What to look out for when buying a 01 GT?

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89lxsport50

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I bought my 89 5.0 new and have been driving it everyday since. I am keeping it, but I want to find a newer one to drive daily. I found a 2001 GT that I am interested in. What are some things to look out for that are specific to these cars?

 

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Nothing really just look it over really good....I bought a used 02 that only had 7k miles on it and I have been loving it so far

 

mity2

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Romeo or Windser. Or T-45 or TR-3650. I think TR-3650 is slightly better trans. Other then that, make sure it hasn't been in accident, checl service record, Carfax...

 

Mach1Run

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If it has the 3650 may want to see if you can get an oasis and see if it has been a problem child.

 

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Definately find out which tranny it is before you buy and see what issues it has. I would shift it several times over to see if or how much it grinds.

 

Mustang5L5

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Early 3650's tend to grind badly into 2nd.

If i was buying an '01, i'd feel better buying one with a T-45.

To check, read the door code. Under trans, the letter TR would indicate 3650. Anything else is the t-45

 

imblown-ru

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you should look for my 02 haha. just have it checked out. check the compression, underbody, all that good stff