Watcha think??
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Le Mans Master
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From: levittown pa. usa Even a bad day with my `Vette, is better than a good day at work
St. Jude Donor '10
Watcha think??
A fellow wants to trade me his `90 coupe that he says just sits in the garage (& has the dust on the engine to prove it) for my `00 Mustang GT `vert. He claims the engine has been rebuilt & while he was at it, it was Procharged. ODO reads 89,000mi. Supposed to look at it on Saturday. The `Stang is pretty much stock & has 50k Pics---->
He wants to trade even up!
He wants to trade even up!
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Dang the interior is in great shape! Like the cruisinart ZR-1 wheels on the back. Overall the Vette looks like it's in good shape I'd go for it! 
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Le Mans Master
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From: levittown pa. usa Even a bad day with my `Vette, is better than a good day at work
St. Jude Donor '10
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It looks good in the pics but I always get nervous when cars have sat and are "dusty." Look for dry rot in the tires, hoses, and any gaskets you can see. Just keep in mind that things that haven't been lubricated in a while then start getting worked can fail. Just don't go into it thinking you won't have to put a few bucks in.
Regardless, dump that 'stang!
Regardless, dump that 'stang!
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10, '14
I always get nervous when someone has modded a car and I don't know him or the car and what it takes to upkeep it.
depends on how much you drive the stang and could this replace what you use it for.
The interior looks good on the 90 and that's an idication it was cared for
depends on how much you drive the stang and could this replace what you use it for.
The interior looks good on the 90 and that's an idication it was cared for
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From: levittown pa. usa Even a bad day with my `Vette, is better than a good day at work
St. Jude Donor '10
It looks good in the pics but I always get nervous when cars have sat and are "dusty." Look for dry rot in the tires, hoses, and any gaskets you can see. Just keep in mind that things that haven't been lubricated in a while then start getting worked can fail. Just don't go into it thinking you won't have to put a few bucks in.
Regardless, dump that 'stang!
Regardless, dump that 'stang!
If I get it & have to do work on it, I still have my `87 to putt around in
Oh, I forgot: Owner says that he used to show the car. Thats not the original paint. It is base gold, with red (candy apple??) over it. Looks good in the pics though.
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Your kidding right????
Ive owned a 2000 GT ragtop with all the steeda stuff, and 2 SVT Cobras. No comparing a real "ground up" built sports car to a compromised pony car based on a 1978 Mercury Zepher. Trade that fox bodied, ford Fairmont in for a real car.
Last edited by marty mar; Jun 24, 2010 at 09:40 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10, '14
One thing of note. I know it's a personal thing but I'ld lose the red splash guards and put some black ones on that matches that black mustache that runs around the body. it'll make it blend in better. IMO
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St. Jude Donor '10
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There are SO many of those Mustangs on the road that they just don't stand out very much anymore. Many are just beat to h-ll. Not much value in them and they won't be gaining any unless they are show car quality. Even then, maybe only $7000.00. Unless you need a four seat car, I'd say go for the Vette.