What's up? My name is Bob, from South Jersey. I'm a long time Mustang fan. I've had 2 GT's in my life...and 84 and an 88. Been driving GM SUVs for the past 9 years. I recently paid off my Trailblazer and threw out some feelers for a vehicle trade. Had somebody come back with an offer for a straight up trade for his 96 GT. Here is his CL ad:
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2824458166.html

Besides not being a fan of the blacked out turns or the 5% tint(that can be changed in an afternoon for free), everything in the ad and what he's said makes it seems like a really solid trade deal. I'm going to check it out this week. I trust I can count on you guys for honest, knowledgeable opinions. Is this something I should give serious consideration or do you think I am taking to much of a hit by stepping down in years and up in mileage.

Oh, my truck is an 02 Trailbazer 4x4, I6, power everything, 145k miles,a few custom touches. Not perfect, books at @ $5000-5500 as a private sale(KBB, not NADA)

 

Personally i wouldn't pay more than $3350 for his car. You could get a New Edge for 5-5500

 

Thats about where I was placing the value. Considering the blue book always runs high, I'm realistically expecting $4000-4500 for my truck. And that is private sale value. Dealer trade is surely closer to $3500 around here. Based on those numbers, a straight trade would put me in a much better spot than other choices I could make. Big question is do you think the trade is worth taking the by, as long as everything checks out mechanically.

 

He's lying about MPG haha, watchout for those mustangs that have a lot of aftermarket parts for racing... they don't put them on just to spend there money you know???

 

Trust me, I know the mpgs are bs. And I definitely know you don't mod a car like that to keep it in the driveway. I beat on my 5.0s when I had them.

 

That's alot of miles... Is it going to be your daily driver?

 

If I were to do this, then yes. Daily for the time being, but I will be picking up an s10/ranger or similar for driving during the week. That probably 6-10 months down the line.

This will he the first one ive checked out and I am not in a rush to buy. Also saw a 98 v6 roller that I could pick up for a few bucks and do a swap. Just sell my truck outright, get a parts hauled, and dump the rest into the swap.