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Pony car enthusiasts of the OT
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:34 pm
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:34 pm
I want to purchase a Mustang, and I sort of have myself looking at the 2008 GT Deluxe and GT Premium. Not locked in on that, but seems to be a good price range with a good selection between 60k - 100k miles. I don't want a total project car, but one where I can perform performance and cosmetic upgrades and reasonable maintenance.
What I'm looking for is sort of the definitive book or books on Mustang that performs a deep dive into each model year, the codes and issues to look for when shopping for a particular model.
I want this to be my son's first car. He's 14, and can start student driving in March. He's saved up for this purchase and continues to save, so I want him involved in the research and decision-making since he will be involved in the upgrades and maintenance. The Internet has tons of information, but a written reference in-hand would be really helpful to study.
Any books or reference sites that you can recommend?
What I'm looking for is sort of the definitive book or books on Mustang that performs a deep dive into each model year, the codes and issues to look for when shopping for a particular model.
I want this to be my son's first car. He's 14, and can start student driving in March. He's saved up for this purchase and continues to save, so I want him involved in the research and decision-making since he will be involved in the upgrades and maintenance. The Internet has tons of information, but a written reference in-hand would be really helpful to study.
Any books or reference sites that you can recommend?
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Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:34 pm to HubbaBubba
This will go well
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:36 pm to HubbaBubba
First it's a trashy car
signed
The OT
paging Cocomo...he is from Baker and owned 2 stangs.
signed
The OT
paging Cocomo...he is from Baker and owned 2 stangs.
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:37 pm to jimbeam
quote:Been here for a decade. I know EXACTLY how these go. Don't care.
This will go well
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:38 pm to HubbaBubba
If it were me I'd look at '01 to '04 cars over the '05 to '09.
I have a soft spot for the '01 Cobra and '03-'04 Mach 1 unless you wanted to drop the money of a Terminator.
If you have your heart really set on the newer one, I'd look for a Shelby GT or a Bullitt.
I have a soft spot for the '01 Cobra and '03-'04 Mach 1 unless you wanted to drop the money of a Terminator.
If you have your heart really set on the newer one, I'd look for a Shelby GT or a Bullitt.
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:38 pm to HubbaBubba
You’re a dog faced pony soldier
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:38 pm to HubbaBubba
Correct me if i'm wrong but don't these have the 3V 4.6?
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:39 pm to HubbaBubba
1966 Mustang (too old for a kid's first car):
You can easily find most parts for Mustangs, which is good. I'm not a big Mustang fan, but I've kept this one because it has no issues and any parts are readily available.
You can easily find most parts for Mustangs, which is good. I'm not a big Mustang fan, but I've kept this one because it has no issues and any parts are readily available.
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:39 pm to billjamin
quote:
Correct me if i'm wrong but don't these have the 3V 4.6?
Yep
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:40 pm to LNCHBOX
quote:2008 not exactly "newer".
If you have your heart really set on the newer one
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:40 pm to LNCHBOX
quote:
If it were me I'd look at '01 to '04 cars over the '05 to '09.
Why on earth lmao
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:41 pm to JohnnyKilroy
quote:
Why on earth lmao
Because they look better, don't have the dumb 3v and offer better options for trim levels IMO.
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:41 pm to LNCHBOX
quote:
Yep
That's what i thought. Run from those things. Hell the 2Vs were better. If going newer for a coyote isn't an option go older and get a 4V.
This post was edited on 10/6/20 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:42 pm to HubbaBubba
Fox body 5.0 baw! Go big or go home.
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:42 pm to chinhoyang
quote:Agree. They won't have the appreciation for what it is.
1966 Mustang (too old for a kid's first car):
quote:
You can easily find most parts for Mustangs
That's exactly why I'm looking at Mustangs. Lots of inexpensive parts and enthusiasts.
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:42 pm to HubbaBubba
Why are you wanting to get a Ford-made grandchild so quickly? Get the little baw a Geo and sleep well at night.
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:45 pm to HubbaBubba
When you get it, bring it and your kid to an autocross so he can learn some car control around cones in a parking lot. Learn what the limits of the car are instead of on the streets. And keep it away from crowds.
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:46 pm to HubbaBubba
quote:
Agree. They won't have the appreciation for what it is.
We were taking a few cars for a country drive. My nephew, who had just gotten his license, was driving the Mustang. We turn from one FM road to another. I look in my rear view mirror and my nephew misses the turn and keeps going straight. Turns out that some brake component failed and the car had zero brakes.
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:47 pm to HubbaBubba
Visit a trusted mechanic or mechanic shop and ask for them to one over the vehicle. Have seller meet you at the shop for a neutral location as well. If you were closer to NOLA I’d send you exactly where to go as a buddy of mine has done this for many people at his location.
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:50 pm to HubbaBubba
isn't a pony car the v6 version of a better car?
so. like a less capable/comfortable/reliable honda accord... with a super useful spoiler.
go big or go home. be trashy and blare foghat out of your z camaro
so. like a less capable/comfortable/reliable honda accord... with a super useful spoiler.
go big or go home. be trashy and blare foghat out of your z camaro
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