Well, I currently own the car listed in my sig, a 2004 S281-SC coupe. I've been thinking about purchasing a '99 S351 for quite a while now, and decided I want to go through with it. I will be getting rid of my current Saleen to purchase the S351.
So far, I've come across three for sale...a white speedster, black coupe, and red speedster. I would like a speedster, but I've found I shouldn't really be picky with this specific year S351.
Here is what I know (off-hand, as I don't have my Saleen Book with me)...
- All of them were R-Code packaged cars (big brakes and supercharged).
- There were just under 50 built.
- The last few (half dozen or so) were built on 2000 chassis.
- New, these cars were going for $65,000-plus.
- Currently, they seem to be going for about $45,000, give or take.
Without selling my current car, I'm already pre-approved for up to $50,000 from USAA...so as soon as I return to the states it looks like I'm going to get one, regardless. I just need help with what to look for in these cars. What are their weaknesses? Are they easy to tune (can you use an SCT Xcal2)? What were common upgrades/options from Saleen? Any info and help with these cars from those of you who own or owned one would be greatly appreciated.
Not looking to go crazy with it...I would be happy with high 400 rwhp numbers...is this possible? How reliable at that power level? This won't be a daily driver...my current car is 2 years old and barely has 3,000 miles...so that would be an indication. Looking for a nice show car that I can take to the race track and autocross on occasion.
Thanks in advance...
So far, I've come across three for sale...a white speedster, black coupe, and red speedster. I would like a speedster, but I've found I shouldn't really be picky with this specific year S351.
Here is what I know (off-hand, as I don't have my Saleen Book with me)...
- All of them were R-Code packaged cars (big brakes and supercharged).
- There were just under 50 built.
- The last few (half dozen or so) were built on 2000 chassis.
- New, these cars were going for $65,000-plus.
- Currently, they seem to be going for about $45,000, give or take.
Without selling my current car, I'm already pre-approved for up to $50,000 from USAA...so as soon as I return to the states it looks like I'm going to get one, regardless. I just need help with what to look for in these cars. What are their weaknesses? Are they easy to tune (can you use an SCT Xcal2)? What were common upgrades/options from Saleen? Any info and help with these cars from those of you who own or owned one would be greatly appreciated.
Not looking to go crazy with it...I would be happy with high 400 rwhp numbers...is this possible? How reliable at that power level? This won't be a daily driver...my current car is 2 years old and barely has 3,000 miles...so that would be an indication. Looking for a nice show car that I can take to the race track and autocross on occasion.
Thanks in advance...