I will say you bought one of the best looking Firebirds ever made, I love those years! I don't know what is all wrong with it, but if you can drive it and enjoy it go for it. I got taken for a ride on that 71 RS Camaro that I bought. He was very deceptive on the condition of the car for what I paid for it. I had to let it sit in the garage for quite a few years to let it appreciate enough value before I sold it to Ryan and still sold it for less than I bought it for. ( Before I get beat up for selling it to Ryan, I was more honest about the condition lol. )