To Trade Or Not To Trade?

surfbeast · 03-26-2002, 01:12 PM

WHAT would you guys do?,

I was just offered to trade my 98 vert for a 99 coupe, "even". The 99 has every option but is stock and has 16,400 miles. My 98 is slightly modded but looks soooo cool. But I would get a year newer car with 30K less miles and 40 more HP. Anyone have any advise? Check my sig before deciding!

Thanks!

Mercury · 03-26-2002, 02:05 PM

I would take the 99 Coupe. I'm a Coupe kinda guy. But it also depends on things like condition of the car, and if the Coupe has things that you desire and like.

It just depends on what you want though.

czstang1701 · 03-26-2002, 04:07 PM

Do you have a picture of your 98 vert? I would personally take the 99 coupe, but whatever your preference is.. (Looks / Performance). What color is the coupe? Just curious..

StoplightWarrior · 03-26-2002, 07:08 PM

I'd trade in a heartbeat!! You're looking at a full second ET difference!! Also, the 99+motors are a SO MUCH better platform to begin mods. Do it.

czstang1701 · 03-26-2002, 07:58 PM

Yah, definately.. I am hoping to trade in my v6 and start payments on a 2000, or 2001 GT..as said in another post.. i want to mod my car, but i think the money and time will be much better spent on a newer (99+) GT, then my shortblock

now the next step is to convince my dad (mom already taken care of), this spring break, to allow me to do this.. Its my money, don't see why he'll care, but it is my dad..

anyway, yes, trade it or we'll cyber beat you up.

or post a pic and convince us your car is "sooo cool"

Lizard King · 03-26-2002, 09:23 PM

I have a buddy with a 97GT VERT and he will be the first to admit that everything about a 99+ coupe other than the top down feature is better. Handling, ride comfort, definate power increase, much tighter over bumps, solid on everyshift... go try it ... you'll see!

SLOW 97 · 03-27-2002, 10:10 AM

Go for it! Unless you are getting screwed. what did the dealer offer to give you? How much is the '99?

czstang1701 · 03-27-2002, 10:22 AM

Yah... i had a friend (very GOOD friend) try my stang out, its a 5 spd.. and he didnt really enjoy driving it, it was pretty difficult for him, but when he drove his gf's mom's 2000 GT, he said the shifting was very clean.. i hope thats true when i go to a GT.. which im sure it is..

surfbeast · 03-27-2002, 05:01 PM

Hey guys,

Hope this pic works. This is the 98 I would trade for a 99. The 99 is the dark red with all options, auto, etc. with 16,400 mi or so. This is a straight trade, title for title from a friend I bought the car from originaly and he really wan't it back! The retail price is actually about 500 bucks more for my "98" so I really need to look over this "99". What do you guys think, Trade or not?

Surf's up!

steedamustang01 · 03-27-2002, 06:47 PM

I WOULD HAVE TO SAY YOU WOULD BE THE STUPIDEST PERSON ON THIS MESSAGE FORM IF YOU DIDN'T TRADE. DO IT BEFORE THAT RETARD OF A PERSON WAKES UP TO REALITY AND REALIZES WHAT THE HELL HE'S ABOUT TO DO. I WOULD JUMP ON THAT DEAL BIGGER THAN HELL. I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHY YOUR WONDING IF YOU SHOULD BE DOING IT OR NOT. I WOULD OF ALREADY OF HAD IT BY THE TIME HE SAID, " SO DO YOU WANT TO.. " "YES!!!" I WOULDN'T OF GIVING HIM TIME TO FINISH THE SENTENCE. DO IT. AND PLUS. SORRY TO SAY 99+ BODY LOOKS SO MUCH MEANER... AND YES YOU HAVE A NICE CAR BUT WHAT'S UP WITH PUTTING THE COBRA WHEELS ON A SALEEN KIT? I THINK THAT DOESN'T LOOK GOOD AT ALL. TRADE!!!

95GTS · 03-27-2002, 08:52 PM

Here's another vote for the 99. I agree. You'd be crazy NOT to trade him. Go get the 99, man! That's beyond a good deal.

springs_stang · 03-28-2002, 01:28 AM

Well....I guess it all boils down to trade-in value..........cuz here is what I think will happen: you'll trade for the 99, you'll like for a while then start to miss your vert when the sun shines, but now you know you need the speed also, so you trade it in on 03 Cobra vert

And I think the 99 might fetch a bit more

SLOW 97 · 03-28-2002, 09:49 AM

Go for it bro! That's a pretty sweet deal. I wish a deal like that would come my way.

03-26-2002, 01:12 PM	#1
surfbeast Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 415	To Trade Or Not To Trade? WHAT would you guys do?, I was just offered to trade my 98 vert for a 99 coupe, "even". The 99 has every option but is stock and has 16,400 miles. My 98 is slightly modded but looks soooo cool. But I would get a year newer car with 30K less miles and 40 more HP. Anyone have any advise? Check my sig before deciding! Thanks! __________________ 98 GT / convertable -98 Saleen engine, Saleen appearance pkg. SHM cams,P&P NPI heads, and so much more!

03-26-2002, 04:07 PM	#3
czstang1701 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California, Tracy Posts: 71	Do you have a picture of your 98 vert? I would personally take the 99 coupe, but whatever your preference is.. (Looks / Performance). What color is the coupe? Just curious.. __________________ -2002 Mustang GT "True blue" -stock 5 speed. Brand new! w00 h00! :-D

03-26-2002, 07:08 PM	#4
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	I'd trade in a heartbeat!! You're looking at a full second ET difference!! Also, the 99+motors are a SO MUCH better platform to begin mods. Do it. __________________ Black 2000 GT Auto V2-SQ, Full Steeda G-trac Suspension, Baer Brakes, Saleen Body Kit, Corbeau CR1s, Chrome Cobra R's, etc, etc... 341rwhp, 338 torque 1994 Cobra #4343 Bolt on's only... Cofounder of Raccoon Racing

03-26-2002, 07:58 PM	#5
czstang1701 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California, Tracy Posts: 71	Yah, definately.. I am hoping to trade in my v6 and start payments on a 2000, or 2001 GT..as said in another post.. i want to mod my car, but i think the money and time will be much better spent on a newer (99+) GT, then my shortblock now the next step is to convince my dad (mom already taken care of), this spring break, to allow me to do this.. Its my money, don't see why he'll care, but it is my dad.. anyway, yes, trade it or we'll cyber beat you up. or post a pic and convince us your car is "sooo cool" __________________ -2002 Mustang GT "True blue" -stock 5 speed. Brand new! w00 h00! :-D

03-26-2002, 09:23 PM	#6
Lizard King midnightruns.com Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 584	Go for it! I have a buddy with a 97GT VERT and he will be the first to admit that everything about a 99+ coupe other than the top down feature is better. Handling, ride comfort, definate power increase, much tighter over bumps, solid on everyshift... go try it ... you'll see! __________________ NEW CAR! - 2002 GT TrueBlue - Best Stock ET - 13.77 Old Lizard - 2000GT Electric Green - Best ET STOCK: 13.662 @ 100.2MPH

03-26-2002, 02:05 PM	#2
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	I would take the 99 Coupe. I'm a Coupe kinda guy. But it also depends on things like condition of the car, and if the Coupe has things that you desire and like. It just depends on what you want though.

03-27-2002, 10:10 AM	#7
SLOW 97 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington Heights,IL Posts: 231	Go for it! Unless you are getting screwed. what did the dealer offer to give you? How much is the '99? __________________ '97 Laser Red GT Coupe Stock 2V (Pulled Silencer) 4R70W Automatic Ripped off a BLISTERING 15.37@90MPH With a 2.21 60ft Just Installed- K&N Air Filter Coming Soon...... -4.10's -Flowmaster A/T or Magnapack Cat-Back

03-27-2002, 10:22 AM	#8
czstang1701 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California, Tracy Posts: 71	Yah... i had a friend (very GOOD friend) try my stang out, its a 5 spd.. and he didnt really enjoy driving it, it was pretty difficult for him, but when he drove his gf's mom's 2000 GT, he said the shifting was very clean.. i hope thats true when i go to a GT.. which im sure it is.. __________________ -2002 Mustang GT "True blue" -stock 5 speed. Brand new! w00 h00! :-D

03-27-2002, 05:01 PM	#9
surfbeast Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 415	PIC'S of my "98" Hey guys, Hope this pic works. This is the 98 I would trade for a 99. The 99 is the dark red with all options, auto, etc. with 16,400 mi or so. This is a straight trade, title for title from a friend I bought the car from originaly and he really wan't it back! The retail price is actually about 500 bucks more for my "98" so I really need to look over this "99". What do you guys think, Trade or not? Surf's up! __________________ 98 GT / convertable -98 Saleen engine, Saleen appearance pkg. SHM cams,P&P NPI heads, and so much more!

03-27-2002, 06:47 PM	#10
steedamustang01 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 120	I WOULD HAVE TO SAY YOU WOULD BE THE STUPIDEST PERSON ON THIS MESSAGE FORM IF YOU DIDN'T TRADE. DO IT BEFORE THAT RETARD OF A PERSON WAKES UP TO REALITY AND REALIZES WHAT THE HELL HE'S ABOUT TO DO. I WOULD JUMP ON THAT DEAL BIGGER THAN HELL. I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHY YOUR WONDING IF YOU SHOULD BE DOING IT OR NOT. I WOULD OF ALREADY OF HAD IT BY THE TIME HE SAID, " SO DO YOU WANT TO.. " "YES!!!" I WOULDN'T OF GIVING HIM TIME TO FINISH THE SENTENCE. DO IT. AND PLUS. SORRY TO SAY 99+ BODY LOOKS SO MUCH MEANER... AND YES YOU HAVE A NICE CAR BUT WHAT'S UP WITH PUTTING THE COBRA WHEELS ON A SALEEN KIT? I THINK THAT DOESN'T LOOK GOOD AT ALL. TRADE!!! __________________ MODS: - Painted Side Mirrors, Straight Pipes, K&N Filtercharger, Modified Air Silencer, Steeda Tremex 3650 Short Throw Tri-Ax Shifter, Saleen MOMO Shifter, Custom Painted Interior, Modified Saleen Racecraft Progressive Sport Springs SLAMMED 3 1/2 inches, Saleen S-281 Wing, Saleen chrome wheels 18x9 front and 18x10 rear, Saleen Locking Lugs, 265-35-ZR18 Toyo Proxes T1-S's, White Face Indiglo Gauges, 9007 Silver Star HID Headlights, Personalized Licence Plate " 2L8 I 1 " (To Late I Won), Chrome Bumper Decal inserts, Lowered Windshield Wiper MOD, MAC Offset rack bushings, 5% Limo Window Tint.

03-27-2002, 08:52 PM	#11
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	Here's another vote for the 99. I agree. You'd be crazy NOT to trade him. Go get the 99, man! That's beyond a good deal. __________________ 1967 Mustang Coupe

03-28-2002, 01:28 AM	#12
springs_stang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 24	Hope I'm not to late Well....I guess it all boils down to trade-in value..........cuz here is what I think will happen: you'll trade for the 99, you'll like for a while then start to miss your vert when the sun shines, but now you know you need the speed also, so you trade it in on 03 Cobra vert And I think the 99 might fetch a bit more __________________ '97 GT Coupe-Laser Red MODS: Steeda Tri-Ax, Steeda T/A, FRPP 3.73s, FRPP Alum. Driveshaft, Magnapack cat-back, MM C/C plates, Fox Lake PI heads, BBK LTs, waiting on brown truck with with my Comp Cams 197.3rwhp 272.8tq

03-28-2002, 09:49 AM	#13
SLOW 97 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington Heights,IL Posts: 231	Go for it bro! That's a pretty sweet deal. I wish a deal like that would come my way. __________________ '97 Laser Red GT Coupe Stock 2V (Pulled Silencer) 4R70W Automatic Ripped off a BLISTERING 15.37@90MPH With a 2.21 60ft Just Installed- K&N Air Filter Coming Soon...... -4.10's -Flowmaster A/T or Magnapack Cat-Back

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