Since this is my first post I just wanted to say hello and tell you this is a great site, and I've already found lots of good info.
I'm looking for an SVT to replace my current car. I'm trying to save some cash and since my brother used to own a 00' i think it would be a great replacement.
I found a 99 today with 43K miles on it. Black/tan. Took a drive down to the dealership to check it out, and it had not been cleaned yet. From what I could tell the paint was in pretty good condition, the interior was great. The aftermarket headunit and system had been removed (wires all over the trunk and no headunit), and there was an intake (not familiar with the brands) on the car.
Dealership is replacing: radio, intake, tires, and exhaust. The exhaust sounded very loud so I asked the sales guy if he knew what kind of exhaust was on it (figured he wouldn't). He said he did not. I took a peek under the car and found the Y-pipe and catback were disconnected. No biggie there, just tighten up the bolts. I couldn't see any stampings on the muffler so it may have just been the stock exhaust.
I would like to buy a mostly stock car, but I've modified my previous cars (98 Mustang GT, 96 Cobra, 00 Lightning) and didn't expect the buyers to freak out over a K&N and exhaust then either.
They are asking 12,500 for the car. They guy actually told me he'd sell it for much less if they didn't have to replace the exhaust or the intake.
Thoughts?
Thanks.
