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Posted by soyal (Member # 5282) on :
 
went to look at a 87 mustang gt automatic yesterday with 300,000 miles! thats right.. 300k! everything sounds mechanically right and its cheap. he's not sure if its been rebuilt or not but im thinking it has. i told them i have to think about it.. he wants $1000. should i go for it?
 
Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 
If it has a straight body with no accidents in its history (no salvage title either!), then I would buy it. Then, simply strip down the driveline and replace EVERYTHING with stock/rebuilt stuff or build a dream-car. Wouldn't hurt to replace the suspension either [Wink]
 
Posted by slidewayz94 (Member # 3101) on :
 
sounds like a good beginner or project car especially if it's all in good working order.
 
Posted by soyal (Member # 5282) on :
 
somebody give me a reason not to. or else im going to have pick it up! lol
 
Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Quick 88LX:
If it has a straight body with no accidents in its history (no salvage title either!), then I would buy it. Then, simply strip down the driveline and replace EVERYTHING with stock/rebuilt stuff or build a dream-car. Wouldn't hurt to replace the suspension either [Wink]
I agree [patriot] If it is a clean title w/ no frame or major body damage and in decent shape I would pick it up
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
my parents 84 gt they bought brand new has 483,000 on it and its on its second harmonic balancer,second intake gasket and second timing chain not bad considering all the burnouts and holeshots my dad has done in it!LOL
 
Posted by Curt (Member # 6254) on :
 
Mine had 225,000 when i got it, and it runs fine, but the engine only has 90,000 lol, look for RUST [Eek!]
 
Posted by r3dn3ck (Member # 3192) on :
 
check for uneven body panel gaps, bent or damaged frame rails, rust, carpet condition (bad looking crusty carpet is sometimes a sign that there's probably some rust under it from sloppy ass freaks spilling drinks). Look for obvious torque box damage and a clean title. Check the cowl for rust and look for rust around the windows and at the bottoms of the doors. After that... if it runs you've found a good platform to build on.

I've been shopping around with a buddy lately for a old school Nova and we've gotten the pre-buy inspection down to a pretty good routine. Any rust through metal (holes) is a deal killer. You can only see 1/10th of the rust that is actually there so holes are major bad.
 
Posted by Jdub07 (Member # 2728) on :
 
Personally I wouldn't touch it. For me the reasons being its an 87, its a GT, its a AT and has 300,000 miles.

I like 89's because they were the last year for tilt and the first year on speed dens. change. I like 90-93 because they came with black interiors but I could do without the airbags. I like LX's because they are lighter and well lets face it...how many GT panels are in tip top shape? I like 5 speeds because they are just funner to drive and I'm not saying 300,000 mile mustangs done run good but to me that is barrowed time depending on the previous owner(s).

Go with your gut though. If it was an 89 lx or gt I'd go for it. Buuuut it IS only $1k.
 
Posted by Curt (Member # 6254) on :
 
Just don't be in too much of a rush to get the car cause its "only" 1000 I made that mistake and I have pretty bad rust where the doors mount cause I din't check
 
Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on :
 
My dad has an 89gt with 260,xxx miles on it. The thing still has the original water pump...I guess it all depends on how you take care of it.
 




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