Odometer doesn't go past 99,999?

[Mookie 10+ year member]

Yah, my boy has a 2001 Sable with 30k on it. But I would check it out for sure..

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Yes they have 5 digit ODOs. Could have rolled over and its really 170k but could be 70k original miles.

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

Usually when an odo rolls over, the numbers dont like up perfectly any more. Look for slightly crooked digits.

 

[Slayerx 10+ year member]

**** I'm blind, thoughy its said 98 lol. **** droid screen in the sun. Ya I think the stangs only had 5 digits until 92-95 iirc.

unless he has proof of mileage over.the.years, assume 170k

 

[Suicide Bobb 5,000+ posts]

My mechanic told me to look for wear on the brake and clutch pedals. I think I'm going to take it for a test drive.

 

[tpmeredith 10+ year member]

Ya I dont think there's a computer that will tell you, the mustangs didn't have OBD-II ports until 94 (port used for check engine light checks, etc)

 

[LazyRider 10+ year member]

My odometer goes to 10 digits //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[mikelaubach 10+ year member]

The number of miles is less of a concern than the maintenance done to it. You should be able to tell if it was taken care of or not. Check the oil level, but pay attention to the color of the oil. He's a racer, but he may or may not take good care of it.

That brake/clutch pedal trick may or may not work. My '96 Bronco has 235K miles, looks great, and has no real pedal wear. From the ad, it could well be a 70K car.

Some things to look for are the torque boxes (where the rear lower control arms meet to the frame). Heavy use of the pedal can distort them and then you have problems. Also, watch for rust in the rear quarters and hatch (or a bad repair job on those areas).

Good luck.

 

[roaringlion55]

Some cars roll over to all zeros and start over so it may have 170,000 miles on it

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

Some cars roll over to all zeros and start over so it may have 170,000 miles on it

No shit, really?