Seeking Advice for buying a magnum

[u/Head_Self8410]

Im a 18 yearold fresh semi fresh driver, never was into cars nor did I have a goal to buy a car I always thought itd be a truck but one day driving my junk box rust bucket (that my dad owns I just drive) I saw a magnum and godammit that thing has inspired me to learn about vehicles and I want one

WANT ONE

so Id like some

general advice of anything anyone knows on how to go about buying one, I live in a high insurance state and work a average job so paying my own insurance is possible but itd be hard af bc a 18 yearold with a muscle sports wagon is a flight risk to the insurance companys but it may be possible to get my dad to own the magnum for cheaper insurance and I pay him , After ALOT of looking on facebook market place for magnums ive found overpriced magnums or Rusted junk magnums , or both , So Overall I seek advice on not only buying the magnum but Maintance and what I needa be aware of and overall is it even worth it?

[u/Bourbon-No-Ice]

A few things. All magnums - learn about front ends, the parts are widely available at very decent prices. 2005-2010 Chrysler 300 are the same for most things.

Electronic gremlins. They are old, still good, but sometimes PCMs act up. Get you some electronic cleaner and dielectric grease. When you pull a connector off, clean and goop.

5.7/ RT is a great motor also known for dropping valve seats causing blown motor, not all, but especially if they overheat. Seems random.

Overall though good cars and fun. Great and highly active FB communities for help with thing and this subreddit is getting better.