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Unit 5302 · 06-24-2007, 10:25 PM

My 87GT with 160k on the clock was more than a match for my brand new 02GT right after I got done with the break in period so I'm not terribly surprised by your seat of the pants feeling. The 1999-2004 Mustang GT's are rated for 87 octane fuel so it shouldn't have anything to do with that.

That being said, my 02GT wasn't really a "dog" but it could certainly turn into one with the traction control engaged. Even a hint of wheelspin and it would totally kill the power.

06-24-2007, 10:25 PM	#4
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Re: Test drove an '03 GT - SLOW AS A DOG - what gives?? 87 octane? My 87GT with 160k on the clock was more than a match for my brand new 02GT right after I got done with the break in period so I'm not terribly surprised by your seat of the pants feeling. The 1999-2004 Mustang GT's are rated for 87 octane fuel so it shouldn't have anything to do with that. That being said, my 02GT wasn't really a "dog" but it could certainly turn into one with the traction control engaged. Even a hint of wheelspin and it would totally kill the power.