Buying a 5.0L mustang
 

I am interested in buying my first mustang but have a small budget (4000-5000). I want a 5.0L from 1987-93 with low mileage. Anytips as to what to look for, transmission etc. and any other tips.

thanks

try to find one that a old couple has had, look for one owner cars, this lady near where i live just sold a 91gt with 96k on it for 3500, my friend told me this car was spotless, whatever you do keep looking dont just jump on the first one you find, look the car over and over again. good luck

I would stay away from anything that has sub frame connectors on it,chances are it saw some abuse,but not always.Good Luck

No matter how tempted you are, your first Mustang should be BONE STOCK.

Don't get me wrong, you could get great deals on modified cars, but the most fun you'll have with it is those first few mods (like exhaust) that really get you attached to the car...

Don't rush the search either, there are plenty of them out there...I would look for 89-92 though: mass air and good stock motors.

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1992 LX:V-1 S-Trim ,Edelbrock 6037 Heads,Cobra Intake,E-303,1.6 Rollers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP,24 lb injectors,MSD 6A and BTM,BBK equal length shorties,offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers,Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors,Ponies w/ 225/50 Nitto NT 450's on front,255/50 BFG Drags out back,93 Cobra Spoiler
Daily driver 89 Coupe:BBK shorties,offroad,flowturds with dumps,soon to be cyber green

hey i got an 88 for sale 94k on it great car but i have a restricted license and have got to many tickets with it so its got to go