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- January 26, 2004
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- Mechanicsville, Virginia
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2004 Acura TL
Well, as many of you all know - there are a lot of fake Saleens out there. Now what makes it worse, is when the owner thinks it's real (which includes this owner). I saw a mustang from the rear that looked lower than usual and I said "no way...." and then when I got closer in the parking lot to it, I was amazed. Then, I took the full look and started to question it and thought possibly it was an "e-bay special". I can get a picture of it probably soon, but this is what was wrong with it:
First off, no production number on the front bumper. I gave the mustang benefit of the doubt, and thought "well maybe it had some front end damage and they just bought another bumper" -- not the case. Then I saw the windshield and notice no "saleen" sticker. Then I looked inside, no SALEEN written on the gauges or seats and I believe SALEENs have custom steering wheels too - but that looked stock mustang. Now the emblems, looked like they were pasted on. It was rediculous. I also noticed that the brake calipers said COBRA - not SALEEN! It was still cool looking - but not a true SALEEN!
-Drew
First off, no production number on the front bumper. I gave the mustang benefit of the doubt, and thought "well maybe it had some front end damage and they just bought another bumper" -- not the case. Then I saw the windshield and notice no "saleen" sticker. Then I looked inside, no SALEEN written on the gauges or seats and I believe SALEENs have custom steering wheels too - but that looked stock mustang. Now the emblems, looked like they were pasted on. It was rediculous. I also noticed that the brake calipers said COBRA - not SALEEN! It was still cool looking - but not a true SALEEN!
-Drew