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I think for a few more dollars, you'll be able to get a much newer, lower mileage Mustang - and one without accident history!
-JF
Hello again,
>
> OK, I've just come back from my (trusted) mechanic after getting him to
> check out the '91 5.0 convertible I'm thinking of buying. I told the
> seller I'd let him know tomorrow (Friday) if I want to buy it, so if any
> of you can offer some advice before then, that'd be great.
>
> Thanks to Ray & Denise, I've got a Carfax report of the VIN.
> Seems to be mostly the old "Odometer rollback" thing they report when
> the mileage exceeds the mechanical limits. It says 30,000 on the dash,
> so that's 130,000. Fair enough.
>
> It's on its 3rd owner, been auctioned a couple of times and one of the
> sales has a note listing it as a fleet vehicle, although the title is > normal.
>
> My mechanic reported these things:
>
> Transmission shifts lazily and fluid smells burnt
> Has had front end damage, front braces not lining up with holes on bumper
> Cooling system only has water (Aluminum components may be eroded) > Brakes OK
>
> It has been re-sprayed (presumably after being straightened out after
> the front-end damage) and looks nice from the outside, the hood is in
> good shape, and the engine is strong. My dilemma is that my current baby
> ('66 6cyl) will probably continue to need cash injections, and I'm
> trying to save for our wedding so I want something a bit less
> money-hungry. Does it sound like this '91 will be any better for me? >
> The seller is asking for $3500 (Blue Book $3800)....
>
> Any advice gratefully received.
>
> Boggis