shopping for a 2004 gt conv. tips please

teamhurst

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im looking in to getting a 04 gt convertible soon and was wondering if there should be anything that i should watch out for when it comes to 2004 mustang convertibles. this will be my first mustang and i may not know what to look for
any heads up would be very helpful.
im going to go look at one this weekend it as the 40th special edition package with Arizona beige strips with 62,000 miles on the clock with a 5 speed stick.
thanks for any help that anyone can give.

 

gtmick00

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We have three Mustang verts here at home. 1999-8,000 mile, 1999- 30,000 mile and a 2004 chrimson red with 28,000 miles. I woud start by finding the lowest mile 2004 that is as stock as possible and then set it up to your liking.

 

teamhurst

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well the on im looking at has the lowest mileage with traction control do to the fact ill be driving it year round here in michigan for at least the first year or so
that and its the only special edition 40th annv that ive found with in 150 miles of my town i was just looking for any info about common problems that tend to show up after all the car is 7 years old
whats the chances of the top leaking etc... stuff like that

 

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If the top looks like it's in good condition with no rips/tears/holes and the weather stripping along its sides and the A-pillars is still in good condition, it shouldn't leak. Just make sure it seats well with the windows/latches.

 

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Have a good mechanic check it out. The condition of the top, tires, brakes, clutch, body etc. may affect the price. Plus a Carfax check is important.

I got my 04 last year with 16k miles. All I've done is to replace the gas filter and oil changes. I did drop 3k in performance and visual mods...very addictive!

 

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Welli got the 04 conv. Shes not perfect but in over all good condition just some miner cosmedices and might need to get the brakes looked at might need the routers turned
and wouldnt you know it and to rain on the way home

 

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Congrats, throw up some pics!

 

teamhurst

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ill get up some pics today i need to wash it and do some big time detailing today. we got in to some rain on the way home it was a 1 1/2 hr drive home from the car lot i guess that showed the top dosnt leak

 

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congrats man!

 

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here are some pics of my new 04 mustang 40th annv edition

View attachment 187826

 

SteedaGT9150

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looks like a keeper

 

teamhurst

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i do need to get a dust boot for the top and new sun visors but im loving it!!! my 5 year old son loves it to!!

 

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Nice. Love the spoiler free decklid.

 

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kyle_99gt

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get a light bar

 

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kyle_99gt said:

get a light bar

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thats one of the things im going to get and a hurst shifter
and the one thing it might need right off is new exhaust from the cats back anyone have any ideas on exhaust would be great!

 

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teamhurst said:

thats one of the things im going to get and a hurst shifter
and the one thing it might need right off is new exhaust from the cats back anyone have any ideas on exhaust would be great!

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Depends how loud you want i got magna packs and they sound amazing, but are very loud when you break them in. You should go to You tube and watch some exhaust clips, that's how i choose mine.