Buying a Mustang GT
#1
Buying a Mustang GT
Hello guys, I first would like to say that I'm new to this forum and very excited about purchasing a 2000 Mustang GT with 139,000 miles on it for $5k.
Also, I 'm new to the mustang world and hope you guys can give me some pointers about some issues i may run into with this much mileage such as, reliability, durability, problems, annoyances, pros and cons.
Thanks.
Also, I 'm new to the mustang world and hope you guys can give me some pointers about some issues i may run into with this much mileage such as, reliability, durability, problems, annoyances, pros and cons.
Thanks.
#2
Hello guys, I first would like to say that I'm new to this forum and very excited about purchasing a 2000 Mustang GT with 139,000 miles on it for $5k.
Also, I 'm new to the mustang world and hope you guys can give me some pointers about some issues i may run into with this much mileage such as, reliability, durability, problems, annoyances, pros and cons.
Thanks.
Also, I 'm new to the mustang world and hope you guys can give me some pointers about some issues i may run into with this much mileage such as, reliability, durability, problems, annoyances, pros and cons.
Thanks.
I would perform some maintenance when you get the car home.. oil change, tranny fluid change, fuel filter, spark plugs, etc
#4
these 4.6 modular motors are very nice and strong as long as they were taken care of... do you have a car fax report or something that shows all the maintenance was done at regular intervals?
I would perform some maintenance when you get the car home.. oil change, tranny fluid change, fuel filter, spark plugs, etc
I would perform some maintenance when you get the car home.. oil change, tranny fluid change, fuel filter, spark plugs, etc
Yes, i usually always do a full flush when i buy a second hand vehicle. You just never know what the other owner is running in it.
#6
He means that Ford up until the 2001 mid model year I believe had a full plastic intake. Even for the coolant crossover. Which are more prone to cracking. I have an 04' and I have the newer aluminum cross over , but mine cracked about 2 months ago. The plastic under the crossover pipe just fell apart and I had a coolant leak. Good in theory just bad idea.
#7
If you have access to a lift, check all moving parts, fluids, bushings, etc. Also check for uneven tire wear. Test drive and go through all the gears, including reverse, and check for odd noises. Make sure all buttons/switches functions. Also take a "negative nancy" with you. They wont be as excited and will nit pick everything.
#8
He means that Ford up until the 2001 mid model year I believe had a full plastic intake. Even for the coolant crossover. Which are more prone to cracking. I have an 04' and I have the newer aluminum cross over , but mine cracked about 2 months ago. The plastic under the crossover pipe just fell apart and I had a coolant leak. Good in theory just bad idea.
#9
If you have access to a lift, check all moving parts, fluids, bushings, etc. Also check for uneven tire wear. Test drive and go through all the gears, including reverse, and check for odd noises. Make sure all buttons/switches functions. Also take a "negative nancy" with you. They wont be as excited and will nit pick everything.
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