Author Topic: should I buy this or similar Mustang? (Read 942 times)

tarafied1 · « **on:** August, 21, 2011, 05:36:41 PM »

Among the many things I must consider with the potential job/relocation is that I will give up my company car.
I don't really want a car payment and while I could use my 67 as a DD I don't want to have to do that either. I can certainly drive it pretty regularly but would prefer a DD for bad weather and stuff.
So Tara and I were thinking of getting a fox body to make a DD. She and I both would prefer a 5 speed. We both like the 4 eyed fox bodies but later models are okay too.
My question or line of thinking is buying a fixer upper because they are cheap and I can make it what I want but it's a lot of work or try to buy a driver that will cost more but I won't have as much to do it??? I am thinking of spending like $4,000 to $5,000 total...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250875235269&ih=015&category=6236&ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1#ht_500wt_1182

blue65coupe · « **Reply #1 on:** August, 21, 2011, 05:59:33 PM »

Pass. Keep in mind some 4 eye parts are not as readily available. You can find that style in a lot better shape in your price range. That one will suck up all your money and then some.

apollard · « **Reply #2 on:** August, 21, 2011, 06:09:53 PM »

Keep looking, much better out there for 5k

tarafied1 · « **Reply #3 on:** August, 21, 2011, 06:30:29 PM »

thanks
how about this one?
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lethal289 · « **Reply #4 on:** August, 21, 2011, 06:43:59 PM »

Quote from: apollard on August, 21, 2011, 06:09:53 PM

Keep looking, much better out there for 5k

+1 just a couple i came across.

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2468430744.html
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2500831236.html (A little high, wtf ! 40,000... I think he meant .040
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2529203029.html
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2527551698.html
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2556891332.html
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2558144276.html

guruatbol · « **Reply #5 on:** August, 21, 2011, 06:44:41 PM »

That one is much better....

Mel

RapidRabbit · « **Reply #6 on:** August, 21, 2011, 06:46:56 PM »

I was actually thinking of doing the same thing this morning. I went to put down the top on my Volvo and something broke. So I told the wife, if the top won't go down the car is gone. Lol
Since we plan on moving west and hopefully no more winter I thought a nice fox vert would do the trick for a DD. I would love to get a new mustang, but don't want to shell out the money right now if we are going to be relocating.

There are lots of fox bodies out there to chose from.

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tarafied1 · « **Reply #7 on:** August, 21, 2011, 07:06:26 PM »

hmmm... those are nice. Too bad not a little closer!

Jonk67 · « **Reply #8 on:** August, 21, 2011, 07:21:59 PM »

Craig, try that list you own, check the nashville area, can't seem to throw a rock without hitting one for 3-5K like this one:
http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/2538881882.html

I thought of doing this a few times, they are a great platform for easy performance and lots of aftermarket it seems.
Jon

SELLERSRODSHOP · « **Reply #9 on:** August, 21, 2011, 08:13:19 PM »

i like these:

http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/2537193822.html

this one looks nice, but depends on the motor mods & cam for a daily driver:

http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/2532570376.html

RustyRed · « **Reply #10 on:** August, 21, 2011, 08:14:07 PM »

I've always liked that general body style....they were the chit when I was in high school. (got out in '91 for what it's worth)

I had an '87 at one time and it was a good car.

blue65coupe · « **Reply #11 on:** August, 22, 2011, 04:54:01 AM »

Craig, I was driving down the road the other day and gave a guy a big thumbs up on his car. It looked, sounded, and seemed to run awesome. Y'day I saw it on CL.

http://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/2514832526.html

silverblueBP · « **Reply #12 on:** August, 22, 2011, 05:37:26 AM »

Get an LX, better car (lighter, normal trunk), cheaper. If I was to a Mustang for a DD, it would be an 5.0 LX.

Fast68back · « **Reply #13 on:** August, 22, 2011, 05:39:33 AM »

BobV · « **Reply #14 on:** August, 22, 2011, 06:06:06 AM »

tarafied1 · « **Reply #15 on:** August, 22, 2011, 06:55:13 AM »

I like this one

and this one

midpack · « **Reply #16 on:** August, 22, 2011, 07:31:57 AM »

Quote from: silverblueBP on August, 22, 2011, 05:37:26 AM

Get an LX, better car (lighter, normal trunk), cheaper. If I was to a Mustang for a DD, it would be an 5.0 LX.

I love my LX.. supposed to have less body flex than a hatch too.

tarafied1 · « **Reply #17 on:** August, 22, 2011, 07:38:02 AM »

I am really leaning towards a LX but I had a 85 GT both me and my wife really liked. It would be kinda neat to find another one but they are old enough that most are beat pretty bad. I really want a 5 speed, those tend to be beat pretty bad too.

janschutz · « **Reply #18 on:** August, 22, 2011, 07:38:24 AM »

Quote from: tarafied1 on August, 22, 2011, 06:55:13 AM

I like this one

I like the red one!

BobV · « **Reply #19 on:** August, 22, 2011, 07:49:35 AM »

Quote from: tarafied1 on August, 22, 2011, 07:38:02 AM

I am really leaning towards a LX but I had a 85 GT both me and my wife really liked. It would be kinda neat to find another one but they are old enough that most are beat pretty bad. I really want a 5 speed, those tend to be beat pretty bad too.

Have I got an 85 for you.............................

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-Saleen-Mustang-85-99-Black-gray-interior-/120765069569?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1c1e28b901

***EDIT***
1985's are the "1965 Shelby" of the Saleen world. While they DID build Saleens in 1984- only 3 cars were built, and all 3 are in the hands of 1 collector. They only built 140 1985 Saleens - 138 Hatch, 2 verts....

tarafied1 · « **Reply #20 on:** August, 22, 2011, 10:39:36 AM »

I'd like to have that one for sure but it's a little more than I have stashed away...

lethal289 · « **Reply #21 on:** August, 25, 2011, 04:00:06 PM »

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2546154142.html

jims6t6 · « **Reply #22 on:** August, 25, 2011, 04:05:40 PM »

Craig,

One of our club member has two fox bodies for sale. They are
1)1989 MUSTANG GT 5.0 CONV, AUTO, EXCELLENT CONDITION. $6,500
2) 1987 MUSTANG GT 5.0, NEW CONVERTIBLE TOP, 68k ACTUAL MILES, REBUILT AUTO TRANSMISSION, 3-YR WARRANTY. $5,500.00

I have pictures if you are interested. They are nice cars.

He lives in Hixon TN which is a suburb of Choo Choo.

tarafied1 · « **Reply #23 on:** August, 25, 2011, 04:16:59 PM »

is he trying to sell them quickly? I haven't got all the details of the offer yet so I'm not in a hurry yet either. If I don't take the job I won't need another car.