saleen in jenks (need help deciding)

ok so i was looking on auto trader today and found an 06 saleen with 44k miles on it for 24,999 in jenks and am thinking about going to look at it tomorrow, here's my dilemma i live in midwest city a good 1.5 to 2 hours away and dont want to get all the way there and not end up liking it or worse not being able to get it

You'll never know unless you look at it. Maybe the seller can send you some pictures?

Is this it???
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=268006060&dealer_id=49715845&car_year=2006&rdm=1258169853992&lastStartYear=1981&model=MUST&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=2005&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&showZipError=y&make=FORD&keywords_display=&color=&scarid=270149087&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=74011&advanced=&end_year=2006&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=9&standard=false

I have never heard of select auto before? Its only 12 miles from me, if I get a chance tomorrow I would swing by and look at it.... Not sure when Im heading to stillwater for the game, but I will try.

Ummm... in the description it states, "THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A SUPER CHARGED 5.4L V-8". It might be SC but it's a 4.6 not a 5.4. Since they got that wrong makes you wonder what else is incorrect... I doubt it's SC...

i know that vehicle i pass if every day on my way to work. i'll stop in tomorrow and look at it. i'll pm you my sell phone number. call me whenever you get a chance and i'll fill you in on it.

It obviously doesn't have a 5.4 in it. Makes me suspect of the whole thing

Sounds like a little exaggeration for a sale

Of course if it doesn't have those options advertised and you buy it, maybe you can threaten to sue if they don't add them? At least the supercharger. Lol

That car is on Craigslist too. It has some engine pics and is definately an SC car. Looks to be a good deal IMO.
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/ctd/1445685874.html

I would tell them since it isn't a 5.4 to knock some $$ off the price!

mmmm saleeeeeeen suuuupperrccchharrgggeddd mmmmmmm

Did you look at it yet?

havent had a chance cause i live 2hrs away but jared is going to go by and take pics and get the vin so we can run it... i looked at the pics on craigslist and couldnt see the supercharger under there and it looks like it has the stock airbox and throttle body so that makes me wonder if its just a clone but we'll find out later on

nvm after more inspection of the pic on craigslist i seen the alternator was reversed so it is sc'd

B-rad wrote:nvm after more inspection of the pic on craigslist i seen the alternator was reversed so it is sc'd

Dude...Brad forget the alternator being reversted. LOOK AT THE SUPERCHARGER haha Its sitting on top of the motor in plane sight.

Its the Saleen series VI.

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Because you were my first?

First to out you....yes

ok yeah it was a rookie mistake...now lets hear it i know you all got stuff to say lol

confirmed it s series VI.
started life as a normal s-281. build date is 11-05 its an 06 model though. will post pictures in a second

window molding cracked easy fix, 20-100 dollars tops to fix both side.


rear end rusted standard(mine and most mustangs suffer this) problem could fix it in under 4 hours with some sand paper and rust remover


a few dings and a chip are what i found paint wise.

$25K would be at the top end of the price range for me. I would not pay anything more for a Saleen vs. a standard GT but Supercharged is the way to go for sure. Assuming that it is in sound mechanical condition then I would be looking at paint, tires and leather. I love my front leather seats but once they start to break down they look pretty rough.

Clarification: I would pay more for a Saleen just not in this particular case. This car warrants a on site review no doubt.

overal i give the car an 8 out of 10

minor scratchs and few dings keep it from a 9.


the vehicle has a basani midpipe in it no cats. oil has been changed regularly and royal purple has been used since its first oil change.

sounds and runs smoothly with no apparent engine issues. othen then the few dings and a chip i found no road rash except for rock damage to a mesh screen on the front.

personaly there is no doubt in my mind this is an authentic s-281, no sane person would go to the lengths it would require to make a clone like this.

the supercharger sounds good and had no odd noises to it.

overal its a clean vehicle, if you can get a good deal on trade in then take it.

i would recommend another more thourough inspection though, i would like to be able to get under the vehicle to inspect the under side and have more time combing the engine bay.

i say take it after a personal viewing of the vehicle


EDIT: tires are nitto 555 extreme zrs. have about 5k-15k left on them if you dont have yoru foot in it all the time, i could give you a better estimate of tire life left but i didnt have a gauge to measure with on me(or anything other then a phone and a camera)

i also suggest a test drive

Not saying its a clone but there is a clone down here in texas of the saleen police car here but its a fake...but this looks like a pretty good deal

can't buy that car... pretty sure the supercharger was installed buy a local shop that will remain unnamed.

Call up Saleen, give them the VIN and go from there.

07gtspeed wrote:can't buy that car... pretty sure the supercharger was installed buy a local shop that will remain unnamed.

it was

Hate to say this, but select bumps up the prices on most cars pretty well. done business with them a couple times, nice guys. Just expensive.

98tulsaslobra wrote:Hate to say this, but select bumps up the prices on most cars pretty well. done business with them a couple times, nice guys. Just expensive.

thats the feeling i got after looking through some of their selection.

The factory saleen with the S/C have a badge on the fenders that say SC-.The ones without say S.