[Shotimes] 94 Moonlight Blue MTX FS
Paul L Fisher
sho@paul-fisher.com
Sat, 10 May 2003 18:04:59 -0500
Manheim auto auction.
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: "James White" <greensho@crown.net>
To: "_SHOTIMES II" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2003 12:22 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] 94 Moonlight Blue MTX FS
> Never heard of Manheim before.
>
> Maybe that is something the "Black Book" that we used many years ago when
I
> sold cars? This actually reflected real auction values and not some kind
of
> formula.
>
> Kind of weird to use, because this book would use a formula to allow for
> condition, but if that perticular make and model hadn't been sold at the
> auction block within the last 2 weeks, the value was blank.
>
> The dealer where I worked would then go to the NADA book and allow 2/3 of
> wholesale on trade for a new Chebby or Caddy.
>
> I was lucky to sell 2 cars a week, so I soon found employment elsewhere.
>
> regards, Jim White - greensho@crown.net
>
> ----- 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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