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Landscape Doctor       POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Live Free Or Die State, NH |
posted 08-19-2014 08:43 PM
    
Hello all, On the Prowl for a Prowler. Anything specific I should be looking for? Thanks In advance. David |
ed monahan              POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 08-19-2014 08:52 PM
You came to the right place. I would highly recommend you read the PROWLER STORY on the main page menu. Decide which color you like the best. Look at the ads and see what you think might be of interest. Then ask if there is anyone close by that can go take a look at it for you. You will usually be in luck. |
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Landscape Doctor POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Live Free Or Die State, NH |
posted 08-19-2014 09:55 PM
Thank You for the input Ed. I loved the Prowler when it first came out and always wanted one. I was waiting for my mid life crisis and it finally hit LOL. I have bought and sold many cars in my day so I kinda know what to look for. |
padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 08-20-2014 03:54 AM
My best advise would to not get stuck on a specific year and find one that has had the fewest owners and has been maintained. Then find a few colors you like then buy. |
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Landscape Doctor POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Live Free Or Die State, NH |
posted 08-20-2014 05:37 AM
I like red but my wife likes silver so either is fine. Thinking 2000 or 2001. I would like to find one with under 10k miles and has always been garaged. Willing to travel to find one and have it shipped. My down time is in the winter so that's when I will probably buy. This message has been edited by Landscape Doctor on 08-20-2014 at 05:42 AM |
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Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA |
posted 08-20-2014 07:03 AM
quote: Check for chrome peeling on the rims and rock hard orginal tires. This message has been edited by Gort on 08-20-2014 at 02:02 PM |
SILVRKAT POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Capon Bridge, WV USA |
posted 08-20-2014 08:42 AM
Double what Got above says about the tires and rims. My 2cents, watch out for used car dealers, I think you will do better from an original owner. If you can have someone familier with the car have them check it out. There was a very nice red one with custom paint and some light mods for sale on this board that I wish I had bought instead of the one I got off eBay. |
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SILVRKAT POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Capon Bridge, WV USA |
posted 08-20-2014 08:44 AM
Sorry that should have been GORT not Got! |
Scot Stern POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Escondido, CA |
posted 08-20-2014 10:27 AM
Sounds like you need to buy mine! Silver, 3,200 miles, always garaged and in excellent condition. Located in San Diego, CA so no rust. Scot Stern |
alprowl POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Katonah , NY, USA |
posted 08-20-2014 10:45 AM
quote: IMO ... Any 'original' ~15 yr old tires are too old and too dangerous to drive on anyway, regardless of mileage or how 'nice' they appear. |
attyedhall POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:midwest usa |
posted 08-20-2014 10:50 AM
how about Ken's red 99 in Alabama....I have seen it and its a nice car. not sure if its still available Ed M. might know |
Terry POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Jacksonville, FL, USA |
posted 08-20-2014 10:54 AM
Obviously, you want one well cared for. Any year Prowler is very good. And if you can't find a Candy Red, it doesn't manner what color you get. They're all very nice. |
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Weezy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:CHANDLER, AZ, US |
posted 08-20-2014 12:34 PM
Hi and welcome! Based on my experiences and the posts I've read since becoming a Prowler owner, I would look for: * Original tires - even with full tread, they can be dangerous at 15 years+ old and expect $600 to $1000 to replace * A Yellow Prowler, because that's the best color IMO * 2000 or later models had a few improvements made to the trunk liner (molded instead of sagging carpet), speaker encasement behind the seats and a few other items. But I also believe I read somewhere the shocks had been changed that caused some problems for the later models. I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong but I think that cost some owners a chunk of money to fix * Decide if you like bumpers or not and buy accordingly. Purchasing a bumper to add them can cost up to $1100 each new. Replacing the bumpers with a turn signal relocation kit is between $500 to $700 new depending where you buy & the style you prefer. * Some models are more limited in production than others, you may want to research that. * You may also want to look through posts that show modifications and aftermarket parts, determine its cost and see if you can find one that already has those goodies, like modified body panels, aforementioned bumper removal relo kit, lambo doors, new gears, etc.. Might be cheaper to buy one with the mods already done... may be a long shot, but you never know what you may find. At the very least, if there are mods you want to do, you'll know before you buy how much you're looking at to do them if the car doesn't have them. * And as mentioned before, if you find a car you're interested in, reach out to people on here, there may be someone in that area where the car is located that can go check out the car for you. Hope that helps! |
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insuranceguy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Vancouver, WA USA |
posted 08-20-2014 12:38 PM
I wasn't aware of any other color of prowler than yellow  |
xtreme prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 08-20-2014 12:52 PM
What are your plans for your Prowler ?... keep it stock, do some mild mods or go crazy and make it unique... ? If airbrush work is in your future Black is the best base color to start with according the artists... If not, then its all about your favorite color... ps: I was going to keep mine stock when I first purchased it... |
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Terry POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Jacksonville, FL, USA |
posted 08-20-2014 01:14 PM
quote: My avatar is still stock. Does that count? |
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Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA |
posted 08-20-2014 02:02 PM
quote: No problem,I'm really Steve...grin |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 08-20-2014 02:30 PM
Landscape Doctor: I just posted in the Classified Ad section a 2002 Candy Red Prowler with just 350 miles on it. Posting for Prowler owner who lives in Jacksonville, FL. http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/009991.html
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 08-20-2014 03:19 PM
The 99s have a trunk lid liner, at least the later part of the year. The early releases MAY not have it, I am not sure. Both of my 99 Reds had the liner. They also had the same rear speaker enclosures as the 2000 and newer. Bumpers can be had fairly cheap used. There are tons of fronts available. You might have to be patient to get the correct color bumper but you can get them. Don't pass up what you want due to lack of bumpers. |
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Weezy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:CHANDLER, AZ, US |
posted 08-20-2014 03:27 PM
Mine is an early '99 and has the saggy trunk lid carpet and cheap looking speaker enclosure. They must have made the change mid-year. [QUOTE]Originally posted by ed monahan: |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 08-20-2014 03:35 PM
The Candy for sale in Fla. is a great deal. I would jump on that one if I was in the market for a Prowler. |
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Landscape Doctor POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Live Free Or Die State, NH |
posted 08-20-2014 10:18 PM
quote: I hate dealers I always seem to get kicked out. I tend to buy private most of the time. My wife refuses to go car shopping with me, she thinks I am to anal. She tells me what she wants, I find it and bring it home. She has not been dissatisfied yet. |
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Landscape Doctor POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Live Free Or Die State, NH |
posted 08-20-2014 10:20 PM
quote: Shipping would be on the high end. |
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Landscape Doctor POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Live Free Or Die State, NH |
posted 08-20-2014 10:29 PM
quote: I am looking for a very good building block and mod from there. I like to mod a little at a time and transform slowly. The silver it starting to really grow on me. |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 08-20-2014 10:32 PM
California to New Hampshire - a 3000 + mile/5 day awesome roadtrip learning how cool it is driving cross country in your Prowler!!  |
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