I have a 99 auto v6 mustang with 150,ooo miles on it. Is it worth it to do any thing to it. It is in good shape, it was well kept up, and it looks like most of the miles where high way. How many miles should it last before it starts to have a lot of problems.
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I have a 99 auto v6 mustang with 150,ooo miles on it. Is it worth it to do any thing to it. It is in good shape, it was well kept up, and it looks like most of the miles where high way. How many miles should it last before it starts to have a lot of problems.
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you got about 45k more miles before it starts dying on you . you can always engine swap it. Look at a local salavage yard with a Totaled 99+ and goto work with the engine.
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I have a 97 with 173,000 miles. I don’t think you should have a lot of trouble as long as proper preventive maintenance is/has been performed.
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1997 Mustang 3.8L AODE, CAI, Dual Exhaust, UDPs, 17″ GT wheels
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Ks threw out the info Of 99+ 3.8s being duty rated for 200,000 miles
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Up for sale . will deal and talk trades .. PM ME
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how hard is it to swap the engine?
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It depends on your mechanic ability. The ideal thing to do is pickup an ’01+ motor for it when it finally dies. If you’re not having problems with it now, then at least get some preventative maintenance done on it to protect it now. They can last a long time if it was not beat on earlier.
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mustang164 řekl:
I have a 99 auto v6 mustang with 150,ooo miles on it. Is it worth it to do any thing to it. It is in good shape, it was well kept up, and it looks like most of the miles where high way. How many miles should it last before it starts to have a lot of problems.
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I’ve got 147000 on my ’03.
So long as you’ve been using semi-synthetic or better fluids, you should be fine for quite a while.
the 3.8L engine is so cheap, you could do an engine swap with little cost . .
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I have no mechanic the only thing i have done to the engine is add a cai but i do know a bit about engines
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mustang164 řekl:
I have no mechanic the only thing i have done to the engine is add a cai but i do know a bit about engines
you can pick up a low mileage engine from a salvage yard for $400. Factory Rebuilt engines go for $1750.
Installation is usually around $1000-1500. Not a bad deal .. .
Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness,his upper rooms by injustice,making his countrymen work for nothing. Does it make you a king to have more and more cedar?Did not your father have food and drink?He did what was right and just,so all went well with him. He defended the cause of the poor and needy,and so all went well. But your eyes and your heart are set only on dishonest gain,on shedding innocent blood and on oppression and extortion. Jer 22:13, 15-17
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i am only 16 and I hope my curent engine can last me through most of college or when it breaks. Then I think I will build an engine from the block up then swap it with the current one.
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i am only 16 and I hope my curent engine can last me through most of college or when it breaks. Then I think I will build an engine from the block up then swap it with the current one.
used 02 engine’s and up go for 500$ to 900 $ on ebay with about average mileage of 30,000 to 60,000. save and grab one then build it up and mod while running the current one to its end then when that happens just swap it..
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Venom810 said:
used 02 engine’s and up go for 500$ to 900 $ on ebay with about average mileage of 30,000 to 60,000. save and grab one then build it up and mod while running the current one to its end then when that happens just swap it..
That’s what I’m doing.
3.8/4.2 Engines are a dime a dozen -makes it easy to mod!
Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness,his upper rooms by injustice,making his countrymen work for nothing. Does it make you a king to have more and more cedar?Did not your father have food and drink?He did what was right and just,so all went well with him. He defended the cause of the poor and needy,and so all went well. But your eyes and your heart are set only on dishonest gain,on shedding innocent blood and on oppression and extortion. Jer 22:13, 15-17
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kscoyote said:
That’s what I’m doing.
3.8/4.2 Engines are a dime a dozen -makes it easy to mod!
ye im interested in doing that myself. I mean I only have 86k miles on my pony so why not just buy a used low miled engine and build it up till that one dies.. My plans for the winter (michigan winter may I add) is to throw on my Cobra R front bumper , add a 04 Cobra rear bumper cover delete the cobra engrave and match some tips on my duals to fit the tail pipe grooves , get some ebachi lowering springs an some nice shocks , throw on my wheels 17 deep dish bullits (spring of course), Respray my car so itsa shiny’er nicer black , tint the windows and throw a pulley system and Cai on there. While Im running the current engine Ill find a used one and mod it up.. not sure what I wana do to it yet. My goal is around 370 — 400 hp when I do but thats gonna take me some time
2004 4.6 mustang GT — completely stock ATM.
Up for sale . will deal and talk trades .. PM ME
Sports cars, in general, are a bit on the pricer side of things. The Mustang, especially depending on the generation and model year , can be an expensive machine.
One way to get around paying the high prices that some Mustangs demand is to buy one with high mileage. However, you need to be careful about buying a high mileage car. Some high mileage cars are not a good buy. They’ve simply been driven and often abused for too many miles and you could end up purchasing a vehicle that’s problematic.
On the other hand, there are plenty of Mustangs out there with a lot of miles on the odometer that has been well taken care of. If this is the case, it can be a good choice. It all depends on the car.
Není to o mílích
So, what is high mileage really? When you hear high mileage, you just think about the total number, but that’s not the whole story. There are more factors that determine high mileage . The number on the odometer is important but, you need to look at the bigger picture.
A 2013 Mustang with 140,000 miles is far different than a 2010 Mustang with 140,00 miles on it. The 2010 Mustang may actually be the better buy because it’s had fewer miles put on it each year. Still, that again isn’t the whole story. You need to know a variety of information about the car.
What’s The History of the Car?
The miles on the car don’t matter too much. What’s more important is how the car was treated while it was racking up those miles. The first place to start is with a vehicle history report. Carfax does these reports and is well respected in the automotive industry.
You can also talk to the seller of the car. Dealerships may know more than you expect about a specific car, especially if it was a trade-in. If you’re looking at purchasing from a private seller, they should be able to tell you about what the car has been through. How much it was driven annually, how it was driven, and where it was parked when not in use.
What Service has Been Done to the Mustang?
As a part of the history of the Mustang, you need to also inquire about service records and maintenance.
Recent maintenance records are good, but what’s even better is a long documented history of the maintenance of the car. A contentious owner is going to keep records pertaining to the car’s service history.
If you find a high-mileage car with a well-documented service history, typically, you’ve found a good Mustang to purchase.
V jakém je stavu?
Finally, what condition is the Mustang in right now? Is it clean inside and out? Does it look well taken care of? Has it been sitting for a long time or is it regularly driven? These are all questions you need to answer.
Make sure to look under a high-mileage Mustang to see if the underbody is corroded or rusted. In many parts of the country, the climate can rust out a car in a matter of a decade or so. You’ll need to (or have a professional) do a full inspection of the car before making a purchase.
Sometimes It Is About the Miles
With all of that said, sometimes, it is about the miles. Cars don’t last forever and you come across a Mustang that has over 200,000 miles on it, you likely need to be wary. These machines simply can’t last forever.
If you’ve found a Mustang in fantastic condition that has over 200,000 miles on it, and you can’t let it out of your sight, you can still buy it. You’ll just need to be wary that various parts and systems of the car may not last much longer. If you’re willing to repair the car once something breaks, then, by all means, purchase the car.
