Market/Fair Price - 89 GT Hatch with Built Engine/Rear

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Hello all!

I'm trying to get a feel for fair price on an 89 GT Hatch. It's fairly built and in great condition.

No roll cage, suspension, or forced induction but..

• 40 over 5.0
• Forged pistons
• X303 cam
• Holley Systemax intake
• Holley aluminum heads
• Long tube headers
• 5 speed
• Ford Racing stage 3 clutch
• Aluminum radiator
• Full spool with Strange axles
• 410 gear
• Nitto drag radials
• Cowl hood
• Frame braces

Just looking to get an idea. I'm new to Mustangs (any gen).. the little I do know makes me think this spec sheet is everything but suspension, fuel system, and forced induction.

Thanks

 

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Noobz347 said:

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Lol, idk about worthless, but these pics aren't that great anyways

 

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Lol, idk about worthless, but these pics aren't that great anyways

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I would hover somewhere in the $3k range. It really comes down to finding the dude that wants a pseudo-drag car.

 

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Noobz347 said:

I would hover somewhere in the $3k range. It really comes down to finding the dude that wants a pseudo-drag car.

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Yikes, so asking 5k sounds over the top. Seller says it runs high 11s and is setup for Procharger and Nitrous ready.

I'm actually looking to buy. Trying to get a feel for the market. Is there a better resource/market place than FB?

If I were to do those mods myself, it would cost 3k for a stock mustang in so-so condition, then about 3-4k in parts and then ~4k labor or my time if I did it myself. Easily 8k in mods.

 

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3k sounds low to me unless there is rust. If not rusty and it runs out good, I could see 5k. That said not a fan of the hood...

 

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90limited said:

3k sounds low to me unless there is rust. If not rusty and it runs out good, I could see 5k. That said not a fan of the hood...

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You might like this thread: https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-fo...-reef-blue-auto-hatchback-stamford-ct.909567/

 

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Whoops, I meant this one but that one is nice too LoL: https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/7k-fox-challenge.913818/page-3#post-9212903

 

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Thanks guys Any other resources to gauge price?

 

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qtrchsr said:

Thanks guys Any other resources to gauge price?

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The entire classifieds section, craigslist, NADA guide.

 

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Noobz347 said:

The entire classifieds section, craigslist, NADA guide.

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NADA guide won't help much since I'm more interested in modified, not stock. Modified has weird valuations. Some higher than stock, some lower than stock.. depending on the work.

I would love to find something with forced induction around 5k. Not sure if that's realistic though.

 

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If it’s rust free. I’d say list it at 8-9k and let them talk you down. It’s not a 3k car and it’s not a 10k car.

 

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billison said:

If it’s rust free. I’d say list it at 8-9k and let them talk you down. It’s not a 3k car and it’s not a 10k car.

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Thanks man. I'm actually the buyer. I'm very interested in the listing, but I'm new to mustangs and engine builds/value retention. I'm not looking to rip the seller, but I don't want to get ripped myself .

Basically just looking for feedback - just as you left. Much appreciated. I'd be happy at 4.5k (might even be a steal at that point).

 

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What’s his asking price?

lots of guys get in Facebook and start thinking their car is worth 20k

 

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billison said:

What’s his asking price?

lots of guys get in Facebook and start thinking their car is worth 20k

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He's looking for ~6k

 

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I LOVE the 89 mustangs; mine's an LX. For 6 thousand I'd pass on this car. For 3K it's worth it. I'm guessing lots of hard passes on it with a spool in the back but it's together and running with some nice parts; so I'd go 3K for it. Torque boxes are probably cheesed though.

 

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I was thinking $5K when I read the first post. I'd feel great if I got it for $4000-4500.

$6K is a nah for me.