|
| Search | Car Forums | Gallery | Articles | Helper | Air Dried Fresh Beef Dog Food | IgorSushko.com | Corporate |
|
#1
03-11-2006, 03:11 AM
|
|||
|
|||
is this car worth it?
I have a 1987 mustang convertible LX. It runs but it has more shakes and noises than should ever be allowed. I'm debating whether to fix it up not but I'm not sure it's worth it. It just got a new clutch but it's going to need a lot more before I can even start doing anything fun like dropping a v8 in it. Such as: a new top, tires, the emergency break is messed up, the rear end is going, a new serpentine belt, drivers seat (although they could all use replacing by the time it's all said and done), driver's side window is messed up, all new mirrors, the body has some rust on on it, passenger side outer door handle, gas gauge is broken, tail light, and who knows what else and to top it all off it has 356,000 some miles on it. I don't really think it's totally a lost cause and should be retired to the junkyard. But I'm not exactly an expert so I wanted some second opinions.
|
|
#2
03-11-2006, 03:34 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: is this car worth it?
With 356k I would turn around and run away from that car as fast as I could.
Even if it were given to you the cost of repairs (present and future) will be prohibitive and probably be more than the blue book value. I've never heard of that kind of mileage on a car still in service. However, if you like the car with a little work (lotsa work) it probably can be resurected and be saved from the boneyard.
|
|
#3
03-11-2006, 02:38 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: is this car worth it?
wow, thats impressive milage there. im sure with enough money itll be fine. idk how much money that is though. but wow, usually you only here of diesels with that many miles
|
|
#4
03-12-2006, 10:54 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: is this car worth it?
356k!! Tell those import guys and shove it in thier face!!! It's all about maintenance!! However, with that many miles on it and that much wrong with it, I would use it as a drag car.
|
|
#5
03-12-2006, 11:30 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: is this car worth it?
Quote:
__________________
2004 F350 6.0 4x4 auto SRW SCT X3 with innovative tunes, autometer boost/trans/pyro, AFE stage 2, MBRP 4" no muffler or cat, EGR delete, ARP studs, 8' fisher MM2, misc appearance 90 F350 7.3 IDI 4x4 SRW (sold) bolt on 02 mustang 232 4R70W vert (sold) built 88 toyota pickup (sold) bolt on 92 camaro LO3 TBI (sold)
|
|
#6
03-12-2006, 11:30 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: is this car worth it?
Quote:
__________________
2004 F350 6.0 4x4 auto SRW SCT X3 with innovative tunes, autometer boost/trans/pyro, AFE stage 2, MBRP 4" no muffler or cat, EGR delete, ARP studs, 8' fisher MM2, misc appearance 90 F350 7.3 IDI 4x4 SRW (sold) bolt on 02 mustang 232 4R70W vert (sold) built 88 toyota pickup (sold) bolt on 92 camaro LO3 TBI (sold)
|
|
#7
03-15-2006, 06:51 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: is this car worth it?
I would call that a project car and it really depends on the person and their financial stretch.
If you decide not go through with it I vist it the Knoxville area about every 3 months and it would be no problem for me to drive the extra 100 miles to JC. Pictures of the car would be nice (interior, exterior)
|
|
#8
04-03-2006, 10:38 PM
|
|||
|
|||
Re: is this car worth it?
I Only Have One Question....?do You Love This Car? If You "honestly" Said Yes, Then Yes She Is Worth It. If No, Get One You Do Love!!!!
|
|
#9
04-05-2006, 12:22 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: is this car worth it?
Quote:
__________________
Representing the 04 RSX-S with class in Raleigh NC (BOOSTED!!) MODS - JRSC 10psi / Stage 4 Comp. Clutch 11lb flywheel / 6000K HID / 750cc Injectors / F5 CAI / DCRH/ GReddy SP2 with Borla Muffler / ESMM / K-Pro
|
|
#10
04-08-2006, 01:49 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Re: is this car worth it?
consideing a 65 vert in poor shape is going for 25000 i think it be worth it to fix and keep her
the the more car that go to the junk yard leave litte for are kids and grandkids to enjoy and there are 20-30 of these cars at every yard at any given time so lets be real pepole dont just crush em restore em
|
|
 |
POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD |
 |
|
|
