Need advice on purchasing used 2005-2009 GT
06-03-2013, 04:43 PM
#11
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Location: Delaware
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good info, thanks. keep it coming! I have a motorcycle I should be selling this week and my Jeep before the end of the month then it's time to shop for GTs! I'm thinking auto almost just because there are so many more available around my area, so I would have a better selection
06-04-2013, 03:36 AM
#13
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There are plenty of good companies that sell aftermarket parts for these cars. Brenspeed and American muscle are two that first come to mind. The best thing about these mustangs (all mustangs) is they are so customize able in performance and appearance. If you buy an 05 or 06 don't be afraid of the water leak issue but def check to make sure no obvious damage on the passenger floor board. It seems everyone here is really making a big deal of it. It's just a matter of lifting up the plastic cover behind the hood where the windshield wipers are and sticking your finger thru a hole that is jammed with debris like leaves and such! How ever that being said.... Check for the obvious signs cause they may have led to electrical grimlins that can cause wacky trouble. Anyways, miles don't matter on the 4.6 as long as it has been properly maintained. I know many gt drivers with 150k plus miles and still going strong. And I might add after a few engine performance mods you might consider lowering just a bit.. I think these mustangs loon like monster truck cars at stock height! ( my opinion of course) enough rambling by me, I hope you get and enjoy a mustang!
06-04-2013, 04:06 PM
#14
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If you buy an 05 or 06 don't be afraid of the water leak issue but def check to make sure no obvious damage on the passenger floor board. It seems everyone here is really making a big deal of it. It's just a matter of lifting up the plastic cover behind the hood where the windshield wipers are and sticking your finger thru a hole that is jammed with debris like leaves and such!
Had the three harder to deal with leaks but fixed them myself its not a huge deal if there isn't any damage yet but I would just avoid the 2005-06 models because the 2007-2009's have good revisions (like better heads/spark plug threading).
Last edited by JCON; 06-05-2013 at 09:38 PM.
06-05-2013, 06:04 AM
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06-10-2013, 11:12 AM
#20
05 Pony
I'm asking $10k.