A local dealership has had a S.O. on for a loooong time on mine. It doesn't leak so I'm not super worried as long as it get replaced. So long as the service order is in while under warranty I am told you should be fine. I have been waiting to take my top of because I don't want Ford to use any...
Are you refering to the trans cooler that is basically looks like a flat radiator with the plastic waffle cover? I have an ARB skid plate on it but dang that cover would still be worth it in my opinion.
Desired features and supply/demand will always dictate "value" and sellability. Additionally no matter what a "value" is anything is truly worth what you can actually get for it. I learned this as a kid collecting basketball cards. As you have noticed finding a 2 door is much harder even more so...
I guess I missed something in the thread as I thought is was about a GT500 engine, which bbrings quite alot to the table beyond exaust note. Fart cans are the worst! I will admit I got a throatier exaust (Flowmaster axle back so not really an exaust) purely because I hated having a vehicle so...
As an owner of an OBX that has switched wheels. They're 18's and not worth anything really. I like the OBX but outside of the base steelies they have just about the worst stock option. Amazing how Ford made essentially the same wheel in various finishes to have completely different looks, but...
Not everyone has well behaved pets. Hard to make an animal tread lightly. They could also attract the aggrevation of animals like bears and cougars. Just guessing.