I wasn't spoonfed either and wasn't given anything, but I did get very lucky at a young age and was able make a enough money to live better than most people. I'm not "bashing" you or your car. You simply took the first steps by saying "Who's the dick that says you cant get a nice reliable car for under 2k?" So don't point your finger if you're going to go off calling people "dicks."
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I wasn't spoonfed either and wasn't given anything, but I did get very lucky at a young age and was able make a enough money to live better than most people. I'm not "bashing" you or your car. You simply took the first steps by saying "Who's the dick that says you cant get a nice reliable car for under 2k?" So don't point your finger if you're going to go off calling people "dicks."
JulesMaximus
No Lifer
Sounds like a great deal if you can get that suspension problem fixed relatively cheap. That's probably why the previous owner got rid of it. That car should run for many more years.
I've owned two Fords, both Mustang GT's (5.0l w/5spd) and both were great cars.
I've owned two Fords, both Mustang GT's (5.0l w/5spd) and both were great cars.
JulesMaximus
No Lifer
Was? So, you're retired now? Either that or you've blown through your inheritance and now you're broke?
JulesMaximus
No Lifer
You said, "you got lucky at a young age and was able to make a enough money to live better than most people." That's past tense. So, what's your situation today JLGasbag?
Zenmervolt
Elite member
I had a '95 for a while. It was a nice car, but the transmission started to go south and I traded it in. Watch for that. If, on a cold morning, the car doesn't want to shift out of first until it's warm that means the transmission is failing and probably only has a year at most before needing a $2,000 rebuild. The transmissions in the early ('95 and earlier) Mark VIII's are the most prone to having that issue.
Other than that, and the air suspension, there's not too much bad about them. Squeeks and rattles mainly. And the worst headlights I've ever seen. Seriously, the low-beams are about as useful as a candle in a hurricane. Good high-beams though. Trunk is really poorly designed too, it goes very far forward, but is shallow. I couldn't even fit a full-sized cooler in it because the cooler was too tall. Winter and rain traction SUCKS! The so-called "traction control" doesn't help.
Don't get me wrong, I liked the car, a lot, but it's really not a practical vehicle for a younger person and it drinks Premium fuel (it does not run on regular except in emergencies and even then the manual says to put in as little regular gasoline as possible and then to fill the tank complete with Premium ASAP to avoid engine damage) while averaging under 20 mpg in normal driving. It will get 26-28 on the interstate, but it won't average near that in commuting.
ZV
Other than that, and the air suspension, there's not too much bad about them. Squeeks and rattles mainly. And the worst headlights I've ever seen. Seriously, the low-beams are about as useful as a candle in a hurricane. Good high-beams though. Trunk is really poorly designed too, it goes very far forward, but is shallow. I couldn't even fit a full-sized cooler in it because the cooler was too tall. Winter and rain traction SUCKS! The so-called "traction control" doesn't help.
Don't get me wrong, I liked the car, a lot, but it's really not a practical vehicle for a younger person and it drinks Premium fuel (it does not run on regular except in emergencies and even then the manual says to put in as little regular gasoline as possible and then to fill the tank complete with Premium ASAP to avoid engine damage) while averaging under 20 mpg in normal driving. It will get 26-28 on the interstate, but it won't average near that in commuting.
ZV
amdforever2
Golden Member
Since it's the V8, good deal.
If it was the V6, I'd have told you to run. I had a 1992 Thunderbird (same car practically) with the V6 and it had a head gasket failure at like 100k miles.
If it was the V6, I'd have told you to run. I had a 1992 Thunderbird (same car practically) with the V6 and it had a head gasket failure at like 100k miles.
JulesMaximus
No Lifer
That was happening on our BMW 325i which is why we got rid of it.
thedarkwolf
Diamond Member
They never put a v6 in the mark VIII just the DOHC 4.6l that later became the Muatang Cobra engine. 280hp, nice interior, and a sexy body. One of the best looking cars from the 90s IMO. Just needs a manual tranny.
JulesMaximus
No Lifer
I don't think that car was offered with a V6.
funboy6942
Lifer
nakedfrog
No Lifer
I bought a car for $350 that I drove for three years, all I ever had to do was add a battery. Sold it for $300 at the end of those three years (and it was a FORD).
At the end of January of this year, I bought a car for $800, spent $36 to replace a bad hose, and drove it 500 miles to Denver, then 500 miles back, with some driving around while I was there, with no problems.
It's entirely possible to find a reliable car for less than $2k, you just have to know what to look for.
JulesMaximus
No Lifer
A porche? I don't have a porche, we just have a concrete walkway up to our front door.
I think you meant Porsche? 😉
Okay, so I went to the dealership and saw the car. It looked just as nice as the pictures and I was excited. I met the gentleman selling the vehicle, and he was nice as well. My friend (the mechanic) was there and he looked over EVERYTHING, and he said honestly... this is the cleanest 13 year old car i've ever seen. This car has been babied. Niiiice.
I paid the guy... it was like 1800 after tax and tags. The car drove home fine. I absolutely love this car. Anyone who gets into the vehicle loves it. It's an amazing car.
I paid the guy... it was like 1800 after tax and tags. The car drove home fine. I absolutely love this car. Anyone who gets into the vehicle loves it. It's an amazing car.
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