Looking at a car, Opinions please!!

MattwantsSpeed · 06-02-2002, 09:02 PM

Well I am interested in buying a 1989 Ford Mustang LX 5.0, 5 speed with a Hurst Shifter and 2 Flowmaster Mufflers. It's metallic blue with 110k on the engine and 150k on the body. I was told it will need 2 tires, Drivers Seat, Heater blower motor, and carpet kit. He is asking $3500obo. What do you guys think?? He mentioned taking 2900, but I'm not sure....Opinions Please!

Thanx Guys

MattwantsSpeed · 06-03-2002, 07:37 AM

It also needs a rear passenger spring. He told me the car sags to that side. What causes that?? And what do you guys think?? think it's worth 2500?? It seems I'll only need to drop about $500 into it to make it look and run great?

drtbiker · 06-03-2002, 08:12 AM

just, the most important thing when looking at the body is check the bottomof the doors and the hatch those are the problem areas for rust on the hatches, carpet kits are cheep but anoying when u install them. Mine acutally sags a little bit on one side but one of my bushings is kinda falling out i need to replace it. just to give u an idea i payed 6500.00 for my 87 hatch with 70,000 original miles.

Stang_ROTY · 06-03-2002, 08:30 AM

See if you can get it for 2500.00 Sounds like a decent ride but make sure you don't have to put a clutch in it. I'd also see if you can find out why the original engine went with 40K on it. Might be worth it.

Mr 5 0 · 06-03-2002, 09:07 AM

150,000 on the body and interior will generate interior wear as well as other problems due to age and mileage.

You may need new springs which are readily available and not expensive but installation is tricky and best done by a pro - which isn't cheap.

The interior stuff is easy to replace and a used seat isn't expensive but it may not match the rest of the interior.

You're looking at a 13-year-old car with high miles so don't pay too much, even if it's a Mustang. Guaranteed that this 'Stang will need more work soon after you buy it.

I would offer $2500. and settle at $2750. or as close to $2,500. as you can get.

Remind the buyer that the Mustang needs work and is far, far from mint. Bring cash to the deal and let him see it. Talk is cheap but cash money is always a great motivation to make a deal. Be ready to make the deal right there. Getting a price you want and then walking away to 'talk to somebody' or 'look around some more' is insulting.

I've bought and sold a lot of cars and guys that try to get a good price and then won't buy the car are jerks, in my book, and I would rather keep the car then sell to them, once they pull that. Be cool, be real and be ready to hand over the cash and take the car if you can get the price you want.

Good luck.

MattwantsSpeed · 06-03-2002, 11:34 AM

I appriciate the help guys. Mr 5 0, this guy is from Baltic, CT and I'm going to be seeing it tonight and bringing cash.

MattwantsSpeed · 06-03-2002, 12:48 PM

Where should I check for oil leaks and for the rear main seal to be leaking?? Any other last things guys?

Mach 1 · 06-03-2002, 07:26 PM

be weary of the sagging to one side. A lot of stangs have a slight sag to one side, and new springs does not fix the problem. If its got a real bad sag, you might not be able to get it out easily.

rear main seal leaks arent a big deal. Just keep adding oil occasionally or replace it.

Mach 1 · 06-03-2002, 07:28 PM

by the way, I just saw an 89 or 90 LX convertible for sale. It has a shifter, powerdyne blower, 95,000 miles, and was pretty clean overall. He was asking $9,200.00

MattwantsSpeed · 06-03-2002, 10:44 PM

Hey guys, I saw it and it wasn't what I was looking for.......Tomorrow it's on 2 another car....thanx for the help guys!

06-02-2002, 09:02 PM	#1
MattwantsSpeed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 224	Looking at a car, Opinions please!! Well I am interested in buying a 1989 Ford Mustang LX 5.0, 5 speed with a Hurst Shifter and 2 Flowmaster Mufflers. It's metallic blue with 110k on the engine and 150k on the body. I was told it will need 2 tires, Drivers Seat, Heater blower motor, and carpet kit. He is asking $3500obo. What do you guys think?? He mentioned taking 2900, but I'm not sure....Opinions Please! Thanx Guys __________________ 89 LX Hatch 5.0 5spd, alot of miles, terrible 2.73's, mac cai, pullies, Tri-Ax, 16* timing, elect fan, 3G alt Best to date: 14.331@97.46mph with 14*/stock fan/short belt and a 2.222 60' in 90 degree weather Waiting to put on Off road H and 1 5/8 headers Rice Hater's Club #36

06-03-2002, 07:37 AM	#2
MattwantsSpeed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 224	It also needs a rear passenger spring. He told me the car sags to that side. What causes that?? And what do you guys think?? think it's worth 2500?? It seems I'll only need to drop about $500 into it to make it look and run great? __________________ 89 LX Hatch 5.0 5spd, alot of miles, terrible 2.73's, mac cai, pullies, Tri-Ax, 16* timing, elect fan, 3G alt Best to date: 14.331@97.46mph with 14*/stock fan/short belt and a 2.222 60' in 90 degree weather Waiting to put on Off road H and 1 5/8 headers Rice Hater's Club #36

06-03-2002, 08:12 AM	#3
drtbiker Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mt. Prospect,IL Posts: 474	just, the most important thing when looking at the body is check the bottomof the doors and the hatch those are the problem areas for rust on the hatches, carpet kits are cheep but anoying when u install them. Mine acutally sags a little bit on one side but one of my bushings is kinda falling out i need to replace it. just to give u an idea i payed 6500.00 for my 87 hatch with 70,000 original miles. __________________ 87-ford-mustang-SOLD! mods: 3:73's, off road h-pipe, b303 cam in gt- 40 motor w/ Power Plus intake, edelbrock 70mm tb & egr spacer, 72mm C&L, bbk long tubes, tremec tranny, centerforce dual friction clutch, upr and lwr CA's 255lph FP and soon more to come.... when i have money again SOME ADVICE Don't do burn outs in reverse it is very expensive New times with dead hook on dr's 13.27@103 with 2.0 60 foots w/100lb system Fastest time to date: 12.8@113

06-03-2002, 08:30 AM	#4
Stang_ROTY Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Berkshire County - Massachusetts Posts: 735	See if you can get it for 2500.00 Sounds like a decent ride but make sure you don't have to put a clutch in it. I'd also see if you can find out why the original engine went with 40K on it. Might be worth it. __________________ Red 1993 GT Street Machine Best E.T. - 12.41/Best MPH = 108 Engine is a 1969 351 block w/393 stroker kit. Dynamic Roller Myte C4, 8 pt cage. Edlebrock Performer heads and Victor Jr. EFI, FRPP 30lb injectors & Cartech fuel system. MSD ignition. Sothside Machine bars & Sub-frames, adj. upper's, 3.73's, Koni rear shocks, much more

06-03-2002, 09:07 AM	#5
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Opinion 150,000 on the body and interior will generate interior wear as well as other problems due to age and mileage. You may need new springs which are readily available and not expensive but installation is tricky and best done by a pro - which isn't cheap. The interior stuff is easy to replace and a used seat isn't expensive but it may not match the rest of the interior. You're looking at a 13-year-old car with high miles so don't pay too much, even if it's a Mustang. Guaranteed that this 'Stang will need more work soon after you buy it. I would offer $2500. and settle at $2750. or as close to $2,500. as you can get. Remind the buyer that the Mustang needs work and is far, far from mint. Bring cash to the deal and let him see it. Talk is cheap but cash money is always a great motivation to make a deal. Be ready to make the deal right there. Getting a price you want and then walking away to 'talk to somebody' or 'look around some more' is insulting. I've bought and sold a lot of cars and guys that try to get a good price and then won't buy the car are jerks, in my book, and I would rather keep the car then sell to them, once they pull that. Be cool, be real and be ready to hand over the cash and take the car if you can get the price you want. Good luck.

06-03-2002, 11:34 AM	#6
MattwantsSpeed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 224	I appriciate the help guys. Mr 5 0, this guy is from Baltic, CT and I'm going to be seeing it tonight and bringing cash. __________________ 89 LX Hatch 5.0 5spd, alot of miles, terrible 2.73's, mac cai, pullies, Tri-Ax, 16* timing, elect fan, 3G alt Best to date: 14.331@97.46mph with 14*/stock fan/short belt and a 2.222 60' in 90 degree weather Waiting to put on Off road H and 1 5/8 headers Rice Hater's Club #36

06-03-2002, 12:48 PM	#7
MattwantsSpeed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 224	Where should I check for oil leaks and for the rear main seal to be leaking?? Any other last things guys? __________________ 89 LX Hatch 5.0 5spd, alot of miles, terrible 2.73's, mac cai, pullies, Tri-Ax, 16* timing, elect fan, 3G alt Best to date: 14.331@97.46mph with 14*/stock fan/short belt and a 2.222 60' in 90 degree weather Waiting to put on Off road H and 1 5/8 headers Rice Hater's Club #36

06-03-2002, 07:26 PM	#8
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	be weary of the sagging to one side. A lot of stangs have a slight sag to one side, and new springs does not fix the problem. If its got a real bad sag, you might not be able to get it out easily. rear main seal leaks arent a big deal. Just keep adding oil occasionally or replace it. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

06-03-2002, 07:28 PM	#9
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	by the way, I just saw an 89 or 90 LX convertible for sale. It has a shifter, powerdyne blower, 95,000 miles, and was pretty clean overall. He was asking $9,200.00 __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

06-03-2002, 10:44 PM	#10
MattwantsSpeed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 224	Hey guys, I saw it and it wasn't what I was looking for.......Tomorrow it's on 2 another car....thanx for the help guys! __________________ 89 LX Hatch 5.0 5spd, alot of miles, terrible 2.73's, mac cai, pullies, Tri-Ax, 16* timing, elect fan, 3G alt Best to date: 14.331@97.46mph with 14*/stock fan/short belt and a 2.222 60' in 90 degree weather Waiting to put on Off road H and 1 5/8 headers Rice Hater's Club #36

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