Buying a stang

Dap1991 · August 26th, 2009, 12:15 AM

Hey everyone i was just wondering if you could give me some tips on buying a fox, im kinda in the market now and i have been looking on craiglist alot the past month. I have seen alot of foxes on and for seamingly reasonable prices but im just not sure what some major things to look for are. I was wondering what reasonable prices are for fair foxes ( runing not totally trashed decent paint and int) Also i was wondering what your thoughts where on buying a 4cyl converted to a 5.0 i found one pretty cheap but im not sure if its good to buy or what some areas i should ask about the car.

any little hints or help would be appreciated thanks

flattusmaximus78 · August 26th, 2009, 12:57 AM

I hate to be "that guy", but there has been about 4 of these in the past two weeks. Search button is a friendly friend.

Dap1991 · August 26th, 2009, 01:37 AM

Sorry ha got a lttle excited about posting I'll search around more before I post anymore

sickfox · August 26th, 2009, 07:53 AM

After you search and you got any additional questions about a particular car, post the craislist link and let us see it and we will give our thoughts.

flyin ryan · August 26th, 2009, 11:05 AM

Well body wise you want to check for rust on the underside of the doors, hatch/trunk lid and wheel well's.
If the car isn't a real 5L car but rather a 4 cyclinder swap then it's not worth much no matter how much work is done to it unless you don't plan on getting any money out of it if you have to resell.

Check the torque boxes (where the upper and lower control arms bolt to the body) this area is prone to damage if the car is ran hard or with sticky tires with launches. This area depending on how bad it is will cost you some money to repair. Most people part the car out if it's bad enough just so your aware.

Drive train wise just like every other car.. check fluids color and smell. Get the car up to operating temp and let it idle for a while why you look over everything so if there's any over heating issues or any leaks they'll show there head.
A good amount of smoke or air pressure pushing out the oil fill cap at operating temps normally means blowby.

Make sure the trans shifts good with out any grinding during quick shifts.. if it grinds it'll need synchros which means a rebuild for the most part.

That's about all I can think of right now off the top of my head at work... good luck

Dap1991 · August 27th, 2009, 12:53 AM

alright thanks alot for the great tips

August 26th, 2009, 12:15 AM	#1
Dap1991 Hardcore Enthusiast 91 GT 90 LX 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: youngstown, ohio Posts: 1,025 iTrader: 0 reviews	Buying a stang Hey everyone i was just wondering if you could give me some tips on buying a fox, im kinda in the market now and i have been looking on craiglist alot the past month. I have seen alot of foxes on and for seamingly reasonable prices but im just not sure what some major things to look for are. I was wondering what reasonable prices are for fair foxes ( runing not totally trashed decent paint and int) Also i was wondering what your thoughts where on buying a 4cyl converted to a 5.0 i found one pretty cheap but im not sure if its good to buy or what some areas i should ask about the car. any little hints or help would be appreciated thanks

August 26th, 2009, 12:57 AM	#2
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,122 iTrader: 3 reviews	I hate to be "that guy", but there has been about 4 of these in the past two weeks. Search button is a friendly friend. __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

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August 26th, 2009, 01:37 AM	#3
Dap1991 Hardcore Enthusiast 91 GT 90 LX 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: youngstown, ohio Posts: 1,025 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sorry ha got a lttle excited about posting I'll search around more before I post anymore

August 26th, 2009, 11:05 AM	#5
flyin ryan Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,387 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well body wise you want to check for rust on the underside of the doors, hatch/trunk lid and wheel well's. If the car isn't a real 5L car but rather a 4 cyclinder swap then it's not worth much no matter how much work is done to it unless you don't plan on getting any money out of it if you have to resell. Check the torque boxes (where the upper and lower control arms bolt to the body) this area is prone to damage if the car is ran hard or with sticky tires with launches. This area depending on how bad it is will cost you some money to repair. Most people part the car out if it's bad enough just so your aware. Drive train wise just like every other car.. check fluids color and smell. Get the car up to operating temp and let it idle for a while why you look over everything so if there's any over heating issues or any leaks they'll show there head. A good amount of smoke or air pressure pushing out the oil fill cap at operating temps normally means blowby. Make sure the trans shifts good with out any grinding during quick shifts.. if it grinds it'll need synchros which means a rebuild for the most part. That's about all I can think of right now off the top of my head at work... good luck

August 27th, 2009, 12:53 AM	#6
Dap1991 Hardcore Enthusiast 91 GT 90 LX 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: youngstown, ohio Posts: 1,025 iTrader: 0 reviews	alright thanks alot for the great tips

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