Thinking about a Mach 1....

mijo_latino · Feb 6, 2007

Im pretty close in convincing myself to go ahead and get this Mach the local dealer has. Its a white auto with only 7500 miles. Their asking $20,000 for it to start. I haven't gone to look at it in person, but if it is flawless, there will be little stopping me in getting it.

I think I've had it with this rustbucket of a car. It still runs great and a decent 10footer, but the nuanceses are just creeping up too much. I'm partial to the 94-98 style and told myself that if there was going to be an upgrade, i would just buy an other 98 in prestine condition and go from there.

What to do? And what about the mods, any interchangable? Price to high?

oh, carfax if you got it please..1FAFP42R73F432469

Mach 10 · Feb 6, 2007

That seems like a good price.

I'm speaking from experience here since I have an automatic Mach, the first performance mod you need to do is install at least a 3200rpm stall converter which will run you around $700, plus what ever it cost for the install, you will need to buy a handheld tuner or get it tune to take full advantage of the converter, you need to firm up the shift and set shift points and pressure. I dropped a little over .75 second off my 1/4 time with this mod only and that with me guess on were to set stuff.

This was the last mod I did on the Mach and if I had to do it all over again it would be my first.

Good Luck.

CobraRed_96_GT · Feb 6, 2007

4V FTW, and that's low miles too. But when you look for awhile you can get a good deal on an 05' for that price w/ abour 12-16k miles. Just FYI if you like the new styles and such

04YELLOWGT · Feb 6, 2007

Machs are sweet but for about 5 grand more you can get an 03 Cobra. Or since you like the 94-98 body, look for a 98 Cobra or beter yet Mysti Cobra.

mijo_latino · Feb 6, 2007

I was deffinetly thinking that a handheld tuner would be a first mod. I don't race much though, I wouldn't know i the stall would be worth it right now. Thanks,

I just couldn't get into the 05+ style enough to go for it. I'll have fun with the Mach until the redesign comes out and go from there. It will be awhile but the mustang in me will still be thriving.

Looks like I won't be able to get to the dealer till thursday, ahh I hate waiting...

Crzyhrse · Feb 6, 2007

20K from a dealership is a good price. I'd definitely find out everything about the cars backround. I know of a guy who bought a Mach for $30K cash last year and then on the title he was sent, it said "salvage". He took the Mach back and got his money back.

CobraRed_96_GT · Feb 6, 2007

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford...32QQihZ020QQcategoryZ6236QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Would be worth the road trip if you could get it cheap. I never liked the blue mach paint set up anyways

Give Me TP · Feb 7, 2007

^^^^^
That's a good looking and sounding TR Mach 1.

If I were in the market I would definately research the VIN through CARFAX (and through Ford's OASIS if you can) and then put a bid on it.

CatmanJJ · Feb 7, 2007

Do it, I hear they can nevah lo53!!

DropTopPony · Feb 7, 2007

If they are asking 20k for it then you should not give them anymore then 18k...they probably only gave 16k for a trade for it so be strong...i don't see the market for mustangs in Mich being all that hot this time of year so don't be afraid to get up and walk...they will call back with a better offer. Now that there are 05's coming off lease the 99-04's will drop in value on the used car market.

mijo_latino · Feb 8, 2007

well, out the door for $19,000 and I pick it up right after work tomarrow. (I couldn't resist the Mach powa!) I would take pics, but its a completely stock Mach so i'm sure you've all seen that already.

yeah, buddy!

1965coupe · Feb 8, 2007

Now that there are 05's coming off lease

Do people really lease Mustangs? I thought leases were better suited for luxury cars..

Hmm.... I sure as heck wouldn't want to buy a Mustang lease return..

whyask · Feb 8, 2007

the hell with it..SHOW US PICS anyway...its always nice to see another stang in the hands of someone who will use it like your supposed to.

mijo_latino · Feb 10, 2007

a couple of shots

As I was going to start taking all sorts of pics, I only got these 2 then the camera went dead. Figures... When There is time, I will get some quality day pics and such to whore it out more.

So far I got 100+ miles just cruising around a learning how to drive with the new found goodness. I especially love the seats as they wrap you into them more. Compared to the 98', I feel your in a much more elavated position, helps with your viewing angles and such.

Love the new power also. Nothing like a 80 hp boost and 3.55 gearing for medication.

Blinkstang · Feb 10, 2007

Nice! I love white Machs, hawt!

Crzyhrse · Feb 10, 2007

Nice buy! The white Machs are definitely my second favorite color. Sweet.

Ernad · Feb 10, 2007

Congrats Macher!

CobraRed_96_GT · Feb 10, 2007

The black wing is SEX

Red35th · Feb 10, 2007

Awsome man!

(don't autos have 3.27s stock and sticks have 3.55s?)

Crzyhrse · Feb 10, 2007

Red35th said:
Awsome man!

(don't autos have 3.27s stock and sticks have 3.55s?)

Both have 3.55's.

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