Found a few AMCs F/S

["Rhett Butler" <amc.inline.six@xxxxxxxxx>]

Well, less than a week after our Muscle cars discussion in which I lamented the fact that AMCs rarely seem to come available publicly in my area, I have found 3 different ones for sale in my area.

One ad is for an AMC Eagle wagon that apparently works well with "no issues", but that could mean many things. They didn't post a picture of the actual car, though. They're asking $595

Another AMC Eagle wagon (1984) is up for sale for $350 that apparently been used regularly as a ski vehicle and has been reliable as well. It's burgundy, no roof rack, and looks to be in decent shape on the outside.

And then there's a '77 Gremlin for sale for $400, but there aren't a lot of specifics, nor is there a picture.

Independent of condition, I don't know offhand what I'd rather have. A '77 Gremlin would get somewhat better mileage than an Eagle, assuming it's a 6-cylinder Gremlin against a 6-cylinder Eagle. Though an AMC 
2.5 Eagle would be rare and cool and better on the gas mileage, it's not likely to find.

Anyhow, what should I look for when going to look at these cars? I haven't owned an AMC in a while (since 2001), and I'm really excited, but I don't want my enthusiasm for the hobby to push me into a foolhardy decision.

Oh, and depending on engine, what kind of mileage can I expect to get out of a '77 Gremlin or '84 Eagle wagon? I know what the Eagle's EPA ratings were back in the '80s, but I don't know real-world what to expect.

What are your guys' experiences?

Thanks!

Rhett