A guy selling a 97 w/ a few mods here is asking $8000, so I'd definitely say that $9k is a bit high asking price.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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