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Wild GT
02-25-2001, 02:23 PM
I have a friend of a friend willing to sell me a "97 GT Convert with all options for $15.5k. 44,000 miles exc cond. Is this fair,good or aveage for that model/year? Thanks New poster FYI
95GTS
02-25-2001, 02:43 PM
For a rough estimate: www.nadaguides.com/ (http://www.nadaguides.com/) www.kbb.com/ (http://www.kbb.com/)
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Wild GT
02-25-2001, 02:51 PM
Thanks, I'll check it out. I used to have a 1991 Gt with big time mods and am looking to get back into it. This might be my chance.
S Howard
02-25-2001, 06:45 PM
Also check out kelly blue book. For the Orlando area that price is a little steep.
StoplightWarrior
02-26-2001, 01:49 AM
That car would be very nice, but if you're looking to get back into serious modding, meaning going seriously fast, you need to keep in mind how big a hole youre starting in with a 97 GT vert. The 96-97 Gt's were some of the slowest production stangs of the 90's, and its a heavy vert to boot. Again, that car would be sweet for cruising, but I had a 97 and they are not that fast. Also, the plastic intakes will explode, it happens to a lot of the 96-97's. I don't know exactly what you can afford, but Id get either a 99-01 GT, or a 96-98 Cobra. Either way, good luck with your decision.
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Black 2000 GT
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T_Bone
02-26-2001, 07:36 PM
If he can afford a 97GT Vert for $15.5K, then he can afford a 96-97 Cobra coupe in the same price range...
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T-Bones 1997 Cobra (http://web.ndak.net/~topel/Cobra.htm)
Wht/blk, Pro 5.0,FRPP 4.10's, aluminum driveshaft, FRPP throttle body, C&L 80mm MAF, K&N, Steeda U/D pulleys, Steeda timing adjuster, Flowmasters, s/f connectors, FRPP pro springs, BBK caster/cambers.
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StoplightWarrior
02-26-2001, 09:25 PM
Yeah, good point. Id use that $15.5K to get a 97 Cobra.
SMOKE
02-26-2001, 10:49 PM
But can he afford the insurance.
The difference is signifcant.
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Personalized Black 98 SVO Blown ROUSH without the side exhaust but some other cool stuff
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T_Bone
02-27-2001, 04:36 AM
Well, I would almost bet that the insurance on a 97GT Vert is as much if not more than a 97 Cobra.
My insurance only went up $26/mo from a 96GT to a 97 Cobra.
Wild GT
02-27-2001, 11:21 AM
The guy was trading in the Vert and was gettng $15.5K from the Dealer. I was not in the market yet but I have had earlier years in the past. I just thought for a great deal I would jump on it. I want only a Convert. and plan on lowering maybe light body/motor mods. I am not interested in coupes at this time. Thanks for the input
aurilius_maximus
02-27-2001, 05:10 PM
I would definately recomend you try and find a 96/97 mustang cobra for that kind of money. If you look around you kind find some really good deals. I have a 96 mustang cobra I bought about 6 months ago with 20,000 miles on it, and I payed less than 16k for it out the door.