Robert's Stag

I'm looking to buy this car
06' GT,5-spd
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...&&aff=national

How long do these v8's last? Realistically, 100k? 150k?

Are those covers on the rear windows OEM? Are there copys out there? If so how can I tell if they are OEM?

Any tips when looking at the car to see if it's been in any accident?

Thanks,
Robert-hopefully soon to be Mustang owner!

Nuke

I think the asking price is high for the mileage but the car looks clean fromwhat I can tell.

A few folks have over 150k miles with only minor issues not including the laundry list of TSB's on these S197's.

Those covers are likely NOT OEM, but then, about 90% of those of us with quarter window louvers don't have OEM.

mikeysGT

I think it all depends on how well taken care of the car was. Oil changes kept up, routine maintenance, etc. I'd bet these cars will last up to 200k if kept up

Robert's Stag

Thanks for the input fellas! Shucks. Is there a way to tell if the window covers are OEM? Where would part no.s be located on such a part?

What's a good price to offer that you'd buy the car for? $14k?

Thanks again
Robert

mikeysGT

I'd probably offer 13k at the dealership. I'd sell you my car the way it sits for $14k.

Robert's Stag

Thank you for the advice.

Is there a sticker on the trunk to see what options the car came with from the dealership? Also is there a list compiled online where I can identify the codes?

HenryinFlorida

First off you must get a carfax and have the car inspected by a mechanic of your choice, ane they should have the ability to put it on a computer analyzer. Additionally, you should consider getting an extended warranty, but just don't pay a dealer what they ask for one. They will always ask for more than they can be purchased for.

Additionally, if you get the VIN from the dealer, you can look up teh original build and get a copy of the window sticker for Ford.

aero86

well, if the newer 4.6's were built like the older 2v.. then ive seen plenty of those around 200k... sure, they were leaking, but, they were still running quietly...

edcologne

you're sure about that? got a 06 ealier this year, my ford dealer told me he cannot look up the window sticker, would like to have a copy

i also found web links in this forum and otherrs where one supposingly could look up the sticker, didn't work for me, i assume it only goes back so many years but not far enough to look up (my?) 06.

any suggestion, advice welcome

SeVeReDiStOrTiOn

Nice stang. The kbb value is around 19k so it might be hard to talk the dealer down from that price...i'm thinking 15k will be their lowest.