Is this a good deal?

knewman · January 24th, 2009, 09:52 AM

A co-worker offered to sell me his '99 V6 Mustang Coupe 5 speed for $2500, its got 146384 miles and he just threw a new clutch in it. I know he treats it well, have ridden in it and no mechanical issues as far as I can tell. Anything specific I should look for before I jump on this? Thanks.

itschristorres8 · January 24th, 2009, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by knewman

A co-worker offered to sell me his '99 V6 Mustang Coupe 5 speed for $2500, its got 146384 miles and he just threw a new clutch in it. I know he treats it well, have ridden in it and no mechanical issues as far as I can tell. Anything specific I should look for before I jump on this? Thanks.

Thats a lot of miles but a damn good price. I would change the gear and tranny fluid seeing how those have probably never been changed Im assuming.
either way you can drop a 3.8 with 40k on the clock for $500..

dgt_mustang · January 24th, 2009, 02:55 PM

wouldnt changing the transmission fluid in that with that many miles, cause some problems?

Dansby · January 24th, 2009, 05:10 PM

Sounds like a great deal man.

efulton95 · January 24th, 2009, 05:42 PM

head gaskets. If they havnt been replaced already, which would suprise me if they havnt. Im pretty sure they have been known to go on these cars. just did them on my friends, but it also depends on the matinance of the car.

GreenFaleen · January 24th, 2009, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by efulton95

head gaskets. If they havnt been replaced already, which would suprise me if they havnt. Im pretty sure they have been known to go on these cars. just did them on my friends, but it also depends on the matinance of the car.

on th pre 99 models yes, 99-04's didnt have the problem near as bad

knewman · January 24th, 2009, 06:26 PM

Hey thanks for all the input guys, I'm flying home to check it out and possibly seal the deal next weekend so I'll post back and let yall know.

efulton95 · January 24th, 2009, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

on th pre 99 models yes, 99-04's didnt have the problem near as bad

it was a 97

04mustang232 · January 24th, 2009, 07:23 PM

nice deal, pics when you can

AtlanticBlue99 · January 24th, 2009, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by efulton95

it was a 97

The OP said it is a 1999 Mustang. only the singleport v6 Mustangs had head gasket issues.

That is a good price and all, but for 3500 more, I would sell you my car

6ER THEN I 8ER! · January 25th, 2009, 01:11 AM

^
not a bad deal at all...

SleeperStang88 · January 25th, 2009, 02:54 PM

how many miles are on your car AB?
and for 2500 bucks thats not a bad deal at all just baby it with that many miles till you go a bit of work on it

AtlanticBlue99 · January 25th, 2009, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by SleeperStang88

how many miles are on your car AB?
and for 2500 bucks thats not a bad deal at all just baby it with that many miles till you go a bit of work on it

126k

knewman · January 26th, 2009, 10:34 AM

I'll keep it in mind to get some pics up next week.
AtlanticBlue thats a great looking Stang, have you got a thread here with more pics?

BostonPerformance · January 26th, 2009, 12:21 PM

Not a bad deal by any means. I'd check the freeze plugs- that'll give you an idea whether or not there's been any engine work done. And although it could potentially be a problem, I would still change the tranny fluid asap.

AtlanticBlue99 · January 26th, 2009, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by knewman

I'll keep it in mind to get some pics up next week.
AtlanticBlue thats a great looking Stang, have you got a thread here with more pics?

I have had a plenty of threads detailing different installs (even a how-to article on the main page for installing long tube headers)... I just never bookmark or note where I've been posting.

willis6er · January 26th, 2009, 05:25 PM

if u wanna check and see if its been in a wreck (in the front at least) look and see if the two 'pillars' that come up from the front bumper are the same distance off of the hood. if they are then u r good if not... its probably been wrecked. not many people check for that kind of thing. i ran into that kind of problem when i was looking for mine.

Lt_Crazy · January 27th, 2009, 02:26 PM

Jusus thats a fawking good deal......for that price buy it and drop a 4.6 in it

January 24th, 2009, 09:52 AM	#1
knewman Newbie N/A for now Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is this a good deal? A co-worker offered to sell me his '99 V6 Mustang Coupe 5 speed for $2500, its got 146384 miles and he just threw a new clutch in it. I know he treats it well, have ridden in it and no mechanical issues as far as I can tell. Anything specific I should look for before I jump on this? Thanks.

January 24th, 2009, 02:55 PM	#3
dgt_mustang The soul stealing Ginger 2001 Mustang 3.8l Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,101 iTrader: 0 reviews	wouldnt changing the transmission fluid in that with that many miles, cause some problems? __________________ Cosmetic: Vent-visors, Pioneer Bluetooth Radio Deck, 17" Cobra Alloy Rims, HID 4500k 55watt setup, Chrome Headlamps 15% Tint, Red sway bar Performance: CAI,Mac-Longtubes, H-pipe, Flow 40s, NO CATS Diablo Tuner, Rear Sway bar

January 24th, 2009, 06:26 PM	#7
knewman Newbie N/A for now Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey thanks for all the input guys, I'm flying home to check it out and possibly seal the deal next weekend so I'll post back and let yall know. Last edited by knewman; January 24th, 2009 at 07:41 PM. Reason: wrong date

January 25th, 2009, 01:11 AM	#11
6ER THEN I 8ER! Premium Member 3.9L V6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 20,970 iTrader: 1 reviews	^ not a bad deal at all... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 6k HIDs - Rear Sway Bar - Mac Prochamber - Goodridge Gstop SS Lines - Lots of Visual Fun - Go Fast Mods (no point in buying...it's a v6) Want to see your car as art...ask me how

January 26th, 2009, 10:34 AM	#14
knewman Newbie N/A for now Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'll keep it in mind to get some pics up next week. AtlanticBlue thats a great looking Stang, have you got a thread here with more pics? __________________

January 24th, 2009, 05:10 PM	#4
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,313 iTrader: 1 reviews	Sounds like a great deal man.

January 24th, 2009, 05:42 PM	#5
efulton95 Regular 1995 Mustang GT slower than a 3 leg dog Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 166 iTrader: 0 reviews	head gaskets. If they havnt been replaced already, which would suprise me if they havnt. Im pretty sure they have been known to go on these cars. just did them on my friends, but it also depends on the matinance of the car.

January 25th, 2009, 02:54 PM	#12
SleeperStang88 Regular 2000 Mustang V6 need to run at track Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 361 iTrader: 2 reviews	how many miles are on your car AB? and for 2500 bucks thats not a bad deal at all just baby it with that many miles till you go a bit of work on it

January 26th, 2009, 12:21 PM	#15
BostonPerformance Enthusiast 99 Cherokee sport/87 5.0 not tested Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 989 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not a bad deal by any means. I'd check the freeze plugs- that'll give you an idea whether or not there's been any engine work done. And although it could potentially be a problem, I would still change the tranny fluid asap. __________________ [CENTER]"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory," -Hartley Burr Alexander

January 26th, 2009, 05:25 PM	#17
willis6er Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 629 iTrader: 0 reviews	if u wanna check and see if its been in a wreck (in the front at least) look and see if the two 'pillars' that come up from the front bumper are the same distance off of the hood. if they are then u r good if not... its probably been wrecked. not many people check for that kind of thing. i ran into that kind of problem when i was looking for mine. __________________ NCMM Founder NCMM -- Check it out and join us! PM White03v6 or myself if interested in joining NCMM. RIP 04 v6... Hello 03 GT

January 27th, 2009, 02:26 PM	#18
Lt_Crazy Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 850 iTrader: 0 reviews	Jusus thats a fawking good deal......for that price buy it and drop a 4.6 in it __________________ The difference between Fiction and Reality??? Fiction has to make sense. -Tom Clancy

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