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Posted by Loudness (Member # 8393) on :
 
So I really want a notch and Im scared to drive one back form a long drive just not knowing the car really well, would you drive down to LA for this? Is it worth it? Notch
 
Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 
If you're willing to spend $6500 on this coupe, there should be zero doubt as to wether it could make that drive or not. I bought my vert down in LA and was doing 120 the whole way back lol, no problems or driveability issues. Have him send you a clip of the engine running so you can at least get an idea.
 
Posted by 306mustang (Member # 9204) on :
 
I seen that one but wouldn't pay 6500 for it
 
Posted by SLOWFOX (Member # 11067) on :
 
Crazzy ovr price its nice but 6500 not worth the askn price [patriot]
 
Posted by 88FOX (Member # 9969) on :
 
Better make sure that coolant system has no problems!!!
 
Posted by Catfish (Member # 9529) on :
 
6500? Hell no. Maybe 4500
 
Posted by 5LTR SVT (Member # 7080) on :
 
fuk that
 
Posted by 1StokGt (Member # 10606) on :
 
If you are really concerned about it just trailer that car home lol
 
Posted by fastertoys1 (Member # 5270) on :
 
You can find a 93 cobra for that price range
 
Posted by SS396 chevelle (Member # 7277) on :
 
lee has a cleaner notch then that one for 7k an he is local
 
Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 
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Originally posted by fastertoys1:
You can find a 93 cobra for that price range
I've only seen one in that price range. Theyre still a bit pricey [Frown]
 
Posted by g-ride14 (Member # 9143) on :
 
Its clean but I wouldn't pay that much for it.
 
Posted by fastertoys1 (Member # 5270) on :
 
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Originally posted by CLEEN 50:
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Originally posted by fastertoys1:
You can find a 93 cobra for that price range
I've only seen one in that price range. Theyre still a bit pricey [Frown]
Theirs a blk/blk here in AZ for 6200 150k miles a little ruff but I'd rather invest in that then a coupe.
 
Posted by Rob1 (Member # 9444) on :
 
Why does everyone think Fox bodies are worth their weight in gold now? Just 2 years ago i remember seeing fox's for 2500 in good shape. I would never pay that kind of money for a stock fox.
 
Posted by sneakyfox90 (Member # 9379) on :
 
as for the drive, thats a long cruise with 373's
 
Posted by 87droptop50 (Member # 7185) on :
 
The int. Looks clean ... I'd pay 5 gs tops!!!
 
Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by sneakyfox90:
as for the drive, thats a long cruise with 373's
Ive made that drive plenty of times with 373s in a vert with zero issues.
 
Posted by sneakyfox90 (Member # 9379) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by CLEEN 50:
quote:
Originally posted by sneakyfox90:
as for the drive, thats a long cruise with 373's
Ive made that drive plenty of times with 373s in a vert with zero issues.
yea, ok but i was jus sayin its a long cruise with 373s [Wink]
 
Posted by JBeezy53 (Member # 3960) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Rob1:
Why does everyone think Fox bodies are worth their weight in gold now? Just 2 years ago i remember seeing fox's for 2500 in good shape. I would never pay that kind of money for a stock fox.
And I remember 4-5 years ago seeing clean, stock notches, especially blk on blk ones go for $5500-$6500 pretty easily. The market will dictate the price.....always does.

That being said that one in LA in priced a little high. $5k-$5.5 if you REALLY like it and it better easily make the drive back w/o any problems. I'd definitely need a lot more pics and a video or 2. I'm sure you can probably find a better deal/car locally.
 
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by sneakyfox90:
quote:
Originally posted by CLEEN 50:
quote:
Originally posted by sneakyfox90:
as for the drive, thats a long cruise with 373's
Ive made that drive plenty of times with 373s in a vert with zero issues.
yea, ok but i was jus sayin its a long cruise with 373s [Wink]
I do 400 mile drives with 430 gears in my `97 and 373 gears in my `89 all the time.

24-26mpg depending on which car, going 75mph the whole way on cruise control.

it really just depends if the car has been kept up and is good mechanically, just like any 20 year old car.
 
Posted by phil a (Member # 6951) on :
 
Where in LA is it? Seems like a pretty short (weaksauce) description of a car that you'd have to drive ~400 miles to see.

Find out where it is. I'm east of LA by an hour and wouldn't mind taking a look this weekend if it's close.

PS - Anyone driving to LA-area anytime soon be willing to trailer a car down here for me? I'm willing to pay whatever the usual rate

Thanks

Phil
 
Posted by sneakyfox90 (Member # 9379) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
quote:
Originally posted by sneakyfox90:
quote:
Originally posted by CLEEN 50:
quote:
Originally posted by sneakyfox90:
as for the drive, thats a long cruise with 373's
Ive made that drive plenty of times with 373s in a vert with zero issues.
yea, ok but i was jus sayin its a long cruise with 373s [Wink]
I do 400 mile drives with 430 gears in my `97 and 373 gears in my `89 all the time.

24-26mpg depending on which car, going 75mph the whole way on cruise control.

it really just depends if the car has been kept up and is good mechanically, just like any 20 year old car.
with 430s what rpms u at @75mph jus curious

personally, i dont like crusing long distance above 3k+ rpms

im around 3k with 308S @freeway speed

ive been on road trips in lower geared cars...it was a long cruise.

[ August 31, 2011, 02:40 PM: Message edited by: sneakyfox90 ]
 
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by sneakyfox90:
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
quote:
Originally posted by sneakyfox90:
quote:
Originally posted by CLEEN 50:
quote:
Originally posted by sneakyfox90:
as for the drive, thats a long cruise with 373's
Ive made that drive plenty of times with 373s in a vert with zero issues.
yea, ok but i was jus sayin its a long cruise with 373s [Wink]
I do 400 mile drives with 430 gears in my `97 and 373 gears in my `89 all the time.

24-26mpg depending on which car, going 75mph the whole way on cruise control.

it really just depends if the car has been kept up and is good mechanically, just like any 20 year old car.
with 430s what rpms u at @75mph jus curious

personally, i dont like crusing long distance above 3k+ rpms

im around 3k with 308S @freeway speed

ive been on road trips in lower geared cars...it was a long cruise.
75mph is ~2800rpm in my `97 with 4.30's.

75mph is ~2500rpm in my `89 with 3.73's.
 
Posted by Loudness (Member # 8393) on :
 
Damn fellas thanks for the feedback thats why I love cafords, very helpful I think im going to head down there this weekend just to take a look maybe drive it around see how it runs then Ill go from there. $6500 is pricey but im low ballem. lol
 
Posted by Loudness (Member # 8393) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by phil a:
Where in LA is it? Seems like a pretty short (weaksauce) description of a car that you'd have to drive ~400 miles to see.

Find out where it is. I'm east of LA by an hour and wouldn't mind taking a look this weekend if it's close.

PS - Anyone driving to LA-area anytime soon be willing to trailer a car down here for me? I'm willing to pay whatever the usual rate

Thanks

Phil
Thanks phil but im just gonna make the drive out there and maybe hit the beaches in your area. Appreciate it though.
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
quote:
Originally posted by sneakyfox90:
quote:
Originally posted by CLEEN 50:
quote:
Originally posted by sneakyfox90:
as for the drive, thats a long cruise with 373's
Ive made that drive plenty of times with 373s in a vert with zero issues.
yea, ok but i was jus sayin its a long cruise with 373s [Wink]
I do 400 mile drives with 430 gears in my `97 and 373 gears in my `89 all the time.

24-26mpg depending on which car, going 75mph the whole way on cruise control.

it really just depends if the car has been kept up and is good mechanically, just like any 20 year old car.
You make more HP for the mods and get better gas mileage than anyone I ever heard Kevin. Something is wacky about you and your calculations or you have very friendly speedo gears [Wink] [Razz] [Big Grin]

No V8 Mustang I ever owned got better than 21-23mpg on the highway without 2.73/3.08 gears, lol.
 
Posted by JBeezy53 (Member # 3960) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Loudness:
Damn fellas thanks for the feedback thats why I love cafords, very helpful I think im going to head down there this weekend just to take a look maybe drive it around see how it runs then Ill go from there. $6500 is pricey but im low ballem. lol
Be sure to report back on the outcome.
 
Posted by Loudness (Member # 8393) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by JBeezy53:
quote:
Originally posted by Loudness:
Damn fellas thanks for the feedback thats why I love cafords, very helpful I think im going to head down there this weekend just to take a look maybe drive it around see how it runs then Ill go from there. $6500 is pricey but im low ballem. lol
Be sure to report back on the outcome.
LOL Will do.
 




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