2002 Convertible V6 - Buy or not

[USRobo]

I am looking at a 2002 Convertible Mustang v6 3.8L with 65,000 the seller wants $7,200. Is this a good price? How is the gas mileage on the v6? What usually goes wrong?
Here are the specs -
65,000 Miles
True Blue w/ white convertible top, white Mustang panels & white leather interior
16" Bright Alloy Wheels
ABS/Traction control
Rear deck lid spoiler
Power everything
In dash 6 CD disc changer, Mach 460 premium sound system
Securilock Anti-theft system & remote keyless entry
CFC-Free air conditioning runs extremely cold


In perfect mechanical condition, new ceramic disc brakes, good tires, oil & filter just changed, freshly inspected & detailed.


Has a few parking lot bumps & bruises from working downtown, but no major body damage

Thanks in advance

 

[RED98]

not too bad.. if you like the car, then go for it. Economy kind of depends on whether it's a 5 speed or auto, and how much lead is in your foot.. mine gets 18-20 in the city, and near 30 on the highway. I am a leadfoot, that's why it drops into the teens. Your first 2 mods should be new wheels, and dual exhaust... good luck..

 

[truebluevert]

Sounds just like my v6, true blue vert with white top and interior. I love mine and the color combo I havent seen anywhere else.

 

['66 coupe]

True Blue FTW!

The 16" rims are good enough, and with a 7.5" width, you won't need anything else for the power you're putting down.

Biggest problem may be an exhaust leak. At least that seems like the only common problem on these cars.

 

[zincyellow03]

I think that's a good deal. I usually see '99 V6s with 100k miles going for that much or more...

 

[USRobo]

Thanks for the info guys/gals. This car will be for my daughter, 20 so I want to make sure it is reliable.

Thanks for all the info. I will post pictures if I decide to buy.
:SNSign:

Sounds just like my v6, true blue vert with white top and interior. I love mine and the color combo I havent seen anywhere else.

 

[RED98]

As long as you keep up on maintenance, reliability should not be a problem. My car just passed 100,000 and no problems yet, even though I thrash on it trying to pretend it is a V8. Those 3.8 engines are tough; Ford has a lot of experience with them. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Adverse2Change]

A full tune-up can work wonders for you. My '00 v6 just passed 75k and I got a full tune up with a fuel system cleaning. Runs very smoothly.

 

['66 coupe]

I thrash on it trying to pretend it is a V8.

My car was a 1 yr-old rental with 31k miles when I bought it. I'm now at 77k and everyone that has ever been in a car with me knows I don't take it easy on them. I haven't had a single problem.
After driving my '66 daily for two years w/o a single problem and now this car, I can laugh at anyone that says American cars are unreliable.

 

['66 coupe]

This car will be for my daughter, 20 so I want to make sure it is reliable.

Depending on where she lives, that car should last a LONG time. My little sister also has a 2001 V6, and since she lives in a small college town her car only has 11k miles. We bought it in 2003 with only 5k.

 

[zincyellow03]

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[marvinmycat]

Depending on where you live, the private party price for that car can go anywhere from $9,620 to $10,170.

Good deal if it has been taken care of.