Saleen or Faleen?

01-16-2007, 08:50 PM

http://denver.craigslist.org/car/263811237.html

i thought 18k for an 02 seemed a bit cheap.

yah so i thought i remember hearing something about how Saleen never made any #6XX's saleens... as in the number by the headlight...

also... brakes look like stock GT brakes. did saleens come with beefier brakes?

just curious.

TClark22 · 01-16-2007, 08:53 PM

i would say faleen...saleen did put on brakes if i am correct and i think the wheels are not the real thing...but i cannot tell exactly from the pic...too small and blury

MattJ · 01-16-2007, 08:56 PM

saleens were numbered. youd be able to tell by the serial plates. they didnt upgrade the brakes on the s281s.

DarkSith · 01-16-2007, 09:01 PM

He has no pics of actual Saleen badging or numbering, so I call Faleen.

Cheddarbob · 01-16-2007, 09:23 PM

yeah dont know about this one

apexmotorsports · 01-16-2007, 09:29 PM

I would say it is a Saleen. If you want to make sure call him up... get the VIN #.. call Liz @ Saleen and have her check out the VIN # and she can tell you if it is real or not.

whitethunder46 · 01-16-2007, 10:03 PM

I think it's a real Saleen.

I've never heard of the #6XX not coming out.

The brakes weren't upgraded on the S281 as MattJ said. They were an option however.

The rims I think are the origional because they have the Saleen center cap which are VERY hard to come by. Also, they are almost impossible to find to fit replica wheels since the replica's have different center cap sizes.
The tires are also the factory Saleen tire. Pirelli's.

I've actually seen quite a few 99-03 Saleen's being sold for $20K with less than 40,000 miles on it. There is the engine plate, door jam sticker, and I believe a serial number embedded on the K-Member as well. This one is probably a little less because of the scuff mark on the rear.

I'm pretty sure you would have to call up Saleen to find out, for if you called a local dealer or car fax or whatnot, it just comes up as a GT, since that's basically what it is.

I'd put $50 that it is a real one.

TClark22 · 01-17-2007, 11:40 AM

my center caps look the exact same...

Icefreezen · 01-17-2007, 11:44 AM

If you were selling a Saleen or any car that had limited production you should have pics of the number produced on the car. So I say Faleen

01-16-2007, 08:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jack The Ripper Posts: n/a	Saleen or Faleen? http://denver.craigslist.org/car/263811237.html i thought 18k for an 02 seemed a bit cheap. yah so i thought i remember hearing something about how Saleen never made any #6XX's saleens... as in the number by the headlight... also... brakes look like stock GT brakes. did saleens come with beefier brakes? just curious.

01-16-2007, 08:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
TClark22 Blown 2V Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: kansas Posts: 2,297	i would say faleen...saleen did put on brakes if i am correct and i think the wheels are not the real thing...but i cannot tell exactly from the pic...too small and blury __________________

01-16-2007, 08:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	saleens were numbered. youd be able to tell by the serial plates. they didnt upgrade the brakes on the s281s. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

01-16-2007, 09:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
DarkSith Victory Is Mine Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lake City, SC Posts: 1,327	He has no pics of actual Saleen badging or numbering, so I call Faleen. __________________

01-16-2007, 09:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA/ Putney, VT Posts: 2,101	yeah dont know about this one __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front. SOLD

01-16-2007, 09:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
apexmotorsports Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 26	I would say it is a Saleen. If you want to make sure call him up... get the VIN #.. call Liz @ Saleen and have her check out the VIN # and she can tell you if it is real or not. __________________ Mike Mak Apex Motorsports NorcalSVTOA.com-President

01-16-2007, 10:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	I think it's a real Saleen. I've never heard of the #6XX not coming out. The brakes weren't upgraded on the S281 as MattJ said. They were an option however. The rims I think are the origional because they have the Saleen center cap which are VERY hard to come by. Also, they are almost impossible to find to fit replica wheels since the replica's have different center cap sizes. The tires are also the factory Saleen tire. Pirelli's. I've actually seen quite a few 99-03 Saleen's being sold for $20K with less than 40,000 miles on it. There is the engine plate, door jam sticker, and I believe a serial number embedded on the K-Member as well. This one is probably a little less because of the scuff mark on the rear. I'm pretty sure you would have to call up Saleen to find out, for if you called a local dealer or car fax or whatnot, it just comes up as a GT, since that's basically what it is. I'd put $50 that it is a real one. __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

01-17-2007, 11:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
TClark22 Blown 2V Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: kansas Posts: 2,297	my center caps look the exact same... __________________

01-17-2007, 11:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
Icefreezen Mustang Superman Join Date: May 2005 Location: Your mom's bed Posts: 3,908	If you were selling a Saleen or any car that had limited production you should have pics of the number produced on the car. So I say Faleen __________________

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