I'm looking at buying a 96' saleen with 90k miles, non supercharged for $6,000. What are these going for? It seems like a good deal!! Is it?
First off, congrats on having an interest in the vehicles produced by Saleen!
If a Saleen vehicle is something you feel you might want to pursue, I can't recommend Brad Bowlings
Saleen Book enough. Linked above. It's a great introductory!
The GT-based 1996-1998 S281s have a soft market. This era GT wasn't a fire-breathing hot rod. Which might have some impact. Also, it seems the styling of this era Mustang might be a little controversial. I've heard the pros & cons.
If this 96-0011 was/is the red coupe up in the north west... then it's been on the market for maybe 18+ months.
The 1994-1998 Ford Mustangs still featured factory VIN tags on all the exterior body panels. A good item to look for to help determine previous paint or body damage/replacement. These stickers will not appear on the Saleen replaced items. Like the front and rear bumper covers.
The closest thing to a factory supercharged S281 during the 1996-98 era is the SA-15... so no worries about it being "just a S281."
The price doesn't concern me. Given the mileage, the possible time spent on the market, and the general lack of collector value currently given to this model they can be a great buy and a super entry-level Saleen.
If you would like to read more about the 1996-98 S281s, see their options and equipment, go here --->
My Home Away From Home.
As you get more serious... feel free to contact:
Mark at PAS -
performanceautosport.com
AND
Greg at SLS -
saleenls.com
They both know things.
Good luck, best wishes, happy hunting!