What would you do?

[Matt's 03 GT]

Hi guys:

I need some opinions. I currently have 3 cars: A Ranger pickup, a Mustang and a Volvo wagon (for the lady!). I only have 2 parking spots and as a result I need to sell either the truck or the mustang now! I can sell the mustang for about what I owe on the loan, I am upside down on the Ranger.

Here is my question: Would you sell the mustang knowing that I should be able to buy either a Cobra or a Mach 1 within 9 to 12 months?
Or should I take the hit on the Ranger and keep the mustang?

F.Y.I the mustang is a 40,000 mile 2003 DSG, 5 speed GT and is perfect. I drive about 20,000 miles a year.

Please help me decide! :SNSign:

Matt

 

[Dusstbuster]

Whenever you have the option to get a Cobra go for it, especially if it's an 03/04 Cobra. Do whatever you have to in order to get that.

 

[Matt's 03 GT]

As of now I think the Mach 1 is more in the ball park. Clean Cobra's are about $29,000 grand in these parts, but it seems like the Mach's are about $19,000. I really just want the 4 valve

 

[mustangkid05]

9-12 months is a long time to wait man but its up to you and the warm weather is starting to come

 

[Dusstbuster]

As of now I think the Mach 1 is more in the ball park. Clean Cobra's are about $29,000 grand in these parts, but it seems like the Mach's are about $19,000. I really just want the 4 valve

I was having the same internal torment myself. I plan on getting an 03/04 Terminator in the future, and was throwing around the idea of just getting a Mach 1 instead since they are 5-8K cheaper. After thinking it over though I came to the conclusion that I'd rather wait it out and get the cobra just because it's a stronger starting platform. It has forged internals unlike the Mach so it can handle 500+ without issues. A Mach is basically a 4v GT being as they both run into issues when you up the power on them...Plus I think the Cobras look way better!

 

[Matt's 03 GT]

I'm in So'Cal and it's 90 Degrees today with fires burning all over! It's like October all over

Any other opinions?

 

[BennyBlown2v]

Buy a 03/04 cobra from another state, fly out there (200 bucks or so max), and drive it back... I see them go for 18k-25k all the time around here.

 

[Matt's 03 GT]

Buy a 03/04 cobra from another state, fly out there (200 bucks or so max), and drive it back... I see them go for 18k-25k all the time around here.

Benny:

You had the IRS in your gt didn't you? I see this as a downside in the Cobra and without garage space there won't be anything I can do about it.

The Mach on the other hand already has the solid rear and a 4V...

Benny, Would you do all of the mod's to your GT over again? or would you start over if you had a stock GT?

Thanks,

 

[RED2001GT]

It sucks to be upside down in your Ranger because I would have recommended that you sell your Ranger and that you keep the Mustang GT.

 

[Matt's 03 GT]

Red:

I am only a couple thousand upside down. I think I may just keep them all until I can get out from under the ranger . We'll see what happens this month at work!

Thanks,

Matt

 

[BennyBlown2v]

Benny:

You had the IRS in your gt didn't you? I see this as a downside in the Cobra and without garage space there won't be anything I can do about it.

The Mach on the other hand already has the solid rear and a 4V...

Benny, Would you do all of the mod's to your GT over again? or would you start over if you had a stock GT?

Thanks,

IRS has far superior handling capabilities than the solid axle, simple as it is. If I were to do it all over again I would mod my car. If all you wanna do is go straight, and I'm talking sub 10 second passes...then go with the car that has a solid axle - still a cobra has alot more nice "little additions" over a Mach or GT.

 

[Matt's 03 GT]

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...ors=&transmission=Manual&max_price=&cardist=5

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...ors=&transmission=Manual&max_price=&cardist=6

This is the local market for Cobra's! They are selling for close to sticker still.

I will hold my cards and see what comes of it. I think I may just keep all 3 cars and find a place to park the mustang for weekend cruising!

Thanks,

 

[1992 2.3LX]

any buddies that would let you keep your car at their place???

my garage is loaded with other peoples motorcycles

 

[CatmanJJ]

Sell the Vulva.

 

[Matt's 03 GT]

Sell the Vulva.

Wife's car and a baby on the way... not gonna happen

 

[CatmanJJ]

Ha, I figured, right now I have a Mustang and a Ranger as well but the fiance has an Escape 4x4, luckily we don't have assigned spots and there's plenty of extra parkin in our townhouse community.

 

[StangYellow]

Lift the Ranger to the moon and park the Stang underneath it.

 

[RED2001GT]

Ha, I figured, right now I have a Mustang and a Ranger as well but the fiance has an Escape 4x4, luckily we don't have assigned spots and there's plenty of extra parkin in our townhouse community.

CatmanJJ,
Is that a picture of your fiance in your avatar?
If not, who is that blonde? I've never seen her before. She's beautiful.

 

[Nathen4.6]

i pay $25 a month for storage that i can fit my mustang in ( even though its not). There are always alternatives to selling your babies!

 

[1965coupe]

Lift the Ranger to the moon and park the Stang underneath it.

Then he would just need to turn his hat sideways, get a SKIN shirt, and buy a dirtbike..

That would be "sick" bro!!!