READ POST #1 FIRST - How to tell if its A Real Saleen & Whats It Worth??

[sowaxeman]

What are you asking - are you trying to sell or buy it? 2005's cannot be verified yet as the official registry is only current through 2003. You'll need to call Team Saleen at Saleen HQ to verify 2004+ cars. As for value, its really all based on how bad the buyer wants it. What color is it - if its Mineral Grey, Sonic Blue or Legend Lime then it might bring a few k more than the other colors (Sonic & Mineral were '05 only, Legend was 05-6 only). The car MSRP'd for $44k, but is going to depreciate hard in the early years . Whats the mileage, is it in showroom condition, etc..... I've seen them go for under $30k on ebay.

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[marlinmon07]

yep i'm probably going the ebay route. hoping to get one for $29k at most, dont really care about the color, just not silver. now im looking at another one that is black and has 3k miles and according to the seller, is in showroom condition. didnt meet his reserve on ebay but i think i have a decent chance of talking him down to 29k. he said he had his reserve at 33k, but there's no way for me to know that for sure. for all i know it was set at 30k. thanks for the help, BTW this one is 61--pretty early

[KNOXRAGTOP]

thinking about buying car is it real saleen?

vin# 1fafp45x83f331757

car repainted no bumper # but guy says it is #190
also is this extreme or supercharged

[S281SC]

ORIGINAL: KNOXRAGTOP

thinking about buying car is it real saleen?

vin# 1fafp45x83f331757

car repainted no bumper # but guy says it is #190
also is this extreme or supercharged

Sounds legit - decodes as 2003 car # 190, last 3 of Ford VIN match as 757. It's an SC, not an Extreme.
Book shows it is a supercharged car, 13" brakes, performance cooling, lightbar, black convertible top.

[S281SC Serial 1234]

Sup everyone, forum newbie here and new owner of a 2006 S281SC

I know the registry isn't out yet for the 2006's but just wanted to share probably a rare serial # on my Saleen since the numbers are in sequential order which is #1234 (06-1234) so I feel like I've won the lottery! LOL'z

I'm quite sure it's an authentic Saleen since it was purchased at a saleen authorized dealership.

[sbgixxer]

Hey man, I've got a similar question. Found an S281E for sale that I want to verify it's authenticity. It's a 2002, #42 with a vin# of 1FAFP42X92F193276. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Shawn

[S281SC]

ORIGINAL: sbgixxer

Hey man, I've got a similar question. Found an S281E for sale that I want to verify it's authenticity. It's a 2002, #42 with a vin# of 1FAFP42X92F193276. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Shawn

02-0042E shows a last 3 Ford VIN # of 276 (so that matches). It's a hardtop, built 7/26/02, with no other options. Last owner was in Texas (as of 2004).

[sbgixxer]

Yep, I carfaxed it and that's what it told me.... first sold in Texas. So the last three digits match up according to a guide you've got? Sounding pretty legit then, huh? He wants 30k for it which seems like a really good deal for an "E". Wouldn't you say?

Shawn

[bigt01]

newbie here, just a lil concerned cause i dont have a Saleen id tag where my shifter is and now wondering of i bought a fake one.
VIN# IFAFP45X51F120318; 01-0137; MFG: 11/01. Thanks for the help.

[S281SC]

01-137 decodes as:
Last 3 Ford VIN of 318
Convertible
Shipped 11/30/00
Supercharged
Floormats
Chrome Wheels
Black Top