acadian

Now, as far as a raffle... that's not a bad idea. $30k wouldn't be a profit though, that's for sure. I have well over $35k into this car. I can hardly say I'm a charity... but if TMS wants to set up a raffle for my car, I'd be more than happy to think about it.

SixtySix

Oooooh, somebody just rid of the drivel.....Good Job

Ian, sorry to hear it man, that sucks.

If you need any help with webspace for a page about the car where you can consolidate everything, let me know. I had set up something similar for Donna when she was trying to sell her V6 before her GT came in.

It was at (actually it still is) http://2005stang.com/forsale/

Good luck in getting anything you can for it. I'm sure you know in the back of your mind how tough it is to find the right buyer for an already modified car.

acadian

Tony, thanks for the offer... I might just take you up on that. That's a nice little page you got there. And yes, I know it won't be easy to find the right buyer for this car. That's what worries me.

rrobello

do you still have the stock parts, if so start by putting it back to stock and parting it out (the mods), you will make more money that way, otherwise you will be losing money, real sorry to hear this, hopefully you will bounce back soon and be back in the saddle again so to speak. Being an architech they should be needing you in the near future to help rebuild. I hope evrything works out for you.

lodom

Sorry to see you have to sell the car, but you should still stay an active member, since you're hopefully going to purchase and build a better one in the future.

Aside from the loss of the Mustang, life has blessed you in many ways that money can't buy.

I also think trying to sell the car out of state would be a good idea. You might try CARMAX, if you don't want to sell it to an individual. They might offer you a competitive bid for your car, since GT Mustangs are still selling for a premium price in many areas of the country.

Good luck!

Galaxie

I am sad to hear about your car and the hard times you are going through. I wish you the best of luck... hopefully you will bounce back as I am sure there will be a construction boom in the Gulf Coast area while they rebuild...

acadian

Good ideas. As far as stock parts... when I place my ad on-line I may advertise it without the exhaust and CAI, and then put back on the stock exhaust and airbox. But most of the mods I've done can't really be put back. The painted stripes, spoilers, functioning hood scoop, etc. You are right about taking parts off, and I will probably take off as much as I can and sell those parts seperately. Still, if someone wants the car as is, I'd be more than happy to sell it with all parts for the right price.

I'm still going to stay a member... but obviously won't have a Mustang for a while and won't be getting on here too often.

TMSBrad

As an Alabama-based business, it is illegal for us to do a raffle.

SurfnSoCal

we'll miss ya bro. :-(

dustindu4

sell your car on ebay that way some jerk down the street doesnt buy it and you have to be reminded of it by seeing it every day.

6505pony

I agree. I would not sell it to someone local to where I lived. The thought of seeing the car again after it was no longer mine would tear me up.

blackhat

Ian,

What are you looking to get for the car? Even if it's not a concrete #, just so I have something when mentioning the car and spreading the word..

Again, I'm really sorry to hear what you and your wife have been going through. I've always followed what you've done with your car.. one MG owner to another.. and think you've done a great job! Hang in there and hopefully we can spread the word and find her a good home.

AFBLUE

Ian, your car was is one of my favorite TMS mustangs. Sorry to hear about your situation.

Don't be a stranger around here. About 8500 TMS members (including myself) don't own S-197 mustangs so you won't be alone on the boards.

acadian

Mark, leave it to you to give me some numbers. I guess you can add me to the majority in a few weeks.

Dan

Ian, I am very sorry to hear of your situation and the fact you need to sell your car. Like Mike said, you have a new baby and a wife who absolutely take priority.

I wish you and your family the very best of luck. I hope to see you around even just to say hi and let us know how things are going.

I'm sure you'll buy another one down the line and it'll be even better than this one

Stay positive and best wishes,

Danny

outdoorstom

Ian,

I think Ebay will be your best bet. You've done a great job with her, and a beautiful car like yours will certainly sell. Good luck with the baby and new home. Please don't be a stranger around here!

05GT-O.C.D.

Ian, kudos to you for putting your family ahead of your car. That says a lot about you, especially after the time you've invested into that car.

Good luck to you. People who survive situations like this come back stronger - I see a Shelby in your future.

As for the car - I recently sold my boat on Ebay. It was sold in a week after being listed with a yacht broker for months.

Wishing you the best.
John

rrobello

I can post up on some of the other forums for you if you would like I know some of the socal guys wouldnt mind picking up a modded 05, although I dont know if I like the idea of them having a better stang then mine....lol.....especially if you do the raffle thing, heck if you did that Id buy one and we can hook it up on the Surfside Website if you would like; go through paypall.

S197 GT

Good lluck with everything Ian. You will truely be missed. All things happen for a reason, and I'm sure your wife won't let this responsible act of kindness go without being noticed.

Best to you and yours from everyone at TMS!

uofh2005

Aw man, before I received my car, everytime I saw your mineral grey beauty I wished it was mine. Still do. I hope everything works out for ya.