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Mind you .. my current toy is a 4.2 Jaguar eType/XKE roadster .. now that is fun. It will be a shame to sell it as I've had it for years .. but I doubt it will pass the Calif emission standards without a load of expense
I'll just have to sell it and then look out for an Calif XKE when I've got settled in !
But regardless, the V6 Mustangs I think will remind you of your Capri a lot... : )
I'll get reprimanded if this thread gets offtrack, but I have to say this...Jaguar XKE = Best. Car. Ever.
My days of blasting people off at lights are long gone .. but having enough power when you want it under your right foot is what its all about for me nowadays. I'll be inclined to go for a manual box too just to get the most out of it when needed.
btw .. I agree totally with your sentiments re: XKe .. I love it.
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Bill
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I have noticed that at first the rpms are a tad high, but they will drop as the car warms up.
Congrats on the new Mustang. Yeah, they are a bit rough around the edges, but that's part of the charm. : )
John
Where is the car located (what state)?
Re the vibration, is it really severe (does it rattle your fillings, or what)? Also, what sort of car are you driving right now? This could be a frame of reference issue...the Mustang tends (in general) to vibrate more than other cars. It's part of its throwback charm to guys like me...some may find it objectionable though.
The vibrating shift knob seems to be a bigger problem. It's not that severe, like I said, you can't see it, but you can feel it when you put your hand on. The intensity is like home-use elec-drill or the vegetable chopper. I am driving a 1986 camry as a reference. All I want to know is that if it's NORMAL to all 02 stang. If you can tell me that your knob also vibrate while normal cruise, I will definitely live with it, coz it's a good deal. Last question: anybody knows that 02 stang has a weak point of coolant leak? Thanks.
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The vibration you describe does sound a little on a heavy side...might want to have your mechanic check 'er out just to get a professional opinion. It will vibrate some, but not as much as a powertool. Mine doesn't.
Hadn't heard the coolant leak issue...I don't think it's a known problem, but what I don't know about Mustangs could fill a barn... : )
Best of luck...sounds like she's a great car.
The rust isn't a problem on axle unless you plan to keep the car 100+ years or so .
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/BorgWarner/bwt56.html
There is a pretty good pic of a manual there with a shifter already mounted to it.
I haven't really had much luck finding a pic of a auto that shows the side of the trans were the lever is mounted. Every pic I can find shows the trans from the other side.
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=230- 6&prmenbr=361
If you click the larger image link that might be the lever barely sticking out on the other side. Not really sure.
Nothing special to look for mechanically...by now, the current Mustang is pretty much bullet-proof when it comes to the major stuff. Mustangs are usually plagued with minor annoyances, but structurally they're sound.
The drivetrain is reliable if unsophisticated (esp. with the auto) and there are no suspension issues aside from the inherent creaks and squeaks and rough edges you'd expect from a 1978 platform.
Overall, I think you'll be happy with it...there are few things better on a nice day than a Mustang convertible. : )
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Mustangs are definitely down on quality, but high on personality...Accords on the other hand are like driving a toaster. Plus no matter how "sporty" it may be, FWD just won't cut it.
Get the Mustang! : )
Then again, if you want speed, more power and gobs of torque so you can light 'em up every once in awhile, the obvious answer is the Mustang.
But it IS true that they don't hold their value (in terms of price when new vs. market price when sold used) as well as the V8s do.
However, I've always been of the mind that the "value" you derive from owning a car should be the enjoyment/utility you get from it when you own it, not how much you can get when you eventually sell it.
Before buying my Mustang, I owned a Chevy Beretta. I ended up selling it for a pittance, but it didn't bother me in the least; I had gotten 8 reasonably reliable years out of it, moved cross-country twice in it, always enjoyed driving it and even picked up my first auto-x trophy in it. : )
In my book, no true automotive afficinado cares about resale value. The value is what you get out of it when you own it.
Resale value is for people who buy minivans or Tauruses...
Auto or manual? Either way, enjoy the nice weather. The only regret I occasionally have about my Mustang is that I didn't get a convertible... : (
Auto. It's been a few years now since I last drove a manual and I can't be be bothered with all that clutch in clutch out stuff. Must be getting old....
Mike
So the powerloss from the auto is somewhat mitigated by the higher/shorter gearing. Nice!
My GT coupe will fetch a decent price years from now when some hot-rodder wants a well-maintained platform to build a drag car.
I think the only Mustangs that you really take a bath on when you want to sell are V6 coupes with automatics (i.e. rent-a-Mustangs).
Let us know what happens.
Not familar with the Maxspeed brand, probably okay. Check out stangnet's "parts review section" for more information, esp. from those that have them.
I plan to get Ford Racing "B" springs myself in a year or so...lowers the car ~1.2 and similar to stock ride.
Your only issue now will be deciding which turtleneck to wear with your sportcoat when driving her. That and keeping a lookout for the bad guys in the black Dodge (a Neon SR-T these days I guess...sigh). ; )
A 5 spd makes the V6 fun, but auto makes it more of a cruiser. If that's what you want, you'll probably be happy with it. But if you really enjoyed your Miata's quick handling and feel, you're going to find the Mustang lacking. The Mustang kick is power, and the V6/auto combo just doesn't deliver that optimally. But then again you may be just looking for a nice boulevard cruiser...
You should be able to fit well in the car though...Mustangs seemed designed for a 6" and up driver, with how the shifter is set out.
The V6 Mustang is not any faster then the Miata, especially with the auto transmission, and it handles like a drunk monkey in comparison. If you are just looking for more space then fine, but understand that you are trading a unique driving experience for one that is seriously lacking.
If you must go from a Miata to a Mustang at least go for a GT. Then at least you have the loads of torque to help you deal with your loss.