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Posted: 5/1/2016 3:26:30 PM EDT
Convertible
149xxx miles Body is in great shape AC compressor is shot ! New top with back glass doesn't leak. Runs great. $ 2500 It belongs to a buddy of mine .... I know NOTHING really what to look for in these cars ! Can you ford guys help a brother out ! 
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Posted: 5/1/2016 3:29:45 PM EDT
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ford pushrod v6 engines are on my default NO FO list.
ETA that goes for anyone's pushrod v6 with the exception of the GM 3.8 and 4.3 and even that depends somewhat |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 3:31:31 PM EDT
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I would run from a v6 Mustang (and beat it in the quarter mile
 ) but for $1500 I'd probably buy it.
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Posted: 5/1/2016 4:02:43 PM EDT
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no fo, the only thing that belongs in pony and muscle cars are V8's.
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Posted: 5/1/2016 5:51:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: no fo, the only thing that belongs in pony and muscle cars are V8's. While I can't agree with this statement today, it was the truth in 1995. The only way I'd pay that kind of money for the car you're talking about is if I was dead set on having a convertible, the car was immaculate, and I didn't care about power/mileage/performance. |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 6:09:43 PM EDT
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No way in hell.
I am a mustang fan but nothing special about an SN95 V6 convertible. Might as well get a Miata... you will get a better more fun car. /owns a 95 Cobra. /hates miatas |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 6:13:37 PM EDT
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MAYBE it it was a stick. MAYBE. Plus in immaculate shape, in a good looking interior and exterior color. I don't even LICK standard transmissions, but if it's an auto it is going to blow soon especially if there was no periodic maintenance done.
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Posted: 5/1/2016 6:16:48 PM EDT
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ford pushrod v6 engines are on my default NO FO list. ETA that goes for anyone's pushrod v6 with the exception of the GM 3.8 and 4.3 and even that depends somewhat Eh. My first car when I was 16 was a 3.8 V6 Mustang. It was the split port intake used in the 99-04 though. I did cam, full intake, long tube headers/full exhaust, underdrive pulleys, and 4.10 gears with a limited slip diff and it would run with lightly modded GTs of the same year for way less cash. Between a full repaint, wheels/tires and all my mods I think I had $6000 into the car |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 6:33:07 PM EDT
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While I can't agree with this statement today, it was the truth in 1995. The only way I'd pay that kind of money for the car you're talking about is if I was dead set on having a convertible, the car was immaculate, and I didn't care about power/mileage/performance. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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no fo, the only thing that belongs in pony and muscle cars are V8's. While I can't agree with this statement today, it was the truth in 1995. The only way I'd pay that kind of money for the car you're talking about is if I was dead set on having a convertible, the car was immaculate, and I didn't care about power/mileage/performance. I'm so waiting for 4cyl ecoboost mustangs to get under $10k used |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 7:17:14 PM EDT
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Not a chance. You could get a clean 94-98 V8 for under $4k. A 94-95 would be better than a 96-98 GT IMO.
Keep looking. There are deals to be had out there. |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 7:20:24 PM EDT
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What shape is any convertible that old going to be?
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Posted: 5/1/2016 7:55:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What shape is any convertible that old going to be? The Mustangs from 95 onward for a long time with any amount of care at all hold up well as everything was pretty robust. I see lots of 95-98 stags locally for sale that are in great condition. I see a lot that are garbage too. 140k,whatever miles on a 21 year old car isn't much at all. |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 8:12:11 PM EDT
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Trying to figure out why you would even be interested in that thing......and I'm a Ford guy.
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Posted: 5/1/2016 8:54:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Anywhere from perfect with slight wear on the seat and maybe wheel, to a rattling death trap. The Mustangs from 95 onward for a long time with any amount of care at all hold up well as everything was pretty robust. I see lots of 95-98 stags locally for sale that are in great condition. I see a lot that are garbage too. 140k,whatever miles on a 21 year old car isn't much at all. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: What shape is any convertible that old going to be? The Mustangs from 95 onward for a long time with any amount of care at all hold up well as everything was pretty robust. I see lots of 95-98 stags locally for sale that are in great condition. I see a lot that are garbage too. 140k,whatever miles on a 21 year old car isn't much at all. |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 9:29:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I just figured the less rigid frame of a convertible would lead to some serious rattling after that many years, we don't have 95s still on the road in NY Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: ). ETA- On a lark I looked for 95-98 Mustangs on craigslist in the Seattle area and there's 116, for the next version of the SN95 1999-2004 there's 232. |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 11:39:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm so waiting for 4cyl ecoboost mustangs to get under $10k used Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: no fo, the only thing that belongs in pony and muscle cars are V8's. While I can't agree with this statement today, it was the truth in 1995. The only way I'd pay that kind of money for the car you're talking about is if I was dead set on having a convertible, the car was immaculate, and I didn't care about power/mileage/performance. I'm so waiting for 4cyl ecoboost mustangs to get under $10k used Waiting on a worthy (read: reliable) replacement for my old Turbo Coupe. |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 11:48:11 PM EDT
[#16]
No fo
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Posted: 5/2/2016 12:34:25 AM EDT
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Trying to figure out why you would even be interested in that thing......and I'm a Ford guy. Hell I don't even know why ! 
Just something different to cruise around in ...... I really appreciate all the input & time you took to post on this ! 
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Posted: 5/2/2016 2:49:55 AM EDT
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Convertible Body is in great shape New top with back glass doesn't leak. Runs great. $ 2500 For $2500 if it is clean with a fresh top and runs well, it is a no brainer. I would jump on it. You can upgrade the drivetrain later. For now, just enjoy driving around in the sun with the top down.. 
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Posted: 5/2/2016 1:46:08 PM EDT
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For $2500 if it is clean with a fresh top and runs well, it is a no brainer. I would jump on it. You can upgrade the drivetrain later. For now, just enjoy driving around in the sun with the top down.. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Convertible Body is in great shape New top with back glass doesn't leak. Runs great. $ 2500 For $2500 if it is clean with a fresh top and runs well, it is a no brainer. I would jump on it. You can upgrade the drivetrain later. For now, just enjoy driving around in the sun with the top down.. I'd do this but I wouldn't do shit to it. Just drive it and add GT/Cobra parts to make it look better like some Bullit or Cobra R wheels in the process keeping all of the stock stuff to put back on it when it goes to the junk yard after that 3.8 pops a head gasket. |
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Posted: 5/2/2016 1:53:53 PM EDT
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No 5.0 why bother. 2500 is a lot of money for a 21 year old v6 mustang.
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Posted: 5/2/2016 3:01:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hell I don't even know why ! Just something different to cruise around in ...... I really appreciate all the input & time you took to post on this ! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Trying to figure out why you would even be interested in that thing......and I'm a Ford guy. Hell I don't even know why ! Just something different to cruise around in ...... I really appreciate all the input & time you took to post on this ! I have no interest in Ford; much less mustangs, but I'm going this afternoon to look at a '98 Cobra based solely on production numbers. The fact that there were only around 350 made with the same configuration (and even less still on the road), makes it interesting to me and I can look past my GM bias for that. |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 3:59:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: While I can't agree with this statement today, it was the truth in 1995. The only way I'd pay that kind of money for the car you're talking about is if I was dead set on having a convertible, the car was immaculate, and I didn't care about power/mileage/performance. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: no fo, the only thing that belongs in pony and muscle cars are V8's. While I can't agree with this statement today, it was the truth in 1995. The only way I'd pay that kind of money for the car you're talking about is if I was dead set on having a convertible, the car was immaculate, and I didn't care about power/mileage/performance. It is still true today, we've got 3 ecoboost's (two 4 cyl's and a 6 cyl) in the family, yeah I get it, turbos and all. But... you'll never get that V8 sound  . |
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Posted: 5/27/2016 12:12:00 AM EDT
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I can understand that. I have no interest in Ford; much less mustangs, but I'm going this afternoon to look at a '98 Cobra based solely on production numbers. The fact that there were only around 350 made with the same configuration (and even less still on the road), makes it interesting to me and I can look past my GM bias for that. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Trying to figure out why you would even be interested in that thing......and I'm a Ford guy. Hell I don't even know why !
Just something different to cruise around in ...... I really appreciate all the input & time you took to post on this !
I have no interest in Ford; much less mustangs, but I'm going this afternoon to look at a '98 Cobra based solely on production numbers. The fact that there were only around 350 made with the same configuration (and even less still on the road), makes it interesting to me and I can look past my GM bias for that. Details? Wondering what combo got on the car for there to be only 350. There was a group of like 500 "hard top" convertible 95 Cobras. Not sure what the limited run in 98 would have been. 96 Mystics are pretty rare these days, especially to find without blistered clear coats. /edit Looks like production number details are black cars with saddle interior. Not a huge fan of the saddle. Just stay away from White fords of the mid 90s to mid 00s. The damn paint peels from the ecoat eventually. |
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Posted: 5/27/2016 7:28:45 PM EDT
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The only reason to buy a V6 Mustang is to gut it and turn it into a racecar.
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Posted: 5/27/2016 7:31:18 PM EDT
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94 to 05 run away .
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