If you have $17,000 you can have a Turbo Coupe

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If you have $17,000 you can have a Turbo Coupe

October 09, 2009, 12:17:49 AM

Minty 88 Turbo Coupe at a Ford dealer 15 minutes from me. It has 8,300 miles:D : http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=268722895&dealer_id=84103&car_year=1988&rdm=1255060024498&model=TBIRD&num_records=25&systime=&make3=&make2=MERC&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=50&marketZipError=false&model2=COUGAR&search_lang=en&sownerid=67746&showZipError=y&make=FORD&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=60638&advanced=&end_year=1988&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=9&standard=false

If you have $17,000 you can have a Turbo Coupe

Reply #1 – October 09, 2009, 01:10:29 AM

:eek:

If you have $17,000 you can have a Turbo Coupe

Reply #2 – October 09, 2009, 07:18:07 AM

this is just unbelievable

If you have $17,000 you can have a Turbo Coupe

Reply #3 – October 09, 2009, 09:49:48 AM

I bet they gave the previous owner $200 for trade in value...

If you have $17,000 you can have a Turbo Coupe

Reply #4 – October 09, 2009, 10:49:51 AM

It's a grand cheaper on the Willowbrook Ford website, so is it cheaper yet if you are actually standing in the lot? :hick:

It would be interesting to know the story behind the original owner's intentions. I'm assuming that based on the mileage, condition and option content that it was purchased as a future collectible which makes me ask the question. Why the automatic?

Brent

If you have $17,000 you can have a Turbo Coupe

Reply #5 – October 09, 2009, 10:55:45 AM

have we seen this one before? another listing?

I think eric predicted things like this would start showing up more often during this economy.

If you have $17,000 you can have a Turbo Coupe

Reply #6 – October 09, 2009, 05:45:44 PM

I was saying a while back that I have seen these cars slowly going up in value.We'll see.I wish that we had a better aftermarket.I'd LOVE some resto parts,but,we just don't have the following the Mustang guys do to keep prices down.Wouldn't a "Fox Thunderbird/Cougar" catalog make you cry manly tears of joy.?.

If you have $17,000 you can have a Turbo Coupe

Reply #7 – October 09, 2009, 06:49:59 PM

Quote from: BCA;294182

I'm assuming that based on the mileage, condition and option content that it was purchased as a future collectible which makes me ask the question. Why the automatic?

Brent

Why not? The guy obviously wanted every option available. Im sure back in 1988 the car didnt have the community like it has now. Im also sure people didnt know how much autos sucked. Maybe they just wanted to cruise.

If you have $17,000 you can have a Turbo Coupe

Reply #8 – October 09, 2009, 10:14:26 PM

Quote from: vinnietbird;294218

I was saying a while back that I have seen these cars slowly going up in value.We'll see.I wish that we had a better aftermarket.I'd LOVE some resto parts,but,we just don't have the following the Mustang guys do to keep prices down.Wouldn't a "Fox Thunderbird/Cougar" catalog make you cry manly tears of joy.?.

I would sob like a 5 year old.......

If you have $17,000 you can have a Turbo Coupe

Reply #9 – October 10, 2009, 12:12:10 AM

I'm really thinking about getting a loan and buying the thing........

If you have $17,000 you can have a Turbo Coupe

Reply #10 – October 10, 2009, 01:56:14 AM

If I were to sell my Mustang right now as it sits I'd ask for $19,000......

There is no way in hell I would pay $17,000 for one of these cars in 2009. In 2039 if you find me one in that condition with that mileage maybe, but not today....

Quote from: bhazard;294221

Im also sure people didnt know how much autos sucked.

THAT is a matter of personal preference. Shift kit, converter, hi rev governor, hardened input shaft, and setting the TV valve for holding gears for a bit = fun with reliability from an AOD.

If you have $17,000 you can have a Turbo Coupe

Reply #11 – October 10, 2009, 03:17:01 AM

Quote from: V8Demon;294259

Shift kit, converter, hi rev governor, hardened input shaft, and setting the TV valve for holding gears for a bit = fun with reliability from an AOD.

Quoted because I too have said this til Im blue in the mouth but I still love saying it :D

If you have $17,000 you can have a Turbo Coupe

Reply #12 – October 10, 2009, 03:30:15 AM

perfect 5.0 swap candidate.

If you have $17,000 you can have a Turbo Coupe

Reply #13 – October 10, 2009, 04:18:38 AM

Quote from: Haystack;294262

perfect 5.0 swap candidate.

If you have $17,000 you can have a Turbo Coupe

Reply #14 – October 10, 2009, 10:32:42 AM

Quote from: V8Demon;294259

If I were to sell my Mustang right now as it sits I'd ask for $19,000......

There is no way in hell I would pay $17,000 for one of these cars in 2009. In 2039 if you find me one in that condition with that mileage maybe, but not today....

THAT is a matter of personal preference. Shift kit, converter, hi rev governor, hardened input shaft, and setting the TV valve for holding gears for a bit = fun with reliability from an AOD.

Maybe I could talk him down

I'm pretty sure the 4ALD sucks though. From what I've read they spit their guts with any sort of power. If I had the car I'd probably just keep it stock to preserve it. I have another T-bird to play with.....that needs the AOD fixed:hick: