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Old 04-06-2009, 10:38 PM
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I might be getting a 02 Mustang GT 5spd i was wondering if there is anything i should look out for like any problems?
the car i might get has 61K on it
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Old 04-06-2009, 11:44 PM
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The mod bug...
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Old 04-06-2009, 11:52 PM
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See if the intake manifold has an aluminum crossover or plastic. If plastic then set aside a couple hundred bucks for a new one cause it will go sooner or later.

Other than that, just usual things. See if the tranny shifts good, no weird noises, vibrations etc.
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Old 04-07-2009, 02:22 AM
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i agree with gtracer...when i was looking, there was an 02 putting 450 ont he stock block with a novi supercharger, had 20k more miles than the one i ended up with, and was 1000 less. looking back, i am very glad i got the one i did, which was completely stock
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Old 04-07-2009, 02:28 AM
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Carfax that 'Stang.
Also: tire tread, brake life, oil change records, alignment,...
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Old 04-07-2009, 06:06 AM
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I wouldnt buy it if it had more than a CAI, exhaust, and UDP or a tuner.
of course car fax i do that b4 i buy any car
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Old 04-07-2009, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Hardstyle
I might be getting a 02 Mustang GT 5spd i was wondering if there is anything i should look out for like any problems?
the car i might get has 61K on it
Dead bodies in the trunk
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