I have never posted here but own a ford...HI!
Ok so I am considering purchasing a 1994 mustang GT (5.0). The car is a 5-speed with a good body. The paint will clean up and the interior is average. Driver seat has a tear and a few other small things.
My real question is...The owner said the 5.0 was 'rebuilt'. BUT, after asking some questions I find out that the motor was only looked over and nothing needed replaced. HE said the motor was completely dissembled. He did say the water pump and all gaskets were replaced. The car has 200,000 miles on it. He did the 'rebuild' about 1,000 miles ago. Car has brand new tranny from ford. (probably reman, but has warranty)
How much longer will stock internals last? Is it even possible that after 200,000 miles NOTHING needed to be replaced? He is asking $2,000. I just want something fun to drive in the summer. If this thing is going to explode soon, I will just put the money into my ford f100.
Side Note: While test driving. When you came to an ubrupt stop the car would die unless you tapped the gas a little...Also the O2 sensors was not in the exhaust (he ran open manifolds)
TL;DR - how long with a 5.0 with new gaskets and 200,000 miles last? is it worth $2,000?
Thanks for any and all help
Ok so I am considering purchasing a 1994 mustang GT (5.0). The car is a 5-speed with a good body. The paint will clean up and the interior is average. Driver seat has a tear and a few other small things.
My real question is...The owner said the 5.0 was 'rebuilt'. BUT, after asking some questions I find out that the motor was only looked over and nothing needed replaced. HE said the motor was completely dissembled. He did say the water pump and all gaskets were replaced. The car has 200,000 miles on it. He did the 'rebuild' about 1,000 miles ago. Car has brand new tranny from ford. (probably reman, but has warranty)
How much longer will stock internals last? Is it even possible that after 200,000 miles NOTHING needed to be replaced? He is asking $2,000. I just want something fun to drive in the summer. If this thing is going to explode soon, I will just put the money into my ford f100.
Side Note: While test driving. When you came to an ubrupt stop the car would die unless you tapped the gas a little...Also the O2 sensors was not in the exhaust (he ran open manifolds)
TL;DR - how long with a 5.0 with new gaskets and 200,000 miles last? is it worth $2,000?
Thanks for any and all help