@qbrozen said:
Ok, I’ll bite: what features distinguish a “high country” mustang? And is the missing side chrome one of those features?
Here’s more than you might want to know about it. Only things special were the paint colors and badges, as far as I can tell. https://highcountrymustang.com/
The old dear is visiting a new shop today. The car hasn't had a service since before I moved here - the garage I intended to take it to sold, and the new owner has no interest in working on old cars. Fortunately, this metro area is large enough where another specialist wasn't hard to find (just a longer drive from home). Notice the signs above the door - on their site they show pics of old Land Rovers and even a Silver Cloud in the shop. On site were many odd cars - numerous high maintenance-looking VAG cars, an Opel GT, early TR-4, 240Z, numerous Jags. Everyone there loved the car:
Great to find such a place! Given the annual nature of the visit, it wouldn't be so far-fetched to take it to your old shop for the maintenance (well-coordinated with in-area visiting, of course).
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
If it was a more modern car or I could take like a week off for the trip, maybe. But the 300 mile each way trip over a mountain pass and some steep hills is maybe an adventure the car might not enjoy too often (although it did handle the trip here just fine).
That was one thing about my prior shop, I never hurried them - the car could end up there for 2-3 weeks if there was a hiccup, and I didn't mind.
Great to find such a place! Given the annual nature of the visit, it wouldn't be so far-fetched to take it to your old shop for the maintenance (well-coordinated with in-area visiting, of course).
Got a call about the fintail's service - guy said "that's such a nice old car" or something similar. No red flags, found a driveline part that might be causing a noise I hear, suggested the car gets a brake fluid change along with the service. Seems like an honest place, as it all comes to about half what I said I was willing to spend.
Eldo looks pretty clean. Water pump on a Northstar isn’t that bad (needs a $20 tool) compared to other repairs on it. The AC is also out too… so that could get super pricey
I’m feeling green today…. I’d take the Bonnie or the T-bird to knock around in. Curious about the Thunderbird, did he convert it to a V8 with the 5.0 or is just clueless and doesn’t realize it is a 4.6.
That 92 600 is a lot of car for 22K… but I can only imagine running costs in that will hurt.
Interesting seeing the MonteLumina and the Acura CL side by side. I guess they would have sort of competed in the late 90s and the Acura looks so much more nicely put together. GM really could make a lousy interior at that time
I returned my Rotel Surround Receiver for a full refund. It'll help pay for the Audi 3.0 motor. Also, my HK 7550HD receiver in storage still works perfectly and is easily 99% of the Rotel even if manufactured 11 years ago. This HK is under-rated, and they don't make them like they used to.
'18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
I returned my Rotel Surround Receiver for a full refund. It'll help pay for the Audi 3.0 motor. Also, my HK 7550HD receiver in storage still works perfectly and is easily 99% of the Rotel even if manufactured 11 years ago. This HK is under-rated, and they don't make them like they used to.
Sounds like a smart decision.
My last receiver, purchased in 1998, lasted me for a couple decades before it finally said "no more!" I have yet to replace it because I just can't get such a unit to the top of my priority list. My son ended up installing a unit (not even sure what brand) that he came across as an old freebie reject, and it works just fine.
Problem solved!
2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Audi Q7 TDI, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2013 Ford F250 Lariat D, 1976 Ford F250, 1969 Chevrolet C20, 1969 Ford Econoline 100
I returned my Rotel Surround Receiver for a full refund. It'll help pay for the Audi 3.0 motor. Also, my HK 7550HD receiver in storage still works perfectly and is easily 99% of the Rotel even if manufactured 11 years ago. This HK is under-rated, and they don't make them like they used to.
Sounds like a smart decision.
My last receiver, purchased in 1998, lasted me for a couple decades before it finally said "no more!" I have yet to replace it because I just can't get such a unit to the top of my priority list. My son ended up installing a unit (not even sure what brand) that he came across as an old freebie reject, and it works just fine.
Problem solved!
It's funny, some of the tech is the problem these days; not directly car audio related, but home receivers like the Rotel had these issues:
Positives = excellent amp section, toroidal power sourcing, and sound quality.
Negatives = No DSD reader (Super Audio CD format) this one is a head scratcher for a high-end 2021 unit, HDMI compatibility issues with both my TV and Direct TV Sources, and a Center Channel switching issue where voices (center channel) completely disappeared about 5% of the time (could be a HDMI issue, or a defect). The user interface could be better too. For example, the first mic sound test my HK does is to verify which speakers are connected "on" or "off." This tells the receiver if your running 5.1, or 5.2, or 7.1 or 7.2 as the case may be. Instead, the Rotel is "dumb" and says "there's too much noise to get a good reading" and you can't optimize the sound. What happened was I had it in 7.2 mode and I'm running 5.1. It mistook the silence of certain speakers as (low signal to noise ratio on the mic) rather than the intelligent response of "that speaker doesn't exist."
Another con is they made it hard wire ethernet instead of wi-fi for the audio room equalization efforts. I don't blame them too much for that since it is supposed to be a "no frills" unit.
Another plus is on the multi channel analog input you can still apply room equalization improvements/settings to that source (a Mistake Denon still makes in 2021).
My HK can do that too though. My HK is also missing DSD reading ability in digital, but it's 11 years older so that's understandable; just have to go analog.
My HK doesn't have a phono input but I already have a decent phono preamp box so no loss there.
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@andres3 Are you having the engine rebuilt or buying a replacement? When will it be completed?
New replacement out of Germany with 0 miles. Expected right around the Holiday so hoping they complete the work between the Holidays by 2022, or sooner if it arrives sooner.
Paid the State over $400 for registration for "planned operation" so I want my miles worth.
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I've never seen a used vehicle advertised as "in good shape for the year" actually be in good shape.
What about the AC "just needs a recharge?"
Some kid told me to advertise the S4 on "offer up" as "doesn't run" and that someone would be dumb enough to pay more since that apparently sounds better than "needs new engine."
'18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
just watched the latest Hoovies video. A new record for miles. He just picked up a 2004 Ram Cummings with 958,000 miles. And drove it 1,000 miles home, over the Rockies. With zero issues.
MB would be like maintaining a castle, but ones like that are getting hard to find. Also a car from the wiring harness years, although if it is still running, I'd wager the part has been replaced.
I’m feeling green today…. I’d take the Bonnie or the T-bird to knock around in. Curious about the Thunderbird, did he convert it to a V8 with the 5.0 or is just clueless and doesn’t realize it is a 4.6.
That 92 600 is a lot of car for 22K… but I can only imagine running costs in that will hurt.
@stickguy said:
just watched the latest Hoovies video. A new record for miles. He just picked up a 2004 Ram Cummings with 958,000 miles. And drove it 1,000 miles home, over the Rockies. With zero issues.
MB would be like maintaining a castle, but ones like that are getting hard to find. Also a car from the wiring harness years, although if it is still running, I'd wager the part has been replaced.
Only thing that made question the T-bird is no V8 badge on the fender. Most likely the car was repainted and they didn’t put it back.
@stickguy said:
just watched the latest Hoovies video. A new record for miles. He just picked up a 2004 Ram Cummings with 958,000 miles. And drove it 1,000 miles home, over the Rockies. With zero issues.
Not sure if that is brave or stupid.
Neither since he did it purely for video content.
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Ok, I’ll bite: what features distinguish a “high country” mustang? And is the missing side chrome one of those features?
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Here’s more than you might want to know about it. Only things special were the paint colors and badges, as far as I can tell.
https://highcountrymustang.com/
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The California Special was a bit more, I think it had the Shelby sequential rear turn signals.
So it SHOULD have the side chrome. Wonder why the seller wouldn’t address that. Odd.
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A Marti report would help.
That was one thing about my prior shop, I never hurried them - the car could end up there for 2-3 weeks if there was a hiccup, and I didn't mind.
Exists in its own world of resale value
Of course my cursor went directly to this
Oddity
Trying to get that investment back
See above, one expects more details for the price
Hen's tooth
Digital dash
Still unloved, needs those little issues fixed for the price
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
If that RX was a coupe, I’d be sorely tempted
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The isuzu is kinda cool
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Popped into CL again:
Etcetera - I suspect there's more to the problem
I wonder if someone traded this in
Of all the things to restore, color appears correct anyway
Rare convertible model
Not a Syncro, not a low mileage preservation piece, not a low price
Surprised this survived without being modded to ruin 20 years ago
Getting rare, appears to be at least one stock photo, estate sale companies can be clueless about cars
Green one could be nice if you spent some time cleaning it up, but slushbox ruins it.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Eldo looks pretty clean. Water pump on a Northstar isn’t that bad (needs a $20 tool) compared to other repairs on it. The AC is also out too… so that could get super pricey
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
.9-liter, water-cooled four-cylinder engine 2 Cyl
Low mileage legacy Would this have been AWD in 04? What are the trouble spots to watch for? I'm thinking that this is a timing belt motor
Higher mileage CRV These things can not be killed apparently
This non-running Lexus These were such high-style when new. Could be worth a flyer
Unloved Malibu But clean enough. Kind of weird ad
This Altima should have some life left in it
Subaru is AWD. I’m guessing usual head gasket and timing issues. And other assorted stuff.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Malibu I assume has the 2.2 ecotec. Could be a wise buy.
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Lumina coupe sport model
A little unusual even when new
Grandpa's truck
Not a "muscle car", just a nice enough old car
Oh baby
Trying to get that investment back, GLWS
Lower price, new pic
Ice Ice Baby, lite version
Brougham
And another, nice wheels
There has to be something very wrong with it
Maybe trying a little too hard with that look
I’m feeling green today…. I’d take the Bonnie or the T-bird to knock around in. Curious about the Thunderbird, did he convert it to a V8 with the 5.0 or is just clueless and doesn’t realize it is a 4.6.
That 92 600 is a lot of car for 22K… but I can only imagine running costs in that will hurt.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I had a 98 Olds 88 same basic car. I got a lemon plagued with water leaks, but I did enjoy driving it.
You could do a lot worse for $1950
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
My last receiver, purchased in 1998, lasted me for a couple decades before it finally said "no more!" I have yet to replace it because I just can't get such a unit to the top of my priority list. My son ended up installing a unit (not even sure what brand) that he came across as an old freebie reject, and it works just fine.
Problem solved!
Positives = excellent amp section, toroidal power sourcing, and sound quality.
Negatives = No DSD reader (Super Audio CD format) this one is a head scratcher for a high-end 2021 unit, HDMI compatibility issues with both my TV and Direct TV Sources, and a Center Channel switching issue where voices (center channel) completely disappeared about 5% of the time (could be a HDMI issue, or a defect). The user interface could be better too. For example, the first mic sound test my HK does is to verify which speakers are connected "on" or "off." This tells the receiver if your running 5.1, or 5.2, or 7.1 or 7.2 as the case may be. Instead, the Rotel is "dumb" and says "there's too much noise to get a good reading" and you can't optimize the sound. What happened was I had it in 7.2 mode and I'm running 5.1. It mistook the silence of certain speakers as (low signal to noise ratio on the mic) rather than the intelligent response of "that speaker doesn't exist."
Another con is they made it hard wire ethernet instead of wi-fi for the audio room equalization efforts. I don't blame them too much for that since it is supposed to be a "no frills" unit.
Another plus is on the multi channel analog input you can still apply room equalization improvements/settings to that source (a Mistake Denon still makes in 2021).
My HK can do that too though. My HK is also missing DSD reading ability in digital, but it's 11 years older so that's understandable; just have to go analog.
My HK doesn't have a phono input but I already have a decent phono preamp box so no loss there.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Paid the State over $400 for registration for "planned operation" so I want my miles worth.
Some kid told me to advertise the S4 on "offer up" as "doesn't run" and that someone would be dumb enough to pay more since that apparently sounds better than "needs new engine."
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
MB would be like maintaining a castle, but ones like that are getting hard to find. Also a car from the wiring harness years, although if it is still running, I'd wager the part has been replaced.
Not sure if that is brave or stupid.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
Only thing that made question the T-bird is no V8 badge on the fender. Most likely the car was repainted and they didn’t put it back.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1991/879155/ford_thunderbird_5_0l_ho_efi_v-8_automatic.html
Neither since he did it purely for video content.
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Yeah it was always the 5.0 (both standard and HO in
later years) until 93.
My Mom had a 96 in Pacific Green over beige. It was very well equipped but had the 3.8. I enjoyed driving it, but was kinda slow.
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Yeah it was always the 5.0 (both standard and HO in
later years) until 93.
My Mom had a 96 in Pacific Green over beige. It was very well equipped but had the 3.8. I enjoyed driving it, but was kinda slow.
Was it cursed with blown head gaskets like so many 3.8s?
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No that was reserved for my 93 Taurus! It was around late 95/96 when they finally made them better and less prone to fail.
Other than very problematic AC that car was flawless the ten years she had it (75,000 miles or so)
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