S351: Should I?

[Black95GT]

Talked to the owner, Has 36k miles. He said the overall condition is ok, one crease/dent on passenger side. Said the car number is #104. He is the third owner. I'm going to give Mark at PAS a call on Tuesday see if knows anything about this car, since I can't call any other day. I notice on the car, the numbers aren't on the front end, the rear decal is on the right side of the trunk. I didn't ask about repaint or anything. I had him send photos(they were pretty shitty too), he didn't take any of the engine, or badges. I'm still deciding if its worth going out there, Zim offered to check out the car for me. He wants 32k for it, with the mileage, It should be around 28 or so.

The only thing I'm worried about is the owner's lack of knowledge of the car. I'm really buying it for shows and weekend fun, I don't want something that has been beaten bad. Cause the 95's aren't tuned well, and have a weak fuel system, and the block isn't forged so without that tune, I'm not sure how the motor is. He sounds younger so I worried about abuse to the car, but I shouldn't really judge it on that since, when I first get that thing, lol god knows what Im gonna do

So blah blah blah, what do you all think, should I have Zim check it out, or wait for something else to come across. Performance Auto Sport in Richmond, Virginia or PAS has these cars for sale every couple months, and they tune em up and make sure you get what you pay for. I'm kinda leaning to waiting, its hard since this is my dream car, and I am an impatient bastard. Paying a loan for this is gonna suck The main thing with waiting is, 96+ have 6 speeds, and the block is forged so its just finding a white one I guess.

oh yea I know how people are, I brought pictures.
Here are some pictures.






White is hard to judge in pictures, because it hides stuff well.

[lowflyn]

That's a beautiful car...

If only I had the cash laying around for what I wanted lol.

[Black95GT]

I wish I had it laying around, Ive only got 1/3 of it, so Ill need a loan, selling my GT isn't and option

[lowflyn]

If you can handle the payments and that's what you want, then go for it man.

Hopefully within the next year I'll be able to get what I want...

[sonic04edge]

I'd love an s351 by far one of my favorites.

[JROC]

The S351's are pretty bad ass, but for that kind of money you could get a very nice low mileage Terminator and have much more fun.

[Black95GT]

My friend has a terminator, there are a lot in my town, I need to be different, stand out

[Zim]

32k for a 12 year old MUSTANG is kind of hard to justify IMO. While a sweet car, I think 32 grand is a bit steep.

[Black95GT]

I agree it is, they are rare cars, and from what i've seen its worth around 28k for the mileage, Im not sure how firm he is on the price

[matthews.stang]

Quote: Originally Posted by Zim 32k for a 12 year old MUSTANG is kind of hard to justify IMO. While a sweet car, I think 32 grand is a bit steep.

Good to know the price hasn't dropped.

[Black95GT]

That article is on the T-code which is the standard model, this one is the R-code which is supercharged.

[SpectorV]

I wouldn't drop that kind of cash for a car that is not in top notch condition. That includes no need for a repaint or other such drastic upkeep that can be avoided if the vehicle is taken care of like it should be. If it is not in great condition (I mean really great) I would pass on it.

I would explore all my options, for that kind of coin you could buy a Cobra and fix it up and make it better than that Saleen. Sure you wont have the authentic version but... is that what you really want or do you want the nice looking car and something to have fun with on the weekends.

[wiarumas]

while the s351 is one of my favorite mustangs... 32k is a joke. i would never pay that much for a used car.

[Black95GT]

It wasn't really a question like, should I get a S351, it was more like should I get this car, or wait for another s351, I know its a ton for a used car, but they hold the value fairly well, and I just looking for show/cruising/fun car

[Zim]

If you like it, go for it... and Ill be happy to go check it out for ya.

[SpectorV]

if that one has ever had any major work done to it like a paint job or such then pass on it. you can find one that is in perfect shape if you keep looking.

[Black95GT]

Yea, he just emailed me, it was rear ended. Thats why the rear decals are messed up. I looked at the front numbers, they aren't lined up with the corner light, So I think that was repainted or replaced also. Im going to pass on it.

[matthews.stang]

Quote: Originally Posted by Black95GT Yea, he just emailed me, it was rear ended. Thats why the rear decals are messed up. I looked at the front numbers, they aren't lined up with the corner light, So I think that was repainted or replaced also. Im going to pass on it.

Good, cause for 32k...I would pick up a new Saleen.

[SpectorV]

Quote: Originally Posted by matthews.stang Good, cause for 32k...I would pick up a new Saleen.

let me know where you can get a new saleen for 32k cuz that is a steal.