Oh My God!!!

mustardjohn · 10-29-2003, 06:25 PM

Drove the 2004 40th Ann. GT today at local Ford dealer. 5 speed. First time I have driven a GT and compared to my 3.8 small pony it was breath taking. Th guy gave me the keys and said take it out for a spin. I am older so he did not go with me. Ha. The dealer is right near an on ramp to I10. Shot up on the interstate and went down a couple of exits and back. I was impressed!!! MACH stereo and all.
When I cranked it up I could tell this is really different than the V6. And that third gear wow. I had to slow down on the interstate and do third gear all over again a couple of times.
There was a new Mach 1 sitting next to it in the lot. Wish I would had said let me drive that one.
Course I had to sit throught the sales pitch for a while afterwards. Trying to trade me up from my 2003 V6. I almost gave in. I was only there to get a funky looking paint spot on my hood looked at but had to wander into the show room.
Advice: If you have a V6 and have not driven the GT or higher. Don't do it.....unless you got some money you want to part with.
At least my warranty will cover the paint spot repair but I don't know if I can keep the V6 or not after this experience. Will really have to get after some serious mods if I do.

LX5liter · 10-29-2003, 06:58 PM

In my best Darth Vader voice

" Get the Mach 1 John...It is your...destiny! "

tireburner163 · 10-29-2003, 09:12 PM

Just be glad you didn't drive the Mach 1, you would have creamed your pants

-Josh, aka the tireburner

Fox Body · 10-29-2003, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LX5liter
In my best Darth Vader voice

" Get the Mach 1 John...It is your...destiny! "

LOL ha ha. Goood one LX5liter. Yeah, mustardjohn, just get the stinkin GT and be done with it!

tireburner, that's nasty dude...

Crazy Horse GT · 10-30-2003, 12:28 AM

at least get the gt, you wont regret it, lol.

Dark_5.0 · 10-30-2003, 09:36 AM

My advice to you is to get a 99 cobra. I bet you coul;d find one cheaper than you bought your 3.8 for.

Even faster than the GT you drove and for 15-18 grand.

Its the best deal out there right now.

mustardjohn · 10-30-2003, 06:14 PM

That Darth Vader voice sent a chill up my spine. I almost called them back but I am thinking like 5.0. I am going to have to drop back a year or two a see whats out there in my neighborhood which could include Houston if I want to drive about hour and a half. That is if I want to keep a good family relationship. But Destiny is a strong thing.

AdamM · 11-01-2003, 03:24 PM

Hey, we live right down the road from each other. I'm actually in Port Arthur now, but it is still cool to have someone on the site who lives so close. Let me ask you, are there any good shops in Orange? Just like everyone else who is a bit intimidated by working on their car, I worry about who is performing the work and whether they are going to beat on my car or not.

mustardjohn · 11-01-2003, 05:53 PM

Depends on what you want done. There is a top of the line performace shop that builds or rebuilds anything. They specialize in $20,000+ engines. It is called Procell Performance Center. If you want a really fine rebuild or performance add like heads, blower, etc. they can do it.

10-29-2003, 06:25 PM	#1
mustardjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 360	Oh My God!!! Drove the 2004 40th Ann. GT today at local Ford dealer. 5 speed. First time I have driven a GT and compared to my 3.8 small pony it was breath taking. Th guy gave me the keys and said take it out for a spin. I am older so he did not go with me. Ha. The dealer is right near an on ramp to I10. Shot up on the interstate and went down a couple of exits and back. I was impressed!!! MACH stereo and all. When I cranked it up I could tell this is really different than the V6. And that third gear wow. I had to slow down on the interstate and do third gear all over again a couple of times. There was a new Mach 1 sitting next to it in the lot. Wish I would had said let me drive that one. Course I had to sit throught the sales pitch for a while afterwards. Trying to trade me up from my 2003 V6. I almost gave in. I was only there to get a funky looking paint spot on my hood looked at but had to wander into the show room. Advice: If you have a V6 and have not driven the GT or higher. Don't do it.....unless you got some money you want to part with. At least my warranty will cover the paint spot repair but I don't know if I can keep the V6 or not after this experience. Will really have to get after some serious mods if I do.

10-29-2003, 06:58 PM	#2
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	In my best Darth Vader voice " Get the Mach 1 John...It is your...destiny! " __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

10-29-2003, 09:12 PM	#3
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Just be glad you didn't drive the Mach 1, you would have creamed your pants -Josh, aka the tireburner __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

10-30-2003, 12:28 AM	#5
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	at least get the gt, you wont regret it, lol. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

10-30-2003, 09:36 AM	#6
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	My advice to you is to get a 99 cobra. I bet you coul;d find one cheaper than you bought your 3.8 for. Even faster than the GT you drove and for 15-18 grand. Its the best deal out there right now. __________________ 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

10-30-2003, 06:14 PM	#7
mustardjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 360	That Darth Vader voice sent a chill up my spine. I almost called them back but I am thinking like 5.0. I am going to have to drop back a year or two a see whats out there in my neighborhood which could include Houston if I want to drive about hour and a half. That is if I want to keep a good family relationship. But Destiny is a strong thing.

11-01-2003, 03:24 PM	#8
AdamM Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bridge City, TX Posts: 14	Hey, we live right down the road from each other. I'm actually in Port Arthur now, but it is still cool to have someone on the site who lives so close. Let me ask you, are there any good shops in Orange? Just like everyone else who is a bit intimidated by working on their car, I worry about who is performing the work and whether they are going to beat on my car or not. __________________ 93 Stang GT When the greenlight pops...

11-01-2003, 05:53 PM	#9
mustardjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 360	Depends on what you want done. There is a top of the line performace shop that builds or rebuilds anything. They specialize in $20,000+ engines. It is called Procell Performance Center. If you want a really fine rebuild or performance add like heads, blower, etc. they can do it.