FOR SALE: Fine tuned 38mpg, 72k mile gas saver! COMPLETE Records/Clean Carfax! (Page 1/2)
xquaid DEC 10, 11:27 PM
1999 Ford Escort LX Sedan upgraded for maximum fuel economy and gas efficiency!
- 4 cylinder gas sipping 5 speed manual gets 38.1mpg highway! Save $ on gas!
- Only 72k original miles!
- Clean CARFAX! No accidents. Clean title.
- Brand new interior, zero stains. 100% clean!
- Paint and clear coat are extra shiny! Waxed every 3 months!

VERY RELIABLE! No noises, no leaks, no issues! Enjoy the tight new suspension, gas efficient engine, and brand new custom installed interior and protected upholstery!

This car is loaded with options:
- Keyless entry - Power windows/power locks/power mirrors
- Premium sound system with 6 disc cd changer - Cruise control
- Anti-theft system - Front airbags - Alloy rims
- Phantom Footprint VIN ID anti-theft system

This low mile Escort has RECORDS...TONS of them! Over $4,000 worth of professional work performed on this car for maximum fuel economy!

Records include:
MECHANICAL all brand new:
- Fresh alignment performed - 12/6/2013! @ 71,650 miles!
- Set of 4 Cooper 50,000 mile tires @ 70,000 miles
- Coolant flush @ 70,000 miles
- Brake fluid flush @ 71,000 miles
- Fuel system treatment @ 71,000 miles
- Regular oil changes - most recent @ 71,000 miles

WORK WITHIN THE PAST 2,000 MILES:
Installed brand new:
- Rear shocks and struts
- Rear drum brake pads
- Front lower ball joints (both sides)
- Front tie rod ends (both sides)
- Front sway bar links and bushings (both sides)
- Driver side CV axle
- Parking brake springs
- Air filter
- Custom Royal Blue brake calipers

WORK WITHIN THE PAST 5,000 MILES:
- Entire exhaust system
- Tune up, spark plug and wires
- Serpentine belt
- Rear sway bar links and bushings (both sides)

INTERIOR: (performed in the last 3,000 miles)
- New custom soft grey fleece headliner
- New full interior dark grey carpet
- New tan seats all steam cleaned and protected with upholstery guard
- All interior panels protected with Armor All Protectant
- Custom tan floor mats to protect your new carpet

This would make a great commuter car, second car, or perfect college student car!

Price $4,700
Location: Westerville, Ohio (Columbus area)
Contact: PM for contact details

** Yes this is a Ford Escort. Yes I am asking $4,700 because I have documents for the entire history of the car and have actually raised the value with all the repairs I have performed on this car. Not many people could say the same about the cars they drive, abuse, then sell with tons of problems/repairs needed.
Not mine.
I repaired anything that broke or needed fixed. There is nothing wrong with this car other than the weak A/C towards the end of summer. Mechanically sound, safe, and very clean! **

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xquaid DEC 15, 02:21 PM
VIDEO - exterior, exterior, engine, trunk!
xquaid DEC 26, 01:47 PM
Price drop to $4,500!

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RobertGT DEC 27, 08:59 PM
72,000 miles isn't low mileage. There isn't a single upgrade on that list, there are repairs or replacement parts, which don't add value. And you're asking 2 1/2 times KBB value. Good luck. Oh and EPA says 34 highway.
xquaid JAN 02, 03:09 PM

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Originally posted by RobertGT:

72,000 miles isn't low mileage. There isn't a single upgrade on that list, there are repairs or replacement parts, which don't add value. And you're asking 2 1/2 times KBB value. Good luck. Oh and EPA says 34 highway.



Reliability = Value.
Documented repair history = value.
Buying a used car with most repairs/maintenance completed = peace of mind.

Using kbb to value a car is not accurate. There is no such thing as a national standard for local price markets.
Local supply and demand dictate price.

You do not like it? Buy a used Escort on craigslist for $1500 "kbb price" and enjoy spending $3,000-$4,000 replacing all the old rusted parts.

The buyer determines the price. You are not the buyer. You do not determine the price.
When did you get your PhD in car pricing?
xquaid JAN 02, 03:11 PM

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Originally posted by RobertGT:
Oh and EPA says 34 highway.



http://www.instructables.co...in-ANY-vehicle-writ/

EPA is not a law. How you drive, what you drive, and what you do to your car dictates fuel economy.

Does being close-minded help you through life?
Have you ever tried to maximize fuel economy in your car?

Use the link above and teach yourself a few things about saving $ on gas. Oh.... and improving your fuel economy
Formula88 JAN 26, 05:40 PM
So you maintained the car. You're SUPPOSED to do that.
Yes, a full maintenance history does increase the value of a car, but each time you do regular maintenance you don't increase the value of the car by that amount. You keep the value from declining faster.

You put in a new interior carpet and new steam cleaned seats at 72k miles? If you've been maintaining this car so well all along, why did they need replacing? Those "new" seats came out of a junk yard, didn't they? That's why you steam cleaned them.

If you get an offer over $2500, I'll be impressed. Good luck with the sale. You're going to need it.
dematrix86gt FEB 09, 02:52 AM
why would you put - Custom Royal Blue brake calipers on a Escort? My carpets in my 86GT are original and they still look new. and its 12 years older than ya escort. Was the interior trashed and you replaced it? just alot dont add up here.
KurtAKX FEB 14, 11:55 AM

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Originally posted by xquaid:
...The buyer determines the price....



...and that is precisely why you're setting yourself up for disappointment setting that price.

For grins, go on your local Craigslist and look at what else $4700 might buy.
KurtAKX FEB 25, 11:23 AM
FWIW, I bought a 2002 Escort ZX2 5 speed with ~80k miles yesterday for about a third of your asking price.