Taking A Break From The 5.0 Thing.... What To Get???

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 08-15-2002, 02:49 AM

Well, If I Do Or Dont Get A Criminal Charge, Whatever Happens, I Think I Am Going To Hold Off On Buying A New 5.0 Until I Reach At Least 20.

I Know It Is Going To Be Tough, But I Think I Should Wait Until I Have More Experience Driving.

Buying A 5.0 For My First Car Was Fun, But It Is Also A Lot Of Responsibility.

I May Just Buy A Crashed One Again, To Work On, Until I Am Ready To Drive One Again(And That I Can AFFORD To Drive One)

Ill Still Be On Here, But Probably Not As Much.

What Are Some Safe Cars That Are Cheep, Cheep To Insure, And Good On Gas?

Insurance On Another Stang Is Going To Be About 5k+ Now(For ATLEAST 4 Years, Maby More), Maby More, Something Which I Can Not Afford.

95mustanggt · 08-15-2002, 04:58 AM

You're a BC boy, you need an F150. When I was in school everyone thought trucks were the coolest thing ever

But I lived near the Rookies (Kimberley, BC)

PKRWUD · 08-15-2002, 06:54 AM

Get a horse.

Take care,
~Chris

cyberstang5.0 · 08-15-2002, 07:22 AM

Anything with an American V8

The Deuce · 08-15-2002, 11:00 AM

Get an F-150 with a straight 6. That way you have a truck, which it sounds like you're leaning twoards, but not the hassle of any v8 premium. Just ask PKRWUD, they are good trucks.

kystang86 · 08-15-2002, 11:01 AM

buy a powerstroke diesel. lots of aftermarket hop-up parts
make them scream!

Shelby428cj · 08-15-2002, 12:03 PM

Get a classic stang!!!!!! Like a 1969mach1 or if you are really rich by a 1968 shelby gt 500 with a 428 super cobra jet oooo yahhhhhhhhh and then buy me one too!

See ya,
Karen

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 08-15-2002, 07:04 PM

hahaha! im far from being rich, so i need a cheep on gas, and cheep to insure, so a f-150 with a 6 might work.

fiveohpatrol · 08-15-2002, 08:51 PM

I've had 2 1992 Rangers (2wd), one with a 4.0L V6 that actually was kinda quick, and the other with a 3.0L V6

They were both great trucks, I never had a single problem with either one of them, and I bet combined I put atleast 70-80k miles on them. Both were sold with almost 150k miles on them, and running like the day they were new.

I put that 3.0L one through absolute hell, and it just kept on goin

Just incase you dont get my point, I suggest a ranger

What happened with your car? I never saw a post about it. Wreck it? Street race gone bad and cops take it away?

RBatson · 08-15-2002, 10:54 PM

Dang dude!! I was about to email you about this blower.. oh well.. Trucks are cool too, let me see you load a keg in the back of a mustang

. The straight six sounds like a good idea, only one head to replace

. I've only heard good things about the 300. A little mazda truck would probably be better on gas and insurance though.

red82gt · 08-15-2002, 11:37 PM

Get an early 80's ranger and do the V8 swap in a couple of years. Also, have you seen the 5.0L Bronco II that comes to Mission sometimes? I think that'd be sweet too, it's on my "To do" list

Hope things go well in court for you though, other than this incident, how's your driving record? Also, are you still under 18? hopefully the judge won't try and set an example.

Kevn · 08-16-2002, 02:00 AM

I think you should look at a Toyota Tacoma, I know its not American, but Toyota trucks are built really well. Normally I'd say Chevy, but the IFS on Chevy trucks is really sub-par. Any Chevy Truck 88 or newer will have IFS, and any suv thats 91 or newer will have it. I like the 73-87 style Chevy trucks, but I don't know if you're into that sort of truck.

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 08-16-2002, 07:59 AM

i have a clean driving record(except one following too closely, that im not sure went through, caus its been a couple month's, and no ticket to pay)

yes, i am under 18, and we talked with the cop more, and he sounds nice eanough that he is going to look into making the charge not a criminal offence, maby just undo care and attention.

i am going away for a couple days, and by the time i am back, i should have more info on what is happening.

RPM427 · 08-16-2002, 11:26 AM

BowTie Eater 5 Liter: What exactly happened to you? I have had some very complicated legal issues involving my Mustang. Maybe I can offer you some advice.

As for the next set of wheels, get a 4 cylinder mustang in great shape (10,000 miles) for like $500 hundred bucks (some eldery person that never drives it is a good place to get one). Then swap in a 5.0 possibly from a wrecked 5.0. That way you can register it as a 4 cylinder and pay VERY cheap insurance.

RPM427 · 08-16-2002, 11:30 AM

hey, its just what the doctor ordered!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1851959670

929PhoenixSquid · 08-16-2002, 01:20 PM

Get a Ford V-8 pickup....so you can tow some toys around....

Mach 1 · 08-16-2002, 01:41 PM

Well, when i was young and dumb and full of cum, and was having problems keeping a car in one piece or on the road at all, I opted for a bicycle. Extremely cheap and reliable. But i lived on an Air Force Base, so I could ride my bike to work in 15 minutes. You might not have that option. But if you can get away without a car at all, even for just one year, go for it.

langley · 08-16-2002, 03:23 PM

u aren't getting a stang again,wow that is one hell of a concusion u have

84LX89GT · 08-18-2002, 02:17 PM

If you're going to buy something just for transportation and cheap cost, just buy the cheapest, decent looking/running POS you can and drive it into the ground (by that i mean take care of safety issues, but don't throw any real money at it). It really doesn't matter what kind of car you get if it's under $1000 and gets good gas mileage. There are lots of cars out there that are "uncool" but would do exactly what you're asking. Alot of cars are overpriced, but you can sometimes find a screaming deal on something someone just needs/wants to get rid of regardless of the brand. If you go for a certain make and model you'll end up probably paying a little more unless you find someone who really wants to dump their car off.

I've improved my driving record enough to afford driving a GT, and it's taken me a few years, but insurance is only going to go down now that i have some driving experience (to keep me out of wrecks....that i would've caused) and have stuck with 1 insurance company for 2 years.

Or if you're looking for something you like in a car, save up a little bit and then buy something you may want to drive for awhile. Mustangs aren't going to suddenly dissappear, there'll be one waiting when you're ready.

Good luck,

PKRWUD · 08-18-2002, 06:13 PM

I still think you should get a horse.

Take care,
~Chris

08-15-2002, 02:49 AM	#1
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	Taking A Break From The 5.0 Thing.... What To Get??? Well, If I Do Or Dont Get A Criminal Charge, Whatever Happens, I Think I Am Going To Hold Off On Buying A New 5.0 Until I Reach At Least 20. I Know It Is Going To Be Tough, But I Think I Should Wait Until I Have More Experience Driving. Buying A 5.0 For My First Car Was Fun, But It Is Also A Lot Of Responsibility. I May Just Buy A Crashed One Again, To Work On, Until I Am Ready To Drive One Again(And That I Can AFFORD To Drive One) Ill Still Be On Here, But Probably Not As Much. What Are Some Safe Cars That Are Cheep, Cheep To Insure, And Good On Gas? Insurance On Another Stang Is Going To Be About 5k+ Now(For ATLEAST 4 Years, Maby More), Maby More, Something Which I Can Not Afford. __________________ 1984 Bronco II, 36" Michelin Military Tires, 95 EFI 5.0, NP435 Tranny, NP208 Doubler, NP205 Transfer Case, Fill Size Solid Dana 44 Front End, WH Progressive Rate Rock Crawling Coils, Bronco 8.8 Rear, Skyjacker Softride Leafs, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Locker. Final Crawl Ratio Of 175:1 88 GT Best 60ft. 2.181 Best ET 14.350 Best MPH 98.01 ~WRECKED!!!!~ Last edited by BowTie Eater 5 Liter; 08-15-2002 at 02:55 AM..

08-15-2002, 04:58 AM	#2
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	You're a BC boy, you need an F150. When I was in school everyone thought trucks were the coolest thing ever But I lived near the Rookies (Kimberley, BC) __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

08-15-2002, 06:54 AM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Get a horse. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

08-15-2002, 11:00 AM	#5
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Get an F-150 with a straight 6. That way you have a truck, which it sounds like you're leaning twoards, but not the hassle of any v8 premium. Just ask PKRWUD, they are good trucks. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

08-15-2002, 11:01 AM	#6
kystang86 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: frankfort,ky Posts: 54	buy a powerstroke diesel. lots of aftermarket hop-up parts make them scream! __________________ 86 gt 3.73's,underdrives, welds, pro-5.0 shifted, chip,autometers,flowmasters, k&n,2.5" cowl hood, new motor in the works.. 00 250 powerstroke diesel

08-15-2002, 07:22 AM	#4
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	Anything with an American V8

08-15-2002, 12:03 PM	#7
Shelby428cj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 510	What to get! Get a classic stang!!!!!! Like a 1969mach1 or if you are really rich by a 1968 shelby gt 500 with a 428 super cobra jet oooo yahhhhhhhhh and then buy me one too! See ya, Karen __________________ Karen Wells, Moderator The Mustang Works Magazine http://www.mustangworks.com 1969 Mustang (Project Rice Eater) 1999 Silver Mustang Saleen S281 (SQ car for stereo contests) SQ Goddess My Stereo Bro "tireburner163"

08-15-2002, 07:04 PM	#8
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	hahaha! im far from being rich, so i need a cheep on gas, and cheep to insure, so a f-150 with a 6 might work. __________________ 1984 Bronco II, 36" Michelin Military Tires, 95 EFI 5.0, NP435 Tranny, NP208 Doubler, NP205 Transfer Case, Fill Size Solid Dana 44 Front End, WH Progressive Rate Rock Crawling Coils, Bronco 8.8 Rear, Skyjacker Softride Leafs, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Locker. Final Crawl Ratio Of 175:1 88 GT Best 60ft. 2.181 Best ET 14.350 Best MPH 98.01 ~WRECKED!!!!~

08-15-2002, 08:51 PM	#9
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	I've had 2 1992 Rangers (2wd), one with a 4.0L V6 that actually was kinda quick, and the other with a 3.0L V6 They were both great trucks, I never had a single problem with either one of them, and I bet combined I put atleast 70-80k miles on them. Both were sold with almost 150k miles on them, and running like the day they were new. I put that 3.0L one through absolute hell, and it just kept on goin Just incase you dont get my point, I suggest a ranger What happened with your car? I never saw a post about it. Wreck it? Street race gone bad and cops take it away? __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

08-15-2002, 10:54 PM	#10
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	Dang dude!! I was about to email you about this blower.. oh well.. Trucks are cool too, let me see you load a keg in the back of a mustang. The straight six sounds like a good idea, only one head to replace. I've only heard good things about the 300. A little mazda truck would probably be better on gas and insurance though.

08-15-2002, 11:37 PM	#11
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	Get an early 80's ranger and do the V8 swap in a couple of years. Also, have you seen the 5.0L Bronco II that comes to Mission sometimes? I think that'd be sweet too, it's on my "To do" list Hope things go well in court for you though, other than this incident, how's your driving record? Also, are you still under 18? hopefully the judge won't try and set an example. __________________ 393W: AFR 205's, hydraulic roller, TKO600.

08-16-2002, 02:00 AM	#12
Kevn Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada Posts: 38	I think you should look at a Toyota Tacoma, I know its not American, but Toyota trucks are built really well. Normally I'd say Chevy, but the IFS on Chevy trucks is really sub-par. Any Chevy Truck 88 or newer will have IFS, and any suv thats 91 or newer will have it. I like the 73-87 style Chevy trucks, but I don't know if you're into that sort of truck.

08-16-2002, 07:59 AM	#13
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	i have a clean driving record(except one following too closely, that im not sure went through, caus its been a couple month's, and no ticket to pay) yes, i am under 18, and we talked with the cop more, and he sounds nice eanough that he is going to look into making the charge not a criminal offence, maby just undo care and attention. i am going away for a couple days, and by the time i am back, i should have more info on what is happening. __________________ 1984 Bronco II, 36" Michelin Military Tires, 95 EFI 5.0, NP435 Tranny, NP208 Doubler, NP205 Transfer Case, Fill Size Solid Dana 44 Front End, WH Progressive Rate Rock Crawling Coils, Bronco 8.8 Rear, Skyjacker Softride Leafs, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Locker. Final Crawl Ratio Of 175:1 88 GT Best 60ft. 2.181 Best ET 14.350 Best MPH 98.01 ~WRECKED!!!!~

08-16-2002, 11:26 AM	#14
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	BowTie Eater 5 Liter: What exactly happened to you? I have had some very complicated legal issues involving my Mustang. Maybe I can offer you some advice. As for the next set of wheels, get a 4 cylinder mustang in great shape (10,000 miles) for like $500 hundred bucks (some eldery person that never drives it is a good place to get one). Then swap in a 5.0 possibly from a wrecked 5.0. That way you can register it as a 4 cylinder and pay VERY cheap insurance. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

08-16-2002, 11:30 AM	#15
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	hey, its just what the doctor ordered! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1851959670 __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

08-16-2002, 01:20 PM	#16
929PhoenixSquid Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Joosey Shore Posts: 358	Get a Ford V-8 pickup....so you can tow some toys around.... __________________ 1988 5.0 notch: Previously never modified!! SN95 block front and rear seats, Mac catback, BBK off-road H-pipe, Steeda castor camber plates, Steeda lowering springs, Tokico shocks/struts, Alpine/MBQuart/PPI audio mods...

08-16-2002, 01:41 PM	#17
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Well, when i was young and dumb and full of cum, and was having problems keeping a car in one piece or on the road at all, I opted for a bicycle. Extremely cheap and reliable. But i lived on an Air Force Base, so I could ride my bike to work in 15 minutes. You might not have that option. But if you can get away without a car at all, even for just one year, go for it. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

08-16-2002, 03:23 PM	#18
langley Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: langley.british columbia,canada Posts: 63	u aren't getting a stang again,wow that is one hell of a concusion u have __________________ 1990 lx coupe-AOD,15inch drag lites,3inch cowl hood,blue with blue ghost flames,Autometer monster tach,oil pressure and water temp sport comp guages,polished stock valve covers,MSD blaster coil,Ford motorsport underdrive pulleys,Johnson strut tower brace,Johnson G-load brace,hooker super comp headers,2-chamber flowmaster and flowmaster h-pipe 2 1/2,4:10 richmond gears,B&M stage 2 shift kit,bbk 70mm throttle body,73mm mas air sensor,holley systemax 2 intake,bbk cold air intake[fenderwell],frpp wires,crane 1.7 gold roleer rockers,crane e303 cam,hight flow water pump,heavy duty 4 core rad

08-18-2002, 02:17 PM	#19
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	If you're going to buy something just for transportation and cheap cost, just buy the cheapest, decent looking/running POS you can and drive it into the ground (by that i mean take care of safety issues, but don't throw any real money at it). It really doesn't matter what kind of car you get if it's under $1000 and gets good gas mileage. There are lots of cars out there that are "uncool" but would do exactly what you're asking. Alot of cars are overpriced, but you can sometimes find a screaming deal on something someone just needs/wants to get rid of regardless of the brand. If you go for a certain make and model you'll end up probably paying a little more unless you find someone who really wants to dump their car off. I've improved my driving record enough to afford driving a GT, and it's taken me a few years, but insurance is only going to go down now that i have some driving experience (to keep me out of wrecks....that i would've caused) and have stuck with 1 insurance company for 2 years. Or if you're looking for something you like in a car, save up a little bit and then buy something you may want to drive for awhile. Mustangs aren't going to suddenly dissappear, there'll be one waiting when you're ready. Good luck, __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

08-18-2002, 06:13 PM	#20
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I still think you should get a horse. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

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