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Marketplace => T-Bird/Cougar Parts & Cars FOR SALE => Topic started by: 4mul8r on July 29, 2006, 09:00:34 AM

Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: 4mul8r on July 29, 2006, 09:00:34 AM
1983 Mercury Cougar

$700

This car is heavily optioned and has many surprising features for an 83. I bought it off the original owner in the Spring of 2002 with 27k miles on it. It would make a great around town car or good for a full showroom restoration. In 17 months, this car will official be qualified for historical status in Ohio.

    * 71k Original Miles
    * Sunroof
    * Digital Dash
    * Digital AM/FM Radio w/ Cassette
    * Automatic Headlights w/ Delay (turns on when it is dark and off when the car turns off)
    * Power Locks
    * Power Windows
    * Power Mirrors
    * A/C
    * Cruise Control
    * Tilt Steering Wheel w/ Controls
    * 4 Speed Automatic w/ OD
    * Fuel Injected 5.0 Liter V8
    * Original Paint is in Good Condition
    * Very Little Rust
    * Interior is in Excellent Condition

Recently Replaced/Repaired Items (6-9 months)

    * Front Brake Pads
    * Spark Plugs
    * Spark Plug Wires
    * Distributor
    * Distributor Rotor
    * PCV Valve
    * Passenger Side Valve Cover Gasket
    * Rear Tires (used)
    * Rear Brakes

I have receipts of all the above items. There should be some that have warranties. If desired I will also include the original distributor cap, rotor, and ignition wires. The wires are numbered and marked "Ford 1983".

There have been some other recent things done to the car that I would have to look up to check.

The car starts rough and if it happens to stall durring the first few mins, it is very hard to start back up or keep running. HOWEVER....if you can get the car to drive it runs just fine after the first mile or two. It's a very weird problem and it's been taken to two different auto shops without them being able to fix the problem yet. It's almost like it's getting too much fuel.

The car is currently at Bob's Auto on Dayton-Xenia in Beavercreek, OH. Come get the car. You might be able to drive it off the lot if you are lucky, but chances right now are that you won't be able to.

This would be great for someone who knows how to troubleshoot this problem or for someone to throw a newer mustang engine in it and use as a sleeper. The car itself is in very good shape.

Since I only have internet access 1 time a day now, it's better to call 937-718-6149.

$700

(http://www.steeletechproductions.com/83cougar/front_small.jpg)
(http://www.steeletechproductions.com/83cougar/back_small.jpg)
(http://www.steeletechproductions.com/83cougar/frontseats_small.jpg)
(http://www.steeletechproductions.com/83cougar/backseats_small.jpg)
(http://www.steeletechproductions.com/83cougar/dash_small.jpg)
(http://www.steeletechproductions.com/83cougar/engine_small.jpg)
(http://www.steeletechproductions.com/83cougar/roof_small.jpg)
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: matttherat on July 29, 2006, 09:22:37 AM
Looks pretty nice for the price. I'm interested, but does anyone here know anything about the problem it's having?
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: cougrrr302 on July 29, 2006, 10:19:09 AM
I might know how to fix that. I want your car! Eric pick it up for me!

Has the car sat for any period of time?
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: fordguy on July 29, 2006, 05:06:13 PM
beavercreek.  huh huh huh he said beaver :)
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: 84 Fila on July 29, 2006, 05:16:39 PM
Thats realy close to me actually. I want it so I can have sisters a T-bird and a Cougar
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: Ifixyawata on July 29, 2006, 05:23:44 PM
Oh my God.  That car is in incredible shape. 

Eric.  Buy this for me and I'll pay you back.

PS - Mike, you're thinkning of Beaver County, I think.  Beavercreek is down by Dayton, a good 3 - 4 hours away.
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: CougarSE on July 29, 2006, 06:28:16 PM
Wow.. oh so close... I am about an hour from beavercreek.
 
Another board member (mywifeskitty) has me turned onto 4 eyes like no one else could... I want this car but alas I havn't the funds.  if you have this for any amount of time... say a couple of weeks to a month I will take it off of your hands.
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: 84 Fila on July 29, 2006, 07:23:32 PM
Beaver Creek park? That what I was thinking
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: Ifixyawata on July 29, 2006, 07:37:46 PM
No, the town/City of Beavercreek, OH.
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: 84 Fila on July 29, 2006, 07:44:35 PM
Ok, Sorry
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: matttherat on July 29, 2006, 11:27:20 PM
NOOO let me have it and tell me how to fix it !  Joking, first come first serve.

the race is on!:evilgrin: :rollin:

Edit, I think I need to borrow my moms 03 Monte SS for this race tho.. I'm kind of far away :-/
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: Ifixyawata on July 29, 2006, 11:48:21 PM
I'm in NO position to buy a car, but if I was, I'd be on the way to Dayton.
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: mywifeskitty on July 30, 2006, 12:30:17 AM
beavercreek, oh is near a bunch of truckstops on i75 at around exit number 135 or so (been so long since i was at the flying j there in my truck :)
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: matttherat on July 30, 2006, 12:35:03 AM
pretty far ride for me, and for the cougar if i were to get it. 210 miles. I dont know if I could risk a ride all the way out there and not know whether it would start, whether it was worth it (for $700 im sure it is), and whether or not it would make the trip home.
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: 4mul8r on July 30, 2006, 10:05:54 AM
I found some pics I took in November. These are some detailed shots of specific areas and the areas that had rust. There are small and large versions of each pic. All of the rust on the car is surface rust and none of it has gone through the metal.

Specific Pics (http://"http://www.steeletechproductions.com/83cougar/pics/")

For clarification, if you come to take a look at the car it will start, however the chances are slim that it will drive. Yesterday I was able to drive it around the parking lot 1 time before it stalled and died. If by chance I would have been able to keep it driving for another 2-5 mins, it wouldn't have had a problem driving as far/long as I wanted (I would keep the car running at the gas station). However, I wouldn't come expecting to drive it away.
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: Chuck W on July 30, 2006, 10:46:43 AM
Could be the coolant sensor. 

It's an EEC3 system, so it might even be rough for some shops to even diagnose.  You can pull codes from them.  They're limited, but there are some diagnostics just the same.
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: 4mul8r on August 03, 2006, 08:33:42 AM
ttt
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: matttherat on August 03, 2006, 09:55:20 AM
Is there anyone around the area willing to go and take a look at it for me? It would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: CougarSE on August 03, 2006, 07:11:05 PM
I'm an hour away mat.. but demented 2.3t is probably a couple of streets away from this guy.
 
If I go and look at it, I will bring it home with me.
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: 4mul8r on August 12, 2006, 05:39:18 PM
ttt - still for sale...
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: 4mul8r on August 14, 2006, 02:07:21 PM
Price Reduced.... $500
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: 4mul8r on August 25, 2006, 10:48:38 AM
Open to best reasonable offer..
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: Thunder Chicken on August 25, 2006, 11:39:35 AM
I can't believe nobody has bought this car yet - if I were anywhere near Ohio that car would be so mine...
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: Chuck W on August 25, 2006, 12:38:21 PM
If I wasn't consolidating a bit and had just picked up another car I'd seriously consider this one myself too. 

Come on folks....
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: fordman3 on August 29, 2006, 06:39:39 PM
4mul8r,
That is a great looking car!  Is the interior brown?  Is it still available?  Thanks for the info.

Fordman3
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: 4mul8r on September 01, 2006, 12:45:12 AM
Forman3,

Yes, the interior is brown...besides certain Hondas, its the only brown interior that I have seen that I liked. The car is still available. Let me know if you are interested.

Thanks,
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: CougarSE on September 01, 2006, 05:40:55 PM
Frank I called you, and left a message. We need to arrange a pickup time. 
 
My names Claude and My number is 740-407-7716.  I have a friend in beevercreek and this will be going to his house before making the hour drive home.
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: Chuck W on September 01, 2006, 10:22:44 PM
So Claude, you picking this thing up? Cool.
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: CougarSE on September 02, 2006, 06:32:43 PM
I'll be looking at it tomorrow.  Hopefully I'll be taking it home with me.
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: 4mul8r on September 09, 2006, 01:27:23 PM
TTT - still available...
Title: Very Low Mileage 83 Cougar FS $700 - Dayton
Post by: CougarSE on September 09, 2006, 08:44:17 PM
Sorry dude, I started a new Semester in school and I've had class all nearly every day of the week and saturday... between that and work. I've hardly had time to drive to dayton...
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