Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: Rcarder407 on February 24, 2009, 06:44:52 PM
Post by: Rcarder407 on February 24, 2009, 06:44:52 PM
My girlfriend has been looking for a new vehicle. Right now she has a 92 S10 Blazer, enough said. I went to pick up my brother from school when a saw a 87/88 thunderbird for sale. I stopped and looked at it, its black with riken wheels. The body is in good shape, no major dents or signs of rust. The interior is gray and looks to be in good shape too. Im not sure what engine is in it (V6 or V8) or how many miles are on it. The price on the sign is $1500 obo. Im going back tomorrow to take some pics and find out more info.
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on February 24, 2009, 07:20:08 PM
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on February 24, 2009, 07:20:08 PM
Sounds like a good deal be sure to post some pics
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: Haystack on February 24, 2009, 08:28:45 PM
Post by: Haystack on February 24, 2009, 08:28:45 PM
talk em down to $1250 or less. See if you can get a history on the car. Like how many miles are on it and what all is wrong.
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: Rcarder407 on February 25, 2009, 09:14:02 PM
Post by: Rcarder407 on February 25, 2009, 09:14:02 PM
I didnt have much time to stop and look at the car today. I took a few pics. The car isnt in as good shape as I thought. I did a half walk around yesterday and missed the front bumper. Other than the bumper and a little stain on the seat the car is pretty soild. The underside doesnt look bad. Im gonna try to talk the guy down to $800-900ish.
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on February 25, 2009, 09:55:16 PM
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on February 25, 2009, 09:55:16 PM
Is that a mustang or a cougar behind the bird in that first pic?
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: Rcarder407 on February 25, 2009, 10:08:50 PM
Post by: Rcarder407 on February 25, 2009, 10:08:50 PM
That's my sport.
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on February 25, 2009, 10:17:27 PM
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on February 25, 2009, 10:17:27 PM
:hick:
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: 86XR7project on February 26, 2009, 09:12:24 AM
Post by: 86XR7project on February 26, 2009, 09:12:24 AM
Nice find!
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: 5.0willgo on February 26, 2009, 09:52:21 AM
Post by: 5.0willgo on February 26, 2009, 09:52:21 AM
I would say that judging by your description and these pics, 8-900 is fair. That is assuming the car runs, drives and shifts ok and the strut towers and all are in good shape.
Oh, if you don't meet the seller before you look at the car again, you can tell if it's an 8 or 6 from the vin.
Look at the 8th digit. F=5.0, 3or4=3.8
Of course it could be a swap, but really, who does that...
Oh, if you don't meet the seller before you look at the car again, you can tell if it's an 8 or 6 from the vin.
Look at the 8th digit. F=5.0, 3or4=3.8
Of course it could be a swap, but really, who does that...
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: pegasus on March 02, 2009, 02:39:20 PM
Post by: pegasus on March 02, 2009, 02:39:20 PM
Quote from: 5.0willgo;258679
Of course it could be a swap, but really, who does that...
they did that to my 88 it vins out as a turbo coupe and it had a 5.0 in it
anyway nice find !!!:D
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: Beau on March 02, 2009, 03:23:32 PM
Post by: Beau on March 02, 2009, 03:23:32 PM
Unless it's a swapped engine, it has the 3.8...it has chrome door handles and window trim. Decent lookin' car though.
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: Rcarder407 on March 02, 2009, 05:11:39 PM
Post by: Rcarder407 on March 02, 2009, 05:11:39 PM
It has the 5.0 in it with around 170k miles. Also the guy told me it has a posi rear end. I tried talking the guy down but he is set on getting $1500 for it.
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: Haystack on March 02, 2009, 08:15:52 PM
Post by: Haystack on March 02, 2009, 08:15:52 PM
Quote from: FordTruckFreeek;259225
Unless it's a swapped engine, it has the 3.8...it has chrome door handles and window trim. Decent lookin' car though.
that would be called an LX with the v-8 option. Some one must have repainted it otherwise it shouldn't have body colored trim.
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: Jim_Miller on March 02, 2009, 08:37:32 PM
Post by: Jim_Miller on March 02, 2009, 08:37:32 PM
Quote from: Haystack;259276
that would be called an LX with the v-8 option. Some one must have repainted it otherwise it shouldn't have body colored trim.
chrome handles, window/body trim related to a 3.8 package?
since when?
My stock 88 has all the above black and chrome body trim on two tone silver and a 5.0... factory stock little old lady car when I bought it.
not all v8 were sports
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: jpc647 on March 03, 2009, 10:41:29 AM
Post by: jpc647 on March 03, 2009, 10:41:29 AM
Quote from: Rcarder407;259243
It has the 5.0 in it with around 170k miles. Also the guy told me it has a posi rear end. I tried talking the guy down but he is set on getting $1500 for it.
I would double check to see if its a posi. I found when looking at t-birds when I wanted one, many people said it was, but they weren't. I'm not sure, I think "sports" might have. Regardless, don't take his word on that one, lol.
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: jpc647 on March 03, 2009, 10:43:21 AM
Post by: jpc647 on March 03, 2009, 10:43:21 AM
Also, if you get it and don't want the wheels, lemme know! Maybe we can trade or whatever... I may have some wheels you like or whatever...
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: 86XR7project on March 03, 2009, 10:48:56 AM
Post by: 86XR7project on March 03, 2009, 10:48:56 AM
Nice find man I'd just go for it.
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: Haystack on March 03, 2009, 08:29:22 PM
Post by: Haystack on March 03, 2009, 08:29:22 PM
thats an $800 car with less then 100,000 miles. with 170,000 miles, that is a $500ish car. It dosen't have traction lock unless its got a towing package.
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: FLSTCI71 on March 03, 2009, 09:25:07 PM
Post by: FLSTCI71 on March 03, 2009, 09:25:07 PM
Quote from: Haystack;259386
thats an $800 car with less then 100,000 miles. with 170,000 miles, that is a $500ish car. It dosen't have traction lock unless its got a towing package.
We should probably keep location in mind. Obviously, pictures can make it look like a show car, but if it's as clean as it looks, here in Minnesota, that would be closer to a $1500 car. 87/88 Fox birds were rusty when they unloaded them off of the haulers in 87/88. If I was in the market for another one, I would pay a premium for a rust free car, regardless of the mileage.
I will follow that up by saying I am not looking for another Fox 87/88 bird, but if you can find me a shiny rust free example with a 5.0 here in town with less than 100K on it for $800, I would buy it in an instant. For $1500, I'd have to do some serious thinking about it. Good luck!!
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: daminc on March 03, 2009, 09:38:09 PM
Post by: daminc on March 03, 2009, 09:38:09 PM
In Buffalo, you would be paying about $2000 for that
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on March 03, 2009, 09:39:34 PM
Post by: 20thanniver-ls on March 03, 2009, 09:39:34 PM
Quote from: daminc;259423
In Buffalo, you would be paying about $2000 for that
same here in tennesee
Title: New car for my g/f
Post by: hellsing73 on March 04, 2009, 12:00:00 AM
Post by: hellsing73 on March 04, 2009, 12:00:00 AM
michigan 2500+