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Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
I really hate to even consider it, but circumstances are making it hard to justify keeping my Saleen. Among a multitude of other things in my life, gas prices, rising school costs, combined with ongoing unemployment, are killing my savings.

Anyway, on to the the car info:

-2004 Saleen S281 Speedster 04-0256
-Sonic Blue with silver decals, over graphite Saleen leather interior
-22,600 miles
-Clean title

Wheels & Tires
-Saleen wheels 18x9 with staggered front and rear offsets, optional chrome finish
-Michelin Pilot Sport RIB N1 tires, 265/35R18 at all four corners

Chassis & suspension
-Saleen Racecraft variable rate front and rear springs
-Saleen Racecraft front struts (N2) and bushings
-Saleen Racecraft rear shocks (N2)
-Saleen Racecraft front sway bar and pivot bushings
-Saleen high performance wheel alignment specs
-Maximum Motorsports full length subframe connectors
-Ford Racing front A-arms and ball joints

Brakes
-OEM Ford Mustang GT brakes, front & rear

Engine & Exhaust
-Saleen 4.6 liter SOHC V8; 290hp 330ft.lbs. torque
-Saleen “PowerFlash” performance ECU calibration
-Saleen underdrive power pulleys and custom designed S belt
-Saleen performance cat back exhaust system by Magnaflow
-Saleen high flow air filter
-Royal Purple HPS 5W30 with Ford Racing oil filter
-Saleen/NGK TR55 spark plugs

Transmission/rear axle
-Tremec TR-3650 5-speed gear box
-Saleen close ratio "short throw" shifter
-3.27 differential rear gear ratio

Styling & Interior
-Saleen design urethane front fascia
-Saleen design urethane side skirts
-Saleen design urethane rear fascia
-Saleen louvered side scoops
-Saleen S281 Extreme rear wing
-Saleen louvered hood scoop
-"Mach 1" grill delete
-Stainless Steel "SALEEN" rear facia inserts
-Saleen leather sport seats
-Saleen 200 MPH speedometer with white faced gauges
-Saleen performance driving pedals
-Saleen S281 graphics and identification
-Saleen windshield graphic
-Saleen fender badge
-Saleen serialized engine bay plaque
-Saleen serialized bumper number
-Saleen serialized console plaque
-Saleen championship wreaths
-Saleen custom carpet door panels
-Saleen custom floor mats
-Saleen key fob
-Ford Racing "Cobra" style shift knob w/5-Speed pattern

According to Saleen documentation, there were only 382 S281's made in 2004, 109 convertibles, and mine is 1 of 2 Sonic blue non-Supercharged convertibles.

I baby this car. It has had a total of around 10k miles put on it in the almost 4 years I've owned it. See's nothing but clear weather driving. Only 91 octane gas from Chevron or Shell. Only premium synthetic oil. Amsoil mostly with the most recent change switching it up to Royal Purple HPS. Detailed routinely with a variety of products ranging from Meguiars and Mothers, to PoorBoy's, Zymol, and Autoglym.

Just passed smog and registration is good til October 2013.

NADA puts Average Retail value at $24k and high retail at $32k+. I'd be looking to get around $18k OR BEST OFFER, or pay off + trade or some combination in between.

2004 Saleen Saleen Mustang S281 2 Door Convertible Prices, Values & Specs | NADAguides







Most mods have around 5k miles on them
Tires have around 5k miles on them. Little wear. No burnouts/donuts, ever.
Oil & filter changed at 21.5k
New NGK TR55 plugs installed at 22.4k
NOS OEM Saleen catback installed less than 200 miles ago
OEM Ford catalytic H-Pipe has around 15k miles on it
Brand new Motorcraft battery installed less than 100 miles ago

As far as I know, everything else is factory and has indicated vehicle mileage.

I purchased the car in 2009 with 11k miles. At that time is was completely stock, down to the OEM Pirelli's and Saleen/K&N Air filter. In the time I have owned it, it was briefly equipped with a JLT Short Ram intake, but the OEM intake went back on shortly after. For the past few years it had a Bassani catted X-Pipe and Bassani catback. But the OEM Ford h-pipe and a New Saleen catback were put on last week. The factory equipped Pirelli's were replaced with Nitto Invo tires shortly after I bought the car. Nitto's were replaced with the current Michelin tires after I got a flat and it would have taken over a day to get a replacement Invo shipped in. So I bought a whole new set of whatever the best tire was they had in stock. One of the front wheels was having balancing issues, and replaced with a brand new OEM Saleen wheel.

Never taken to a track. Driven "spirited" on the streets on occasion. Rarely sees WOT, or anything over 4.5k - 5k rpm.

[ December 13, 2012, 10:55 PM: Message edited by: 04 S281 ]
 

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Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
Additional photos


NOS Saleen/Magnaflow catback.



All four tires are 265/35R18 Michelin Pilot Sport RIB N1-spec





Brake pads all have plenty of life left. Front


Rear brake pad


[ December 13, 2012, 10:56 PM: Message edited by: 04 S281 ]
 

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Posted by t-top50 (Member # 2735) on :
 
OMG, one word.......BEAUTIFUL!!!!
 

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Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
Brand new Motorcraft battery



Mach 1 grill delete



Ford Racing Shift Knob, graphite w/5-speed pattern on brushed metal




"SALEEN" 3rd brake light decal



Saleen oval badge. Replaces the standard "Ford" Blue oval logo



[ December 13, 2012, 10:57 PM: Message edited by: 04 S281 ]
 

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Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
Stainless steel "SALEEN" rear bumper lettering from SSInserts



Saleen Championship Wreath decal



My Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club, and Saleen Club of America member decals



and plenty of records available as well. Everything from smog inspection reports, to alignments, tires, parts installs and parts receipts...


 

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Posted by cpthowdy (Member # 10055) on :
 
Beautiful car
 

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Posted by 1sickGT (Member # 9276) on :
 
Damn beautiful car
 

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Posted by 65coupe87notch (Member # 9621) on :
 
Beautiful car!! Good luck on the sale!!
 

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Posted by 89SaleenCoupe (Member # 8695) on :
 
Beautiful car..Good luck with the sale...
 

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Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
Thanks everyone. I absolutely love this car. Saleens have been one of my dream cars since high school. When the 1999 body style Saleens first came out, I knew I wanted one someday.
 

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Posted by andyman_2k01 (Member # 1448) on :
 
Good luck with the sale bro...from one Saleen Owner to another. I would add this one to my stable, but the gf would absolutely kill me.
 

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Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
bump
 

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Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
Getting the loan paid, so the pink slip will be available for title transfer.
 

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Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
Sale pending on cost of shipping
 

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Posted by ILLMNRD86 (Member # 9987) on :
 
Was this issue ever fixed?

http://www.californiafords.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=027406
 

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Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 

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Originally posted by ILLMNRD86:
Was this issue ever fixed?

http://www.californiafords.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=027406

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Originally posted by 04 S281:

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Originally posted by ILLMNRD86:
Was this issue ever fixed?

http://www.californiafords.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=027406

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No. New spark plugs were put in less than 100 miles ago on the assumption it was a loose plug backing out. After inspection with a stethoscope, it's suspected to be one weak exhaust side lash adjuster in the drivers side head not fully pumping up at idle. I've been told it's not worth pulling the valve cover off unless it becomes a lot louder.

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Originally posted by 04 S281:
Probably gonna post this to eBay if no deal is solid by New Years

TTT

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Remember eBay takes 9% and PayPal takes like 5%.
 

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Posted by BAD ASS 5.HO (Member # 10947) on :
 
Good looking toes In the bottom of the pic lol
 

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Posted by 97SnakeBite (Member # 8326) on :
 
a little high on the price for a non SC saleen..u say it booked at 32k?? im finding that hard to believe..im sure that was for the s281sc..but GLWS
 

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Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
Fixed-forum bump

Mileage now over 23,000 miles. Price drop to $17,000 or best offer. Detailed a couple weeks ago. Fresh coat of Poorboy's Natty paste wax. Massaged the seats with Mothers Leather conditioner. Treated black exterior trim with Mothers Back-2-Black. Tires looking black and shiny thanks to Mothers Tire Shine. Dash, door panels, and other interior plastics treated with Mothers Protectant. Glass is crystal clear inside and out thanks to Hope's Perfect Glass window cleaner. Even the license plate was removed, scrubbed, and treated to a coat of Mothers California Gold Spray Wax, and the Saleen license plate frame washed and treated with Mothers Protectant.






 

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Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
SOLD
 

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