[Shotimes] 94 Moonlight Blue MTX FS

Donald Mallinson dmall@mwonline.net
Fri, 09 May 2003 09:06:04 -0500


Ron Porter, you paying attention?  Sounds like a candidate 
for another hot rod for you!  No options, Gen II MTX in the 
rare and beautiful Blue.

Don Mallinson

Randy Smith wrote:
> Well, the time has come to part with the SHO.  Where are ya Ryan, you 
> still want it?  Quite a few people around here know this car.  It looks 
> very good for the miles.  I think for what is included, I've got it 
> priced pretty fair.  I think I'm going to move on to a WRX next week, 
> so I need to get what I can out of this one.  Pictures upon request.  
> In addition to what is listed, it is still exibiting the noise I 
> described the other day.  My current bets are exhaust leak and I'm 
> imagining the rest of the symptoms or perhaps oil in the plug wells 
> hindering spark.  I swapped the MAF's yesterday and put in the LPM.  
> This morning it seems much more responsive out of the hole.  The only 
> 60/100k service was performed at 80k.  Here are the rest of the 
> details...
> 
> 94 Moonlight Blue with tan interior (rare combo) MTX
> 168k miles, 2nd owner and I bought it at 127k
> This car had no options from the factory.  No sunroof, no keyless 
> entry, no CD player (means it has the coin/cup tray!) no full leather 
> (seats are in good shape)  Drivers seat is power, passenger not.  The 
> previous owner took it from there, and Ive added a few more things.
> Engine/Exhaust: SHO Shop can (carbon fiber) and cone, factory airbox 
> included.  80mm MAF calibrated to factory computer.  Second 80mm MAF 
> with LPM.  Motorcraft plugs and wires about 20k ago.  Performance Plus 
> Ypipe, DynoMax catback about 3 years ago.  UDPs (PS, Alt and water 
> pump)  Replaced drivers side muffler last fall.  Mobil 1 every 5k since 
> Ive owned it.  About every 3k with previous owner (another SHOtimes 
> lister at the time)
> Chassis: 96 brake upgrade, Eibachs and Tokicos, Nooks long SFCs, 
> replaced rear sway bar endlinks about 2 years ago.
> Interior: Momo pedals, Momo shift knob (clean original shift knob 
> included), Alpine CD player, Boston Accoustics 6.5s in front, Clarion 
> 5x7 plates in back.  Code Alarm installed.  Customized Radio Shack CB 
> in tape tray.  Cincinnati SHO floor mats.  Climate control buttons are 
> cracked but ok.
> Known issues/recent fixes: Rear upper strut mounts, just replaced AC 
> Condenser/dryer (the rusty pipe under the battery) last summer.  The 
> power steering gives me some trouble when its very cold and the car 
> isnt warmed up.  Once its up to temp, its ok.  I get squeals from 
> the AC and PS belts occasionally, so both may just be loose.  Rear door 
> window motor replaced 2 weeks ago.  Needs tires/alignment.  The winter 
> tires have enough tread for a few more summer miles (at least through 
> this summer), but they werent that great last winter.
> Body: Overall good condition, the whole nose clip was repainted about 3 
> years ago and still looks good.  Some rust on the doors and trunk.  
> Ive been taking care of some of it slowly.  Some battle wounds on the 
> right front and left rear.  Nothing major or all that noticeable, but 
> its there.
> Extra parts included: Factory airbox, second 80mm MAF/LPM, GTS 
> headlight covers, possibly a second set of slicers, I have to check 
> with my dad.  If my dad wants to keep a set, the directionals have 
> completely warn Michelins, the non-directionals have a few thousand 
> miles left in the snow tires.
> 
> This is a great car with a lot of good miles left in it.  It handles 
> like its on rails.  KBB says 2400, so with the miles, repairs needed, 
> repairs performed and parts/mods included, Im looking for $3200 OBO.
> 
> Oh, and I'm located in Detroit.
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