1990-1993 lx 5.0 hatchback

dod racing · 12-15-2002, 09:12 PM

I've always loved this bodystyle and am looking to buy one. Any idea how much I can expect to get one for? I'm looking to spend around 5-6K. Looking for as close to stock as possible. (no mods)

Bluefox91LX · 12-15-2002, 10:02 PM

i bought my 1991 LX hatch with 55K miles bone stock for 5500.

bluebook on these is really low though, so you never know.

you could get lucky.....

lx5091 · 12-16-2002, 12:18 PM

I bought my '91 lx for $6k in pristine, completely stock condition with 87k mi.
Oh and my friend wasn't selling it, I saw it for the first time and told him I wanted it, it took me a few months, but he finally let it go. I don't think I paid too much, I just had never seen one as nice.

1320 · 12-16-2002, 01:08 PM

I dont want to piss ya off but let me say this..... I have had 5 Fox Stangs, One on NOS and one Blown.... If you are looking to spend about 6k, and if you have abosolutly ANY plans on modding it.....take that 6k and buy one that someone alredy has in the 12's.....Instead of buying one for 6k and spending another 2-?k in mods.......

Just my .02

This last one I bought has around 6k in just mods and I payed WAY LESS then that!!!!

THINK ABOUT IT!!!!!!!!!!!

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 12-16-2002, 01:38 PM

The only problem with buying premodified cars is that there is the possibility that they have been messed with. We shall take mine for example

I bought mine for $4750 (guy was asking 5500) It already had 2 chamber flows, k+n, BBK progressive springs, FMS 10.5" clutch and a B+M Ripper shifter. It was in nice shape and it had 96k when i bought it. However I have had to replace basically the whole cooling system except the water pump, the rear main seal is leaking, and I just now discovered that my oil rings are leaking causing my spark plugs to become fouled after a year or so

The guy I bought it from had alot of crappy quality work done to it that I could not have noticed by just looking at it. Oh well it just means I have stuff to fix and improve

90lxracer · 12-16-2002, 04:03 PM

I got my 90 lx hatchback 5.0 bone stock except for flowmaster mufflers and a k&n for $3700. It runs beautifully.

RPM427 · 12-16-2002, 04:25 PM

Buying a mustang that has already been modded is very cost effective, You just have to be very sure that the person(s) doing the work did a good job. There are many more beat to crap, hacked mustangs out there then ones done right. Ask where the work was done, who did it, and get a feel for the owner.

I bought my stang for $6700 with no work done to it and 55,000 miles on the clock. I am the second owner and know the car was never beaten on mostly because i got to know the owner before I bought it. The only reason he was selling it was becuase the baby seat he bought for his expecting wife didn't fit in the back seat. He was very concerned that I would take care if it and it was apparent he took care of it like it was his kid.

An example of this was the rubber floor amts protecting the factory floor mats. The only thing "wrong" with the car was the ashtray door was kinda broken and the struts that held up the trunk sometimes didn't stay up. He GAVE me an ashtray repair kit, new struts, a $150 car cover, and new wiper blades.

Agent_4573 · 12-16-2002, 05:29 PM

I bought my car for 300 after tax a used car dealership. It needed some work but over all im still under 5k with some mods.
I had to replace a quarter panel and a door and get it painted. That cost me about 600. Then I paid 400 for a new tranny cuz the syncros were going bad and i didn't have the time to rebuild it. THen came the mods... o yeah... it had aobut 90k on it when i bought it. But its looking better....

Agent_4573 · 12-16-2002, 05:30 PM

that should be 3000 not 300

dragstang86 · 12-16-2002, 07:19 PM

I love my car and i bought it with everything in my sig for 4500. Engine, trans, rear all have less than 10K on them. Car has 30K miles on it. The guy didnt drive it on the street much. It was just his track car. He sprayed it to an 11.11 and an 11.20. The head gaskets leaked some when i got it from spraying it but Im putting AFR heads on it anyway and soon a new intake. The car runs great. The fiberglass hood is unpainted and there is a couple dents in the quarter panel. The ash tray door was broke until i replaced the console but thats about it. Originally i was planning on buying a stock one but now i am glad i bought this. I did know the guy i bought it from so that made it even easier to buy.

Hope this helps

dod racing · 12-17-2002, 12:03 AM

thanks for the replies....but the main reasons I want a stock one is because I believe the "fun" part of having a mustang is doing everything yourself. Call me crazy, but I like the feeling of accomplishment.

Scrapla · 12-17-2002, 12:15 AM

I got my 90gt for $3500 cash and besides a few rips in the seat it was pretty nice, also it all depends on what you wanna do, if you just want a nice cruiser with like no dreams of racin then spend the 5-6k but if you wanna cruise and haul some *** get a cheaper stang and just spend the extra in mods, just my .02

12-15-2002, 09:12 PM	#1
dod racing Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: dallas Posts: 16	1990-1993 lx 5.0 hatchback I've always loved this bodystyle and am looking to buy one. Any idea how much I can expect to get one for? I'm looking to spend around 5-6K. Looking for as close to stock as possible. (no mods)

12-16-2002, 12:18 PM	#3
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	I bought my '91 lx for $6k in pristine, completely stock condition with 87k mi. Oh and my friend wasn't selling it, I saw it for the first time and told him I wanted it, it took me a few months, but he finally let it go. I don't think I paid too much, I just had never seen one as nice. __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!

12-16-2002, 01:08 PM	#4
1320 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Lake in the Hills, Illinois Posts: 15	I dont want to piss ya off but let me say this..... I have had 5 Fox Stangs, One on NOS and one Blown.... If you are looking to spend about 6k, and if you have abosolutly ANY plans on modding it.....take that 6k and buy one that someone alredy has in the 12's.....Instead of buying one for 6k and spending another 2-?k in mods....... Just my .02 This last one I bought has around 6k in just mods and I payed WAY LESS then that!!!! THINK ABOUT IT!!!!!!!!!!! __________________

12-16-2002, 01:38 PM	#5
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	The only problem with buying premodified cars is that there is the possibility that they have been messed with. We shall take mine for example I bought mine for $4750 (guy was asking 5500) It already had 2 chamber flows, k+n, BBK progressive springs, FMS 10.5" clutch and a B+M Ripper shifter. It was in nice shape and it had 96k when i bought it. However I have had to replace basically the whole cooling system except the water pump, the rear main seal is leaking, and I just now discovered that my oil rings are leaking causing my spark plugs to become fouled after a year or so The guy I bought it from had alot of crappy quality work done to it that I could not have noticed by just looking at it. Oh well it just means I have stuff to fix and improve __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

12-16-2002, 04:03 PM	#6
90lxracer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: houston, Texas Posts: 65	I got my 90 lx hatchback 5.0 bone stock except for flowmaster mufflers and a k&n for $3700. It runs beautifully. __________________ 1990 lx 5.0L 5 spd. BBk Lt's/BBK o/r x-pipe/2 chamber flows/holley systemax upper intake/holley systemax lower intake/holley systemax heads/Lunati cam/timing chain/fms 1.6 rr's/ pro-m 80mm mass air/ 24# injectors/ 190lbh./fuel pressure regulator/BBK 70mm tb/BBK 70mm egr spcr/fms 3.73 gear/Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator/Ford Racing Water pump/Underdrive pulleys 1997 Chevy Silverado Z71 4x4 6'' Pro-comp triple shock lift / 35x12.5 Pro-comp x-terrains on 15x10 welds / 4.56 gear / hypertech power programmer / Flowmaster 40 series exhaust / 2 12'' Audiobahn subs powered by houston acoustic 900 watt amp / white face gauges

12-15-2002, 10:02 PM	#2
Bluefox91LX Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 70	i bought my 1991 LX hatch with 55K miles bone stock for 5500. bluebook on these is really low though, so you never know. you could get lucky.....

12-16-2002, 04:25 PM	#7
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	Buying a mustang that has already been modded is very cost effective, You just have to be very sure that the person(s) doing the work did a good job. There are many more beat to crap, hacked mustangs out there then ones done right. Ask where the work was done, who did it, and get a feel for the owner. I bought my stang for $6700 with no work done to it and 55,000 miles on the clock. I am the second owner and know the car was never beaten on mostly because i got to know the owner before I bought it. The only reason he was selling it was becuase the baby seat he bought for his expecting wife didn't fit in the back seat. He was very concerned that I would take care if it and it was apparent he took care of it like it was his kid. An example of this was the rubber floor amts protecting the factory floor mats. The only thing "wrong" with the car was the ashtray door was kinda broken and the struts that held up the trunk sometimes didn't stay up. He GAVE me an ashtray repair kit, new struts, a $150 car cover, and new wiper blades. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

12-16-2002, 05:29 PM	#8
Agent_4573 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 375	I bought my car for 300 after tax a used car dealership. It needed some work but over all im still under 5k with some mods. I had to replace a quarter panel and a door and get it painted. That cost me about 600. Then I paid 400 for a new tranny cuz the syncros were going bad and i didn't have the time to rebuild it. THen came the mods... o yeah... it had aobut 90k on it when i bought it. But its looking better.... __________________ '89 LX 5.0, off-road h pipe, flowmaster muffs, underdrive pulleys, rebuilt WC T-5, King Cobra Clutch, 65mm throttle body, Explorer Upper/GT40 lower, Lakewood Rear Lift Bars. 76mm C&L Mass air w/ inlet pipe, Twisted wedge heads w/ stage 2 port,polish, MAC equal length shorties, Billet AFPR, 255LPH fuel pump, fresh low end w/ 10.5:1 compression. If anyone ever wants to go to Raceway Park in Englishtown New Jersey, give me a shout. RICER HATERS CLUB MEMBER 87! www.ricehatersclub.com

12-16-2002, 05:30 PM	#9
Agent_4573 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 375	that should be 3000 not 300 __________________ '89 LX 5.0, off-road h pipe, flowmaster muffs, underdrive pulleys, rebuilt WC T-5, King Cobra Clutch, 65mm throttle body, Explorer Upper/GT40 lower, Lakewood Rear Lift Bars. 76mm C&L Mass air w/ inlet pipe, Twisted wedge heads w/ stage 2 port,polish, MAC equal length shorties, Billet AFPR, 255LPH fuel pump, fresh low end w/ 10.5:1 compression. If anyone ever wants to go to Raceway Park in Englishtown New Jersey, give me a shout. RICER HATERS CLUB MEMBER 87! www.ricehatersclub.com

12-16-2002, 07:19 PM	#10
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	I love my car and i bought it with everything in my sig for 4500. Engine, trans, rear all have less than 10K on them. Car has 30K miles on it. The guy didnt drive it on the street much. It was just his track car. He sprayed it to an 11.11 and an 11.20. The head gaskets leaked some when i got it from spraying it but Im putting AFR heads on it anyway and soon a new intake. The car runs great. The fiberglass hood is unpainted and there is a couple dents in the quarter panel. The ash tray door was broke until i replaced the console but thats about it. Originally i was planning on buying a stock one but now i am glad i bought this. I did know the guy i bought it from so that made it even easier to buy. Hope this helps __________________ 90 LX Hatchback 306, AFR 165's 58cc, E303, 1.6 roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, cobra intake, bbk fenderwell, bbk longtubes, x-pipe, flowmasters, pullies, msd 6a, crane ps-92, stock MAF sensor, electric fan, No AC, No air pump, flaming river quick ratio rack C-4, 3500 stall, 373's, aluminum driveshaft SSM Lift bars, , sub frame connectors, strut tower brace 12.57 @105.12mph w/ 1.686 60ft before bbk longtubes (with equal shorties) ----------------------------------------- 86 tube chassis coupe - the trailor queen

12-17-2002, 12:03 AM	#11
dod racing Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: dallas Posts: 16	thanks for the replies....but the main reasons I want a stock one is because I believe the "fun" part of having a mustang is doing everything yourself. Call me crazy, but I like the feeling of accomplishment.

12-17-2002, 12:15 AM	#12
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	I got my 90gt for $3500 cash and besides a few rips in the seat it was pretty nice, also it all depends on what you wanna do, if you just want a nice cruiser with like no dreams of racin then spend the 5-6k but if you wanna cruise and haul some *** get a cheaper stang and just spend the extra in mods, just my .02 __________________ 90gt 347 and some bolt ons :-) RICE HATERS MEMBER #73

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