Second Opinions On 94 V6 Purchase

[Wick 05]

I've been in the market for a new vehicle for about 2 months now, and just today I noticed a 94 V6 Mustang at one of the local used car dealers not far from my home. I started the car up and just listened to the engine, as it was the first time the car was running in about two weeks, the rev started off at about 1500 RPMs and then dropped to about 1000. The panel reads 151,000 kilometers but the dealer says that there's a new engine put in it that only has about 58,000 on it (I'm not sure I believe him, but that's not what I'm posting about). What I'm asking an opinion about is actaully one of the pullies. The pulley closest to the passenger side seems to spin with the rest, and then stop for 15-20 seconds before starting up again, there's a smaller pulley below it that does the same thing. I'm pretty sure it's the AC pulley, but as I'm not familiar with these cars, I'm not 100% sure. The dealer says he'll get the car inspected and have anything that needs fixing done and included into the price of $3500 Canadian everything included (taxes, transfer, inspection, etc.). The car is in pretty good shape on the inside, the ashtray shows that it was indeed smoked in, but I couldn't find any burn holes or stains. The exterior hardly shows the age of the car as there's the expected chips in the front from highway driving and just a small chip over the driver side rear quarter panel. No visible signs of rust, and from the chip over the rear panel, the car was never painted. If anyone can tell me what those pulleys are powering, and how serious the problem is to have them ficed, or the cost of getting them fixed (I'll get the cost taken off the sale price), as well as if the price he's asking is reasonable for this car, I'd really appreciate it, thanks guys.

1994 3.8 litre V6
$3500 Canadian
151,000 kilometers (58,000 on the engine...so he says)

 

[Wick 05]

... Anyone know anything about these cars or is this forum just filled with ricers that can't afford imports? Would have figured I'd have a dozen different replies about this by now.

 

[foxbodyfreak]

jerk off

well, theres really no need to be an as$H ole about it. sometimes people have more important things to do than leave you comments about a car you dont even own. go buy a civic.

 

[TMX]

The AC pully does turn on and off as you say, it doesn't run all the time unless something it wrong. As for what is below the AC pully that is doing the same thing, I have no clue. Maybe a Smog pump? Don't have them or need them in Texas so it's past my knowledge.

Usually if you want to tell if the engine has been replaced is the numbers. The numbers on the engine should match up to I believe the last 4 digits of the VIN number, providing Ford kept this method in 1994, it works on my 1993.

 

[timeless2]

Yeah, no need to get harsh on here, man. Just because someone doesn't respond to your question within minutes, like an IM world, doesn't mean the audience is clueless. You posted on a Sunday night where most people are focusing on their week ahead and going to sleep.

On topic, can you describe the sound the pulley is making? Does it seem as though any bearings might be out?

 

[GTA_V6_Mustang]

I resent that ricer coment. I believe we are owed an apology. BUT ANYWAYS, its just the A/C pulley but as far as the one under it on my 94 its just a tensioner pulley, but might be what TMX said.

 

[zincyellow03]

Did you honestly expect an answer within 12 hours and 11 minutes? Especially since it was a SUNDAY NIGHT?

"... Anyone know anything about these cars or is this forum just filled with ricers that can't afford imports? Would have figured I'd have a dozen different replies about this by now."

Ricers who can't afford imports OK, I guess we see why your considering to get a mustang... Maybe if you figured that you'd have a dozen replies then maybe you can figure all of that stuff yourself.

 

[foxbodyfreak]

Did you honestly expect an answer within 12 hours and 11 minutes? Especially since it was a SUNDAY NIGHT?

"... Anyone know anything about these cars or is this forum just filled with ricers that can't afford imports? Would have figured I'd have a dozen different replies about this by now."

Ricers who can't afford imports OK, I guess we see why your considering to get a mustang... Maybe if you figured that you'd have a dozen replies then maybe you can figure all of that stuff yourself.

i agree with zincyellow03...


like i sed, go buy a civic... we dont want your kind!! hahahahahahahahahahahaha

 

[zincyellow03]

+1

 

[timeless2]

I wonder if he bought the car.

 

[AP1995V6]

I hope not. The last thing we need is another Mustang out there with stickers on it for parts the car doesn't have.

 

[Redsnake2]

+2
My advice would be to get a V8..

 

[95GTV8]

+3 for the v8, a v6 will be alot slower, not trashing it, just don't expect to much, heavier car + v6, not quite the punch.