would at the least suggest you find a reliable chitbox as a back up and think of it as more of an occasional daily, then at least you'll have the option of when you work on it and when you don't and you won't find yourself using up those sick days when it's the car that is ill.