Should i buy 2001 gt convertible

[Jbarker83]

Looked at this 2001 ford Mustang gt convertible manual 97k miles looks pretty clean for $5500 interior needs some work paint pretty good but one rust area bothers me so I wanted some input before buying about it and about owning a covertable what to look for

https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/6158010335.html


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[PinkieT]

The rust under the weatherstrip is a warning sign. I suggest a thorough inspection crawling underneath, pulling up the truck pad, under the carpet if possible, and better yet on a lift at a garage to check for major rust. Paint and body work to fix rust can be expensive. Based on the limited pics, seems kinda pricey to me. I live in Cleveland and drove to Tennessee to get my ragtop.

 

[96blak54]

Do what PinkieT did, look at other states.

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[Frank.JD.Perez]

Get a cali car

 

[Jbarker83]

i just sold my 01 gt cause tower rust and quarter panel. i checked this new gt no tower rust quarters are clean and under the car is clean

The rust under the weatherstrip is a warning sign. I suggest a thorough inspection crawling underneath, pulling up the truck pad, under the carpet if possible, and better yet on a lift at a garage to check for major rust. Paint and body work to fix rust can be expensive. Based on the limited pics, seems kinda pricey to me. I live in Cleveland and drove to Tennessee to get my ragtop.

 

[96blak54]

I see the rust on mine and tears begin to form.

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[Jbarker83]

yeh like i said i just sold my 01 gt because the quarters rusting from the inside and both shockers were rusted through you would never know car looks clean when i bought it didnt notice the shit

now this 01 im looking all over it lol only spot i found that was rusted but people telling me it can be fixed might only be surface rust but idk

 

[PinkieT]

yeh like i said i just sold my 01 gt because the quarters rusting from the inside and both shockers were rusted through you would never know car looks clean when i bought it didnt notice the shit

now this 01 im looking all over it lol only spot i found that was rusted but people telling me it can be fixed might only be surface rust but idk

Surface rust is not hard or expensive to fix. If the car is solid, maybe not a bad deal, but really can't tell from a few pics. How is the clutch, oil pressure? Any water in the oil or vice versa? CarFax show any wrecks or problems? I'm not saying keep looking, I'm saying keep your eyes wide open and see if the seller will come down on price. Got a buddy or a mechanic you can take it to and get an impartial opinion?

 

[Jbarker83]

Surface rust is not hard or expensive to fix. If the car is solid, maybe not a bad deal, but really can't tell from a few pics. How is the clutch, oil pressure? Any water in the oil or vice versa? CarFax show any wrecks or problems? I'm not saying keep looking, I'm saying keep your eyes wide open and see if the seller will come down on price. Got a buddy or a mechanic you can take it to and get an impartial opinion?

He came down from $7300 he said the wheels and tires a recent $1200 lol I sold my 01 for $5700 so it's less than mine was

 

[DKblue98GT]

I would hold out for a rust free one. I looked at hundreds of cars on Craigslist before I finally found the right one. I did a fly and drive 8 hours away.

 

[Jbarker83]

I would hold out for a rust free one. I looked at hundreds of cars on Craigslist before I finally found the right one. I did a fly and drive 8 hours away.

I live in the north east hard to fine completely rust free and I don't have the time and money to travel down south to get one

 

[ttocs]

I can't say its a great price imo.

 

[Jbarker83]

All of them around here people asking that and more. I sold mine for 5700 lol

 

[Jbarker83]

I swear every one thinks there Mustang is the cleanest greatest lol

 

[Jbarker83]

Got the car hope it works out

 

[evilcw311]

Got the car hope it works out

Hopefully this does work out. I'd definitely get that part worked out first obviously.




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[Jbarker83]

Hopefully this does work out. I'd definitely get that part worked out first obviously.

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car is so much cleaner its not even funny but also seems slower lol only has a kn intake my other mustang had intake tb intake manifold and tuned felt much quicker lol

 

[PinkieT]

If you are happy with the purchase, that is what matters most. Now, the fun begins - do the the mods!

 

[Jbarker83]

If you are happy with the purchase, that is what matters most. Now, the fun begins - do the the mods!

yeh soon right now just fixing up old things cleaning etc. i was thinking of adding 4.10 gears its a 5 speed is that a good mode ?

 

[PinkieT]

yeh soon right now just fixing up old things cleaning etc. i was thinking of adding 4.10 gears its a 5 speed is that a good mode ?

Yep, should wake it up some. I went with 3.73s on my 5 speed, that is what was in the Cobra axle I am swapping in so it was an easy choice. 4.10 might be kinda steep if you do a lot of freeway driving, though.