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Old 12-16-2004   #1 (permalink)
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well i dont actually have a mustang yet, but im looking at getting this 1996 mustang GT conv..........the guy is asking $4,950 for it with 85,000 miles on it.. does this sound like a good deal? i havent seen the car yet though, gonna stop by in a few days...what tends to go wrong with these cars at higher mileage also? any input appreciated, thanks
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bought mine w/53K on it a year ago for bit less than twice the price ofyours; happy w/car. Suppose at 85K you'd have to look at shocks/struts, brakes, etc. Guys, is there a factory recommendation on replacing timing chains at a certain mileage?
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Guys, is there a factory recommendation on replacing timing chains at a certain mileage?

The guides wear more than the chains.
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