good price?

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/ www.kbb.com/

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1996 Mustang GTS

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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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
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.

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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Dyno 303rwhp 338rwtrq
Still working out the kinks!!!

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.

02-25-2001, 02:23 PM	#1
Wild GT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: manahawkin, nj usa Posts: 3	good price? 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

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02-25-2001, 02:43 PM	#2
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	For a rough estimate: www.nadaguides.com/ www.kbb.com/ ------------------ 1996 Mustang GTS

02-25-2001, 02:51 PM	#3
Wild GT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: manahawkin, nj usa Posts: 3	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.

02-25-2001, 06:45 PM	#4
S Howard Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 195	Also check out kelly blue book. For the Orlando area that price is a little steep.

02-26-2001, 01:49 AM	#5
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	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. ------------------ Black 2000 GT Magnaflow Catback, K&N

02-26-2001, 07:36 PM	#6
T_Bone Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Minot AFB, ND Posts: 207	If he can afford a 97GT Vert for $15.5K, then he can afford a 96-97 Cobra coupe in the same price range... ------------------ T-Bones 1997 Cobra 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.

02-26-2001, 09:25 PM	#7
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	Yeah, good point. Id use that $15.5K to get a 97 Cobra.

02-26-2001, 10:49 PM	#8
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	But can he afford the insurance. The difference is signifcant. ------------------ K! Personalized Black 98 SVO Blown ROUSH without the side exhaust but some other cool stuff Dyno 303rwhp 338rwtrq Still working out the kinks!!!

02-27-2001, 04:36 AM	#9
T_Bone Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Minot AFB, ND Posts: 207	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.

02-27-2001, 11:21 AM	#10
Wild GT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: manahawkin, nj usa Posts: 3	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

02-27-2001, 05:10 PM	#11
aurilius_maximus Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Mt. Shasta, California, 96067 Posts: 77	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.