'84 SVO Mustang...thoughts or opinions...
 

...would be appreciated. In '88 I purchased a 1984 Mustang SVO, kept it few years...didn't drive it much and sold it back to the original owner with a little over 30 thousand miles. The original owner had it repainted, tuned up the motor, updated the interior with leather, and a better stereo, but hasn't put more than 500 miles (if that) on the car since I sold it to him six years ago. He wants me to buy it back now, as he is retiring and going to move next summer. The price is around eight grand. It's a nice car...but I don't know if I want to tie up the money because I won't be able to use that money on my other projects. The SVO is a great handling car, mid to high 20's in mpg, is not fast off the line but has a good top end. Anyone want to share their opinion(s) on the SVO and whether it's a good idea to purchase again? Manheimgold.com lists the car as valued in the six grand area.

Thanks, Ed

Of the fox body cars, this is one of my favorites, just because it is unique. IMHO it would be worth more if it were in original condition. Even then, 8 Grand is alot for a 4cyl Mustang. These may become collector cars at some point though. When i was in the Marines back in the 80s, I knew a guy that owned one. It was stock except for being lowered, and It was one of the coolest cars of its time.

That is a wicked car i have had 2 i am looking for a third. i think it is the best looking Fox mustang ever. i remember seeing a silver one on the show room floor in 84 and the price was 24995.00!!!! in 84!!! i have had a black / grey leather and a charcole / grey leather and i want another one!! i want to find a 85.5 which had 210 hp, more than the 5.0 at the time and handle !!! if the car is nice for 8k with low miles

i think it is one of the most forgotten cars in 84-86 iw was as good as the corvette and just think if you replaced the computer with a fast or big stuff i bet you could get 300 to 350 hp anf the motor could make 800 with a stock bottom end, ther are lots of parts available

I would still like one 85 1/2 or 86 with the flush headlights. Pump up the engine a little, strip it, cage it and have an awesome track car. The purists will want to kill me, but...

i had a clean '84- i thought it was cool to "tighten up the konis"

that was the car i passed a couple of state troopers doing triple digits- they never came after me:D - good times

I agree one of the most unrecognized cars of its time- would I want to tie up eight g's for one?? ..probably not- Chris

Eight might be a bit high, but the miles are low. If it's been painted, you can do a few things with it and not get too bent about originality. I had an '85 and I loved it. It reminded me of my later '97 Dinan M3. It wasn't a powerhouse, but it did everything well.

The forged bottom end can handle alot of boost! There is a decent aftermarket for it. Take that big T3 turbo (I think that's what it had) and do a T3/4 hybrid...heck, there is probably something way tricker available nowadays, and boost the heck out of it.

It's definitely unique....I see a few beaters around, but haven't seen a nice one at a show in years.

People are saying 8k is a little high...but it is a nice car and you know the history...that might be priceless! Especially if you still like the car....I think I would buy it if you have the cash. If he's in the selling mood, you know it will be sold...after all it's not just another worn out 5.0!

I just stumbled across this one. I thought one of you may be interested.

http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/933370218.html

http://91rangerturbo.webs.com/1985mustangsvo.htm

That one is pretty rough! it is an early production 85 with the 84 intake and headlights. i would be more inclined to pay double for a car that didn't nedd to be restored.

That's cool, I don't know squat about them. I was reading this thread and thought I'd look around on the local Craigslist. We're really busy at work today ;)