an 89lx notchback..in EXCELLENT condition with 300 hp for $3,200?

pepe_la_pew15 · 06-25-2004, 12:08 AM

ok, I know this guy..who is sellin his stang..here's the specs:

1989 lx 2-door sedan
5.0L
K & N Air Filter
GT Seats ($500)
power everything...
3.55 gears
Racing Chip
American Racing Rims

he's invested a shitload of money into the car..and it is now at 300hp....that's not too bad for an 89 stang..uhmm..let's see here..

there is about 150,000 Kilometres on the car...
the engine is COMPLETELY rebuilt...
The engine bay is clean...
The car has NO RUST AT ALL...
everything works fine..
There is no flaws or anything of ANY kind..I would call this car to be in EXCELLENT condition..

Do you guys think it is worth the $5,200 dollars canadian..($3,200 american)

pepe_la_pew15 · 06-25-2004, 12:23 AM

*BUMP!!*

anyone?? is it worth the 3 u.s. grand?? or 5? or 2?

crazypete · 06-25-2004, 08:24 AM

If the body is not rusted and shows no sign of bondo and the floor panels are decent, GO FOR IT. Good deal. D@mn good deal. Make sure it will pass the local emissions laws. Thats maybe why the fellow is dumping it.

Ackbar00 · 06-25-2004, 12:05 PM

300HP? Damn, I must have wasted my money on all the shhit I had paid for aon my car

5.0L
K & N Air Filter
GT Seats ($500)
power everything...
3.55 gears
Racing Chip
American Racing Rims

Does not = 300 hp.

pepe_la_pew15 · 06-25-2004, 02:07 PM

well..OBVIOUSLY that doesn't = 300hp...

I didn't list EVERYTHING that he put into his car...but if you want some ideas..

Aftermarket performance headers,
Dual Exhaust (flowmaster....40 series),
K & N,
50hp Racing chip,
Bored...

I don't know what else he has done...BUT...he does have a few performance parts in his engine..

sooo..the 300hp comes from the parts i didn't list in my first post..sorry if i mislead anyone...

oohh..btw..the car has NO RUST at all of ANY KIND and runs in great condition...

Does everyone still think it is a good deal??
Should I wait and find the same year for cheaper???
Should I run my ass over there now and BUY IT?!?

(does anyone know about the 3.55 gears??) I don't understand gear ratios..so if anyone could help me with a comparison of the 3.55's to a stock auto 89 LX...I would appreciate it!! (what do they mean in relation to hp, accel..and top end??)

THANKS AGAIN!!
l8tr..

crazypete · 06-25-2004, 02:12 PM

Let's put it this way. A STOCK 1989 mustang with no rust in decent running condition is worth 4000-4500 american, at least in the boston area, so that is a good deal. Plus, it already comes with a lot of parts that you would want to put on it yourself as you slowly turn into a mustang fanatic behind the wheel of your pony. Go for it. You might want to find out why someone is selling such a gem for that little...

mustang928 · 06-26-2004, 11:27 AM

Sounds about right.. On average that's what notches with basic bolt-ons go for here in socal.

But then again, a car is worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

tireburner163 · 06-27-2004, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pepe_la_pew15
well..OBVIOUSLY that doesn't = 300hp...

I didn't list EVERYTHING that he put into his car...but if you want some ideas..

Aftermarket performance headers,
Dual Exhaust (flowmaster....40 series),
K & N,
50hp Racing chip,
Bored...

I don't know what else he has done...BUT...he does have a few performance parts in his engine..

sooo..the 300hp comes from the parts i didn't list in my first post..sorry if i mislead anyone...

50hp "racing" chip?, lol. Not in this lifetime dude.

From what you listed it's a 240-250ish hp car.

Make sure you know what your getting.

-Josh, aka the tireburner

jimdrechsler · 06-28-2004, 09:57 PM

have him show you the dyno sheet that says it is 300 hp. if then it runs fine and you see no leaks underneath, then it is a damn good deal!!! what is his name and number so i can call him and offer him some cash. i dont live far from you in NY!

06-25-2004, 12:08 AM	#1
pepe_la_pew15 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 25	an 89lx notchback..in EXCELLENT condition with 300 hp for $3,200? ok, I know this guy..who is sellin his stang..here's the specs: 1989 lx 2-door sedan 5.0L K & N Air Filter GT Seats ($500) power everything... 3.55 gears Racing Chip American Racing Rims he's invested a shitload of money into the car..and it is now at 300hp....that's not too bad for an 89 stang..uhmm..let's see here.. there is about 150,000 Kilometres on the car... the engine is COMPLETELY rebuilt... The engine bay is clean... The car has NO RUST AT ALL... everything works fine.. There is no flaws or anything of ANY kind..I would call this car to be in EXCELLENT condition.. Do you guys think it is worth the $5,200 dollars canadian..($3,200 american)

06-25-2004, 08:24 AM	#3
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	If the body is not rusted and shows no sign of bondo and the floor panels are decent, GO FOR IT. Good deal. D@mn good deal. Make sure it will pass the local emissions laws. Thats maybe why the fellow is dumping it. __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

06-25-2004, 12:05 PM	#4
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	300HP? Damn, I must have wasted my money on all the shhit I had paid for aon my car 5.0L K & N Air Filter GT Seats ($500) power everything... 3.55 gears Racing Chip American Racing Rims Does not = 300 hp. __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

06-25-2004, 02:12 PM	#6
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	Let's put it this way. A STOCK 1989 mustang with no rust in decent running condition is worth 4000-4500 american, at least in the boston area, so that is a good deal. Plus, it already comes with a lot of parts that you would want to put on it yourself as you slowly turn into a mustang fanatic behind the wheel of your pony. Go for it. You might want to find out why someone is selling such a gem for that little... __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

06-28-2004, 09:57 PM	#9
jimdrechsler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 167	have him show you the dyno sheet that says it is 300 hp. if then it runs fine and you see no leaks underneath, then it is a damn good deal!!! what is his name and number so i can call him and offer him some cash. i dont live far from you in NY! __________________ OLD CAR-89 lx convt- Flowtech II headers, H-pipe, 2 1/2 "flowmasters- pulleys- 3.73's, ripper shifter- ram air- Best 1/4 mile time- a measley 14.2 at 98.6 PRESENT CAR- 90 LX BBK long tubes, h-pipe with cats, flowmasters. 3.55's holley systemax II kit- 70 mm TB 30#injectors, jacobs ignition, black magic fan, 180 thermostat, 75 shot of NOS- NITTO DR'S STREET TIRE BEST RUNS 1/4 mile13.2 @112 w/ NOS 2.17 60' 13.5 @103 2.1 60' *new time with Dr's 12.8 at 111 w/ 75 shot

06-25-2004, 12:23 AM	#2
pepe_la_pew15 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 25	BUMP!! anyone?? is it worth the 3 u.s. grand?? or 5? or 2?

06-25-2004, 02:07 PM	#5
pepe_la_pew15 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 25	well..OBVIOUSLY that doesn't = 300hp... I didn't list EVERYTHING that he put into his car...but if you want some ideas.. Aftermarket performance headers, Dual Exhaust (flowmaster....40 series), K & N, 50hp Racing chip, Bored... I don't know what else he has done...BUT...he does have a few performance parts in his engine.. sooo..the 300hp comes from the parts i didn't list in my first post..sorry if i mislead anyone... oohh..btw..the car has NO RUST at all of ANY KIND and runs in great condition... Does everyone still think it is a good deal?? Should I wait and find the same year for cheaper??? Should I run my ass over there now and BUY IT?!? (does anyone know about the 3.55 gears??) I don't understand gear ratios..so if anyone could help me with a comparison of the 3.55's to a stock auto 89 LX...I would appreciate it!! (what do they mean in relation to hp, accel..and top end??) THANKS AGAIN!! l8tr..

06-26-2004, 11:27 AM	#7
mustang928 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 35	Sounds about right.. On average that's what notches with basic bolt-ons go for here in socal. But then again, a car is worth what someone is willing to pay for it.