2002 Ford Mustang

GT Premium Coupe

4.6L 281Cu. In. V8 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

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Clear

Gasoline

2002 Ford Mustang GT Premium New Edge Please take a moment to read this ad before clicking BuyItNow or contacting me with questions. This one is a beauty! This Mustang GT is my weekend toy that I've owned for a little over a year. It has a clean AutoCheck (above average score for this year), and averages under 9k miles/year. There is approximately $11,000 in upgrades/restoration on top of the price I paid for the car to make her the way she is today (have all receipts/records). I have a habit of buying autos at the auction and restoring them just to decide I want something new a year or two later. Before this I did a 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, the new owner flew down from NC and was happy as a clam. I take great care of my vehicles! I usually end up losing my shirt after fixing them up, but I consider it a hobby as I enjoy doing it. Keeps me busy and out of the house! This baby was purchased at the dealer's auction last year for just under $8,000 and she was definitely in need of some love. I took her home and spoiled her good with a nice new paint job, complete engine overhaul, new tires/wheels/brakes, and just about everything else you can replace. No body kits or neon lights though, it's just a good 'ol American muscle car. I put wheels/tires in the rear that are slightly bigger than the front and added spacers to give it that old fashioned "staggered" muscle car look. It looks aggressive and I get a lot of compliments when taking her out. It's perfect for a weekend toy or even a daily driver if you're not too worried about gas. Specs: 2002 Ford Mustang GT Premium "New Edge" 135,xxx miles, Automatic, 8 cylinder, 4.6L *Don't let the miles fool you, this GT is so well taken care of its in BETTER condition than most newer 'stangs on the road. It had a complete tune up/engine overhaul and 21pt inspection by certified mechanic (new battery, new alternator, new high performance spark plugs, serpentine belt, new idler pulley, new fuel filter, new performance cold air intake, new radiator, new water pump, new thermostat, and all fluids replaced/topped off). I did my very best to make sure this Mustang runs like a brand new car. Additional upgrades I did in the last few months: New black clear coat paint job with 5 year warranty (4 years left) (4) Brand new American Muscle 18x9/10 Anthracite Bullitt Wheels (4) Brand new NITTO Extreme Performance NT555 275/285 tires New front/rear KYB gas charged shocks and struts with new mounting plates New front/rear high performance racing brakes, calipers (red) front/rear, and rotors New in-dash Pioneer DVD Touch screen stereo with MP3 and Bluetooth New SCT X4 Tuner with GT tune! ($399) New Magnaflow catback exhaust that gives this baby a really deep muscle car rumble New SVE chrome cold air intake for extra horsepower boost Professionally detailed, including the engine (so clean you could eat off it) *Those of you that have restored/upgraded muscle cars will realize how much time and $$$ it requires for the upgrades listed above. This is NOT a cheap car by any means. It turns a lot of heads and gets quite a few compliments. Some other Features: Upgraded Mach sound system (2 factory Mach amps mounted in trunk - awesome bass!) Remote keyless entry and security system with key fob Ice cold AC, Heat works great too Power windows, locks, driver seat This is my last attempt listing it on eBay. A lot of offers in the $8-9k range, but I'm firm on my list price. I've put over $18,000 into this car in the past year. It's an absolute bargain at this price, it looks and drives like a brand new Mustang. I'd rather throw a cover over it, forget about it, and sell it for $30k in 7 years when it qualifies as a classic/collectible with the DMV. More photos here. It really is an awesome and sharp looking 8 Cylinder muscle car for those on a budget. I put a lot of time and money into it to make it the car it is today. This will be a collectible soon, in another 7 years it can be registered as a classic car! I've already dropped the price three times, $9,995 is my absolute BOTTOM line, not a penny less - at this point it can only go up in value. You can't buy anything even remotely this nice for under 10k these days. Even though she's been babied and well taken care of, it is nearly 13 years old so it's not without its imperfections. Most sellers on ebay will tell you all the positive aspects of the car and simply hope you don't notice it's flaws. I, on the other hand, would want a seller to tell me about known flaws, so I'm sharing them with you regardless of how minor they might be. 1) The passenger leather seat could use some reconditioning at some point. 2) There is a small hole in the back seat the size of a pencil eraser (as seen in the photos). 3) The steering wheel is aging a bit. I've ordered a new custom sized cover that will come with the Mustang. 4) There is a spot on each of the driver and passenger's belt straps that is frayed. Replacements for both will come with the Mustang. 5) The odometer backlight will go out occasionally (odometer works fine). I'm having this looked into. While these are just minor cosmetic blemishes that are inexpensive to care for I like to be as honest and transparent as possible. Overall the car looks immaculate and runs like new. Like with any used vehicle, this is being sold AS-IS with no warranties expressed or implied. However, please ask as many questions as you'd like, and I'll be more than happy to provide you with additional photos upon request. I want to make sure you know exactly what you're buying and you're a happy customer. A man is only as good as his word and I want people to buy from me again. *For those of you "book nuts", everyone knows KBB, NADA, Black Book is just a starting point, ask any dealer - especially for older, restored, and customized vehicles. There is no such thing as a one-price-fits-all book value, every car is unique with different variables. "Book value" prices are good for newer everyday cars that haven't been customized or restored. Book values don't take into consideration AutoCheck score, CarFax history, how many previous owners, upgrades, engine work, and most importantly - who owns it. There is a HUGE difference when buying a car from a college student off Craigslist and buying a car from someone that has restored/babied/garage kept their vehicle. Remember, book values are just a starting point. Otherwise some of the 1980s 'stangs selling for $20,000+ at auction would be worth only $1500 according to KBB. Just fyi, I'm selling this car for a little less than what I spent on upgrades/restoration alone - the Mustang itself is basically FREE. If you email me rattling off "book values" in regards to THIS vehicle, please don't expect a response! *Proud EBay member for over 10 years with a 100% Positive feedback rating*