Hello. This is the story of my Craigslist Mustang. I had a 2001 Mustang GT drop (5M) and traded it (and a CTS) for a 2004 BMW 545. To make a long story short, the bimmer didn't do it for me. Once the bimmer left, a 1993 Lexus SC400 came and went (had to get it out my system). I'm always on Craigslist looking for things and I always search "mustang gt convertible". I found this 2000 GT Convertible with 97k on it in April 2010. I absolutely had to have a stick shift and this fit the bill.
As you can see it went from mild to wild. The following modifications have been done: 18-inch wheels and tires (car came with dinky 16s), SLP loudmouth exhaust, Steeda underdrive pulleys, K&N cold air intake, Mach 1 grill delete and chin spoiler, GT center caps, sequential tail lights, and factory Ford head lights from a 2004 (dark tinted). Almost all of these parts were purchased off Craigslist (the Mach 1 pieces and center caps from American Muscle and the sequentials off eBay).
This car is a blast! It now has 123k on it and is still running strong. Other than oil changes the only mechanical work done have been a transmission rebuild at 109k and a rear end rebuild at 119k. I drive it as a Mustang should be driven. Also, this is my daily driver.
As I search on an almost daily basis, I have found more "toys." Stay tuned because there will be another round of updates very soon. Gotta love Craigslist!
Some of the pics are when I first got it. The others are my buddy and me performing the transformation. Everything was done with simple hand tools and jack stands. -- Chris in Chicago
ahightower says:
06:15 AM, 01/ 5/12
Nice. Tasteful mods, several small things add up to a unique look that is not overdone. I especially like the wheels.
subytrojan says:
01:29 PM, 01/ 5/12
I am not a fan of painted sliding calipers. Even my GTI has them. :(
hubblehornz66 says:
03:37 PM, 01/ 5/12
looks like a fun summer car and that is my favorite color of that generation mustang, and one thing i really liked is that spoiler and the black thing below the front bumper(if that is calipers im not sure:i feel stupid)..but it gives it a slightly sportier look without looking like a rap artist car. good job Chris
hubblehornz66 says:
05:19 PM, 01/ 5/12
looks like a fun summer car and that is my favorite color of that generation mustang, and one thing i really liked is that spoiler and the black thing below the front bumper(if that is calipers im not sure:i feel stupid)..but it gives it a slightly sportier look without looking like a rap artist car. good job Chris
clarence6 says:
04:54 AM, 01/ 6/12
Nice example of tasteful, larger wheels making a world of difference. Car looks great.
gtrguy2012 says:
11:24 AM, 01/ 6/12
These cars do run strong, the 4.6 is a good engine.
tenstepn says:
06:19 AM, 01/ 7/12
Again I say I really like Mustangs, and miss my 02 GT Convertible but what do you do in the winter if this is your daily driver? In Chicago none the less?! Great looking car!
intothewest says:
04:27 PM, 01/ 9/12
Very nice! The wheels definitely give it an updated look. I really like the subtle black chin spoiler.