The 96-98 stangs are the best looking late models, other than the 03-04 Cobras in my opinion. Although the GT's aren't the fastest, they are reliable. Get it and make it the ultimate sleeper!! It costs alot of $$$ to make one fast though. I wish I still had mine for a daily driver because the gas mileage was much better than my 97 Cobra.
after 140k+ miles, daily driving in st louis snow and heat, hwy driving to FFW/NMRA events across the country, 3 world ford challenges, in total just under 400 passes over 8 years, all on stock block, heads & tranny. i can truely say it was worth it. the 4.6 modular engine is a beautiful, work horse of a car.
and to chime in on the repair side: the only part i ever broke was a $3.27 little metal plate that goes in between the 2nd-3rd shift fork. and just recently after all this time the stock manifold now gave out. (PI intake & cams are on the way)
just change your fluids out regularly and take care of it. best mod for longevity was the shifter. just get any aftermarket shifter with stop blocks. the over shifting kills tranny's. good luck and be prepared to have a lot of fun.
and to chime in on the repair side: the only part i ever broke was a $3.27 little metal plate that goes in between the 2nd-3rd shift fork. and just recently after all this time the stock manifold now gave out. (PI intake & cams are on the way)
just change your fluids out regularly and take care of it. best mod for longevity was the shifter. just get any aftermarket shifter with stop blocks. the over shifting kills tranny's. good luck and be prepared to have a lot of fun.