Anything I should look for before buying a5.0

[SnakeEyes04]

I am looking at a kona blue 2011 5.0. 10k miles. It's at a local dealership.
Is there anything I should look for with Engine, Trans (is a 6MT), Etc.??
How can I tell if there are any 8 cyl issues?
From the pics I've seen, it's been lowered and has a cold air intake.
The sales person didn't know anything.

Thanks guys

 

[slagburn]

CAI likely means it has no powertrain warranty. Too many stories of people popping number 8 and trading it in for me to consider such a car.

 

[Ron Mexico]

their service dept can tell if it's been tuned, right?

 

[Scuba-Matt]

If your buying it from a dealer is should come with a warranty.
Or is this a small used car lot?

 

[burke985]

Id look for a used 12 or 13

 

[94_Vert]

spend 1.2k and get the extended warranty through ford that gives you 60k miles bumper to bumper, it only raised my payment by $20 I think.

 

[94_Vert]

It will be throwing a code if 8 is misfiring. From what I have researched, the cyl 8 problem is greatly exaggerated.

 

[SnakeEyes04]

Here is the ad

Cars for Sale: 2011 Ford Mustang GT Coupe in Imlay City, MI 48444: Coupe Details - 338438716 - AutoTrader.com

I am going to check it out on saturday I think.

Did 2012 fix the 8 cyl problem?

 

[94_Vert]

Thats not a good price, I got mine for 4k less and it had similar miles. And I feel like I could have done even better if I didnt trade something in at the same time. If they know your trading something in, they wont knock as much off. They'll make you think they're giving you more for your trade.

 

[Mr. Mach-ete]

I like the shaker hood, I miss my Mach 1, the shaker was cool as hell from behind the wheel.

I bet that car is solid as a rock. Offer them $23K see what the do. Oh and never purchase a car on the first trip to the dealership, make them sweat it out. I purchased my 5.0 on the last day of 2011. I left and came back the following day, they dropped the price of the car $4,000 and gave me $1,500 more for my trade. They were desperate to make a sale on December 31st.

 

[slagburn]

That car has been in for brake noise twice and a concern of rough running with his aftermarket tune, may have been a Procal. Base warranty is still in effect.

 

[Bloo]

Compression test to check the #8

 

[shadowstang03gt]

Here is the ad

Cars for Sale: 2011 Ford Mustang GT Coupe in Imlay City, MI 48444: Coupe Details - 338438716 - AutoTrader.com

I am going to check it out on saturday I think.

Did 2012 fix the 8 cyl problem?

the #8 was a tuning issue.

 

[nicksender]

Looks like a nice car; but they are way out on the price IMO. I have been looking at 2012 premiums for $25k-$26k in NE Ohio. If you want Black or Red, which I don't, they are all over the place in the Cleveland area.You could probably find a used 2013 GT for that price.

If they would do $23k-$24k and they will confirm the factory warranty is in effect it might be worth it to you. I would shop around if they won't move much at that price.

Good luck!

 

[blackbeast12]

1 word, "Carfax"

 

[Red Turtle]

No way I would buy an 11' GT for more than 22-23k.

 

[walked_u_hard]

the #8 was a tuning issue.

This is false.

It DOES happen on completely un modded cars. Cyl 8 does pop up from tuned cars more, its from a lack of fueling on decel at high RPM that will cause the ringland problems. it goes lean on decel, which raises cyl temps, and cyl 8 has the least cooling. Which is why these cars do not have strong engine braking, there is a timer set in place in the tune from ford until the car will cut fuel and start to engine brake.


Furthermore ive only seen this happen on manual cars, which supports the theory even more.

 

[Cobra 2997]

I'd say that's over priced as well...you can get brand new 13/14's for under 30K...

 

[stanielz]

This is false.

It DOES happen on completely un modded cars. Cyl 8 does pop up from tuned cars more, its from a lack of fueling on decel at high RPM that will cause the ringland problems. it goes lean on decel, which raises cyl temps, and cyl 8 has the least cooling. Which is why these cars do not have strong engine braking, there is a timer set in place in the tune from ford until the car will cut fuel and start to engine brake.


Furthermore ive only seen this happen on manual cars, which supports the theory even more.

was there ever a fix for this? you kinda make it sound like all manuals are ticking time bombs regardless of modification.

 

[turbosha]

id sell you mine for 29k.
check my signature.
only has 18kmiles