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What to look for when buying

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Cobain03

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just like the title states. also, whats the mileage range i should stay under. im going to try to stay under 45k but its really hard to do since im very picky about colors (white, silver, or sonic blue) my budget is about up to 13k (college student)
 

CobraRed_96_GT

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Preferably a woman driver as long as it has a clean title. If not check the tires and see what kinda wear they have on em to figure out what find of driver they are. I'd go 2000'-2001'+ on years and around 35-40k is fine, these engines last a LONG time w/ proper maitanance. Also have a local place (or yourself if able) do a compression test on it b4 you buy. Then run a carfax report.
Finally, consider Laser Red, true blue, and mineral gray
 
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Dragstr05

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Silver or White should be pretty easy to find, especially silver. Atleast in my area anyway.

I have a little more than 94,000 on my 2000 and it runs like a champ. I wouldnt be too concerned with mileage, so long as it appears to have been well taken care of and not abused. If its clean, the paint looks good, interior in good shape and drives good you should be ok.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=215432269&dealer_id=59270163&car_year=1999&model=MUST&num_records=25&make2=&start_year=1999&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=8+Cylinder&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&search_type=used&distance=100&color3=WHITE&color2=SILVER&make=FORD&color=BLUE&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=60000&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=40504&advanced=y&end_year=2003&doors=&transmission=&max_price=13000&cardist=82
 
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Dragstr05

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And another:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=215163870&dealer_id=1019206&car_year=2000&model=MUST&num_records=25&make2=&start_year=1999&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=8+Cylinder&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&search_type=used&distance=100&color3=WHITE&color2=SILVER&make=FORD&color=BLUE&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=60000&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=40504&advanced=y&end_year=2003&doors=&transmission=&max_price=13000&cardist=85

Those should be decent distance from you too, btw. Kinda PITA to find a zip code for lexington KY but google found one for me
 

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i've been eyeing that vert for a while. i just dont know how convertibles do in the winter as far as heat escaping and road noise. also, the 99 - 00 hoods do nothing for me but i guess if its cheap enough a hood can be replaced.
 
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Try to look for one 30-40K miles if possible.
Just be picky and look around you will find
a mustang you like eventually.
Make sure to have it check out before you buy anything.
Happy car shopping!
www.ebaymotors.com
 

RED2001GT

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I've got a 2001 Mustang GT with ONLY 2,6xx original miles on it. It's NEVER been driven in the winter and it has been driven in the rain at the most only 6 times.
I am the ORIGINAL OWNER of the car and I am thinking of selling it. You can see a picture of it below if you click on the link. It's the one with the hood scoop. The other Mustang is a 2002 V6 Mustang which is my daily driver.
 

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i keep telling him 99-01 cobra or 03-04 mach 1
 

Cobain03

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cant afford insurance on one plus i dont want a car payment in school. told ya this many times lol. just wait till i get out of school and have a steady good paying job. 03 cobra is coming my way.
 
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