Well heres the deal the car runs good needs a new top ($800.00) but no other probs. The carfax report came back clean (Thankyou BigWheelinBubba for your help). He was asking $7500.00 got him to take $6,000.00 for the car AND a 1 year old 65 inch TV (It works!). Gimme some advice!!!
Here is a copy of the Carfax.
1. ACCIDENT CHECK
Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK
Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found
3. LEMON CHECK®
No Mfr. Buyback Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK
Number of Owners 2 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Originally Registered as a Personal Vehicle
5. RECALL CHECK
Recall Information Is Now Available From FORD
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Coverage Remaining on Basic Warranty. Interested in an Extended Warranty?
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 8 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1997 FORD MUSTANG GT
Body Style: CONVERTIBLE
Engine: 4.6L V8 EFI 16V SOHC
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: UNITED STATES
Safety Equipment: 4 Wheel ABS Optional, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows Optional, Power Steering, Air Conditioning Optional, AM / FM, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer
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1996 FORD MUSTANG GT
Price: $17,750
Mileage: 3,345
Color: Silver
Body Style: Coupe
Engine Type: 4.6L V8 EFI 16V SOHC
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GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1997 FORD MUSTANG GT (1FALP45XXVF100638). If you find that any of the following severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
Salvage Title Loss Due To Fire Title
Junk Title Flood Damage Title
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Hail Damage Title
Dismantled Title Canadian Total Loss
Other Accident Indicators:
This 1997 FORD MUSTANG GT (1FALP45XXVF100638) had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.
No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Automotive Recycler Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
No Frame Damage Record Reported No Collision Repair Facility Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported
CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 02.Apr.2006 14:25:20. New data will result in a change to this report.
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Truth-In-Mileage Check:
GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1997 FORD MUSTANG GT (1FALP45XXVF100638). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.
Odometer Rollback Check:
CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1997 FORD MUSTANG GT (1FALP45XXVF100638). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.
Mileage Consistency Check:
CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1997 FORD MUSTANG GT (1FALP45XXVF100638).
Date: Mileage:
09/04/1996 41
08/20/2001 71,524
09/20/2001 72,549
11/02/2001 73,431
10/23/2004 88,626
Average miles driven per year 10,585 CARFAX AdvisorTM Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.
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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1997 FORD MUSTANG GT (1FALP45XXVF100638). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
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Ownership History:
CARFAX estimates that this 1997 FORD MUSTANG GT (1FALP45XXVF100638) had 2 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.
Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner 09/04/1996 Michigan
2nd owner 03/21/2001 Michigan
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Types of Owners:
This 1997 FORD MUSTANG GT (1FALP45XXVF100638) was checked for 8 types of registrations.
Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported
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Recall information for this 1997 FORD MUSTANG GT (1FALP45XXVF100638) is now available directly from FORD. Get a current list of recalls that require repair for this vehicle.
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For your convenience, CARFAX has estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage based on information reported to us on this 1997 FORD MUSTANG GT (1FALP45XXVF100638). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?
Estimated start date of warranty: 09/04/1996
Last reading reported on 10/23/2004: 88,626 miles Recalculate with current mileage
Today's Date: April 2, 2006
Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Estimated Remaining Coverage:
Basic 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Drivetrain 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired
Corrosion 60 months or unlimited mileage Coverage expired
Transferable Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Same
Roadside Assistance 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint 60 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles Coverage expired
Notes: Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance is covered during basic warranty. Safety belt and inflatable restraint systems are covered for 5 years or 50,000 miles. Alignment and wheel balance covered for 1 year 12,000 miles
CARFAX Warranty Check provides an estimate of this vehicle's remaining warranty coverage. It does not take into account some vehicle history events. For example, major accidents resulting in Salvage or Junk titles that may void the original manufacturer warranty or ownership transfers that may decrease warranty coverage. This warranty information is only valid for vehicles manufactured for sale in the US. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the FORD web site.
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CARFAX searched more than 4 billion records from over 7,600 sources and found 8 record(s) for this 1997 FORD MUSTANG GT (1FALP45XXVF100638).
Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
08/14/1996 NICB
Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer
09/04/1996 41 Michigan
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Trenton, MI
Title #105G2480218
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
09/15/1996 Michigan
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Trenton, MI
Registered as
personal vehicle
03/21/2001 Michigan
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Jackson, MI
Title #131M0800399
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
08/20/2001 71,524 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Engine serviced
09/20/2001 72,549 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
11/02/2001 73,431 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
10/23/2004 88,626 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Engine serviced
Suspension system serviced
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What do you guys think?
Only bad thing is they live in Jackson and I'll prolly never see them agian.
no big loss and yea I could see myslef back in Jackson Verrrrrry soon.
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