Is there a stangnet buying guide for the S197 - or a thread? I have not
found one just yet.
I'm looking for an 06 or 07 GT in the $20,000 US
price range. Being new to the car I'm not sure when I peer at
one what to look for?
Basic wants are easy to spot:
- manual trans
- convertible
- blue or black (I can probably spot this part ok)
- extra engine gauges (what is that called?)
- posi
- ratio? I'll be mostly just driving, probably never to the
strip or track, so 3:55? Can I tell by VIN, from the outside?
I think a lower numeric is better for me - for mpg at least,
a 4:10 not so much
- blue or black (ok I can probably spot this part ok)
Did it come with that scoop? Some have cut exhaust tips, some
rolled.
And - a breakdown of "premium" etc. I've seen red seats, tan,
black, cloth and leather, side air bags, etc.
Carfax seems like a solid bet, most of my cars have been
bought new (I've never bought a used car newer
than a 1969!, that cost more than $1500 ... no carfax
needed). I've learned of OASIS as well - sound real helpful.
Can I learn by vin if it still has any warranty left? That
is unlikely on a 5 year old car ... but a warrant is a good
thing.
A number of '06 around here (DC/west) seem to be low miles enough
(under 30K) to still
have OE tires - a good sign of light driving (unless the 10.5"
deep dish were on it for those 30K miles).
The backup plan is a CS coupe, blue.
So - all pointers are appreciated. Thanks!
found one just yet.
I'm looking for an 06 or 07 GT in the $20,000 US
price range. Being new to the car I'm not sure when I peer at
one what to look for?
Basic wants are easy to spot:
- manual trans
- convertible
- blue or black (I can probably spot this part ok)
- extra engine gauges (what is that called?)
- posi
- ratio? I'll be mostly just driving, probably never to the
strip or track, so 3:55? Can I tell by VIN, from the outside?
I think a lower numeric is better for me - for mpg at least,
a 4:10 not so much
- blue or black (ok I can probably spot this part ok)
Did it come with that scoop? Some have cut exhaust tips, some
rolled.
And - a breakdown of "premium" etc. I've seen red seats, tan,
black, cloth and leather, side air bags, etc.
Carfax seems like a solid bet, most of my cars have been
bought new (I've never bought a used car newer
than a 1969!, that cost more than $1500 ... no carfax
needed). I've learned of OASIS as well - sound real helpful.
Can I learn by vin if it still has any warranty left? That
is unlikely on a 5 year old car ... but a warrant is a good
thing.
A number of '06 around here (DC/west) seem to be low miles enough
(under 30K) to still
have OE tires - a good sign of light driving (unless the 10.5"
deep dish were on it for those 30K miles).
The backup plan is a CS coupe, blue.
So - all pointers are appreciated. Thanks!