1997 Ford Thunderbird Lx Sedan 2-door 3.8l on 2040-cars
Milton, Florida, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:3.8L 232Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Ford
Model: Thunderbird
Trim: LX Sedan 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Options: CD Player
Mileage: 123,560
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Sub Model: LX
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Green
Interior Color: Gray
$600 or best offer.
This car is in good condition except for a mechanical issue in the engine keeping it from cranking.
I know it is not the starter or battery.
Other than that it is in great shape and all maintenance has been kept up.
Tires are good
4 wheel disc brakes have about 40% left on the pads
Fuel pump, radiator fan, and ecu have all been recently replaced within the last three years.
123,560 miles
Vehicle blue books at 1000 dollars in fair condition
Price plus repair on what i believe the problem is (Harmonic balancer) is under/at this value.
(I believe that is the issue because a mechanic friend of mine fixed his ex-girlfriends 98 ford thunderbird that had the same symptoms by doing that repair. (Parts are $250; at a shop it should run $350-$400).
The A/C mechanics work but it dose not blow cold air.
pioneer CD player
This vehicle will be sold in as is condition, and I assume no liability if the issue that needs repair is not what I have described.
I am totally open to you bringing a mechanic to look at the vehicle if you are interested.
Only offers over $400 will be taken under consideration
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