Axltransam

Hi guys - Ive been a long time member and owned a few TA's and currently a TBSS. A friend of mine has a 1996 dark green mustang GT, 5 speed 117k on the clock, full exhaust, CAI, interior is mint, and asked me if i wanted to buy it. It has a new clutch and the motor sounds good, tranny shifts good, etc. It needs 4 new tires. I have some concerns about the body. There are 2 small spots that have rust starting. One is on the edge of the door panel and the other is on the front left fender where the door meets the fender. The part on the door is just along the edge, an inch long, and the one on the fender is a half inch. The rest of the body is straight, 3 small door dings. He originally said 2500, and today he said 2000 cash. I think he needs the dough. Is this car worth buying? The thing sounds mean, and I know its only a couple hundred HP, but would be a fun little project. I need your thoughts to either go fot it, or stay away. Its the 4.6, not the 5.0. Sorry, this is probably the wrong forum.

Thanks a lot.

Axltransam

anyone? I need to let the dude asap. thx

1999transamls1

iTrader: (5)

if your sure hes not selling you something thats gonna break as soon as he sells it to you why not, if it makes you happy, who cares about make and model?

Axltransam

Im not worried bout make and model, I love all muscle cars. I am concerned about the rust - is it worth it with visible rust. Thanks for the reply.

ISMELLRICE

iTrader: (22)

meh i wouldnt worry about it if its not really bad...id offer him 1500 and negotiate from there...then buy some pi heads and pi intake for cheap and pick up alittle hp...or go big and do dohc swap

lawbrakr

I say go for it!the rust would be an easy fix an u seem to like the car or u wouldn be askin bout it, ide say 1800 cash

Gaunt's_Girl

iTrader: (1)

First of all, why is this post in the introduction and greetings thread? Maybe try off topic next time.

Second, if you're worried about rust, and the car is starting to rust, then I'd say that your decision has been made.

A good deal isn't a good deal if you're buying a pile, regardless of whether or not he has come down significantly in price.

super_fro_daddy

iTrader: (29)

I know the allure of a really cheap ride like that, sounds good on the surface, but when you look at the big picture it ends up being pointless. Although I can see helping your friend out if he is financial trouble, fixing little things and selling it for a few bucks. You know better than any of us, because you see the thing up close, we are all just speculating.

zerofx150

iTrader: (1)

no i had a 2003 gt with big cams, full exhaust, nitrous, etc. i got my TA and never looked back

The Bronx Bull

I really don't see the point, in my opinion.

After looking at the vehicles in your sig, it's unlikely that this car will give you any thrills - even for two grand. Buy a motorcycle for that price and enjoy.

01 CamaroSS SLP

I say drive the **** out of it until it breaks then start the build... id take it.

RED94Z28

iTrader: (1)

wrong forum brah

MonmouthCtyLS7

iTrader: (6)

96 GT's are slow as *****...well if thats a concern

1quickguido

if you got the extra cash, i say do it, beat the **** out of it, put the hose to it or somethin fun! blow it up then rebuild or you can buy it, clean it up resell it make a buck or two

Defined1983

iTrader: (20)

not a fan of the me too car so I would stick with a trans am. Also think the trans ams appearance is second to none. Not sure what it is like in MA, but in Jersey all you see is mustangs.