which car 2 buy?87red/blk top/tan int or 88tripleblu

jquest · Post by **jquest** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:54 am

the 87 has 7500 miles,nu tires,brakes, $5000, 88 has 14000 miles,,just had $2000 invested,I assume nu tires,tune up,etc...,87 has some rust in rear quarter,and trunk lid. 88 is mint,and is owned by a older lady,who is the original owner.,she is asking $10000. I intend 2 use the car 1 or twice a week in good weather,and probably garage it in the winter,as I live in NY. Both cars r unfortunatly,automatic. any advice would b appreciated,as I m a newbie. thanx

Post by **negusm** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 6:02 am

Manual verts are rare. They are touring cars and were not meant as performance cars.

Why does the 87 need so much work with only 7500 miles?

Sounds like the old lady's is a true low mileage car while the 87 has something to hide.

Offer $8k for the 88. A mint car holds its value WAY more than one that needs work. That $5k 87 car sounds like a $3500 car.

Pics would help immensely too.

-Mike

86ASCCoupe20 · Post by **86ASCCoupe20** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 2:27 pm

^^^^^^^. I agree with Mike. Plus the blue ones are really sweet looking. Eight is about all the money in this economy. Howabout some pics?

75coug · Post by **75coug** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 6:56 pm

That analysis sounds spot on.

85asc239 · Post by **85asc239** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:03 am

Rust on the rear end is not good. The rear of these cars was hand fabercatied, not off the shelf mustang stuff. Could cost alot to fix.

Jeremy

jquest · Post by **jquest** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 4:24 am

thanx 4 the info. hope 2 c the 88 this fri.

Post by **negusm** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 4:30 am

Also, don't use the term "invested" with cars. Invested money is supposed to come back to you.

With cars, it's called pissin your money down a hole.

-Mike

shelbyscarab · Post by **shelbyscarab** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 1:16 pm

I vote for the triple blue........ obviously......