GT Conv. or Mach1

Markus713 · 06-04-2004, 04:56 PM

I'm looking at two different stangs right now

Both of them are 2003's, same miles and aprox. same price.

One of them is a red GT Convertible with automatic

The other is a blue w/ black strip Mach 1 with a 5-speed

I prefer the stick way over automatic, but a convertible would definitly be nice for summer.

Has anyone driven these cars? Any comments on which choice I should make?

mustangII460 · 06-04-2004, 05:57 PM

This is a easy one, MACH I

carlos.elliott · 06-04-2004, 11:04 PM

Mach Mach Mach Mach with out a doubt

tireburner163 · 06-05-2004, 02:27 AM

Well you could get the Mach 1, but I perfer the Mach 1. Both the Mach 1 AND the Mach 1 have it's advantages.

-Josh, aka the tireburner

ultraflo · 06-05-2004, 11:55 PM

*cough* mach 1 *cough*

I own a dark shadow grey mach and it's a blast to drive... best bang for the buck when compared to the '03 GT and Cobra, IMHO. Handles and accelerates great!

Check out: www.mach1registry.com and www.mach-1.org

-Ryan

Markus713 · 06-06-2004, 01:21 AM

Well, I test drove both of them today and the Mach 1 was _awesome_. Unfortunatly it was at a shady dealership with a shady history and for VERY shady price ($19,000 CND for a 2003 with 7000km).

However, I did find a nice one at a dealership. Same year and kilometers, good condition, and full factory warranty. I'll be checking it out again later this month but I'm pretty set on it.

SMOKE · 06-08-2004, 07:38 PM

Convertible hands down .... summer time, pop the top and cruise.
Wind blowing .... sun beaming .... that's California dreaming, man **SLAP*** Reality!!!!!

305 hp, awesome styling, impeccable looks and nostaglia to roast the tires!!!!

Get the Mach 1. No brainer. Heck you can rent a vert for nice days, who will let you borrow their Mach 1 for the track or those 'spirited' runs to the grocery store?

Skyman · 06-09-2004, 01:31 AM

MACH1, I wouldant touch that gt w/ a 10 foot pole. Its so damn slow you might as well get a v6 and get better mileage.

OnMy3rdStang · 06-09-2004, 03:24 PM

And the survey says!!!!!!!!

MACH 1

stacy's stang · 06-12-2004, 04:12 PM

We have both! I have to say the Mach 1 is way more fun to drive, but I've had convertibles since I was 19. In Florida it is the only way to go to the beach. Just get both! lol The Mach 1 is my husbands, but you'd be surprised at how much he drives my GT. ( I think he's cruising for chicks. ha ha)

xxxBlakexxx · 06-13-2004, 07:59 AM

I had this same debate so I think your question is a real good one. On a site like this, most all are going to say Mach 1 for the fact that most folks around hear are in to performance and not looks.

If you had the Vert and a guy pulled next to you in a Mach 1 and he tried to race, you would not even bother. But, he can't take the roof down. It's a tough choice.

The auto issue on the GT is a reall detractor for me. Put some 4.10's in a GT Vert with a 5 speed, and you are a little bit closer to the Mach, but you can play that game all night long...the modding never ends...for both cars.

Also, you live in Canada. Being from NE PA myself, the Vert is hard to enjoy for more than a few months. Find one with a 5 speed and try driving around with the top down. I have driven both a GT Vert (5 speed) and a Mach 1 and I think that's a real tough choice...to me.

Stacy's got it going on...if you ask me....she has both.

mustardjohn · 06-13-2004, 09:36 AM

For Canada I'd have to go with the Mach. Could be interesting getting traction in the snow with all that power though.

c-ya · 06-16-2004, 11:18 AM

Just bought mine on the 12th of this month. What a blast. Couldn't see spend 1000 more for less performance.

06-04-2004, 04:56 PM	#1
Markus713 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2	GT Conv. or Mach1 I'm looking at two different stangs right now Both of them are 2003's, same miles and aprox. same price. One of them is a red GT Convertible with automatic The other is a blue w/ black strip Mach 1 with a 5-speed I prefer the stick way over automatic, but a convertible would definitly be nice for summer. Has anyone driven these cars? Any comments on which choice I should make?

06-04-2004, 05:57 PM	#2
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	This is a easy one, MACH I __________________ Frank

06-05-2004, 02:27 AM	#4
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Well you could get the Mach 1, but I perfer the Mach 1. Both the Mach 1 AND the Mach 1 have it's advantages. -Josh, aka the tireburner __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

06-05-2004, 11:55 PM	#5
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	cough mach 1 cough I own a dark shadow grey mach and it's a blast to drive... best bang for the buck when compared to the '03 GT and Cobra, IMHO. Handles and accelerates great! Check out: www.mach1registry.com and www.mach-1.org -Ryan __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

06-08-2004, 07:38 PM	#7
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	Convertible hands down .... summer time, pop the top and cruise. Wind blowing .... sun beaming .... that's California dreaming, man SLAP* Reality!!!!! 305 hp, awesome styling, impeccable looks and nostaglia to roast the tires!!!! Get the Mach 1. No brainer. Heck you can rent a vert for nice days, who will let you borrow their Mach 1 for the track or those 'spirited' runs to the grocery store? __________________

06-04-2004, 11:04 PM	#3
carlos.elliott Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 68	Mach Mach Mach Mach with out a doubt

06-06-2004, 01:21 AM	#6
Markus713 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2	Well, I test drove both of them today and the Mach 1 was _awesome_. Unfortunatly it was at a shady dealership with a shady history and for VERY shady price ($19,000 CND for a 2003 with 7000km). However, I did find a nice one at a dealership. Same year and kilometers, good condition, and full factory warranty. I'll be checking it out again later this month but I'm pretty set on it.

06-09-2004, 01:31 AM	#8
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	MACH1, I wouldant touch that gt w/ a 10 foot pole. Its so damn slow you might as well get a v6 and get better mileage. __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

06-09-2004, 03:24 PM	#9
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	And the survey says!!!!!!!! MACH 1 __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

06-12-2004, 04:12 PM	#10
stacy's stang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 57	We have both! I have to say the Mach 1 is way more fun to drive, but I've had convertibles since I was 19. In Florida it is the only way to go to the beach. Just get both! lol The Mach 1 is my husbands, but you'd be surprised at how much he drives my GT. ( I think he's cruising for chicks. ha ha) __________________ 03 Black GT Convertible, Bassani mufflers, cobra rims, K&N air filter, Boss graphics

06-13-2004, 07:59 AM	#11
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	I had this same debate so I think your question is a real good one. On a site like this, most all are going to say Mach 1 for the fact that most folks around hear are in to performance and not looks. If you had the Vert and a guy pulled next to you in a Mach 1 and he tried to race, you would not even bother. But, he can't take the roof down. It's a tough choice. The auto issue on the GT is a reall detractor for me. Put some 4.10's in a GT Vert with a 5 speed, and you are a little bit closer to the Mach, but you can play that game all night long...the modding never ends...for both cars. Also, you live in Canada. Being from NE PA myself, the Vert is hard to enjoy for more than a few months. Find one with a 5 speed and try driving around with the top down. I have driven both a GT Vert (5 speed) and a Mach 1 and I think that's a real tough choice...to me. Stacy's got it going on...if you ask me....she has both. __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

06-13-2004, 09:36 AM	#12
mustardjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 360	For Canada I'd have to go with the Mach. Could be interesting getting traction in the snow with all that power though. __________________ 2003 3.8 Mineral Gray, MAC CAI, K&N, Chin Spoiler

06-16-2004, 11:18 AM	#13
c-ya Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 1	Just bought mine on the 12th of this month. What a blast. Couldn't see spend 1000 more for less performance.

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