95 Formula Conv - 61k mi -$5900- mid MI

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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 02:21 AM
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95 Formula Conv - 61k mi -$5900- mid MI

PROJECT CAR: I am selling my 1995 Formula Convertible. 5.7 auto. It has 61,500 actual miles. Purple with Charcoal leather. 2800 SLP stall. It has the TransAm front end with Ram air hood.

Here's the sad story: The car had a problem dropping out of 2nd and 4th gears when going down the road. I brought the car to the transmission and was told the problem was in the computer. They put a new computer in and tried to flash it. They said that they couldnt communicate with the computer that was just installed - said I must have gotten a bad one from the dealer. I called the dealer to order another. 10 minutes later the tranny place called back and said that they were able to program it after all. However, after driving it down the road it still had the same problem. Then they unplugged the mass air - it doesnt drop out of 2nd any more, but it still drops out of overdrive. They said that there is no problem with the tranny and I need someone who know diagnoses engine drivability issues. - COP OUT.
I brought the car to a mechanic - he plugged in his scanner and was unable to connect to the computer. He said that something is wrong with the wiring and that it was going to be expensive for me to have him start tracking it down. I just spent $1000 and got nowhere.

I dont know enough about this to do the work myself and just want to get out of it. The car runs and drives fine - as long as I leave it in drive. If anyone knows how to fix this thing it would make a nice car.
Old Oct 7, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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Re: 95 Formula Conv - 61k mi -$5900- mid MI

Here's a link to some pic's

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...50364875RQsjJi
Old Oct 11, 2006 | 12:54 AM
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Re: 95 Formula Conv - 61k mi -$5900- mid MI

Any offers?
Old Oct 26, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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Reduced to $5000
Old Oct 27, 2006 | 02:30 AM
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Sorry... I was interested until you said the nose was changed due to a previous accident... that's why I always look for a one-owner car....
Old Oct 27, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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Man that is beautiful!
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