mortman

i usually hang out in the Classic or 05-10 section, posting a question hear for my brother. He has found and 89 5.0 gt convertible. he said its in great shape but the paint need to be refreshed. Interior, motor ect is great.... only 45K on the car (skeptical here)!
with the classics we look for the obvious rust and cowl rust issues ect....

Question what problems should he be looking for in the 89?

chadn70

I bought a 89 5.0 gt back 5 months ago completly stock with 84000 mile and have had no problems adding 1500 miles since purchase. Runs, and drives like a champ.

nasty90

Torqe boxes.

mortman

torque boxes................any thing else?

FORD TOUGH

Look for rust in the shock towers, frame rails and floor boards. Are you sure it does not have 145k?

mortman

Thats why i am skeptical about the mileage. Thanks for the advice

BladeX10

I'm willing to bet it is 145k.. You can usually tell by just looking at the engine becuase 45k and 145k would make an obvious difference. You can get a carfax and prove him wrong and get it for a cheaper price.

RyuukoGo

Does he plan to register it in CA and if so...has it passed a recent smog check?
Was a Carfax report run?

TrimDrip

89 is going to have problems. I usually go for a car that looks good because, there is always going to be something wrong mechanically. Just hearing about it, I would say a thousand to 1500 dollars at the most.

Timspony

Look at the undercarraige, door skins and check for leaks!