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freakinbox: I guess we have different ideas of what a winter and summer car is. For me a winter car is a POS that's used to survive the winter. Sure it needs to be safe, but I wouldn't spend a dime on anything extra. It should cost under $1000, drive it into the ground, then get another one. Every $1 spent on fixing rust, etc can be spent on a summer car which you plan to keep for years and years.
For me a summer car is whaver vehicle is driven when there is no snow or salt on the roads. This could be from April to December - 75% of the year. For me that's enough to justify a summer vehicle.
Some people don't have the money or space for 2 vehicles - which is cool. So they get a modest year-round vehicle. But personally I would rather spend $25K on an awesome summer car, and $5k on a crappy winter car, than $30k on a modest year-round vehicle that will rust out in our winters anyway.
If I were you I'd fix up the Firebird and keep it in good condition (no winters). You won't regret it. And you can sell it for more than any Corolla.
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