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Advice on buying a Mark

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Posted by: newmark

I am looking at a 93 VIII, with 78K miles, that is in fantastic shape inside and out. Also, it has 14K miles on a rebuilt motor from the Ford dealership 16 months ago.

The guy showed me the papers and he spent 4300 on the new motor (+ new torque converter)....so the motor has 22K or 20 months remaining on warranty.

He's asking $7500....I'm just not sure how much of an impact the new motor/warranty should have on the blue book value....which is about 4500.

Am I getting a deal, or is it about right....what do you think.???
(I just like the idea of having a fresh motor!!)

Posted by: pepperman

7500 sounds kind of high , but that is up to you!!!!!

Posted by: 94m5

I would'nt pay 7,500 for a 93.

I just bought a 98 for 7,500 in REALLY good shape. I would try to bring the guys price down. 22K on the engine means it's not a new engine, and should'nt affect the price. Tell him he needs to come down and then you'll talk.

Posted by: GMAN

For that price, you can get a Gen II.

Posted by: newmark

so, u think maybe if i could get the price down to around 6000 -ish?

Posted by: pepperman

It is still to high try and get him down some more!!!

Posted by: 94m5

I would think 3.5-4.5K is about right for a 93, decent miles, and in "good"shape

Posted by: 94m5

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/sho...ewpost&t=14245

here is a nice example here.....Hell, it's even for sale.

Posted by: newmark

thanks guys...i'm new to the marks so i appreciate it

Posted by: 94m5

Swhat were here for

Posted by: Calabrio

Why did it need a new motor and tranny after only 50k miles?

Also how are they airbags. With 78K miles and 12 years, they sound ready to start leaking. Easy and reasonable to change, but that should be reflected in the price as well.

Posted by: JoeyLincolnMK8

all he is doing is trying to get his money back from the rebuilt motor plus the car. i would just give him the money he spent on rebuild, $4300 should be the price! i agree with calabrio, check the air suspension... that car probably has the original struts, but it does not hurt to double check it. good luck!!! $7500 hahaha!

Posted by: fossten

I agree with JoeyLincolnMk8 - you're gonna have to put a couple of thou in the car over the next 2 years anyway since it's a 93, so if he won't come down just go get a 98.

Posted by: MarkVIII93

Take the Air suspension relay out and stab the bags overnight and ask them
if 2k is good.

Posted by: JoeyLincolnMK8

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkVIII93

Take the Air suspension relay out and stab the bags overnight and ask them
if 2k is good.

LOLOLOL

Posted by: MarkVIII93

If they said it has a new motor and tranny after only 50k.

Posted by: JoeyLincolnMK8

it has a rebuilt tranny as well? damn who the hell owned this car mario andretti?

Posted by: JC1994

NO WAY would I pay 7500.00. keep looking.

Posted by: KainDTE

I paid 3800 for my 95 in damn near perfect condition with 96K miles on it... only thing wrong with it is there is something wrong with the front 2 bags... 7500 is WAYYYYY too high!

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