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

[cliffo]

oh well... thanks for your help tho. I would have been pissed if i thought i was buying a real deal saleen,but i was buying with the intentions of it being a GT. Originally Posted by mikebna Looks like the #13 is an unlucky # for you Cliffo. Here is the original Saleen Data- Car#01-0013 Last three VIN-227 P42 Body style= Coupe Ship Date- 10/24/00 3.55 gears Floormats ChromeWheels The good news is that the Saleen Body Parts and any others from Saleen that were added to the car are worth more than average mustang parts. Later, mike

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[mikebna]

Originally Posted by cliffo

oh well... thanks for your help tho. I would have been pissed if i thought i was buying a real deal saleen,but i was buying with the intentions of it being a GT.

No prob man, we do understand.
stay in touch let us know if you restore or repair it, we wouldn't mind seeing pics of it.

Later,
mike

[stg633]

Looking for info on a 96 red convertible s281
last three #'s of VIN: 255 Build #170
Is it legit? Options? Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you, Steve

[mikebna]

Originally Posted by stg633

Looking for info on a 96 red convertible s281
last three #'s of VIN: 255 Build #170
Is it legit? Options? Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you, Steve

Steve, welcome and come back when you get your Saleen and post some pics

Saleen #96-0170
Last three VIN-255
P45-convertible
Ship date-5-8-96
First Owner- Clyde Vincent Williams
Options- 3:55 gears, Ford leather, Black top

Hope this helps.

[stg633]

Yes it helped my anxiety tremendously. Bought it off Ebay (item #200343440371) on the recomendation of a friend, admittedly not knowing much other than the name. Once I started researching/reading about fakes, just wanted to make sure. Thank you again

[jdivad]

Originally Posted by stg633

Bought it off Ebay (item #200343440371)

Great price! With those miles and general condition, like buying new or pre-owned in the late 1990s.

The 1996-1998 S281s are a great value in the current market. Give a high-five to your friend.

Could be the photos and lighting, but it does look like the black cloth mesh faded behind the side bumper vents. If so, that can be remedied with little effort. The front bumper sag is common as well.

Try to get as much of the original paper work, sales contracts, owner manuals, etc as you can. Since it was a one-owner car.

Anyway... Drop the top and enjoy summer 2009 in style!

[thgach]

Originally Posted by stg633

Yes it helped my anxiety tremendously. Bought it off Ebay (item #200343440371) on the recomendation of a friend, admittedly not knowing much other than the name. Once I started researching/reading about fakes, just wanted to make sure. Thank you again

congrats on the new saleen enjoy it, sounds like a great car

[02-253]

Hello everyone. As you can see, this is my first post. I recently bought an '02 that may or may not be a Saleen. Hoping you'll tell me it is. Here's the information on her...

VIN - (Last 8) 2F137723
Car # - 02-0253

Thanks a bunch!

[mikebna]

Originally Posted by 02-253

Hello everyone. As you can see, this is my first post. I recently bought an '02 that may or may not be a Saleen. Hoping you'll tell me it is. Here's the information on her...

VIN - (Last 8) 2F137723
Car # - 02-0253

Thanks a bunch!

Looks like it checks out, last three of the vin match with the year and bumper#.

It's always a good idea to call Saleen to verify though.
1-800-888-8945

[Heffling]

I just wanted to give a shoutout and a big thanks to Jess at Saleen for verifying my Saleen as authentic a while back. It's great to see that they continue to support the cars and post-sale owners such as myself. Definately a good way to get new Saleen fans!