Is money an issue ?
iowabowhunter said:
Hi guys,
I'm looking at buying a new toy. I can't decided between the new Mustang and a T/A. I used to be Ford loyal but I have owned a couple Firebirds in the past so this no longer holds true. I posted a thread similar to this one over on F-body.com but all I got was a bunch of bs and Ford bashing. I'm wanting to know how the cars compare in ride quality and workmanship and if you had to do it all over again what would yo do? I would like to know from some of you that have actuall owned an LS1 car and now own a Mustang or maybe own both.
Thanks
Bob
If so, then a used whatever would probbaly be the easier way to go.
Can't speak for the '05 Stangs other to say that they are nice looking rides - I'd take one in Mineral Gray if that name is still used for the color.
LS1's are generally reliable - no opti spark to worry about.
Same dinky azz
7.5" rear as in other F's . I do not honestly believe the F's are any better or any worse quality wise than a Stang ( from what i have read - never owned a Stang ) , and mine has been reliable for the most part.
Worst problem I have now is 2 blown door speakers - cheap so & so's as I
did not "rock out" - the car is 6 years old and little things are showing up.
The time in the sig was w/ a 2800 stall that is no longer in the car , launched at 1500 RPM on Kumho 712's .
Mines' an SS , and shares the 17" wheels w/ a WS.6 . They do tend to road walk some - worse w/ worn tires. My understanding is that GT's do the same thing.
Best mileage on the hwy w/ the A4 has been 25 - a buddy was driving
, and I used Red Line F.I. cleaner.
Real world ( 40 miles a day bothe ways to & from work ) is in the 17.5 - 19.5 range.
The car is suppsed to run super, but I mix on occasion when gas gets high.
Rotors warp - that's almost a given on these cars unless you have aftermarkets , and there is a lack of headroom, IMHO. I am 5' 11" , but like to sit close to the wheel - I have about 2 fingerwidths between the t-tops & my head.
If I lean up, I can see the right side fender - it was a little better in the '99 T/A I had previosuly as the fenders have more of an arch to them.
T/A headlightmotors are known for going out w/ age, and so are the power window motors.
Plugs are a big enough pain that I paid to have my done - $ 100.00 labor.
Seats are confortable, and supportive - and the T/A's actually get better ones complete w/ an optional power bolster adjustment. The much maligned hump never botehred me while in the pasenger seat, but I did not think that seat moved back as far as the driver's could.
No idea why - ?
What else ya want to know ?
Britt