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wannab Prowler Newbie From:Clifton, VA, US |
posted 03-05-2019 07:02 AM
    
New member to this forum. I have always loved the Prowler since the day is has come out and, although about a year away from buying one I am here to learn. I live in the Northern Virginia area, but looking to travel to pick one up. Hoping to fly cross country and drive back when I eventually buy one. Which I guess brings me to my first question. I have noticed that this forum people worry about low mileage Prowlers since they have just been sitting around. Should I just work in the price four new tires and a tune up? Looking to forward to learning as much as I can and making the right decision when it is my time to buy. |
ALLEY CAT                    POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 03-05-2019 07:13 AM
wannab,,,  WELCOME to the POA website!!You possibly may need new tires, unless previous owner has already done that ahead of time... Tune-up?,,unless the car has a very high mileage I wouldn't be concerned, jmo. You will learn a lot about the Prowler, as you can read here at the POA for many days/months to bring you up to date. Knowledge is good, and our POA Prowler member community are here to help each other... You will not find a better website to stay informed about the Prowler. Good luck in your future purchase,,,plenty of good Prowlers out there to buy!! ------------------ POA Lifetime Site Supporter
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garysss POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Balto. Md. |
posted 03-05-2019 07:53 AM
Welcome to POA! Half the fun is finding your Prowler. It depends on how low of mileage your talking about and if it was driven regularly. Many of the things that might need done to a low mileage, could also need doing to higher mileage, if owner had not done them. Usually the higher the mileage, the lower the price. Decide on your price range, color, year, mileage and whether you want stock of with mods. This message has been edited by garysss on 03-05-2019 at 07:54 AM |
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StingRay POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Elk Grove Village, IL, USA |
posted 03-05-2019 09:15 AM
As a proud owner of a low mileage yellow '99, I can attest to it being very well maintained. As with any used car purchase, buyer beware, but I would not make that a mandatory statement for low mileage cars at all. There is also the old car saying 'rode hard and put away wet' that could apply to high mileage cars .... Determine your color, stock or customized, and then go from there. Good luck and enjoy the next phase of Prowler ownership - the purchase! |
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Snaglus1947 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:New Ricjhmond, WI USA |
posted 03-05-2019 02:35 PM
Welcome to the Prowler family. I agree with what has already been posted. My thoughts are that a low mileage prowler is a better buy than a high mileage. Be sure to ask about how the vehicle was stored and any service records. There are a lot of accessories for Prowlers so factor that in if they may already be installed or if it is bone stock. Be sure to do a good test drive and check for leaks and drips afterwards. Stick with the higher hp later year models and look around until you get the color you want. |
padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 03-05-2019 02:48 PM
Welcome to the POA and good luck on your search. I don't go along with the crowd, give me an unmolested original maintained Prowler with low miles and the rest can be sorted out. This message has been edited by padroo on 03-05-2019 at 02:51 PM |
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wannab Prowler Newbie From:Clifton, VA, US |
posted 03-05-2019 02:55 PM
quote: I don't believe in Museum pieces I believe cars are meant to be driven. Saying that I live on the east coast so this car will probably be only driven a few months out of the year and kept in the garage the rest of the year. |
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garysss POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Balto. Md. |
posted 03-05-2019 03:02 PM
I live in Maryland about 50 miles from you. I drive year round unless roads are salty from snow. You should be able to drive 8 months of the year at least. |
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LSK POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Asheville, North Carolina, United States |
posted 03-05-2019 04:30 PM
I'm in Asheville, NC and drive my Prowler year round. Just turned 80K. I do leave it parked when it snows or gets icy. I watch the weather and don't take it out if it's going to rain or if the roads are wet. As long as it's over 50 degrees or so and sunny, the top comes down. Turn on the heat, a heavy jacket and cap and I'm set. |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 03-05-2019 06:27 PM
The 97s have a cast iron engine v. aluminum for the 99s and newer. There is NO DIFFERENCE in performance. I have owned 5 Prowlers and I currently have 3. I have a 97 and I see no difference AT ALL in the performance. If the timing belt breaks on the 97 it will NOT bend the valves, which is a big plus. Buy what YOU want and listen to everyone's advice, not just me or anyone else. Read the Prowler story on the purple menu, if you haven't already. Very informative. I bought one new and the other with fairly low mileage but it was to get the color I wanted and I got them at good prices, at the time. Prices are in the cellar right now. Good luck and welcome. |
401KAT POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:dequincy, Louisiana, United States |
posted 03-05-2019 08:50 PM
And there are some nice cars out there now for sale ....give dave's purple 99 in the classifieds a look....cant put those mods on another car for that price...I have 2 low mileage cars and DRIVE EM...And you will learn soon...If your ever following ED...YOU WILL BE DRIVING IT.  ....WELCOME...JIM |
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RPL POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Rochester Hills, MI, USA |
posted 03-06-2019 07:52 AM
If you're looking for a Prowler, I have a friend with a '97 purple Prowler and a trailer for a very good price here in Michigan. Pick you up at the airport and deliver you to the door. |
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wannab Prowler Newbie From:Clifton, VA, US |
posted 03-06-2019 09:24 AM
quote: Thanks for the offer but I am still about a year away from buying anything. I still need to get some finances straight first. |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 03-06-2019 03:15 PM
If you are looking at a Prowler with extremely low mileage then be sure to check out all the rubber items...hoses...gaskets....boots.....bushings, etc. I bought my second Prowler a little over a year ago with 7000 miles on it and it needed over $2000 worth of repairs to those parts that just sat and rotted. I hope to get this one to the at least the 151,000 mile mark that I put on my first one! Enjoy the search and don't be timid about asking questions! ------------------
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BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 03-06-2019 04:50 PM
It all depends on what you consider to be low mileage. For example our 99 has approx. 43K miles. That is an average 2800 miles driven per year. It will be 20 years old next month. It has been trouble free. Any other car that would be considered a low mileage car. But for a Prowler people might look at it differently. I personally would not buy a Prowler that has been driven less than 1000 miles per year. That would be an average of 83 miles a month. JMO This message has been edited by BeWare on 03-06-2019 at 04:53 PM |
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