Hello & Good Buy?

MallyMall7 · September 5th, 2010, 04:56 AM

sorry if this is in the wrong section

hi my names chris and im new here and to ford in general. i just sold my Chevelle Laguna Type S-3 and am looking to replace it with a 5.0 mustang. i stumbled upon an ad for one today with 140k miles for $2900:

pros: all the gaskets and things have been replaced, transmission is in good condition, its pretty much stock, in pretty good visual condition, basically everything besides the cons are good

now the cons: no fog lights (not a huge deal), the driver side door doesnt have a keyhole but is unlocked instead by remote, small tear in the headliner, passenger door doesnt open from outside due to a broken spring, and the engine is in great condition besides the fact that come cylinders are missing which, according to him, are most likely due to wires and spark plugs

the only thing im worried about is the engine missing. what do you guys think?

thanks in advance - chris

ryanw · September 5th, 2010, 05:06 AM

Dont buy it unless you can test drive it. It sounds like your just taking his word that the car runs good. People will tell you all sorts of lies just to unload their crap on to you. If he wants to make the sale he should be willing to put in new plug wiers, spark plugs ,cap and rotor. And prove that it runs as good as he was saying. 5.0 are all over the place you dont have to buy the first one you see. theres always going to be another one

ryanw · September 5th, 2010, 05:08 AM

what year ? is it a GT,LX ? auto.... manual ? tell us about it

MallyMall7 · September 5th, 2010, 05:56 AM

oh yea sorry, its an '88 gt hatch with a manual transmission. everything is stock except for the door/remote thing and the alarm, the rims(which are now cobra rims), and the exhaust which was dumped because the tips kept scraping on the driveway

yea im definitely gonna test drive it and if theres a good possibility that i like it i'll take it to a shop with the guy and get it inspected.

JBIGBOOTSY · September 5th, 2010, 08:04 AM

Usually when you try and sell a car, and the engine is missing due to an extremely easy fix, the seller fixes it, and ups the asking price. To me that's a red flag.

ryanw · September 5th, 2010, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by MallyMall7

oh yea sorry, its an '88 gt hatch with a manual transmission. everything is stock except for the door/remote thing and the alarm, the rims(which are now cobra rims), and the exhaust which was dumped because the tips kept scraping on the driveway

yea im definitely gonna test drive it and if theres a good possibility that i like it i'll take it to a shop with the guy and get it inspected.

Yes take it to a shop and have it inspected

fogged306 · September 5th, 2010, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

Usually when you try and sell a car, and the engine is missing due to an extremely easy fix, the seller fixes it, and ups the asking price. To me that's a red flag.

Agree 100% ... If it were such an easy fix, why didn't he do it already. I would also ask why the gaskets are new.

MallyMall7 · September 5th, 2010, 02:58 PM

thanks for the quick responses guys i appreciate the help. im checking it out in a little while, ill let you know how it went later today

honestly id get a vert over the hatch just for the body style but im a 19 yr old male paying for my own insurance...lol so i can do without a vert i guess

flyin ryan · September 5th, 2010, 10:32 PM

don't get a vert... they are much more expensive to maintain or deal with honestly and more money to insure in most states over the hatch. Plus they have much more body flex issues and are heaviest of hatch or coupe models but if you like verts then check it out really good.

I wouldn't waste my time with the car your talking about because like mentioned above, if it was only the wires and cap/rotor needed then why not invest the money to get more moeny for the car? I mean you can get el cheapo plug wires from any parts start for like $25 and up and less for the cap/rotor so what gives? I wouldn't consister the car unless you got it to a mechanic of your choice and had him do a compression check on the motor while you waited.

i8achevy4u · September 5th, 2010, 11:37 PM

Id offer him 1500 cash and see if he takes it. sounds like a fixer upper anyway.the most he is gonna say is no.or tell him u will give him 2500 but he pays for a shop to look at it and HE does a tune up.just my .02

ryanw · September 5th, 2010, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by flyin ryan

don't get a vert... they are much more expensive to maintain or deal with honestly and more money to insure in most states over the hatch. Plus they have much more body flex issues and are heaviest of hatch or coupe models but if you like verts then check it out really good.

I wouldn't waste my time with the car your talking about because like mentioned above, if it was only the wires and cap/rotor needed then why not invest the money to get more moeny for the car? I mean you can get el cheapo plug wires from any parts start for like $25 and up and less for the cap/rotor so what gives? I wouldn't consister the car unless you got it to a mechanic of your choice and had him do a compression check on the motor while you waited.

I AGREE 101%

MallyMall7 · September 6th, 2010, 08:25 PM

good idea. i went and checked the car o everythut with a friend who knows a bit more about cars than i. the seller told me he replaced a gasket to solve a leak and while he had that done he said he replaced a whole bunch of the other gaskets just to prevent any other future issues. he got a brand new alternator and fuel pump. he hasnt changed anything else since he bought the car from the previous owner. the engine bay looks pretty untouched in terms of components besides the above named. the transmission and clutch seem really solid but the suspension will definitely need replacing since its the stock suspension. everything works fine and the body is in superb condition. when we test drove it i didnt notice much of a power loss or anything from the other 5.0s i test drove. would i be able to tell some cylinders are missing from just test driving it? also this may not matter and may not be true (although the seller and his wife agreed) when they were on the freeway he was in the mustang while she and his son followed in some suv. the seller ended up racing a z28 and winning.

also his 10-12 yr old son is nice and well behaved and his wife seems very genuine. noticing this just makes me a little more trusting

i8achevy4u · September 6th, 2010, 08:56 PM

what yr is this mustang? do u have cash money? if you do cash talks.is this gonna be a daily driver car or weekend car?

MallyMall7 · September 6th, 2010, 09:10 PM

1988 and yes i will have cash money as soon as paypal delivers to my account. itll be my DD i just sold my 75 chevelle which was my daily...a really unreliable daily

khern1 · September 7th, 2010, 06:24 PM

hey i would deff say look around i also bought a 88 gt but guess how much i got mine it was 2100 and was in great shape theres pics somewhere on here bro look around you will find something better .

pelley · September 7th, 2010, 08:11 PM

F*** bro ill sell you mine nothing really wrong except cosmetics...

MallyMall7 · September 8th, 2010, 04:04 AM

it turned out to just be the wires and plugs which havent been changed in a while. i am now a proud owner of a stock ca model 88 fox body gt

ryanw · September 8th, 2010, 04:16 AM

Right on. were happy for you. your going to have a blast with her......

MallyMall7 · September 8th, 2010, 05:35 AM

thanks ryan

ill post some pix up tomorrow

i8achevy4u · September 8th, 2010, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by MallyMall7

it turned out to just be the wires and plugs which havent been changed in a while. i am now a proud owner of a stock ca model 88 fox body gt

sweet good job man.your gonna love owning this car its gets in you blood

September 5th, 2010, 04:56 AM	#1
MallyMall7 Newbie '92 5.0 Mustang LX Vert Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hello & Good Buy? sorry if this is in the wrong section hi my names chris and im new here and to ford in general. i just sold my Chevelle Laguna Type S-3 and am looking to replace it with a 5.0 mustang. i stumbled upon an ad for one today with 140k miles for $2900: pros: all the gaskets and things have been replaced, transmission is in good condition, its pretty much stock, in pretty good visual condition, basically everything besides the cons are good now the cons: no fog lights (not a huge deal), the driver side door doesnt have a keyhole but is unlocked instead by remote, small tear in the headliner, passenger door doesnt open from outside due to a broken spring, and the engine is in great condition besides the fact that come cylinders are missing which, according to him, are most likely due to wires and spark plugs the only thing im worried about is the engine missing. what do you guys think? thanks in advance - chris

September 5th, 2010, 08:04 AM	#5
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,392 iTrader: 0 reviews	Usually when you try and sell a car, and the engine is missing due to an extremely easy fix, the seller fixes it, and ups the asking price. To me that's a red flag. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

September 5th, 2010, 11:37 PM	#10
i8achevy4u Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: eugene,oregon Posts: 65 iTrader: 0 reviews	Id offer him 1500 cash and see if he takes it. sounds like a fixer upper anyway.the most he is gonna say is no.or tell him u will give him 2500 but he pays for a shop to look at it and HE does a tune up.just my .02 __________________ 92 gt mac headers xpipe and pro dumps underdrive pulleys cold air intake 3.73 gears

September 6th, 2010, 08:56 PM	#13
i8achevy4u Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: eugene,oregon Posts: 65 iTrader: 0 reviews	what yr is this mustang? do u have cash money? if you do cash talks.is this gonna be a daily driver car or weekend car? __________________ 92 gt mac headers xpipe and pro dumps underdrive pulleys cold air intake 3.73 gears

September 7th, 2010, 06:24 PM	#15
khern1 Regular 1988 ford mustang GT 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: east stroudsburg,pa Posts: 78 iTrader: 0 reviews	hey i would deff say look around i also bought a 88 gt but guess how much i got mine it was 2100 and was in great shape theres pics somewhere on here bro look around you will find something better . __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

September 5th, 2010, 05:06 AM	#2
ryanw MM Fanatic 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 4,345 iTrader: 0 reviews	Dont buy it unless you can test drive it. It sounds like your just taking his word that the car runs good. People will tell you all sorts of lies just to unload their crap on to you. If he wants to make the sale he should be willing to put in new plug wiers, spark plugs ,cap and rotor. And prove that it runs as good as he was saying. 5.0 are all over the place you dont have to buy the first one you see. theres always going to be another one

September 5th, 2010, 05:08 AM	#3
ryanw MM Fanatic 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 4,345 iTrader: 0 reviews	what year ? is it a GT,LX ? auto.... manual ? tell us about it

September 5th, 2010, 05:56 AM	#4
MallyMall7 Newbie '92 5.0 Mustang LX Vert Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	oh yea sorry, its an '88 gt hatch with a manual transmission. everything is stock except for the door/remote thing and the alarm, the rims(which are now cobra rims), and the exhaust which was dumped because the tips kept scraping on the driveway yea im definitely gonna test drive it and if theres a good possibility that i like it i'll take it to a shop with the guy and get it inspected.

September 5th, 2010, 02:58 PM	#8
MallyMall7 Newbie '92 5.0 Mustang LX Vert Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks for the quick responses guys i appreciate the help. im checking it out in a little while, ill let you know how it went later today honestly id get a vert over the hatch just for the body style but im a 19 yr old male paying for my own insurance...lol so i can do without a vert i guess

September 5th, 2010, 10:32 PM	#9
flyin ryan Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,387 iTrader: 0 reviews	don't get a vert... they are much more expensive to maintain or deal with honestly and more money to insure in most states over the hatch. Plus they have much more body flex issues and are heaviest of hatch or coupe models but if you like verts then check it out really good. I wouldn't waste my time with the car your talking about because like mentioned above, if it was only the wires and cap/rotor needed then why not invest the money to get more moeny for the car? I mean you can get el cheapo plug wires from any parts start for like $25 and up and less for the cap/rotor so what gives? I wouldn't consister the car unless you got it to a mechanic of your choice and had him do a compression check on the motor while you waited.

September 6th, 2010, 08:25 PM	#12
MallyMall7 Newbie '92 5.0 Mustang LX Vert Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	good idea. i went and checked the car o everythut with a friend who knows a bit more about cars than i. the seller told me he replaced a gasket to solve a leak and while he had that done he said he replaced a whole bunch of the other gaskets just to prevent any other future issues. he got a brand new alternator and fuel pump. he hasnt changed anything else since he bought the car from the previous owner. the engine bay looks pretty untouched in terms of components besides the above named. the transmission and clutch seem really solid but the suspension will definitely need replacing since its the stock suspension. everything works fine and the body is in superb condition. when we test drove it i didnt notice much of a power loss or anything from the other 5.0s i test drove. would i be able to tell some cylinders are missing from just test driving it? also this may not matter and may not be true (although the seller and his wife agreed) when they were on the freeway he was in the mustang while she and his son followed in some suv. the seller ended up racing a z28 and winning. also his 10-12 yr old son is nice and well behaved and his wife seems very genuine. noticing this just makes me a little more trusting

September 6th, 2010, 09:10 PM	#14
MallyMall7 Newbie '92 5.0 Mustang LX Vert Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	1988 and yes i will have cash money as soon as paypal delivers to my account. itll be my DD i just sold my 75 chevelle which was my daily...a really unreliable daily

September 7th, 2010, 08:11 PM	#16
pelley Regular 1988 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Medina Ohio Posts: 126 iTrader: 0 reviews	F*** bro ill sell you mine nothing really wrong except cosmetics...

September 8th, 2010, 04:04 AM	#17
MallyMall7 Newbie '92 5.0 Mustang LX Vert Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	it turned out to just be the wires and plugs which havent been changed in a while. i am now a proud owner of a stock ca model 88 fox body gt

September 8th, 2010, 04:16 AM	#18
ryanw MM Fanatic 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 4,345 iTrader: 0 reviews	Right on. were happy for you. your going to have a blast with her......

September 8th, 2010, 05:35 AM	#19
MallyMall7 Newbie '92 5.0 Mustang LX Vert Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks ryan ill post some pix up tomorrow

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