Okay good people I need to pick the collective brains here.I am currently looking at a 1983 Mustang convertible 3.8 2v auto trans with 110k on the odo.Car runs pretty good the shift between 1-2 is not noticeable and 2-3 the shift is soft but noticeable around 40mph.However I noticed that the rpm's seemed a bit high...60 mph-2800 rpm.Am I wrong thinking that is a bit high.I thought it would have been around 2250rpm or so.Also when I was going 55 or so and floored it accel was slight.Did not seem to kick down,It has been years since I had a 3.8 fox LTD so my memories are a bit fuzzy on performance but I seem to recall it was not stellar either longevity yes,performance no.The fluid in the transmission had a good color and no off odors.The car body is in good shape,no rust,needs paint,no dents.The interior is okay,needs cleaning.Needs a dash pad and a stereo.The top has many patches and will need replacing one day.Tires are new.A/C is there but seemed inop.The owner is asking 1200 ,i was thinking 950 or so.If the transmission is not an issue as evidenced by the rpm.
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