94 5.0 conv - comments?

mustangmatthew · Jul 30, 2005

Ok, here's the deal, I have a 98 3.8 now with 36K. I am going to look at a 94 5.0 with 70K. Has there been alot of problems with these motors with that amount of milage??? What about the Transmission??? I mean have you had any problems??? Here is the add :

1994 Ford Mustang, conv, 5spd, loaded, 70K mls, 3.55 gears, custom lthr, stalker front, rollbar, Warlock exhaust, new clutch & AC pump, $6,500 firm

What all is involved in a "new clutch" and should it have had to been replaced at around this milage? It seems like it should last longer than 70K +/-.

Does it Seem like its worth it??? Any comments are welcome.
Thanks -
Matt

TripleBlack95 · Jul 30, 2005

Do it. I'm on 125 K with my first mods - test drive her first. Replacing the clutch isn't that big of a deal at all - and just means more sweet aftermarket parts! (Spec, etc.)

See if you can negotiate something cheapter. Once you go 5.0 you're not going to go back.

ponyboy19 · Jul 31, 2005

70k is nothing IMO. with 70k there is a ton of beating left to do to it

mo_dingo · Jul 31, 2005

Seriously, I bought mine w/ 69k on the clock, and the clutch was going bad at time of sale. The car was pinging pretty bad too, and the a/c was out.

Those things break, they are not necessarily a sign of a bad car, just time and use. The clutch was bad b/c a the previous owner obviously didn't know how to use a clutch correctly.

I am glad I did and don't regret it. Get it, that sounds like a good deal. But do a careful inspection of the car first, outside and in.
Scott

94GTLaserRC · Jul 31, 2005

Ask JR...Vortech, KB, then Turbo, all with over 160k miles. Even if there were a problem, mods and labor not too much $$ compared to other vehicles.
RC

syburstang · Jul 31, 2005

bought my 95 with 120k.....she runs like a scalded dog. If you aren't already mechanically inclined, get that way. That way any problem you face is fixable. That being said...dont buy a P.O.S. Take it for a test drive and run it through a garage. You may spend $50-75 for a thorough check, but it could save you from a mistake. Good luck.

pwcracer · Aug 1, 2005

I just put on a Kenne Bell blower on mine at 90k and it runs great. I have never had a problem with the car, that I didn't cause.

94-302-vert · Aug 1, 2005

My bud did H/C/I on his 94 at 90k miles, then this year at 130k miles we put a vortech S-trim on top of that... the bottom end is still stock and the AODE has only had some home-brew shift kit stuff done to it...

juiced_94gt · Aug 1, 2005

i bought mine with 90k and been hittin' the juice since now im at 160k and only a fuel pump failure, and tires my friend bought his with 130k and we put in a h/c/i at 203k and still runs like a champ at 230k!!!!!!!!!

raserr209 · Aug 1, 2005

I have a 94 GT Conv. that I bought 6 years ago with 98,000 automatic transmission was the only reall regret I had until it went out and I replaced it w/a 5 speed. Now I have on the same engine 185,000 and its still going.

215what · Aug 1, 2005

5.0's are very reliable

wytstang · Aug 1, 2005

Not even broken in yet mileage wise if it wasn't severly mistreated.

94GTLaserRC · Aug 1, 2005

Are you convinced yet Matt?

RC

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