[Shotimes] 94 Moonlight Blue MTX FS

Fri, 9 May 2003 11:42:10 -0500

Hmmm... It showed private party 1600 something and DEALER $2800. He's not a
dealer and I rated it outstanding even though it needed work.

Oh well.

Paul L Fisher
'93 Ford Taurus SHO Crimson Clearcoat ATX 172K Build date 11/18/1992
- K&N Panel filter, Tokico Struts, Eibach Springs, Dynomax cat-back, Holley
190lph fuel pump, FPS rebuilt ATX, 26mm rear sway bar, Performance-Plus
Stainless Steel Y-pipe, '96 brake upgrade, Proportioning valve plugs, Delrin
sub-frame bushings, Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30 oil, Amsoil Synthetic ATF.

SHO Club member http://www.shoclub.com/
Check out my web site http://www.paul-fisher.com/
Amsoil dealer http://www.paul-fisher.com/oil.htm

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <alfitz@alfitz.com>
To: "_SHOTIMES II" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2003 11:26 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] 94 Moonlight Blue MTX FS

> Paul, I think you should re-check your EDMUNDS, it shows a value of $2,515
> retail.
>
> NADA shows a value of $3,690 retail.
>
> And Manheim is showing retail of $2,625.
>
> IMHO that SHO is worth about $2,800. The color is a real PLUS, the base
> model and high mileage is a negative though.
>
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul L Fisher" <sho@paul-fisher.com>
> To: "Randy Smith" <RandyMTU98@comcast.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, May 09, 2003 10:09 AM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] 94 Moonlight Blue MTX FS
>
>
> > OK. www.edmunds.com says this car in OUTSTANDING condition is $1679. Why
> is
> > it worth double that?
> >
> > Paul L Fisher
> > '93 Ford Taurus SHO Crimson Clearcoat ATX 172K Build date 11/18/1992
> > - K&N Panel filter, Tokico Struts, Eibach Springs, Dynomax cat-back,
> Holley
> > 190lph fuel pump, FPS rebuilt ATX, 26mm rear sway bar, Performance-Plus
> > Stainless Steel Y-pipe, '96 brake upgrade, Proportioning valve plugs,
> Delrin
> > sub-frame bushings, Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30 oil, Amsoil Synthetic ATF.
> >
> > SHO Club member http://www.shoclub.com/
> > Check out my web site http://www.paul-fisher.com/
> > Amsoil dealer http://www.paul-fisher.com/oil.htm
> >
> > Get $5 free from Paypal! https://www.paypal.com/refer/pal=P3XEFFBFUFKN6
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Randy Smith" <RandyMTU98@comcast.net>
> > To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Friday, May 09, 2003 8:46 AM
> > Subject: [Shotimes] 94 Moonlight Blue MTX FS
> >
> >
> > > 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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