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Just letting you all know that my car was delivered safely under enclosed transport. CA to WI took 6 days. Transport Co was great, no problems to car, drivers were very professional.
And I'm happy to report I LOVE the car. In the whole 10 minute drive to storage I found out how really nice this car is, it drives like a dream, shifts like butter, and looks new!
Now the hard part..waiting for summer to drive it.
All for now. Ponyrider2
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I took it in for an oil change at one of the 20 minutes places on Saturday. I was told to have my dealer look at the "transmission speedo cable". What is this? Around Tuesday/Wednesday of last week, I did start smelling something "burning" whenever I got out of the car.
I have an appointment for Wednesday at the dealer. I bought this car in September at a CarMax dealership and my 3 month/3,000 warranty is up, but I'm hoping this is covered under the Ford 36,000 miles warranty coverage.
Anyone's input would be greatly appreciate.
Regards,
Joy
3.1, try this one: http://www.angelfire.com/pa3/ford/performance1.htm
Lotsa other cars too!
By my guess $1,000 for full coverage is a pipe dream if you are going to have your own policy that is not attached to your parents/gaurdians in any way. I paid $1,200 a year 10 years ago for an 87 Ford Ranger with nothing but the absolute minimum coverage allowed by law (no collision, no theft). If you are getting a 98-99 Mustang you are going to want full coverage since the car is actually worth something.
If you are added to your parents policy then it will be much cheaper, but I don't know how much. If not, I would anticipate really high costs and would start considering other car options.
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Or why not get a manual? You'll learn to drive it (you'll have to), and I guarantee you'll love it and wonder why you didn't learn sooner.
Otherwise, what you want is a "premium" edition Mustang (both GTs and V6s are available at this level). Pretty much everything is standard with the premium package...leather, nice stereo, spoiler, etc. However, no moonroof is available at any level...Ford doesn't offer one on Mustangs. However, there are aftermarket ones you can have installed.
But one option to get is abs and traction control. Abs and t/c, which used to be standard on the GT, are now optional at all levels. Both are good things to have.
The one regret I occasionally have is that I didn't get a convertible...on a nice American summer day, there are few things better than a convertible Mustang. : )
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Re cold air intake, the consensus is usually that CAIs don't really do much except change the sound of the engine. If that's what you're after, then go for it; otherwise, take a pass and put the money toward something else (does it have a catback?)
The stock Mustang induction system is actually pretty good as is, so you don't get too much of a benefit from swapping for a CAI. It's been said that just adding the drop-in K&N gives you most of the gain you get from a CAI, at about 1/3 of the price.
Just my 2 cents.
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Its pacific green and its a 5 speed manual. Thing I have heard from most people is that the mustangs air flow is really restrictive but most people say the same thing as you to just go with the K&N air filter. They say CAI only does good if you are running alot of horsepower. Yea it has cat back with an h-pipe. Most people say go with one of these options tell me what you think. I got about $300 to spend. So I got these options
1. Pro 5.0 shifter and the K&N air filter
2. New catback exhaust system
3. Headers
4. CAI and White face gauges
5. X-pipe
6. 3.73 read end gears
Tell me which of those you think would be the best or if you have a different suggestion. Thanks
If it were me, I'd probably go with the gears. Best acceleration bang-for-the-buck. When my 2002's out of warranty, I'm going to upgrade to 3.73s myself.
What kind of Mustang are you looking to build? Racer (if so, what kind?) or daily driver (both?) Also, what kind of emmissions concerns do you have where you live?
But these are also the true believers that spend all their time either at racing at drag tracks or picking fights with imports/camaros at stoplights.
I think 3.73s would add a nice amount of power for street work, and still leave you with a usable first gear and not require upgrading your tires to be able to get traction with all that power.
I was not looking for a mustang, but have always liked them. 95K was more than I wanted as well, but the dealer had maintenance records back to 32K. The thing has been maintained! It is in decent shape inside and out.
My questions are these? Is this car worth $3,500?
When do I need to change the timing chain? If I take of the care and perform regular maintenance, what is the life expectancy of teh 3.8litre 6 cyl? 150K, 180K, 200K?
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Otherwise, that's a good deal.
How reliable are 2000 GT used models, would the potential maintenance trouble make the new car seem better value ? What would the 2000 GT be worth in another 3 years time ?
Also, is the V8 GT that much better than the standard V6, is it worth the extra money ? and stick shifts are no problem, I drive them all the time.
Does anyone have any comments ?
Plus Mustangs are perhaps some of the most entertaining cars in their price range...maybe not strictly the fastest, but you can have more fun in them than most competitors (which is what you'll remember years later). 'Verts are esp. nice I think.
V8 definitely worth the money. The power differential between the two levels is quite noticable, esp. the torque. Also, V8 exhaust sound is one of the best on Earth from a factory...
The V8s also hold their value much better the 6cyls.
Having said that, the V6 still a good car though and plenty of fun; 5spd is a must though if you really want to wring the power out of it.
or do private sellers generally include that tax when they advertise vehicles ?
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Definitely write a letter to Ford explaining your anger, and cc the dealership. Maybe even say you're going to contact Consumer Reports too...
Probably nothing more you can do then, unfortunately, except find an independent repair shop that you trust will treat you right.
Don't buy that V-6 if you can help it. V-6s in Fords are known for blowing head gaskets. I had one go at 40k (and two others). That's a major job/investment.
http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/driving/articles/42970/article.h- tml
In short, no head gasket issues for the 1997 3.8 V6 Mustang. So in that case, I'd say go for it!
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But re your question, nothing really to worry about...the V6s are more or less the same as the V8s with the exception of the engine, suspension and exhaust.
Something to be aware of: 15 vs 16 inch wheels ('99 V6s had 15 inchers across the board...I think in '00 16" ones came with the deluxe model). 16" ones are probably better looking (I think anyway).
Other than that, can't really think of anything. Best of luck.
well I looked at the bhp figures for the 99 and 00 V6's (190 bhp) and thought that it was enough for me, maybe the insurance would be cheaper too, and with going to be driving in and around Los Angeles I thought the extra power of a V8 would be a waste
Of course the V6 is a lot cheaper to buy too ...
So I was just checking if there were any specific stuff I needed to be on the lookout for when buying one. My girlfriend tells me that, in general, American cars are c**p regarding reliability .. and thats from her experience of being an American, but hey .. I'm a Brit .. going to live in sunny LA .. of course I want a convertible and an American car .. geez we have zillions of Mercedes, Audi's, Volvo's, VW and all the Japanese stuff over here .. I want something different.
Having said that, a Mustang isn't different over in LA, but it will be for a Brit
Since you're English, you'll appreciate this: the character of the V6 Mustangs is similar to the 2.5 Capris avaible in the UK in the 1970s and 1980s. Just think of Bodie and Doyle as you careen around corners in your 'Stang. ; )