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<blockquote data-quote="1hot281" data-source="post: 12359768" data-attributes="member: 88586"><p>I really hate to even consider it, but circumstances are making it hard to justify keeping my Saleen. Among a multitude of other things in my life, gas prices, rising school costs, combined with ongoing unemployment, are killing my savings. Anyway, on to the the car info:</p><p></p><p>-2004 Saleen S281 Speedster 04-0256</p><p>-Sonic Blue with silver decals, over graphite Saleen leather interior</p><p>-22k miles</p><p>-Clean title</p><p></p><p><strong>Wheels & Tires</strong></p><p>-Saleen wheels 18x9 with staggered front and rear offsets, optional chrome finish</p><p>-Michelin Pilot Sport RIB N1 tires, 265/35R18 at all four corners</p><p></p><p><strong>Chassis & suspension</strong></p><p>-Saleen Racecraft variable rate front and rear springs</p><p>-Saleen Racecraft front struts (N2) and bushings</p><p>-Saleen Racecraft rear shocks (N2)</p><p>-Saleen Racecraft front sway bar and pivot bushings</p><p>-Saleen high performance wheel alignment specs</p><p>-Maximum Motorsports full length subframe connectors</p><p>-Ford Racing front A-arms and ball joints</p><p></p><p><strong>Brakes</strong></p><p>-OEM Ford Mustang GT brakes, front & rear</p><p></p><p><strong>Engine & Exhaust</strong></p><p>-Saleen 4.6 liter SOHC V8; 290hp 330ft.lbs. torque</p><p>-Saleen “PowerFlash” performance ECU calibration</p><p>-Saleen underdrive power pulleys and custom designed S belt</p><p>-Saleen performance cat back exhaust system by Magnaflow</p><p>-Saleen high flow air filter</p><p>-Royal Purple HPS 5W30 with Ford Racing oil filter</p><p>-Saleen/NGK TR55 spark plugs</p><p></p><p><strong>Transmission/rear axle</strong></p><p>-Tremec TR-3650 5-speed gear box</p><p>-Saleen close ratio "short throw" shifter</p><p>-3.27 differential rear gear ratio</p><p></p><p><strong>Styling & Interior</strong></p><p>-Saleen design urethane front fascia</p><p>-Saleen design urethane side skirts</p><p>-Saleen design urethane rear fascia</p><p>-Saleen louvered side scoops</p><p>-Saleen S281 Extreme rear wing</p><p>-Saleen louvered hood scoop</p><p>-"Mach 1" grill delete</p><p>-Stainless Steel "SALEEN" rear facia inserts</p><p>-Saleen leather sport seats</p><p>-Saleen 200 MPH speedometer with white faced gauges</p><p>-Saleen performance driving pedals</p><p>-Saleen S281 graphics and identification</p><p>-Saleen windshield graphic</p><p>-Saleen fender badge</p><p>-Saleen serialized engine bay plaque</p><p>-Saleen serialized bumper number</p><p>-Saleen serialized console plaque</p><p>-Saleen championship wreaths</p><p>-Saleen custom carpet door panels</p><p>-Saleen custom floor mats</p><p>-Saleen key fob</p><p>-Ford Racing "Cobra" style shift knob w/5-Speed pattern</p><p></p><p>According to Saleen documentation, there were only 382 S281's made in 2004, 109 convertibles, and mine is 1 of 2 Sonic blue non-Supercharged convertibles. </p><p></p><p>I baby this car. It has had a total of around 10k miles put on it in the almost 4 years I've owned it. See's nothing but clear weather driving. Only 91 octane gas from Chevron or Shell. Only premium synthetic oil. Amsoil mostly with the most recent change switching it up to Royal Purple HPS. Detailed routinely with a variety of products ranging from Meguiars and Mothers, to PoorBoy's, Zymol, and Autoglym.</p><p></p><p>Just passed smog and registration is good til October 2013. </p><p></p><p><strong>NADA puts Average Retail value at $24k. I'd be looking to get around $17k, or best offer</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/2004/Saleen/Saleen-Mustang-S281/2-Door-Convertible/Values" target="_blank">2004 Saleen Saleen Mustang S281 2 Door Convertible Prices, Values & Specs | NADAguides</a></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]387538[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]387539[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]387540[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]387541[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Most mods have around 5k miles on them</p><p>Tires have around 5k miles on them. Little wear. No burnouts/donuts, ever. </p><p>Oil & filter changed at 21.5k</p><p>New NGK Spark plugs installed less than 100 miles ago</p><p>New Motorcraft fuel filter waiting for install</p><p>NOS OEM Saleen catback installed less than 500 miles ago</p><p>OEM Ford catalytic H-Pipe has around 15k miles on it</p><p>Brand new Motorcraft battery installed last week</p><p></p><p>As far as I know, everything else is factory and has indicated vehicle mileage. </p><p></p><p>I purchased the car in 2009 with 11k miles. At that time is was completely stock, down to the OEM Pirelli's and Saleen/K&N Air filter. In the time I have owned it, it was briefly equipped with a JLT Short Ram intake, but the OEM intake went back on shortly after. For the past few years it had a Bassani catted X-Pipe and Bassani catback. But the OEM Ford h-pipe and a New Saleen catback were put on last week. The factory equipped Pirelli's were replaced with Nitto Invo tires shortly after I bought the car. Nitto's were replaced with the current Michelin tires after I got a flat and it would have taken over a day to get a replacement Invo shipped in. So I bought a whole new set of whatever the best tire was they had in stock. One of the front wheels was having balancing issues, and replaced with a brand new OEM Saleen wheel. </p><p></p><p>Never taken to a track. Driven "spirited" on the streets on occasion. Rarely sees WOT, or anything over 4.5k - 5k rpm.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1hot281, post: 12359768, member: 88586"] I really hate to even consider it, but circumstances are making it hard to justify keeping my Saleen. Among a multitude of other things in my life, gas prices, rising school costs, combined with ongoing unemployment, are killing my savings. Anyway, on to the the car info: -2004 Saleen S281 Speedster 04-0256 -Sonic Blue with silver decals, over graphite Saleen leather interior -22k miles -Clean title [B]Wheels & Tires[/B] -Saleen wheels 18x9 with staggered front and rear offsets, optional chrome finish -Michelin Pilot Sport RIB N1 tires, 265/35R18 at all four corners [B]Chassis & suspension[/B] -Saleen Racecraft variable rate front and rear springs -Saleen Racecraft front struts (N2) and bushings -Saleen Racecraft rear shocks (N2) -Saleen Racecraft front sway bar and pivot bushings -Saleen high performance wheel alignment specs -Maximum Motorsports full length subframe connectors -Ford Racing front A-arms and ball joints [B]Brakes[/B] -OEM Ford Mustang GT brakes, front & rear [B]Engine & Exhaust[/B] -Saleen 4.6 liter SOHC V8; 290hp 330ft.lbs. torque -Saleen “PowerFlash” performance ECU calibration -Saleen underdrive power pulleys and custom designed S belt -Saleen performance cat back exhaust system by Magnaflow -Saleen high flow air filter -Royal Purple HPS 5W30 with Ford Racing oil filter -Saleen/NGK TR55 spark plugs [B]Transmission/rear axle[/B] -Tremec TR-3650 5-speed gear box -Saleen close ratio "short throw" shifter -3.27 differential rear gear ratio [B]Styling & Interior[/B] -Saleen design urethane front fascia -Saleen design urethane side skirts -Saleen design urethane rear fascia -Saleen louvered side scoops -Saleen S281 Extreme rear wing -Saleen louvered hood scoop -"Mach 1" grill delete -Stainless Steel "SALEEN" rear facia inserts -Saleen leather sport seats -Saleen 200 MPH speedometer with white faced gauges -Saleen performance driving pedals -Saleen S281 graphics and identification -Saleen windshield graphic -Saleen fender badge -Saleen serialized engine bay plaque -Saleen serialized bumper number -Saleen serialized console plaque -Saleen championship wreaths -Saleen custom carpet door panels -Saleen custom floor mats -Saleen key fob -Ford Racing "Cobra" style shift knob w/5-Speed pattern According to Saleen documentation, there were only 382 S281's made in 2004, 109 convertibles, and mine is 1 of 2 Sonic blue non-Supercharged convertibles. I baby this car. It has had a total of around 10k miles put on it in the almost 4 years I've owned it. See's nothing but clear weather driving. Only 91 octane gas from Chevron or Shell. Only premium synthetic oil. Amsoil mostly with the most recent change switching it up to Royal Purple HPS. Detailed routinely with a variety of products ranging from Meguiars and Mothers, to PoorBoy's, Zymol, and Autoglym. Just passed smog and registration is good til October 2013. [B]NADA puts Average Retail value at $24k. I'd be looking to get around $17k, or best offer[/B] [url=http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/2004/Saleen/Saleen-Mustang-S281/2-Door-Convertible/Values]2004 Saleen Saleen Mustang S281 2 Door Convertible Prices, Values & Specs | NADAguides[/url] [ATTACH=full]387538[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]387539[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]387540[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]387541[/ATTACH] Most mods have around 5k miles on them Tires have around 5k miles on them. Little wear. No burnouts/donuts, ever. Oil & filter changed at 21.5k New NGK Spark plugs installed less than 100 miles ago New Motorcraft fuel filter waiting for install NOS OEM Saleen catback installed less than 500 miles ago OEM Ford catalytic H-Pipe has around 15k miles on it Brand new Motorcraft battery installed last week As far as I know, everything else is factory and has indicated vehicle mileage. I purchased the car in 2009 with 11k miles. At that time is was completely stock, down to the OEM Pirelli's and Saleen/K&N Air filter. In the time I have owned it, it was briefly equipped with a JLT Short Ram intake, but the OEM intake went back on shortly after. For the past few years it had a Bassani catted X-Pipe and Bassani catback. But the OEM Ford h-pipe and a New Saleen catback were put on last week. The factory equipped Pirelli's were replaced with Nitto Invo tires shortly after I bought the car. Nitto's were replaced with the current Michelin tires after I got a flat and it would have taken over a day to get a replacement Invo shipped in. So I bought a whole new set of whatever the best tire was they had in stock. One of the front wheels was having balancing issues, and replaced with a brand new OEM Saleen wheel. Never taken to a track. Driven "spirited" on the streets on occasion. Rarely sees WOT, or anything over 4.5k - 5k rpm. [/QUOTE]
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