Looking to buy my gt350

[Cobra Jet]

I hear ya'...but I think I had an issue with the battery prior to the storms and the extremely cold weather. When I mentioned the radio randomly turning on & the trunk popping open, I thought it was an issue with the car's electronics. The dealership could find nothing wrong with the car in two trips. Then I read a post from someone on one of the Mustang forums stating these gremlins pop up due to a battery going bad. Those two occurrences didn't happen too often so I let it go. Then the storms hit and the battery went dead. I took the battery out of the car and slow charged it at 6 amps overnight. I put it back in the car and it started right up, but two days later the battery went dead again when I tried to start the car. At that point I thought there was an electrical drain somewhere. I couldn't find a thing as I searched...but it was freezing cold and finally I bought the new battery from Costco. Since then everything is back to normal, the car starts and no gremlins. My car is a 2021 that I hardly used the first two years I had it, only in the Summer (it was delivered with Summer tires on it) so maybe that had something to do with it.

But I will say this, once the new battery was installed, the car starts stronger. With the original battery, the car bogged a hair upon startup...like when you start a high compression engine...but the car was new to me and I thought that was normal for this HO engine. So my issue could have been years in the making. Maybe it was a QC issue, slightly bad cell, maybe the use of smart alternators, etc. But with my experiences with replacement batteries over the last 10-15 years or so, I'm thinking the quality is not like they used to have. Prior to all this, when I had to buy a new battery, I always went Optima in my cars. But the horror stories I've read since the company was sold twice raised too many red flags for me....especially for the prices they charge.

So…. I came across what looks to be a super clean 2016 from a private seller. Car looks to be immaculate but has almost 100,000 miles on it from my research sale price should be around $30,000… I’m not really searching for cars anywhere near that mileage but if it was purchasable for that price, would you do it? Or just too many miles? My gut says the mile is too high, but would love everyone’s thoughts.

Yea but this one I found has 100k… assuming way to high? Only reason I would even consider is if I could get it for the right price.

My budget is in the mid to upper 40s so really wasn’t looking for anything with this type of mileage, however, came across the car and then did research on the value…. if he would take 30 or close to it…. do you buy it is my question

Assuming the car is as clean as it looks and checks out, do you buy one at that price with that high mileage?

If the car is in excellent condition overall - meaning no damages to the body shell, no damages to the interior, no drivetrain issues AND it’s been very well maintained - the question about miles is really not a concern.

100k miles is DRIVEN and proves the car is worthy of being driven. It’s better than one that is a giant diecast sitting in someone’s garage that has 100 miles on it and they’re afraid to take it out in fear of it being rained on….

Seriously and all sarcasm aside - people DRIVE - some have to drive more than others,; 100k highway miles is nothing if someone is racking up 500-700mi per week and hits 40k+ annually. These weren’t all bought as display pieces or “enthusiast cars”, many were bought as a CAR, maybe even only the main mode of transport or because the buyer likes the style/power/performance and drove it as just a mode of transport, racking up miles.

Ask the Seller for maintenance records. Ask if it was Ford maintained or DIY maintained. Run the VIN through OASIS by asking someone on here to run it for you. If the car was serviced through Ford for ANYTHING (warranty or non-warranty) it will show on the Ford OASIS as well as if the car was a prior Lemon, if it has open recalls, etc etc.

You’re focused too much on the miles. If the price point and overall condition of the car is spot on, and you’re just looking to get into and enjoy a S550 Shelby GT350, there’s a good opportunity.

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[PeteH]

Yep trying to find the right one if you know anyone let me know

If you have more funds available, I have a 2017
I'm the 2nd owner. The original owner was my neighbor
Oxford White with blue stripes
Recaros
2044 miles
Always garage kept, never seen rain
Car is completely original other than BMR jacking rails, battery and air filter. Jacking rails are bolt on
I still have the factory battery and air filter
I have the complete owners kit and a Shelby cover

 

[VooDoo1983]

Sent DM

 

[Gilberjj]

If you have more funds available, I have a 2017
I'm the 2nd owner. The original owner was my neighbor
Oxford White with blue stripes
Recaros
2044 miles
Always garage kept, never seen rain
Car is completely original other than BMR jacking rails, battery and air filter. Jacking rails are bolt on
I still have the factory battery and air filter
I have the complete owners kit and a Shelby cover

Oxford white with blue stripes is the BEST! ;)

 

[HoldenSSVandGT350]

Oxford white with blue stripes is the BEST! ;)

I am in no way affiliated with this campaign, however, I approve of this message

 

[HoldenSSVandGT350]

Anyone here ever watch the old Wheeler Dealers with Mike Brewer and Edd China?

Let’s meet in the middle somewhere and have a crackin’ deal, yeah?

 

[Cobra Jet]

Anyone here ever watch the old Wheeler Dealers with Mike Brewer and Edd China?

Let’s meet in the middle somewhere and have a crackin’ deal, yeah?

Yes - and Great show with the “originals”. They always made some decent deals and enjoyed what they did…

 

[wingnutt]

they all over Fakebook…

 

[mabcim]

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3L...ng_alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=button

 

[VooDoo1983]

Thank you

 

[CorralesR]

I found mine at CarMax believe it or not. Clean history and I had my CU run a CarFax as well. ‘18 with 21,100 miles, Recaros, stripes and Electronics options. $51,888 back at the end of April. Virtually flawless exterior and interior like new. Now any with that mileage are $54-58K so I guess I lucked out. But my point is, don’t settle quickly, keep looking.

I also second CarMax. I bought my 18 Orange Fury car last year from them and had a great experience. Paid 58k for it with 12k miles. Car was in excellent condition but needed a few things and they covered completely. Also got their Maxcare 5 year warranty that can be used at any Ford dealership for 2k.

 

[MAGS1]

they all over Fakebook…

That Triple Yellow is a spicy meatball

 

[RJohnson]

I bought my 2016 Triple yellow GT-350 last July for $46k. It had 11k miles, seems like it is in great condition, no oil consumption at this time. I've put 2k miles on it and changed the oil once. I bought the two year oil change package from the dealer.

 

[CorralesR]

I bought my 2016 Triple yellow GT-350 last July for $46k. It had 11k miles, seems like it is in great condition, no oil consumption at this time. I've put 2k miles on it and changed the oil once. I bought the two year oil change package from the dealer.

Smokin deal! Is it a Track Pack car?

 

[MAGS1]

A little higher than your stated budget, OP, but a great color:

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