95 Green MTX - 105K - SOLD

[SHO13]

Hello All, SOLD

Well the Air Force is moving me from sunny Florida to frigid Fairbanks Alaska. I have to part with a 95 MTX I picked up a year and a half ago that I was in the process of restoring for my wife. I've had a 93 MTX for about 14 years and figured I was getting pretty good at working on them.

I was drawn to the car because it had a very good interior, dash, etc. The only thing I overlooked was some of the rust. I don't know how you rust belt guys/gals do it (I'm from California). Rust sucks...

Anyways, I paid $3K for it and have invested about $2K into it.

The good (past year):
Leather is in great condition
Dash is fantastic!
Fresh Mobil 1 in the trans.
Dynomax catback exhaust
Magnaflow Y-Pipe
New exhaust manifold studs (that sucked )
Bosch O2 sensors
96 Brake upgrade - new rotors / Performance Friction Carbon Metallic pads
Brake booster / master cylinder
Replaced the 4 brake lines (rubber)
New rotors / pads on the rears
New Moog outer tie rod ends
New Moog Sway bar links
New TRW control arms
New Strut rod inner / out bushings (TPR)
Replaced cam seals
New RCM reinforced /front and rear motor mounts
New trans mount
Installed subframe recall kit
Installed (4) Gen 3 subframe bushings
Reman'd front calipers
Replaced camshaft position sensor
Duralast Gold Battery
New upgraded battery cables (2 AWG)
New headliner
Replaced Blower control module
I've already wrestled with many of the major bolts and used antisieze.
Good tread left on tires


The not so good.
Some rust under the front lip of the hood.
Right rear strut should be replaced - would recommend replacing all since they are stock.
Showing some bubbling in the paint here and there especially near the top of the rear window.
AM/FM radio works but CD player and JBL sub don't - haven't had time to look at them.
Some rust on the perimiters of the inner doors
Minor: Black plastic ring aroung ignition spins, does not affect operation (probably has a broken tab or something)

Bottom line: With a paint job, you'd have a nice daily driver SHO. I'd recommend doing a good paint job, (removing the rear window, bumpers), etc.

Prefer local pickup but willing to drop off as far as Jacksonville or Miami.
Asking $2400 - I'm about $5000 into the car. Bought for 3K and invested $2K.

Thanks for looking!
SHO13

 

[GreenPlus]

That's a really clean car for the price, where in FL are you at?

 

[SHOspazz92]

How is the rust underneath the car?

-Sam

 

[K-Dawg]

Did you buy that car from ericglo?

 

[SHO13]

1995 Mtx

I'm in Melbourne FL (forgot to add that). I'll get some shots of underneath the car this weekend. Overall I don't think its that bad. That being said, the pics don't show the bubbling in parts of the paint that well either. Some sanding and paint and she would be in great shape. I also forgot to add she runs great.

I had a hard time gauging how much to ask for. KBB and NADA don't help much. My issue is the Air force will ship one vehicle and pay me to drive another. I have 4 vehicles and am trying to offload 2 (the other being a 2003 Ford Focus with 97K @ $6000).

Really bummed I have to part with it since I put so much effort into it but I realistically needed a reliable AWD for my wife and daughter. I would really appreciate serious buyers only.

Thanks!

 

[SHOspazz92]

I'm in Melbourne FL (forgot to add that). I'll get some shots of underneath the car this weekend. Overall I don't think its that bad. That being said, the pics don't show the bubbling in parts of the paint that well either. Some sanding and paint and she would be in great shape. I also forgot to add she runs great.

I had a hard time gauging how much to ask for. KBB and NADA don't help much. My issue is the Air force will ship one vehicle and pay me to drive another. I have 4 vehicles and am trying to offload 2 (the other being a 2003 Ford Focus with 97K @ $6000).

Really bummed I have to part with it since I put so much effort into it but I realistically needed a reliable AWD for my wife and daughter. I would really appreciate serious buyers only.

Thanks!

I know the feeling, PCS'ing is a bitch! Fellow AF member here at Pope!

-Sam

 

[SHOtime2511]

bump for a nice ride.
could you get some pictures of the rust areas?

 

[SHO13]

PCS'ing

I'm at Patrick AFB heading up to Eielson. If I can't unload it here in the next 30 days I'm going to give it to a buddy in Tennesee for him to hold untill we come back to the lower 48. I really don't want to do that because it won't be driven much but I can't stomach losing anymore than half of what I have into it.

Thanks!

 

[Rubix]

Good luck I hope it finds a good home. I wish mine looked that good

 

[SHOspazz92]

Argh....

Mechanically, You said this vehicle runs great. How good? Any sputterting? Stalling? Weird noises? Ticks? Knocks? ETC ETC...?

How about the suspension? Does it clunk over bumps? Squeak? (Except for the rear strut issue) Etc Etc.

You can find me on the global at [email protected]

-Sam

 

[SHOVNST]

Hello All,

I was drawn to the car because it had a very good interior, dash, etc. The only thing I overlooked was some of the rust. I don't know how you rust belt guys/gals do it (I'm from California). Rust sucks...

Welcome to my 'nightmare' of the last 10 years as an automotive/light truck mechanic, and if you think yours is rusty you need to come visit the ones here in Salt Bath, WI.....:wave:

The rust issue alone is one major reason why I would like to move to AZ.....:sun:

 

[SHO13]

More Pics

I updated the top post and took some more pics and a short video.
The video is 53 mb (SVCD quality), I should be able to email the video to whoever wants to see it, as long as size isn't an issue. It's only about 3 min but has engine audio plus some minor odd feedback I was getting in my camcorder microphone, sounds like a buzzing from time to time. PM with email address and I will try to send.

The majority of the rust is just surface rust. The rod shifter is a bit rusty but is still solid.

The only other updates are I noticed a VERY small oil leak, looks like its from the pan on the transmissions side.

The clutch and trans shift fine, no slipping. I have noticed a slight clutch shudder at times when in reverse.

My wife says I would make a horrible car salesman as I am more prone to telling people what needs to be fixed on the car vs focusing on the good things. It's a good SHO and needs a good home, preferably with someone who is willing to have a good paint job put on it (replace the hood and possibly driver door).

Lastly, all the maintenance I have done has been by the book (Helms Ford manual, torque wrenches, etc.)

 

[SHO13]

Not scratches next to the dent, those are cloud reflections.

Bad attempt at painting (white streak is overspray).

 

[SHO13]

 

[SHOtime2511]

looks good,thats all very minor rust.

 

[SHO13]

Comparitively, I figured across the 50 states it wasn't bad (compared to some I have seen). It's just one of those things that caught me off guard when I bought it. I guess I was spoiled living in a climate with little rust. I just don't want anyone to be caught off guard especially since there is some interest from out of state.

Thanks,

 

[SHO_DOODmorrris]

wow you think thats rust... i better not even show my car, rust's so bad you can see through it! lol anyways bump for a hellova niceinterior... i dident even knwo they ever looked that good, wow.

 

[Kens1992mtxSHO]

Wow, clean SHO. GLWS