Hi all just though I would share.
Little back ground. I had a Mazdaspeed 3 and ended up gettin a killer deal on a Z06. And a vette in the snow is a huge no no, or a no go. Which ever, I don't do nos.
Anywho, I was checking out alot of blazer ZR2's. Found one with 66k, 01. In alright shape. Some rust, needed brakes, and some minor work. Got them down to 5k. BUt decided against it because the work would run me about a grand or so. And that would put me at 6k.
Then I was talking to a buddy of mine about buying a 98 GTI VR6. It runs great, has a soft clutch, and some light body damage. 130k on the clock. Got him down to 1300 bux. BUt my friend scarred me off with a thousand dollar timing chain job and 300 dollar coil packs. etc.
Found another ZR2, an 03 w/ 44k. But damn thing smelled like a dog's choclate cherrio, and cigarette smoke. So that was out.
Then I saw this 97 M3 Convertible. Went to go take a look at it after the dealership closed(9:30ish pm). It was mint. And to my dismay it had 80k on the clock. Then 2 cars down to the right was this...........
A person came out of the dealership, I thought he was going to tell us we had to leave. But he brought the keys for us to check it out. And worked a deal on it.
It is a 1999 Ford Taurus SHO with only 29,000 miles on it.(1 owner)The car is in damn good shape.
Few scrapes and rock chips, couple dings. Nothing out of the norm for a car that is nearly a decade old. It it bone stock, except the previous owner added faux-wood trim on it.
This is my fourth SHO, but haven't had one for over 4 years. I love these things.
1989 Taurus SHO MTX Mocha/tan(62k Original Miles)
1991 Taurus SHO Plus MTX Jade Green/Tan(59k Original Miles)
1996 Taurus SHO Blk/Tan (bunch of bolt-ons)<--Sounded mean as ****.
And now my current one.
After it driving it abit, I come to believe I have the TPS wiring harness problem. So I will be fixing that this week. Otherthan that everything works in the car. My main question is, this car was babied. Do you guys really thing with only 29k getting the cams welded, and gen 2 ATX cooler is necessary?
Since this is my new daily she will stay pretty close to stock as can be. I was thinking K&N Panel filter, and perhaps a tune from a member on this board. Paul?(Been doing alot of lurking)
And maybe magnaflow mufflers. Kinda like that the SHO is quiet.
And gunna do some searching on heated seats for the SHO.
Just hope I can get my old plate back. SHO OFF 3, should be 4 now. lol.
ANd to those who care.....
The toy:
Little back ground. I had a Mazdaspeed 3 and ended up gettin a killer deal on a Z06. And a vette in the snow is a huge no no, or a no go. Which ever, I don't do nos.
Anywho, I was checking out alot of blazer ZR2's. Found one with 66k, 01. In alright shape. Some rust, needed brakes, and some minor work. Got them down to 5k. BUt decided against it because the work would run me about a grand or so. And that would put me at 6k.
Then I was talking to a buddy of mine about buying a 98 GTI VR6. It runs great, has a soft clutch, and some light body damage. 130k on the clock. Got him down to 1300 bux. BUt my friend scarred me off with a thousand dollar timing chain job and 300 dollar coil packs. etc.
Found another ZR2, an 03 w/ 44k. But damn thing smelled like a dog's choclate cherrio, and cigarette smoke. So that was out.
Then I saw this 97 M3 Convertible. Went to go take a look at it after the dealership closed(9:30ish pm). It was mint. And to my dismay it had 80k on the clock. Then 2 cars down to the right was this...........
A person came out of the dealership, I thought he was going to tell us we had to leave. But he brought the keys for us to check it out. And worked a deal on it.
It is a 1999 Ford Taurus SHO with only 29,000 miles on it.(1 owner)The car is in damn good shape.
Few scrapes and rock chips, couple dings. Nothing out of the norm for a car that is nearly a decade old. It it bone stock, except the previous owner added faux-wood trim on it.
This is my fourth SHO, but haven't had one for over 4 years. I love these things.
1989 Taurus SHO MTX Mocha/tan(62k Original Miles)
1991 Taurus SHO Plus MTX Jade Green/Tan(59k Original Miles)
1996 Taurus SHO Blk/Tan (bunch of bolt-ons)<--Sounded mean as ****.
And now my current one.
After it driving it abit, I come to believe I have the TPS wiring harness problem. So I will be fixing that this week. Otherthan that everything works in the car. My main question is, this car was babied. Do you guys really thing with only 29k getting the cams welded, and gen 2 ATX cooler is necessary?
Since this is my new daily she will stay pretty close to stock as can be. I was thinking K&N Panel filter, and perhaps a tune from a member on this board. Paul?(Been doing alot of lurking)
And maybe magnaflow mufflers. Kinda like that the SHO is quiet.
And gunna do some searching on heated seats for the SHO.
Just hope I can get my old plate back. SHO OFF 3, should be 4 now. lol.
ANd to those who care.....
The toy:
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Less of them made than your Vette.
