hatchback vs. coupe.

[Mr 5 0]

Originally posted by Mach 1

If your looking at it from just a race car standpoint, 60 lbs. is a lot of weight.

Yes, it could be but that was my point in prior posts. We're making all these race-car comparisons when the original question was about the two models, hatch and notch and what was preferred.

Nothing about race cars was originally mentioned.

I assumed we were looking at the two models as a whole, not just what was lighter (the notch). That would include a lot of subjective well as practical factors to consider.

Just trying to clarify the question but it's getting to be too much work.

Saying the notch is lighter and tighter and makes the best track car is a no-brainer. The hatch has other advantages aside from the weight/tightness issue but again, if you want to confine the question to track cars, take the notch. Please.

[Mach 1]

Its pretty clear that his thread started out with basic opinions of which model was preferred, and has since progressed into why and for what. That why your seeing respnses that dont reflect the original question.

[Jeb_Bush_2000]

Few Mustangs, hatch or notch, came stripped. Not many people bought a brand new Mustang with no A/C or power equipment.

[moc]

I bought a new 1983 GT 5 speed T-Top ,then a 1986 GT 5 speed T-top (jerkoff hit me drunk driving,took out that one) bought a 1991 5.0 5 speed Notch in 1990 (still have it) Tough question,really miss those T-Top cars (and they were hatches) BUT sorry to say looks like the stang to have is a Notch !! contrary to what people might say or think this is the one to have SORRY so i'll keep it

[Mach 1]

moc,

Have you lost your mind? The hatch is without question the one to have....

[302 LX Eric]

Ok, who was the guy that changed his vote from a coupe to a hatchback? You can't do that! That's CHEATING! A vote for the coupe should stand...can I get a ruling on this? (and not from Mach 1)

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[Mach 1]

All votes are not final, and can be changed at any time. Bribes are welcome.

[Jeb_Bush_2000]

Moc, are those the plain old GTS headlight covers on the car in your avatar?

[moc]

They are almost 12 yrs. old !, I just hit them with mothers plastic
cleaner,now they look new again

Mr. 5.0(Jim) you are right, this post was about preference. I see no harm in it taking another angle.. We are all friends here, just having a debate. If we need to make a different post for this discussion, so be it. I honestly believe there is a 200# difference in the lx notch and the GT(Do I really have to look it up?). That is from my memory, back in the day... People actually ordered the notch stripped.. I remember that. It was the lightest and the best mustang to have. I honestly love the look of it the best(what this post was about to start with).

The GTS was a very popular car back in 95(I think) because it was lighter and could be ordered without all the the options.

[Cataract2]

Hey, I can change my vote - I started the thread! Still would prefer a notch but the hatch looks more macho.

btw: I've been told the hatch has a problem with rusting easier then the notch because water collects in it easier. Could someone confirm this for me. I'm having a bit of a "war" with my parents because I found a '93 hatch that looks in great condition for $5500 and they: (1) Hate the body style, (2) Seem to not like the hatch, and (3) Want me to get a 94/95 because the body 'looks better'.

Sigh.

It's my money but I need them to co-sign the loan. I could get the loan by myself but I would have to put down 20-30% on the car I buy.

I hate life.

[Mr 5 0]

Originally posted by Cataract2
I've been told the hatch has a problem with rusting easier then the notch because water collects in it easier. Could someone confirm this for me.

I've owned my 1990 Mustang LX hatchback since it was new. I live in the northeast and the car has never had a garage.

I have no rust but it is possible to get a tiny amount of rust - not on the hatch - but around the bottom of the rear window due to the slope of the spoiler causing water to run forward and puddle in that area when the car is at rest. Not much of a problem but it could happen - and has - on some hatchbacks.

I'm having a bit of a "war" with my parents because I found a '93 hatch that looks in great condition for $5500 and they: (1) Hate the body style, (2) Seem to not like the hatch, and (3) Want me to get a 94/95 because the body 'looks better'.

Sounds like the 'rust problem' is just an excuse to not like the Fox-body Mustang. Obviously, they're being subjective and to many, the SN95 body style does look 'smoother' and to some, less aggressive than the Fox.

It's my money but I need them to co-sign the loan. I could get the loan by myself but I would have to put down 20-30% on the car I buy.

If it's your loan and your car plus you'll pay it back with your own money, you should be able to get the body style you prefer, but that's between you and your parents to work out.

I hate life.

No you don't. Not really. You just don't like complications and things not going the way you want them to go. Get used to it.

Life can be great but (like the Rolling Stone's song says): We don't always get what we want, when we want it, the way we want it.

You're still getting a Mustang. Reason enough for happiness.

[joe4speed]

Unfortunately, I have quite a bit of rust on my hatch, I'll take a pic if ya want to see it. I'd love to find a great replacement hatch but my paint wil be expensive, so I still haven't painted the hood or cobra grill insert yet!

[89 Cobra LX]

I think the rear of fox Mustangs in general are known for rusting. I've got a replacement decklid in my garage for when I get my car repainted because the original decklid has some pretty good rust on the bottom side.

[moc]

we have had some crazy weather here in the southeast of PA. in the last 2 days,anyway i took it outside just now to try to get a better picture, but murphy was working against me ( it's like 30 mph gusts when i took it out) and the trees are raining buds like there is no tomorrow

[moc]

little different

[moc]

trying to sway the the vote !! thats all !

[Jeb_Bush_2000]

My favorite angle.