stay_cool

Hey all, new here so sorry if this is in the wrong place or if I'm breaking some forum courtesies =/

anywho, I'm looking to purchase a 2000 mustang GT. I'd be trading my car, so I'm not concerned with price. I'm more concerned if anyone can see anything in the pics of the car or engine bay that throws any red flags up at them.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/3509444839.html

I also plan on having a mechanic look it over, but they tend to get star-crossed eyes for repairs... any and all help is greatly appreciated! Hopefully I can be visiting here much more often =)

xx10Gt

looks to be in decent condition. You dont want to wait and get a manual? alot more fun to drive, but to each is own. The miles are a little too high for my liking as well. keep us posted on your decision

1slow67

I liked it, and then I read this.

Who the heck does that????

stay_cool

Well, the wife has to be able to drive it and she couldn't for the life of her learn to drive my 94 3000GT VR-4 (god I miss that car...) lol it's just easier

1slow67

I'm also guessing the "loose" bearing in the back is a wheel bearing going bad.

stay_cool

I'm not sure, but it doesn't look TERRIBLE lol. I'd be swapping for my buddy's mach1 rims either way =)

stay_cool

Thanks, I'll definitely tell the mechanic to give special attention to that! So far the feedback is much appreciated guys =)

Chubstang

Besides the "loose bearing" the other red flag, for me anyways, is the mods. Generally when you have a sporty car with mods that signals the car hasn't been driven softly. I'd rather buy a car stock and mod it myself with the parts that I want.

stay_cool

This is true... I honestly am expecting that though, hence the mechanic trip. If he sees anything too terrible, I'm out. Probably will take it to a ford dealer for a look over, thanks for the tip though!

MaxxRPM

Did they even make purple GTs?...........(that's one).

The "loose bearing" is probably the rear end going out.........(two).
Just my personal preference but I hate tinted windows and the wheels would have to go......(three, four).
Like the hood scoop but hate the 4.6 insignia.....(five).
Moved the spoiler back?......Why?.......(That's definately six)

..........Good thing is they already replaced the all plastic intake manifold.....
..........Bad thing is it looks like a Dorman replacement part (the Ford updated intake is much better)......(seven).
.........And I think the price is way too high (especially for the Chicago area).

..........But if you just had to have this car, I wouldn't give a penny over 5K for it............