please help1988 saleen should i buy

jamesjames · Feb 3, 2019

hi all i can get this clean saleen and all original except for the radio for 8250 canadian,,i really like the car except that it is auto,why???,,i really wanted stick,,but for as clean as it is and for the price i think its a great investment even tho its auto,,what do you guys think?

Rdub6 · Feb 3, 2019

Looks real nice, but that automatic would be a deal breaker for me. I’d hate to spend that money, to still be saying “I wish I had a stick”.
And I wouldn’t want to convert what looks to be a pretty original Saleen. My .02 for what it’s worth.

jamesjames · Feb 3, 2019

im thinking the same thing,,gonna be wishing every time out why didnt i buy stick..but in 10 years could be worth significantly more then 8250

JD1964 · Feb 3, 2019

Factory airbox and fan shroud is gone. Also, I see a MAF on the intake tubing. I thought MAF didnt start until '89. Or was it different and introduced in '88 for a Saleen? These things considered, how "original" is it really?

Edit: I browsed a little and discovered that some 88's with Cali emissions were MAF equipped

jamesjames · Feb 3, 2019

its originally nevada car so i believe him when he says bone stock,,friend of a friend hence theprice or hes askin 10,, think i m gonna pass the the auto is a deal breaker,,found a 91 lx trunk stick nicely modded no rust 7500 or bo

Blown88GT · Feb 3, 2019

John Dirks Jr said:
...some 88's with Cali emissions were MAF equipped

All Cali '88's were MAF.
Nevada car probably came from Cali.
It's missing the Saleen wheels. I'm pretty sure they had the 5-lug conversion.
To the OP, buy it now. It's rare & appears to be in very good condition.
I had an intern & she had an '89.
If it were closer, I would buy it.

jamesjames · Feb 3, 2019

i really like it too but its auto,,thats the only issue

Mustang5L5 · Feb 3, 2019

It's not completely original. I don't Believe saleens came in AOD so the trans has been swapped along with the wheels and intake track.

However for that price I'd be all over it. I'd have to swap it back to 5-SPd though

jamesjames · Feb 3, 2019

c4 auto

Mustang5L5 · Feb 3, 2019

Still not original. It's been swapped

jamesjames · Feb 3, 2019

i think it is the appraisel paper states engine and transmission original to the vehicle

JD1964 · Feb 3, 2019

I’m thinking, no way did any 88 Mustang, Salem or not come with a C4 trans

jamesjames · Feb 3, 2019

heres the copy of appraisel

Mustang5L5 · Feb 3, 2019

C4 was not available on the Mustang in 1988. Only the AOD was. Saleens were geared towards road racing and 5-spd.

If you really want to know, get the VIN and call up saleen and ask. They will tell you exactly how that car was optioned out for original equipment.

You can also do a marti report.
https://www.martiauto.com/martireports.cfm

That windshield banner is also not the correct banne for 1988.

Still a good deal but there's a few items needed to put it back to original.

Mustang5L5 · Feb 3, 2019

Also, does the radio look like this? If so that IS the originsl Saleen equipped radio.

I'd do you own homework and not trust the appraisal report. Give Saleen a call with the VIN

BlakeusMaximus · Feb 3, 2019

What’s up with the brake fluid reservoir? Is that correct? Looks like and older style reservoir. Looks like there’s no smog pump either, based off the belt routing.

Mustang5L5 · Feb 3, 2019

Yes, it's correct. Saleens used the SVO brakes and older MC as their base brake setup with a few upgrades

BlakeusMaximus · Feb 3, 2019

Mustang5L5 said:
Yes, it's correct. Saleens used the SVO brakes and older MC as their base brake setup with a few upgrades

Ah, gotcha.

General karthief · Feb 3, 2019

I would be suspect of the appraisal unless it was done befor the modifications, can't see the date, missing/wrong parts are the reason for the price being what it is.

Mark 7 LSC · Feb 3, 2019

Buy it !!!

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Rdub6

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

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JD1964

there is enough sticking out to grab on to

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Blown88GT

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Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

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Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

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JD1964

there is enough sticking out to grab on to

jamesjames

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Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

BlakeusMaximus

Still got to try a little lube on my speedo head

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

BlakeusMaximus

Still got to try a little lube on my speedo head

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

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