T-45 question, can it get stuck in gear?

Thumbie · November 24th, 2009, 06:57 PM

My current mustang is probably worth about $3,700, It has a clean title and everything, no major issues no dash lights.

I was thinking about selling it for this:
96 Cobra

I don't care about the salvage title as long as it wasn't from an accident, but wtf with the fork being stuck in first? Is that something a transmission shop can fix? or do I really need a new tranny.

Other than the tranny problem, this is pretty much teh same car as mine but with 95 more horsepower. It intrigues me

mustanginky · November 24th, 2009, 07:09 PM

it could be rebuilt, but you could just as easily buy another transmission.

Thumbie · November 25th, 2009, 12:14 AM

well other than that, would it be an all around bad idea to buy a salvage title car? My dad says I shouldn't even touch it

~C~ · November 25th, 2009, 08:26 AM

I wouldnt. I wouldnt buy anything with a salvage or accident unless I was planning on doing a full rebuild.

Thumbie · November 26th, 2009, 02:25 AM

well i might eventually build the engine...

if its anything like my jeep then it wouldnt be too bad. the jeep had it because it got stolen and someone stole teh front end for parts, not for an accident.

TheGreatLouisianaRoadkill · November 26th, 2009, 02:58 AM

Find out exactly why it was salavaged. You really don't want that to bite you in the ass later on. Also, it's a good idea to check with your insurance company to see how they will rate and cover you with a salavaged titled car. Also, if they are having tranny problems with it, chances are they were probably hard on the car. Be very meticulous when you check it out.

Thumbie · November 27th, 2009, 01:14 AM

yeah good advice, thanks and reps. I think I'll back away from this one, going back to college on monday so not really enough time to see it. plus im sure better deals will arise.

November 24th, 2009, 06:57 PM	#1
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	T-45 question, can it get stuck in gear? My current mustang is probably worth about $3,700, It has a clean title and everything, no major issues no dash lights. I was thinking about selling it for this: 96 Cobra I don't care about the salvage title as long as it wasn't from an accident, but wtf with the fork being stuck in first? Is that something a transmission shop can fix? or do I really need a new tranny. Other than the tranny problem, this is pretty much teh same car as mine but with 95 more horsepower. It intrigues me __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

November 24th, 2009, 07:09 PM	#2
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 4,260 iTrader: 2 reviews	it could be rebuilt, but you could just as easily buy another transmission. __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

November 25th, 2009, 12:14 AM	#3
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	well other than that, would it be an all around bad idea to buy a salvage title car? My dad says I shouldn't even touch it __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

November 25th, 2009, 08:26 AM	#4
~C~ ~C~, The Other White Meat! Y2K YellowJacket GT ~TBD~ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West side B-More Posts: 1,697 iTrader: 2 reviews	I wouldnt. I wouldnt buy anything with a salvage or accident unless I was planning on doing a full rebuild. __________________ BLOWN Bumblebeast! 370 rwhp / 381 ft lbs ~Tuned by JJ at WMS "Like the blind man says......We shall see...."

November 26th, 2009, 02:25 AM	#5
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	well i might eventually build the engine... if its anything like my jeep then it wouldnt be too bad. the jeep had it because it got stolen and someone stole teh front end for parts, not for an accident. __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

November 27th, 2009, 01:14 AM	#7
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah good advice, thanks and reps. I think I'll back away from this one, going back to college on monday so not really enough time to see it. plus im sure better deals will arise. __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

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