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trzecia · 07-08-2011, 06:52 PM

I am considering the purchase of a 1999 35th anniversary ford mustang convertible. It is in excellent shape, never involved in an accident and has a good service record. The cost seems very reasonable ($6000). I dont know mustangs very well but I have always wanted one. Any advice? Anything I need to know? Please email me at trzecia@mcmaster.ca Thanks!

david01130 · 07-09-2011, 11:39 AM

Sounds like a decent deal. How many miles does it have?

trzecia · 07-09-2011, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david01130

Sounds like a decent deal. How many miles does it have?

David - it has around 96,000 miles

88fox · 07-09-2011, 02:38 PM

If it has had regular maintenance it should last quite a bit longer. I would say 150k miles+ before anything major is needed. I would definitely drive it around and even on the freeway if the owner allows. Make a good offer of around $5000 and see how the owner responds. you may be able to get him down on the price. Good luck!

trzecia · 07-09-2011, 04:45 PM

i drove it in city and on the highway. it was a great drive! i think it drove better on the highway than in the city. i was surprised at how quiet it was with the top up but also surprised that with the top down you could still carry on a good conversation without too much noise.

06vista · 07-09-2011, 08:01 PM

How did you leave it with the guy after you left? Are you still considering it? Looks like a good deal to me!

trzecia · 07-10-2011, 04:46 AM

I am still considering it. There are a couple of different cars I am looking at so I'm waiting to have an independent mechanic look it over before making an offer.

hwmightyman · 07-11-2011, 10:04 AM

Sounds like a good deal

david01130 · 07-11-2011, 05:02 PM

bringing a mechanic is always a good idea.

trzecia · 07-11-2011, 07:16 PM

I bought it! The independent mechanic said it was in near perfect condition. It passed our Canadian emissions test with flying colors. It also passed the Canadian safety test with a couple of minor adjustments. Body is in near perfect condition. Runs like a dream. Thanks for the advice! Pic of it attached.