need input for an 88LX
#1
need input for an 88LX
I'm looking to get an 88 LX and would like some input about the goods and the bads. Here's what I know. It's a 5.0, manual tranny, small surface rust, 179000 kilometers, interior is in great shape. I haven't seen it, because it's over 6 hours away and I don't want to waste the trip. It's at a dealership in Kelowna BC for $2800 CDN. They are willing to straight trade for my 96 Grand Am (stop laughing <IMG src=smileys/smiley4.gif border="0">). So if you know good things and bad, please help me out. If you live in that area, perhaps you could check it out for me? Thanks in advance.</P>
#5
need input for an 88LX
Well, all respect to Lloyd, that's the answer I don't need. Sorry to sound like an jerk, but that's all I get from friends and family for even looking to buy a Ford. I need something more than "find a better one". Why is this one so bad? The kms, the year, the price?
#6
need input for an 88LX
Drewbie,</P>
2800CDN is not bad for an 88LX if it's innice running condition. --- If it has a nice interior then you are in great shape. -- Cons on this car is ALOT less than others....reason being is that there are a zillion places you can get parts, which means competition in pricing, which means you pay less for parts than for most (and I do mean most) cars out there. Mustangs are easy to fix/upgrade.A zillion forums that help a great deal. Aftermarket parts are usually long lasting. </P>
I don't know about where you live, but I've been in places in Canada where getting around in winter you need a snowmobile....no less. -- set up a nice suspension in the Stang and get some nice winter/rain/tires and you should be set. </P>
You will have GREAT joy riding your Mustang, so forget those who tell you otherwise. -- When you like and enjoy your ride, you'll take care of it and in return it will make you happy....</P>
I have a POS '90 Mustang that I'm about to upgrade. -- has 96k miles (153K Kilometers)- I wouldn't trade it for anything. </P>
PS - take care of that rust, get a rotary kit, grind it to bare metal, get some rust inhibitor at your local hardware store, then touch it up with some paint.....you'll be good to go. </P>
#7
need input for an 88LX
The price is a little much perhaps. And I'd expect you could get more than that for the Grand Am anyway. I just bought an 88 LX 5.0 Hatch for 1800CDN. Its in pretty sweet shape too. Not really any rust undernieth, a little body rust, the parking brake doesn't work, there is a very slow drain on the battery and it vibrates a little between 30-40mph. I'd say to keep looking for a better price. Dealerships suck to buy things from cause they mark-up way more. The only good thing is they sometimes give a warrenty but you will probably be voiding it soon anyway if you decide to make any mods.
#8
need input for an 88LX
Well the 88 fell through. The dealership said there was a lot more work needed than I would want and they couldn't trade for my Grand Am because of the mileage on it. Oh well, I think I'm going to keep looking and just save my pennies. Thanks for the input.
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