Will it sell?

I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I never thought this day would come but I really think it is time to move on to a newer Mustang. I need to get rid of the old one first since I don't have the garage space for two cars that would be basically "toys" for the most part. Here's a link:

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Michael Johnson
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Good looking and all the good kind of mods, The KB blower is great! there is a place in San Antionio that sells modded stangs and yours seems in the right price range with what they have for sale, perhaps a little low considering all the stuff you have on it, it is a good deal. Auto Trader is good too.

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Zodness

Thanks. It is a blast to drive and the T-56 tranny is what Ford should put in every manual Mustang, IMO. The last time I had it on a dyno it made 460 ft-lbs of torque at the wheels at 2,500 rpm and stayed over 400 ft-lbs to red line. Having that kind of torque available makes for a very fun ride. I really have spent too much money on the car.

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Michael Johnson

Dude...

Blue Book is less than $2,000 for that car. Who the hell would want a

19-year-old beater? Doesn't even have front wheel drive, for god's sake.

If it doesn't sell, I'll give you $1,000 and take it off your hands.

dwight

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dwight

Move the decimal point to the right one position and we can talk.

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Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson wrote in news:07WdnVe8f5vTnivanZ2dnUVZ snipped-for-privacy@giganews.com:

You traitorous rat bastard! I thought you were going to leave it to me in your will... ;)

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Joe

Stand in line. I have youngsters in the family that are very upset with me right now. They thought it would be one of theirs one day too. The trouble with them is they have ridden in (and in some cases even driven) the car and know how well 460 ft-lbs of torque can light up the rear wheels and pin you back in the seat during hard acceleration.

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Michael Johnson

It is a very nice looking car. However, it is my guess you won't be able to sell it on Ebay. The success rate on Ebay is pretty low, and I think with a $10k opening level, it is going to be hard to for an individual seller to generate any interest. When I looked tonight, there were 41 1989 Mustangs on Ebay, and yours had the highest listed price of any non Saleen / non convertible 1989 Mustang. The mods are very valuable, but I think you are going to need to find a real enthusiast to get full value. The problem with Ebay is that you get a very limited time window. Autotrader or Cars.com will leave the ad up for a very long time, which works in your favor. Craig's List is a great deal too....

I spent almost a year shopping for a late model 2 seat Thunderbird on Ebay before I finally found one that was a "deal." During that time I tracked the sales of similar cars and only about 1 in 20 sold on the first try. Two years later when I decided to sell the T bird, I tried Ebay, but got nowhere. Eventually I sold it off an Autotrader Ad (interestingly to a Ford Dealer).

Good luck.

Ed

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Ed White

Just an observation ... Another deal killer may be "no cats". It rules out at least one whole highly populated state, and most large cities. Has it ever passed a sniff-test ?

I agree that most mods made to cars don't increase the selling value. In other words you don't get back your 'investment' ;->

Nice car BTW, I also have an '89 LX5.0, completely stock.

rd

'01 green Bullitt, 100% original.

Reply to
RD Jones

It was licensed in a state that had no emissions or safety inspections.

I'm not even asking for half of what I spent on modifications. If it doesn't sell then part of me won't be all that disappointed.

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Michael Johnson

I put it on ebay because they had a great deal for listing autos last week. I will put it in a local trader if it doesn't sell.

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Michael Johnson

On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:25:42 -0500, Michael Johnson wrote something wonderfully witty:

Not to me, and not at that price.

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The Wolf With the Red Roses

Everyone is entitled to an opinion.

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Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson wrote in news:sdWdne6WS7CmzCvanZ2dnUVZ snipped-for-privacy@giganews.com:

Well, you asked "will it sell?" so you were asking for opinions, right?

Gainesville, VA... wow, does that take me back. I grew up in NOVA in the

50s/60s, and Gainesville was just a blinking light on 29-211. I can just imagine what it looks like now compared to then.

I wish you the best, but I don't think you'll sell it at that price. You must realize that most Mustang enthusiasts are either for the original models, or the late model retros. The Fox bodied 4 eyes and aero styles are really kind of a bastard child in the lineage, and it takes a real Fox body freak to appreciate them. I wouldn't give up my '83 GT for anything, but I'm one of those Fox freaks. :)

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elaich

Someone once told me that many times it isn't what you say but how you say it that is important.

You wouldn't recognize the place now. Imagine 10,000+ new homes and hundreds of acres of shopping centers and that is what is here today.

The car will sell to someone that knows their way around modding a Mustang in a serious nature. Too many have no clue as to the cost and work associated with putting a seriously modified car together. I'm not looking for those that a) don't have the money to spend and b) doesn't know the true value of the modifications. Price out the mods I have listed and consider the good condition the car is in and any serious buyer will know the price is more than reasonable. If someone is looking to steal it then they need to move on. I don't have to sell it and there are plenty of other venues available to market it. One way I could probably sell it quickly, and for more money, is to get it licensed and take the prospective buyer for a ride.

I really want a convertible and the redesigned Mustangs are supposed to be here for the 2009 model year. The Fox car has been good to me but I'm ready for something newer.

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Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson wrote in news:j_CdnXbsHKMNryvanZ2dnUVZ snipped-for-privacy@giganews.com:

Seriously, I'd keep it. A car like that is a family heirloom, not to mention a real fun toy.

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Joe

I want a convertible and I simply don't have the space in the garage for two cars. Plus, the newer cars are very good performers and in reality are just better cars period. It also helps that I really like the looks of the new Mustangs.

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Michael Johnson

New ones have air bags both sides, smother ride. And all the parts are new. I did not like the throttle response of the new ones, nor the drone of the muffler. Perhaps 09 ?? Few like to ride in my 93 5.0 8# (modded ex cop car) because suspension is stiff, and is too quick for them. Scares most people. I like it. Rough and fast, somewhat not new inside, and cheap faded blue paint shot over the black and white. (except for the performance type of people). Great around town fast.

MJ's 89 is a good deal, as all the work is done, drive it for a few years for fun, sell it later.

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Zodness

Poor throttle response on the new cars is a common complaint. Thottles on the new ones are controlled by electronics and not an actual cable connection from the accelerator pedal to the throttle body. The after market tuners chips can resolve this issue through revisions to the computer programming. Actually, the new Stangs get 20-30 rwhp from a custom tune and better drivability to boot.

The fox Mustangs are really a throw back to the late 60s and early 70s muscle cars, IMO. They are fun to drive and tough as hell. What is driving me to get a new one is that I have had convertibles on and off since I was in college and haven't owned one for 4-5 years and really want another one.

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Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson wrote in news:UPKdnb3UrbFV7iranZ2dnUVZ snipped-for-privacy@giganews.com:

So Michael, what are you thinking about? A garden-variety GT convertible, or something a bit more exotic?

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Joe

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