Originally posted by Ex-Mean'Tour:
Originally posted by Chris06Fusion:
Ok all I have a general question. My friend is looking at a 99 mystique with 200,00 miles on it. It does have the 2.5 v6. He was wondering if there is anything he should look out for and if anyone else has had one go this far and if not farther. The body is in pretty good shape for having high miles. The interior is also in fairly good shape. Thanks for your time.



Yes, there are lots of things to watch out for.

Wiring harness
Wheel bearings
Suspension

But mostly you should watch out for a ...





Used Contique with 200,000 miles. Unless you are looking for a disposable car.

JMO.





Well bearings and suspension don't scare us too much. We both have rebuilt many car suspensions. As far as the car being disposable.... That's fine for him. I am sure if he gets a year out of it he will be Happy... I mean with 200,000 miles he is not looking for alot.

2006 Fusion SEL (Fully Loaded) Fusion Boards 1992 Thunderbird 3.8 V6 Former 1998 Contour SE Sport owner