Is it worth it?

mike_777 · 07-23-2002, 10:47 PM

Hey everyone,

I have been out of the stang community for the longest time. I'm currently looking at this one for sale. It's a 1990 5.0, its got an h-pipe, flowmasters, 93 cobra tranny, centerforce clutch, msd ignition, electric fan. The car is in decent condition some rust spots. The airbag light comes on and flicker 7 times, and the check engine light comes on sometimes. The dash lights dont work (fuse?). And the car doesn't want to start on the first crank.......... but does so on the second. The guy is asking $2500 for it. What do you guys think? Thanks for your time.
Philip

Bad89stang · 07-24-2002, 01:54 AM

I would probably pass, but you could probably talk him down. We need to know more about the motor and where the rust is. There are a lot more things to look for on these cars. Rear main seal, compression, codes, quarter windows, tires, etc... May be a good idea to get a mechanic to check this one out if you are serious about buying it. Get someone on here to run a carfax for you as well.

PKRWUD · 07-24-2002, 05:10 AM

It needs a fuel pump, too.

Take care,
~Chris

302 LX Eric · 07-24-2002, 08:33 AM

How many miles does it have on it?

What do you plan to use it for? Daily driver? Weekend warrior?

My first thought is that $2,500 is a bit much for the general conditions that you described.

If you can provide us with some more info, we can give you more well-formed opinions.

E

mike_777 · 07-24-2002, 09:53 AM

Hey,

I'm going to call him later to see if he will take $2k for it. The rust spots arent bad, they are like surface rust. It's going to be my daily driver. My dad is a mechanic and looked at it with me. He said that he thought everything was fine with it. I just wanted to ask you guys to see what you thought. I hope that he will take $2k for it. Thanks for your help.

Philip

07-23-2002, 10:47 PM	#1
mike_777 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Independence Posts: 23	Is it worth it? Hey everyone, I have been out of the stang community for the longest time. I'm currently looking at this one for sale. It's a 1990 5.0, its got an h-pipe, flowmasters, 93 cobra tranny, centerforce clutch, msd ignition, electric fan. The car is in decent condition some rust spots. The airbag light comes on and flicker 7 times, and the check engine light comes on sometimes. The dash lights dont work (fuse?). And the car doesn't want to start on the first crank.......... but does so on the second. The guy is asking $2500 for it. What do you guys think? Thanks for your time. Philip __________________ Famous last words: "Your going to cover me right?"

07-24-2002, 01:54 AM	#2
Bad89stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 456	Hmmm.. I would probably pass, but you could probably talk him down. We need to know more about the motor and where the rust is. There are a lot more things to look for on these cars. Rear main seal, compression, codes, quarter windows, tires, etc... May be a good idea to get a mechanic to check this one out if you are serious about buying it. Get someone on here to run a carfax for you as well. __________________ You're gonna need your seatbelt

07-24-2002, 05:10 AM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	It needs a fuel pump, too. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

07-24-2002, 08:33 AM	#4
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	How many miles does it have on it? What do you plan to use it for? Daily driver? Weekend warrior? My first thought is that $2,500 is a bit much for the general conditions that you described. If you can provide us with some more info, we can give you more well-formed opinions. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

07-24-2002, 09:53 AM	#5
mike_777 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Independence Posts: 23	Hey, I'm going to call him later to see if he will take $2k for it. The rust spots arent bad, they are like surface rust. It's going to be my daily driver. My dad is a mechanic and looked at it with me. He said that he thought everything was fine with it. I just wanted to ask you guys to see what you thought. I hope that he will take $2k for it. Thanks for your help. Philip __________________ Famous last words: "Your going to cover me right?"

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