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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 12:58 AM
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Default My Buddy is thinking about buying a used mustang, does this car fax look ok to you?

My Buddy is thinking about buying a used mustang, does this car fax look ok to you?

It looks like some work was done to the transmission but I don't know if the work listed is common maintenance stuff or a evidence of a major problem. I was hoping you guys could help me out. Please take a look. Thanks!

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...35&PID=3144492

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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 01:05 AM
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I don't believe anyone can see the report. Unless there is some type of membership that allows you to view all Carfax reports then I don't think anyone can see that.

The link just pulls up a page that asks you to enter a VIN #.

So, I know that I can't see the report and I am going to assume that this goes for everyone else as well...
Old Aug 10, 2009 | 01:09 AM
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http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national
Old Aug 10, 2009 | 02:24 AM
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My BS meter went off. The description of the car says it has anti-lock brakes, alloy wheels, and traction control. I printed a copy of the window sticker and it says the car was manufactured with steel wheels, and there is no mention of anti-lock brakes or traction control. The wheels could have been changed, but I doubt that the car has either anti-lock brakes or traction control.
Old Aug 10, 2009 | 02:43 AM
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Can't see the report from either link..
Old Aug 10, 2009 | 02:45 AM
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Maybe you can scan it and attach it as a file?
Old Aug 10, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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It apears to have had some kind of transmission issue but it must of not been bad or got fixed since the owner put around 30k more miles on the are after that work was done.
Old Aug 10, 2009 | 08:25 AM
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It was also a fleet vehicle, No telling what it was used for.
Old Aug 10, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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you can see the carfax just fine, use the first link provided and there is a link on that page to view the carfax.

I dont know about this one though . . . IMO
Old Aug 10, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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Something about it stinks, probably being a fleet vehicle. $12K is a good price for an '06 V6 but I'm skeptical about it. Unless you can get a mechanic to go over it with a fine toothed comb, I'd be very, very careful.

BTW, Legend Lime (green) is a pretty rare color and only made in '05 and '06.



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