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Posted by ponykill (Member # 4970) on :
 
I just a had a quick questions on how reliable a 5.0 with over 120,000 miles would be. I have around $4000 to buy a 5.0 for a daily driver but i dont want to run into any trouble right when i buy it. let me hear your answers! thanks

[ November 07, 2006, 01:01 AM: Message edited by: ponykill ]
 
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
my convertable has 180k and has never had a mechanical failure except the alternator, which was $90 to upgrade.

As part of maintenance, you'll want to replace several things, but the same is for any car with that kind of miles on it.
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
120k is just getting started
 
Posted by six 5.0 (Member # 3153) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
120k is just getting started
+1

I had a 86 GT w/260K. It was the best running car I have owned. It made it to Irvine CA MANY times & it got approx. 330 miles w/a full tank.
 
Posted by fiftee1989 (Member # 6128) on :
 
got a 89 with 160k, damn thing gives me no problems, runs better than the rice rockets that i have owned [Big Grin]
 
Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
120k is just getting started
+ 1 these motors are built to last if taken care of. [patriot]
 
Posted by sf89lx (Member # 3965) on :
 
the motor is super reliable,, everything else on 5.0's arent [Frown]
 
Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by sf89lx:
the motor is super reliable,, everything else on 5.0's arent [Frown]
The rear end's are pretty reliable. T5's will also hold up for a while if You don't abuse them or throw too much power in the mix. So I would say for the most part the drivetrain is pretty good.
 
Posted by sf89lx (Member # 3965) on :
 
aod trannies suck though,, you know it.. and who doesnt abuse their t-5's??? everything else seems like you gotta fix something every other day.. [Frown]
 
Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by sf89lx:
aod trannies suck though,, you know it.. and who doesnt abuse their t-5's??? everything else seems like you gotta fix something every other day.. [Frown]
Not trying to argue here but if You abuse any car You have to expect to pay the price. Stock AOD's do suck and I should know because I went through 3 of them before I built the one I have in the tunnel now, which is a pretty bad mofo with A servo, red clutches, one piece input shaft, lentech manual valvebody, tranny brake, edge racing converter, etc....
 
Posted by sf89lx (Member # 3965) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SmokinLX:
quote:
Originally posted by sf89lx:
aod trannies suck though,, you know it.. and who doesnt abuse their t-5's??? everything else seems like you gotta fix something every other day.. [Frown]
Not trying to argue here but if You abuse any car You have to expect to pay the price. Stock AOD's do suck and I should know because I went through 3 of them before I built the one I have in the tunnel now, which is a pretty bad mofo with A servo, red clutches, one piece input shaft, lentech manual valvebody, tranny brake, edge racing converter, etc....
no not arguing,, having a good discussion. i abuse the crap outta my car,, i;'ll admit it.. fortunately i've had luck with AOD's,,,, but back to 5.0's,, its just that with the two I've had i;'ve had you gotta remember that they are more than 13-to 18 year old used cars, and that things are gonna wear and tear and need replacement.. ie.. radiator.. fan belts, fan clutches.... heater cores,, etc.
 
Posted by uh0h50 (Member # 3125) on :
 
like stated above, if properly taken care of, these things will go forever.. i'm at 181,xxx and still running strong without a rebuild..
 
Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :
 
So far the biggest headaches on my car were: harmonic balancer, rubber gasket that leads into the gas tank, pick up sensor, and broken rear swaybar.
 
Posted by 94_5.0 (Member # 6130) on :
 
I got a 94 gt with 143,xxx and my rear sway bar just snapped on me.
 
Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 94_5.0:
I got a 94 gt with 143,xxx and my rear sway bar just snapped on me.
It seems to be a common problem. I found a bullit rear sway bar from some place online that was around 70 bucks shipped. Check corral.
 
Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
120k is pretty good for a foxbody. It should be pretty reliable as long as it is well maintained.
 
Posted by ponykill (Member # 4970) on :
 
thanks for all the info and inputs guys [patriot]
 




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