Originally posted by SVTfrog:

A good condition 98 svt can be had for around $3k. For less than $600, you can put down ~180hp. And don't forget, leather interior, better handling, better looking (and more aerodynamic), and better braking.



Where can you find a good condition '98 SVT for about $3000? I did a search of the most popular online car sale sites and the cheapest ones I found, in the $4000-$4500 range, all had 130,000-150,000 miles on them. I'd assume that a $3,000 SVT would have 150,000+ miles and be in need of some expensive maintenance. The lower mileage examples seemed to be selling for $6,000-$8,000.

The SVT is a great car and I probably would have bought one back in 2000 if the insurance wasn't as much or more than a '00 Mustang GT. But I don't think its going to be nearly the same car if you find a used one for $3,000.