could use some help with a stang purchase

VPStang · Nov 15, 2006

sorry for the double post--something was computer was jammin up

I've been looking for a 2004 GT. Problem is that so far everyone has been advertising around 19k. That seems quite high to me considering the 07 models are already out. I wanted an 04 under the presumption that they would come with the heads that didn't have the spark plug blowout problem.
After seeing what dealers are trying to get for them, I'm thinking I better start looking at 02's or 03's. My range is around $15K. What should I be looking at realistically guys. I don't want to waste my time chasing something that isn't gonna happen. I'm actually under a bit of a time constraint. I have to find a vehicle by thanksgiving weekend. I live in Birmingham, AL area. I could really use some help here....any advice is welcome.

thanks
-V

CobraRed_96_GT · Nov 15, 2006

hmm, i dont think in 04 the head problem was magically fixed, around here you can get a damn 05 3V GT for like 19-20K, 19K for an 04 is BS. You need to shop around futher from where you live. A 2-3 hour drive is well worth a car
and you tried autotrader.com right? whats ur zipcode, ill look

VPStang · Nov 15, 2006

though I've never gotten a definite answer, The dealer fix seems to be '04 heads. There may not be any weight behind this, since i never got a straight answer from any ford techs.

CobraRed_96_GT said:
hmm, i dont think in 04 the head problem was magically fixed, around here you can get a damn 05 3V GT for like 19-20K, 19K for an 04 is BS. You need to shop around futher from where you live. A 2-3 hour drive is well worth a car
and you tried autotrader.com right? whats ur zipcode, ill look

CobraRed_96_GT · Nov 15, 2006

nice black one: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...rs=&transmission=&max_price=15900&cardist=155

VPStang · Nov 15, 2006

i live in Birmingham, AL now...and u picked a v6 model...i think i better get a sunday paper this weekend. I was hoping to be able to stick to dealers....but may not work out that way

bluextc · Nov 15, 2006

Do a search locally online... found my car on a Sat night, looked at it sunday, when they were closed, and went back Monday morning and bought it. Still believe I got a good deal on it, 2 years later.

CobraRed_96_GT · Nov 15, 2006

blakc 5spd. V8.: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...nsmission=&doors=&max_price=15900&cardist=296
you're not going to find a good deal from a dealer
another similar black 5spd:http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...nsmission=&doors=&max_price=15900&cardist=300

CobraRed_96_GT · Nov 15, 2006

red 5spd, 54k miles tho:http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...rs=&transmission=&max_price=15900&cardist=278

VPStang · Nov 15, 2006

mustangs are much more expensive in my area...check this out...http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/searc...advanced=&default_sort=priceDESC&keywordsrep=

Kilgore Trout · Nov 15, 2006

Updated heads did not appear until 2005. Any stock 99-04 head is the 3 thread head. Updated heads have 9 threads.

bluextc · Nov 15, 2006

Don't know if it will help at all, but I found mine by going to msn.com then to the auto section and searched for used mustangs...

VPStang · Nov 15, 2006

good to know. thanks killy...

Kilgore Trout said:
Updated heads did not appear until 2005. Any stock 99-04 head is the 3 thread head. Updated heads have 9 threads.

could use some help with a stang purchase

VPStang

CobraRed_96_GT

Active Member

VPStang

CobraRed_96_GT

Active Member

VPStang

bluextc

New Member

CobraRed_96_GT

Active Member

CobraRed_96_GT

Active Member

VPStang

Kilgore Trout

Fried or Broiled ?

bluextc

New Member

VPStang

Similar threads

could use some help with a stang purchase

Active Member

Active Member

New Member

Active Member

Active Member

Fried or Broiled ?

New Member

Similar threads

Privacy & Transparency

Privacy & Transparency