Somebody talk me out of this.

"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee) 09/04/2014 at 16:58 • Filed to: npocp, craigslist

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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , $2900, very clean exterior, 5-speed(!). I have that much money in my savings. I could go buy this right now.

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Only possible issues are highish mileage (170k), a lack of interior pictures, and the seller vaguely states that it "needs a few things to be perfect".

Nibbles > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 09/04/2014 at 17:00

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You should at least go check it out / test drive

mcseanerson > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 09/04/2014 at 17:01

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ehhh, I'd be cautious. I can't speak for the manual but I drove an automatic once, and while the engine was spectacular the rest of the car left a lot to be desired.

Brian Silvestro > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 09/04/2014 at 17:01

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1. Buy

2. DD until 2024

3. Give to child

DoYouEvenShift > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 09/04/2014 at 17:05

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Oh thats easy...Your considering paying nearly $3k for an old Taurus. Let that sink in for a couple seconds.

ACESandEIGHTS > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 09/04/2014 at 17:08

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Too bad he went all cutesy and put that Yamaha logo on there, that's a headscratcher.

Neat that it's got a 5-speed. I would expect every 90s ride to have huge mileage now. The price isn't exactly welcoming unless it's something you've always wanted.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 09/04/2014 at 17:08

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Don't....Just Don't.

Steve in Manhattan > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 09/04/2014 at 17:14

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Had a '97 SHO from '97 to 2001 - totally different animal, of course - auto only, but a comfortable ride, very good cornering, decent HP from the 3.4 liter V8. A great tourer - that's where I'd put my money.

qbeezy > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 09/04/2014 at 17:16

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Ad missing details and pictures? Seller being vague? Might be NP, but more than likely a CP. Only NP if it is anywhere near good condition.

JAREAL > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 09/04/2014 at 17:20

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There are only 5 pictures and no interior ones. Definitely in the no-fly zone.

Mosqvich > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 09/04/2014 at 17:29

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Check the clutch or ask for documentation on when it was last replaced. SHOs were notorious for burning through them.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 09/04/2014 at 17:36

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Just google "Taurus SHO differential pin," and think about the decision as you read through your results. The MTX IV was a Mazda unit that was designed for the Vulcan in the Tempo/Topaz/Probe. It had some issues holding up when the 8000-RPM Yamaha was pulling 600 lbs more than any of those cars.

desertdog5051 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 09/04/2014 at 17:41

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Ok, "Don't be a fool and buy something you are going to regret after you find out a high mileage, 20 yo car can't be driven like you will". That help?

NaturallyAspirated > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 09/04/2014 at 18:59

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That's pretty high. I bought my Silver Frost '95 in 2005 with 90k miles for $2800.