importsmasher

I am going to look at a 2005 Mustang GT with a supercharger. The add on was supposedly done when the car was new. It has 83000 miles on it. Are there any specific issues i should look out for? It has a 5 speed. How durable are the transmissions and rear axles on these cars?

Thanks,
Importsmasher

outceltj

The tranny and axle on my 07 are fine. I go to the track about 4 times a year. In my opinion they r durable. However the transmission has a vent tube for the oil when it's gets hot its drains through the tube and on the ground. I'd be sure to ask if he's changed tranny oil in it

808muscle

Manual or auto? It really comes down to how this guy drove the car and maintenance. Did he beat on it hard or just enjoy the power now and then. I have hundreds of passes at the track with my supercharger and the car drives perfect, no issues whatsoever with the motor or trans. Of course I do all the oil changes etc... multiple times a year.

moosestang

Which supercharger?

Chevy Convert

I'd look for a low mileage car and add the blower yourself. No telling what that car's been through

moosestang

This is good advice, but I bet a lot of people don't have the money for the blower and would rather finance it in with the car. You have to figure the majority of people shopping for a 7-8 year old GT are young and broke.

importsmasher

It's a 5-speed. The guy claims it's never been to the track, but that doesn't mean he didn't beat on it. It appears to be in good condition (I haven't seen it in person yet). The ad says, "supercharger is vortech kit complete with diablo tuner and cold air intake k&n filter" that was put on when the car was new.

Moosestang, you almost got it...I don't have the spare cash to put the S/C on myself, but I am old and broke, not young and broke...plus, the price of the car is the same as a stock version of the same year, so I am not paying a premium for the supercharger.

I'll post back with what I find when I go look at it.

Thanks,
Importsmasher

moosestang

Old and broke? Must be recently divorced! LOL! If it runs good, then i wouldn't worry to much about it. The 4.6 3v's are tough and so are the tr3650's.

importsmasher

LOL, not divorced, 8 kids!

Thanks for all the input!

808muscle

OMG.......8 kids. Dude......... You need this car bad.