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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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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!
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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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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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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Id bring a compression tester along and if it checks out that's a great deal for you!
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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UMMMM get moving, and dump off the stang QUICK.
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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Take it for a nice long drive in traffic with him in it.. If he dont wanna go..get nervous.. otherwise Trade him Quick!
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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UMMMM get moving, and dump off the stang QUICK.
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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I have a feeling the vette is a headache with a couple of issues or unfinished tuning. Otherwise, why would he trade?
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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I have a feeling the vette is a headache with a couple of issues or unfinished tuning. Otherwise, why would he trade?
My first thought was "What's the catch?"
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mike100
I have a feeling the vette is a headache with a couple of issues or unfinished tuning. Otherwise, why would he trade?
He claims that he wants a "sporty" car to take his two young daughters & wife out for rides in, & of course he can`t do that in the `Vette.
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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That Vette looks good- 10 yr old Stang for 20 yr old Vette- I'd go for it in a heartbeat.
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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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!
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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i would have trade him at first sight!! no question about it, the supercharger is a big plus. oooooh the torque must pull like crazy
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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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
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by chevyblazer2
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!
Good points 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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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.

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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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If you don't jump on it I'll offer up my wifes 99 stang vert! Just don't tell her
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Originally Posted by RetiredSFC 97
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
If I get that far
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Somebody spent some $$$$ on that car.I see SLP intake runners and headers along with the supercharger.
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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.
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