Looking at 95 GTS, what to expect?

[diablostang]

I'm looking at buying a 95 GTS to turn into an ontrack car, (roadcourse) though a somewhat low budget one

So anyhow, one I'm looking at is a Blue 95 GTS, 5 spd, 235,000 miles, supposed to run well, tranny is supposed to shift good, clutch has had a slippage problem for a while, body is "perfect" it's been a daily driver for the past 9 years, bone stock except for the gasoline, tires and oil.... He wants $1,650 for it... Is this pretty fair sounding? <assuming description is correct>

and also, I might test drive it/look it over Saturday.. Any suggestions of particular things to look out for? I know almost nothing about SN95's, so I need all the help I can get

I appreciate any help!

 

[baglock1]

If it is as advertised, I'd say that's a smoking deal. Heck, once you gut the interior (since it's a track car), you can probably get half that money back.

 

[diablostang]

Ok, that's what I was thinking.

btw, What's special or not so special about the GTS?

 

[baglock1]

Ok, that's what I was thinking.

btw, What's special or not so special about the GTS?

They're just a rare Mustang option really. Basically, they're stripped of the eminities to save on the cost (and weight for the performance minded).

Honestly though, the coolest thing about them is being a GTS and having thier own model. It isn't a stripped down GT, it's a GTS. In 96, they were a GT with the 248A option. Not as cool.

 

[diablostang]

Ahh ok, thanks!

Sounds like what I'd need

Anyone else got pointers, what to look for, normal probs with these cars?

Thanks!

 

[wytstang]

The harmonic balancers suck on our cars if it hasn't been replaced expect it to go out they usually go south close/after 100,000 miles.

 

[super302]

They don't have a spoiler, they have v6 seats too

 

[diablostang]

Ok, thanks again, the harmonic balancer is definantly something I'll check. Thanks for the alert!

 

[ponypowa2]

Its gotta alot of miles man.. you may have to spend a bit to get it reliable, but it is definately a good deal.

 

[5.0_GT_kid]

my 94 GT just turned over 204k miles and only major componet to be replaced was the transmission.

I should mention that with just a K&N filter, off road H-pipe and flowmasters it'll lay down 9.7 1/8th miles all nite and still get estimated 22mph or so on highway.

If it's been taken care of, jump on it man.

 

[Kornnut]

If you don't buy it give him my number

 

[xYoung347x]

GTS don't have ABS so becareful with that.

 

[1105]

GTS don't have ABS so becareful with that.

I havent had any problems stopping in time...

 

[wytstang]

They don't have ABS

 

[granprix76]

My 1995 GTS doesnt have ABS either

 

[diablostang]

lol, my 88 GT doesn't have ABS either

 

[diablostang]

Here's a photo the seller sent... The only prob is, this is what it looked like when it was new lol
He's sposed to send a recent pic later.

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[5.0_GT_kid]

That's a good looking car, now depending on what it looks like now, I'd say go for it.

BTW that color rocks

 

[TheDamned]

hey

I have a GTS aswell... mine has V6 seats but has a spoiler... and no ABS brakes either, love it that way

and man this is a smoking deal.. I bought mine 10 000$ CND 2 summers ago.

 

[diablostang]

Well I got surprised, he sent the pics a little bit ago.... for a 235,000 mile car, this paint is PERFECT..yeah, it's faded a little, but dude, this was way beyond expectations, lol
and the car is very clean all over.. amazing

Especially the engine compartment... Shocking for a 235,000 mile car...

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