If I buy a new GT....

Dark_5.0 · 07-09-2002, 12:39 PM

What options should I get..........I am looking to spend $20-$25,000.00. ..............I want the fastest model available, I am assuming that would be a 5 speed hard top.

When is ford changing the body style cause if its soon I should just wait till then to buy a new GT.

Later,

blue00gt · 07-09-2002, 12:43 PM

The GT comes almost everything standard - A/C, power everything. The lightest one (but not by much) would be a coupe with cloth interior. Not sure if you can get a new one without a Mach stereo, but that would save a little bit of weight. If you can afford a few thousand more I'd go with the Mach I.
The new Mustang based on a shortened LS platform is slated for 2004 or 2005 release.

Mr 5 0 · 07-09-2002, 01:19 PM

The Mustang GT Deluxe model in a coupe is what you're looking for. MSRP is around $23,200. but you can do better, especially as the 2003 models come in.

Not many options to delete anymore so I wouldn't worry about it. Things like a factory CD stereo don't add enough weight to make a difference on a street car. The GT model weighs 3275 with a manual.

tireburner163 · 07-09-2002, 01:38 PM

If you can spare a few grand definatly pick up a Mach1. They basicly have a 00-02 Cobra motor in them(from what I've been told). One has gone high 12's on D/R's with a good driver, in 90* heat. They should run and and neck with a LS-1.

blue00gt · 07-09-2002, 03:48 PM

As far as the stereo goes I was thinking more about the 2 amps and 6 speakers that go with the CD player. Probably still no more than 30lbs, though. What happened to the good ol' days of stripper stangs from the factory???

Dark_5.0 · 07-09-2002, 06:02 PM

My job has given me a work truck so I no longer need my 00' GMC truck. Time to trade it in on a sports car......How much is the mach 1?..............I am having a hard time not buying an LS1 they have one for $18,000.00 with 900 miles on it.

07-09-2002, 07:14 PM

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Originally posted by Dark_5.0
[BI am having a hard time not buying an LS1 they have one for $18,000.00 with 900 miles on it. [/B]

Are you kidding me?!?! BUY IT!! That sounds like a deal to me, what year?

tireburner163 · 07-09-2002, 07:29 PM

Mach 1's retail for about 28K

07-09-2002, 12:39 PM	#1
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	If I buy a new GT.... What options should I get..........I am looking to spend $20-$25,000.00. ..............I want the fastest model available, I am assuming that would be a 5 speed hard top. When is ford changing the body style cause if its soon I should just wait till then to buy a new GT. Later, __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

07-09-2002, 12:43 PM	#2
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	The GT comes almost everything standard - A/C, power everything. The lightest one (but not by much) would be a coupe with cloth interior. Not sure if you can get a new one without a Mach stereo, but that would save a little bit of weight. If you can afford a few thousand more I'd go with the Mach I. The new Mustang based on a shortened LS platform is slated for 2004 or 2005 release. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

07-09-2002, 01:19 PM	#3
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	GT buying info The Mustang GT Deluxe model in a coupe is what you're looking for. MSRP is around $23,200. but you can do better, especially as the 2003 models come in. Not many options to delete anymore so I wouldn't worry about it. Things like a factory CD stereo don't add enough weight to make a difference on a street car. The GT model weighs 3275 with a manual.

07-09-2002, 01:38 PM	#4
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	If you can spare a few grand definatly pick up a Mach1. They basicly have a 00-02 Cobra motor in them(from what I've been told). One has gone high 12's on D/R's with a good driver, in 90* heat. They should run and and neck with a LS-1. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

07-09-2002, 03:48 PM	#5
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	As far as the stereo goes I was thinking more about the 2 amps and 6 speakers that go with the CD player. Probably still no more than 30lbs, though. What happened to the good ol' days of stripper stangs from the factory??? __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

07-09-2002, 06:02 PM	#6
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	My job has given me a work truck so I no longer need my 00' GMC truck. Time to trade it in on a sports car......How much is the mach 1?..............I am having a hard time not buying an LS1 they have one for $18,000.00 with 900 miles on it. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

07-09-2002, 07:29 PM	#8
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Mach 1's retail for about 28K __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

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