6 cylinder Mustangs

bbrence · 07-11-2006, 01:09 AM

I am considering buying from a private party, a 1999 6 cylinder, auto trans Mustang with 88,000 miles, as a daily driver [putting too many miles on the Cobra lately]. Assuming the above six has had reasonable care, should I be overly concerned about the 88,000 miles? On average, how many miles should one of these cars run before needing major engine or transmission work? The interior, body and paint are in above average condition. What would you pay for the car?

Appreciate any comments you may have.

cobrabob · 07-11-2006, 01:53 PM

The average miles should be around 90,000 so it's close to average. These cars are great over the long haul as long as they are well maintained. Check the cooling system to see how the fluids look. I would pay no more than $5500 for it. Also, take a good look at the under side for leaks of any kind. They are good every day drivers.

03slidewayzSVT · 07-12-2006, 12:29 PM

Ford should never have put V6's in a mustang to begin with

Major overhaul need NOW

nckissfan · 07-12-2006, 01:15 PM

I have a 89 LX 4cyl with 190k+ miles on it. It's a piece of crap, but it gets me from point a to point b. That's all that really matters. It, also, goes 400 miles on a tank of gas

99cobra~ · 07-19-2006, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03slidewayzSVT

Ford should never have put V6's in a mustang to begin with

Major overhaul need NOW

I some what share the same idea as you untell you see how many 6 poppers they sell. To many people just like the mustang image I think but it has made them millions!

07-11-2006, 01:09 AM	#1
bbrence Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 50	6 cylinder Mustangs I am considering buying from a private party, a 1999 6 cylinder, auto trans Mustang with 88,000 miles, as a daily driver [putting too many miles on the Cobra lately]. Assuming the above six has had reasonable care, should I be overly concerned about the 88,000 miles? On average, how many miles should one of these cars run before needing major engine or transmission work? The interior, body and paint are in above average condition. What would you pay for the car? Appreciate any comments you may have. __________________ 2004 Screaming Yellow, SVT Cobra Coupe Mods: K&N air filter Various billet interior pieces Cobra floor mats Cobra trunk mat Cobra stainless Laser-cut pulley cover Billet gas filler door Stainless polished letter inserts Cobra sport bra 2003 Windstar SEL

07-11-2006, 01:53 PM	#2
cobrabob Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 20	The average miles should be around 90,000 so it's close to average. These cars are great over the long haul as long as they are well maintained. Check the cooling system to see how the fluids look. I would pay no more than $5500 for it. Also, take a good look at the under side for leaks of any kind. They are good every day drivers. __________________

07-12-2006, 12:29 PM	#3
03slidewayzSVT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 475	Ford should never have put V6's in a mustang to begin with Major overhaul need NOW __________________

07-12-2006, 01:15 PM	#4
nckissfan Everyone hates a winner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Browns Summit, NC Posts: 2,810	I have a 89 LX 4cyl with 190k+ miles on it. It's a piece of crap, but it gets me from point a to point b. That's all that really matters. It, also, goes 400 miles on a tank of gas __________________

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