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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Mustang / March 2008Will it sell?
I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I never thought this day would come but I really think it is time to move on to a newer Mustang. I need to get rid of the old one first since I don't have the garage space for two cars that would be basically "toys" for the most part. Here's a link: http://tinyurl.com/2acoet >I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I never >thought this day would come but I really think it is time to move on to a >newer Mustang. I need to get rid of the old one first since I don't have >the garage space for two cars that would be basically "toys" for the most >part. Here's a link: http://tinyurl.com/2acoet Good looking and all the good kind of mods, The KB blower is great! there is a place in San Antionio that sells modded stangs and yours seems in the right price range with what they have for sale, perhaps a little low considering all the stuff you have on it, it is a good deal. Auto Trader is good too. >> I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I never >> thought this day would come but I really think it is time to move on to a [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > considering all the stuff you have on it, it is a good deal. Auto Trader > is good too. Thanks. It is a blast to drive and the T-56 tranny is what Ford should put in every manual Mustang, IMO. The last time I had it on a dyno it made 460 ft-lbs of torque at the wheels at 2,500 rpm and stayed over 400 ft-lbs to red line. Having that kind of torque available makes for a very fun ride. I really have spent too much money on the car. >I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I never >thought this day would come but I really think it is time to move on to a >newer Mustang. I need to get rid of the old one first since I don't have >the garage space for two cars that would be basically "toys" for the most >part. Here's a link: http://tinyurl.com/2acoet Dude... Blue Book is less than $2,000 for that car. Who the hell would want a 19-year-old beater? Doesn't even have front wheel drive, for god's sake. If it doesn't sell, I'll give you $1,000 and take it off your hands. dwight www.tfrog.com >> I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I never >> thought this day would come but I really think it is time to move on to a [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > If it doesn't sell, I'll give you $1,000 and take it off your hands. Move the decimal point to the right one position and we can talk. > I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I never > thought this day would come but I really think it is time to move on to > a newer Mustang. I need to get rid of the old one first since I don't > have the garage space for two cars that would be basically "toys" for > the most part. Here's a link: http://tinyurl.com/2acoet You traitorous rat bastard! I thought you were going to leave it to me in your will... ;) >> I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I never >> thought this day would come but I really think it is time to move on to [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > You traitorous rat bastard! I thought you were going to leave it to me in > your will... ;) Stand in line. I have youngsters in the family that are very upset with me right now. They thought it would be one of theirs one day too. The trouble with them is they have ridden in (and in some cases even driven) the car and know how well 460 ft-lbs of torque can light up the rear wheels and pin you back in the seat during hard acceleration. >>> I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I >>> never thought this day would come but I really think it is time to [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > up the rear wheels and pin you back in the seat during hard > acceleration. Seriously, I'd keep it. A car like that is a family heirloom, not to mention a real fun toy. >>>> I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I >>>> never thought this day would come but I really think it is time to [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Seriously, I'd keep it. A car like that is a family heirloom, not to > mention a real fun toy. I want a convertible and I simply don't have the space in the garage for two cars. Plus, the newer cars are very good performers and in reality are just better cars period. It also helps that I really like the looks of the new Mustangs. >>>>> I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I >>>>> never thought this day would come but I really think it is time to [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > are just better cars period. It also helps that I really like the looks > of the new Mustangs. New ones have air bags both sides, smother ride. And all the parts are new. I did not like the throttle response of the new ones, nor the drone of the muffler. Perhaps 09 ?? Few like to ride in my 93 5.0 8# (modded ex cop car) because suspension is stiff, and is too quick for them. Scares most people. I like it. Rough and fast, somewhat not new inside, and cheap faded blue paint shot over the black and white. (except for the performance type of people). Great around town fast. MJ's 89 is a good deal, as all the work is done, drive it for a few years for fun, sell it later. >>>>>> I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I >>>>>> never thought this day would come but I really think it is time to [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > I did not like the throttle response of the new ones, nor the drone of the > muffler. Perhaps 09 ?? Few like to ride in my 93 5.0 8# (modded ex cop Poor throttle response on the new cars is a common complaint. Thottles on the new ones are controlled by electronics and not an actual cable connection from the accelerator pedal to the throttle body. The after market tuners chips can resolve this issue through revisions to the computer programming. Actually, the new Stangs get 20-30 rwhp from a custom tune and better drivability to boot. > car) because suspension is stiff, and is too quick for them. Scares most > people. I like it. Rough and fast, somewhat not new inside, and cheap faded > blue paint shot over the black and white. (except for the performance type > of people). Great around town fast. The fox Mustangs are really a throw back to the late 60s and early 70s muscle cars, IMO. They are fun to drive and tough as hell. What is driving me to get a new one is that I have had convertibles on and off since I was in college and haven't owned one for 4-5 years and really want another one. > MJ's 89 is a good deal, as all the work is done, drive it for a few years > for fun, sell it later. >>>>>>> I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. >>>>>>> I never thought this day would come but I really think it is [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] >> MJ's 89 is a good deal, as all the work is done, drive it for a few >> years for fun, sell it later. So Michael, what are you thinking about? A garden-variety GT convertible, or something a bit more exotic? >>>>>>>> I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. >>>>>>>> I never thought this day would come but I really think it is [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > So Michael, what are you thinking about? A garden-variety GT > convertible, or something a bit more exotic? Well, I would prefer a GT500 convertible but I just can't justify the premium they have put on them. I am leaning toward a Mustang GT or maybe one of the specialty Mustangs like a Bullit and then eventually putting a Kenne Bell kit on it. I won't go hog wild with the mods again. The KB kits are complete and well done cost about $4,000-$5,000 which really is a bargain for the power it delivers. A GT with a KB kit delivers performance nearly on par with a stock GT500 and for $15k-$20k less considering the price of GT500 convertibles. This being said I will look at all the convertibles in the mid $30k to mid $40k range. I'm really not that interested in mega horsepower and just want enough to make it a decent performer, something that can run a low 14, high 13 second 1/4 mile. I will consider other things like handling, build quality, fit and finish, ergonomics etc. Until I drive some cars it is hard to say which way I will go. The Mustang does provide a lot of car for the money though so I think it has the initial edge. Especially considering the after market performance parts it has available. >>>>>>>>> I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I >>>>>>>>> never thought this day would come but I really think it is [quoted text clipped - 60 lines] > for the money though so I think it has the initial edge. Especially > considering the after market performance parts it has available. I was really impressed with the V6 convertible I rented out in Phoenix. No, not for its power or performance, but purely with the convertible top. Compared to my '93 GT, Ford got it right. And stealing a trick or two from BMW didn't hurt. dwight >>>>>>>>>> I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I >>>>>>>>>> never thought this day would come but I really think it is [quoted text clipped - 63 lines] > Compared to my '93 GT, Ford got it right. And stealing a trick or two from > BMW didn't hurt. I know the SN95 Mustangs had a much better convertible top too. They really don't have a big downside like they used to in that they rarely leak and provide great sound and thermal insulation. One thing I want to check into are some of the hard top convertibles. That is like having your cake and eating it too. >I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I never >thought this day would come but I really think it is time to move on to a >newer Mustang. I need to get rid of the old one first since I don't have >the garage space for two cars that would be basically "toys" for the most >part. Here's a link: http://tinyurl.com/2acoet It is a very nice looking car. However, it is my guess you won't be able to sell it on Ebay. The success rate on Ebay is pretty low, and I think with a $10k opening level, it is going to be hard to for an individual seller to generate any interest. When I looked tonight, there were 41 1989 Mustangs on Ebay, and yours had the highest listed price of any non Saleen / non convertible 1989 Mustang. The mods are very valuable, but I think you are going to need to find a real enthusiast to get full value. The problem with Ebay is that you get a very limited time window. Autotrader or Cars.com will leave the ad up for a very long time, which works in your favor. Craig's List is a great deal too.... I spent almost a year shopping for a late model 2 seat Thunderbird on Ebay before I finally found one that was a "deal." During that time I tracked the sales of similar cars and only about 1 in 20 sold on the first try. Two years later when I decided to sell the T bird, I tried Ebay, but got nowhere. Eventually I sold it off an Autotrader Ad (interestingly to a Ford Dealer). Good luck. Ed > "Michael Johnson" <c...@erols.com> wrote in message > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >the garage space for two cars that would be basically "toys" for the most > >part. Here's a link: http://tinyurl.com/2acoet > It is a very nice looking car. However, it is my guess you won't be able to > sell it on Ebay. The success rate on Ebay is pretty low, and I think with a [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > leave the ad up for a very long time, which works in your favor. Craig's > List is a great deal too.... Just an observation ... Another deal killer may be "no cats". It rules out at least one whole highly populated state, and most large cities. Has it ever passed a sniff-test ? I agree that most mods made to cars don't increase the selling value. In other words you don't get back your 'investment' ;-> Nice car BTW, I also have an '89 LX5.0, completely stock. rd '01 green Bullitt, 100% original. >> "Michael Johnson" <c...@erols.com> wrote in message >> [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > cities. > Has it ever passed a sniff-test ? It was licensed in a state that had no emissions or safety inspections. > I agree that most mods made to cars don't increase the selling value. > In other words you don't get back your 'investment' ;-> I'm not even asking for half of what I spent on modifications. If it doesn't sell then part of me won't be all that disappointed. > Nice car BTW, I also have an '89 LX5.0, completely stock. >> I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I never >> thought this day would come but I really think it is time to move on to a [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Good luck. I put it on ebay because they had a great deal for listing autos last week. I will put it in a local trader if it doesn't sell. >I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I never >thought this day would come but I really think it is time to move on to >a newer Mustang. I need to get rid of the old one first since I don't >have the garage space for two cars that would be basically "toys" for >the most part. Here's a link: http://tinyurl.com/2acoet Not to me, and not at that price.  SignatureBe polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. >> I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I never >> thought this day would come but I really think it is time to move on to [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >> > Not to me, and not at that price. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. > Everyone is entitled to an opinion. Well, you asked "will it sell?" so you were asking for opinions, right? Gainesville, VA... wow, does that take me back. I grew up in NOVA in the 50s/60s, and Gainesville was just a blinking light on 29-211. I can just imagine what it looks like now compared to then. I wish you the best, but I don't think you'll sell it at that price. You must realize that most Mustang enthusiasts are either for the original models, or the late model retros. The Fox bodied 4 eyes and aero styles are really kind of a bastard child in the lineage, and it takes a real Fox body freak to appreciate them. I wouldn't give up my '83 GT for anything, but I'm one of those Fox freaks. :) >> Everyone is entitled to an opinion. > > Well, you asked "will it sell?" so you were asking for opinions, right? Someone once told me that many times it isn't what you say but how you say it that is important. > Gainesville, VA... wow, does that take me back. I grew up in NOVA in the > 50s/60s, and Gainesville was just a blinking light on 29-211. I can just > imagine what it looks like now compared to then. You wouldn't recognize the place now. Imagine 10,000+ new homes and hundreds of acres of shopping centers and that is what is here today. > I wish you the best, but I don't think you'll sell it at that price. You > must realize that most Mustang enthusiasts are either for the original > models, or the late model retros. The Fox bodied 4 eyes and aero styles are > really kind of a bastard child in the lineage, and it takes a real Fox body > freak to appreciate them. I wouldn't give up my '83 GT for anything, but > I'm one of those Fox freaks. :) The car will sell to someone that knows their way around modding a Mustang in a serious nature. Too many have no clue as to the cost and work associated with putting a seriously modified car together. I'm not looking for those that a) don't have the money to spend and b) doesn't know the true value of the modifications. Price out the mods I have listed and consider the good condition the car is in and any serious buyer will know the price is more than reasonable. If someone is looking to steal it then they need to move on. I don't have to sell it and there are plenty of other venues available to market it. One way I could probably sell it quickly, and for more money, is to get it licensed and take the prospective buyer for a ride. I really want a convertible and the redesigned Mustangs are supposed to be here for the 2009 model year. The Fox car has been good to me but I'm ready for something newer. > ... ... > The car will sell to someone that knows their way around modding a > Mustang in a serious nature. Too many have no clue as to the cost and [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > buyer will know the price is more than reasonable. If someone is > looking to steal it then they need to move on. ... True, except the person you describe is very picky about the details of the mod. Their "perfect" car will be somewhat different even if they have similar views of what to do to that car. Also, they would want to do it themselves - isn't part of the fun of owning a modified car the trading of stories with other owners? You would not have much fun at a gathering if your answer to every question about the car is "I bought it that way." B >> ... > ... [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > bought > it that way." The car has to be licensed and road worthy before it will sell, IMO. I'm actually glad it is still in the garage but having a new GT in there wouldn't upset me either. I am going to remove the blower and a few other parts and sell them on ebay or locally. Then get the car running N/A and maybe make another run at selling it. Then again, once it is on the road I may not be able to bring myself to sell it and I will be back on the original plan of installing 351W stroker engine. > I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I never > thought this day would come but I really think it is time to move on to > a newer Mustang. I need to get rid of the old one first since I don't > have the garage space for two cars that would be basically "toys" for > the most part. Here's a link: http://tinyurl.com/2acoet Mike, As good as the new Mustang is, can I still say keep your old '89? Yes, I can. You have a sweetheart of a car, Mike... don't let it go. If you're truly on the fence about selling it, read the latest Hemming's Mustang Machines -- it features original owners and the cars they've held on to. Cool stuff. Patrick >> I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I never >> thought this day would come but I really think it is time to move on to [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Hemming's Mustang Machines -- it features original owners and the cars > they've held on to. Cool stuff. It wasn't an easy decision to put it on ebay. It did not sell so it is still in the garage. Driving the car is like putting on an old pair of blue jeans. If I had it licensed and on the road I probably wouldn't have tried to sell it. > > Mike, > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Hemming's Mustang Machines -- it features original owners and the cars > > they've held on to. Cool stuff. Correction: Hemming's Muscle Machines. > It wasn't an easy decision to put it on ebay. It did not sell so it is > still in the garage. Driving the car is like putting on an old pair of > blue jeans. If I had it licensed and on the road I probably wouldn't > have tried to sell it. You'll never get out of it what you put into it or what it's truly worth. You don't know anyone with an ol' garage/barn you can stick it in? Patrick >>> Mike, >>> As good as the new Mustang is, can I still say keep your old '89? [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > worth. You don't know anyone with an ol' garage/barn you can stick it > in? I won't buy another Mustang until the fate of the '89 is known. I have been known to change my mind quite often. >>> I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I never >>> thought this day would come but I really think it is time to move on to [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >blue jeans. If I had it licensed and on the road I probably wouldn't >have tried to sell it. But you didn't try to sell it. You tried to get your money back. It is a labor of love, which has to find a new lover. One day some time some where a guy with a chub & a wad will ask you a question, and you'll give him an answer. On the way home you stifle a little sniffle and look for your next project. So it goes with all of em. SignatureBe polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. >>>> I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I never >>>> thought this day would come but I really think it is time to move on to [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > you'll give him an answer. On the way home you stifle a little > sniffle and look for your next project. So it goes with all of em. The biggest reason the car may not sell is that it isn't licensed. It is the test drive that will sell it. I can also remove the blower and sell many of the speed parts individually and make as much if not more than my current asking price.
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