high mileage GT. Buy or don't buy

tireburner163 · 07-30-2001, 11:25 PM

As some of you may know the trans on my car went out. Well I'm gonna get a new one and found a 1992 GT 5-speed. The paint is nearly perfect with the only blemish being a star in the fiberglass body panels where a rock hit it. The interior is in preaty good shape and the engine dosn't smoke. I'm gonna test drive it tommorow. BUT the car has 170,000 thousand miles. The guy wants 3,000 for it(but I might be able to talk him down). The car books for 4,000 in good condition. Do yall think it would be worth it to buy this car. The engine would have to last for at least 2 to 3 years. It will remain stock and won't be beat on too much. Should I buy this car or just such it up and look for another stang.

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1990 Dodge Dynasty with 275,000 miles. Mods:chiped paint, CD player. Sucks but it was free. Praying for a stang.
The "Guetto Glider"

If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

DemonGT · 07-31-2001, 12:13 AM

sounds like a good deal..why stock for 2 or 3 years?? do you have winter where you are..if so you need a winter car..and you would think anything would be better then your dynasty haha..ha oh..oh yea..anyway what color is it? mine is a 91 and it had high 88K on it when i got it and the body wasnt the greatest..paint on the roof is really bad..pass front fender is cracked a chip and two chiped rust spots..inside is in desent condishion..and i payed 5K for mine..

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'91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Competition gauges,C&L 76mm MAF,Accufab 70mm TB,TFS street heat intake

Waiting install:Nothing

Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,TFS heads,TFS stage 1 cam,lakewood struts/shocks,nitto DR's
ICQ#35670781

tireburner163 · 07-31-2001, 06:16 AM

I will remain stock because I don't want to add performace parts to a 170,000 mile engine. Aslo even if I wanted to a mod the engine I don't really have the money to. The car will take me a little less than 2 years to pay off and after that it will take me about 6 mounths to get money for a new engine. So I guess what I'm asking is will this engine last 3 more years.

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1990 Dodge Dynasty with 275,000 miles. Mods:chiped paint, CD player. Sucks but it was free. Praying for a stang.
The "Guetto Glider"

If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

the bandit · 07-31-2001, 08:35 AM

I would buy it. My mustang has 138k+ miles on it, and it still runs strong. You can't beat those old 5.0's I would also mod my car, but money is tight.

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14.44 best et with street tires, spinning first and second hard. only 3.73's and steeda lowering springs. more to come when i make some money

ronny50 · 07-31-2001, 08:46 AM

Go for it.

If stuff goes wrong with it, thats the time to start learning how to work on our stang. The information you will learn will be uncomparible to any other car training.

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1990 GT 5k Original miles!!
Ripper,Pullies,73 MM C&l Mass Air,9mm Wires,Piaa Headlights,MAC Cold Air (Fender)

EZRIDN · 07-31-2001, 09:46 AM

i can;t say anythign about the car your looking at, but my daily driven '87 GT has 208K on it...and i beat it everyday

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'86 GT.
Gears & Flows
14.0 @ 97

'87 GT.
Stock.....over 200K
14.6 @ 95

Fox Body · 07-31-2001, 10:03 AM

I'd look around for some Mustangs with a little less miles on it first, and if you can't find one in as good condition with less miles, then go for it.

But don't be too hasty in your decision.

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351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback
Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

RAGE_5.0 · 07-31-2001, 04:28 PM

mine has 120,000 and i paid 4300.....canadian that is so about 3000 american the body is good except the ground effects need touched up with paint and a scratch by the hatch(not vey big) the interrior is a diff story and it took me about 350 canadain to safety it..........i coulden't be happier though cause i'm 17 don't have any other expensis and work a lot so hopoe fully i can put all my money in the engine

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Black 1990 gt cobra bonestock
not for long

84LX89GT · 07-31-2001, 04:39 PM

I learned this the hard way, all i can tell you is when looking at a mustang look for these things:
All lights and electrical accessories work as well as A/C, PS, etc.
Make SURE to look underneath the car at the floor for any cracks along the seat bolts and inside the jacking rail and that the fenders line up with the cowl area and there are no irregular bends in the front subframe of the car or anywhere it looks like it's been in an accident.
Take it on a LONG test drive, like 15 minutes until it's nice and hot, this will expose any charging problems, overheating problems, oil leaks, etc.
Make sure to take it through it's paces to make sure there's no detonation, whining, grinding or other abnormalities.
Look around and see what oil he's using in the car. A long test drive will expose a high mileage car with bad bearings and low oil pressure with thick oil because as the engine gets hot the oil pressure will go down dramatically to where you can tell there's a problem.
Also remember: a high mileage car won't just need an engine, also the rear-end is high mileage, brake lines, gunk in fuel tank, wasted bushings, worn suspension components, bad calipers or wheel bearings, and many more surprises may await you.
My personal advice is to get a low mileage car from an older gentleman who basically used it as a nice weather car. You should be able to EASILY get a low mileage stang that's in great condition for $4000. Also make sure you don't fall in love with a car and forget to check it over with a critical eye, this will also get you better deals.
Good luck on your stang purchase tireburner, I know you've been wanting one for a while

!

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previous name: 84stangLX
'84 Mustang 5.0 LX
my LX
'89 Mustang GT
my GT

MissMustang54 · 07-31-2001, 07:57 PM

I know someone who had a stang with that many miles and it was in the shop more than he got to drive it before it just gave out. Why don't you just find a different 5.0? I'm sure you could get one for 4 if that's what the book said they're worth.
Ashleigh

Unit 5302 · 07-31-2001, 11:37 PM

My advice? Have the car inspected before you dive in. Suspension parts can be a real PITA.

Otherwise, who cares about mileage, it doesn't mean squat. If the car has been well taken care of, it'll be nicer than a low mileage hacked up rigged up Mustang. So what if the engine is getting tired, it's not as if you can find a much fresher 80k unit for $300-$400 easy. Make sure the tranny isn't making a lot of noise and there isn't any howling from the rear end. If the body is good, it's worth it.

tireburner163 · 08-01-2001, 06:04 AM

You guy can forget about me getting that stang. The guys son backed into a curb and shattered the rear bumper. Also after a test drive I noticed a little knocking(I think it was a wrist pin). So I looking for a new stang.

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1990 Dodge Dynasty with 275,000 miles. Mods:chiped paint, CD player. Sucks but it was free. Praying for a stang.
The "Guetto Glider"

If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

07-30-2001, 11:25 PM	#1
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	high mileage GT. Buy or don't buy As some of you may know the trans on my car went out. Well I'm gonna get a new one and found a 1992 GT 5-speed. The paint is nearly perfect with the only blemish being a star in the fiberglass body panels where a rock hit it. The interior is in preaty good shape and the engine dosn't smoke. I'm gonna test drive it tommorow. BUT the car has 170,000 thousand miles. The guy wants 3,000 for it(but I might be able to talk him down). The car books for 4,000 in good condition. Do yall think it would be worth it to buy this car. The engine would have to last for at least 2 to 3 years. It will remain stock and won't be beat on too much. Should I buy this car or just such it up and look for another stang. ------------------ 1990 Dodge Dynasty with 275,000 miles. Mods:chiped paint, CD player. Sucks but it was free. Praying for a stang. The "Guetto Glider" If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

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07-31-2001, 12:13 AM	#2
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	sounds like a good deal..why stock for 2 or 3 years?? do you have winter where you are..if so you need a winter car..and you would think anything would be better then your dynasty haha..ha oh..oh yea..anyway what color is it? mine is a 91 and it had high 88K on it when i got it and the body wasnt the greatest..paint on the roof is really bad..pass front fender is cracked a chip and two chiped rust spots..inside is in desent condishion..and i payed 5K for mine.. ------------------ '91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Competition gauges,C&L 76mm MAF,Accufab 70mm TB,TFS street heat intake Waiting install:Nothing Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,TFS heads,TFS stage 1 cam,lakewood struts/shocks,nitto DR's ICQ#35670781

07-31-2001, 06:16 AM	#3
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I will remain stock because I don't want to add performace parts to a 170,000 mile engine. Aslo even if I wanted to a mod the engine I don't really have the money to. The car will take me a little less than 2 years to pay off and after that it will take me about 6 mounths to get money for a new engine. So I guess what I'm asking is will this engine last 3 more years. ------------------ 1990 Dodge Dynasty with 275,000 miles. Mods:chiped paint, CD player. Sucks but it was free. Praying for a stang. The "Guetto Glider" If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

07-31-2001, 08:35 AM	#4
the bandit Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: WEST PALM BEACH, FL. Posts: 121	I would buy it. My mustang has 138k+ miles on it, and it still runs strong. You can't beat those old 5.0's I would also mod my car, but money is tight. ------------------ 14.44 best et with street tires, spinning first and second hard. only 3.73's and steeda lowering springs. more to come when i make some money

07-31-2001, 08:46 AM	#5
ronny50 Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: madison, WI Posts: 70	Go for it. If stuff goes wrong with it, thats the time to start learning how to work on our stang. The information you will learn will be uncomparible to any other car training. ------------------ 1990 GT 5k Original miles!! Ripper,Pullies,73 MM C&l Mass Air,9mm Wires,Piaa Headlights,MAC Cold Air (Fender)

07-31-2001, 09:46 AM	#6
EZRIDN Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 504	i can;t say anythign about the car your looking at, but my daily driven '87 GT has 208K on it...and i beat it everyday ------------------ '86 GT. Gears & Flows 14.0 @ 97 '87 GT. Stock.....over 200K 14.6 @ 95

07-31-2001, 10:03 AM	#7
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	I'd look around for some Mustangs with a little less miles on it first, and if you can't find one in as good condition with less miles, then go for it. But don't be too hasty in your decision. ----------------------------------------- 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

07-31-2001, 04:28 PM	#8
RAGE_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Leamington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 767	mine has 120,000 and i paid 4300.....canadian that is so about 3000 american the body is good except the ground effects need touched up with paint and a scratch by the hatch(not vey big) the interrior is a diff story and it took me about 350 canadain to safety it..........i coulden't be happier though cause i'm 17 don't have any other expensis and work a lot so hopoe fully i can put all my money in the engine ------------------ Black 1990 gt cobra bonestock not for long

07-31-2001, 04:39 PM	#9
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	I learned this the hard way, all i can tell you is when looking at a mustang look for these things: All lights and electrical accessories work as well as A/C, PS, etc. Make SURE to look underneath the car at the floor for any cracks along the seat bolts and inside the jacking rail and that the fenders line up with the cowl area and there are no irregular bends in the front subframe of the car or anywhere it looks like it's been in an accident. Take it on a LONG test drive, like 15 minutes until it's nice and hot, this will expose any charging problems, overheating problems, oil leaks, etc. Make sure to take it through it's paces to make sure there's no detonation, whining, grinding or other abnormalities. Look around and see what oil he's using in the car. A long test drive will expose a high mileage car with bad bearings and low oil pressure with thick oil because as the engine gets hot the oil pressure will go down dramatically to where you can tell there's a problem. Also remember: a high mileage car won't just need an engine, also the rear-end is high mileage, brake lines, gunk in fuel tank, wasted bushings, worn suspension components, bad calipers or wheel bearings, and many more surprises may await you. My personal advice is to get a low mileage car from an older gentleman who basically used it as a nice weather car. You should be able to EASILY get a low mileage stang that's in great condition for $4000. Also make sure you don't fall in love with a car and forget to check it over with a critical eye, this will also get you better deals. Good luck on your stang purchase tireburner, I know you've been wanting one for a while ! ------------------ previous name: 84stangLX '84 Mustang 5.0 LX my LX '89 Mustang GT my GT

07-31-2001, 07:57 PM	#10
MissMustang54 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2	I know someone who had a stang with that many miles and it was in the shop more than he got to drive it before it just gave out. Why don't you just find a different 5.0? I'm sure you could get one for 4 if that's what the book said they're worth. Ashleigh

07-31-2001, 11:37 PM	#11
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	My advice? Have the car inspected before you dive in. Suspension parts can be a real PITA. Otherwise, who cares about mileage, it doesn't mean squat. If the car has been well taken care of, it'll be nicer than a low mileage hacked up rigged up Mustang. So what if the engine is getting tired, it's not as if you can find a much fresher 80k unit for $300-$400 easy. Make sure the tranny isn't making a lot of noise and there isn't any howling from the rear end. If the body is good, it's worth it.

08-01-2001, 06:04 AM	#12
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	You guy can forget about me getting that stang. The guys son backed into a curb and shattered the rear bumper. Also after a test drive I noticed a little knocking(I think it was a wrist pin). So I looking for a new stang. ------------------ 1990 Dodge Dynasty with 275,000 miles. Mods:chiped paint, CD player. Sucks but it was free. Praying for a stang. The "Guetto Glider" If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough