Test drove a Mach I

blue00gt · 04-23-2003, 11:05 AM

I was toying with the idea of getting a new Mach I and getting crazy with mods on my '00 GT since the warranty is up on it now. At the dealership in town they had a $7500 markup on the Mach I that pushed the price to $37K. They quickly told me when I started talking to them that they would drop the entire markup if I wanted to buy that day.
Now for the good stuff. The interior is sweet and the seats are well bolstered. When you are in the drivers seat the hood scoop sticking up is very noticeable and looks mean. The car felt like it had better midrange power than the '99 and '01 Cobras I checked out. To be honest, it didn't feel any quicker than my bolt-on GT up to about 5K rpm or so, especially considering it's got 3.55s stock, but keep revving after that and it feels very strong. I didn't take it up to redline since it was a new car, but I took it a little over 6. It definitely felt like a solid 13-flat or low-13 1/4 miler on street tires.
I'd say if they'll sell you one for $29K without any markup it's a heck of a car.

1969Mach1 · 04-23-2003, 12:52 PM

I waited 6 weeks for one to come in, I went to go look at it as soon as it came in, and then was going to go take it for a test drive with my dad the following day but they already sold it. =( I don't believe there was any markup on it. I'm just trying to remember how much they were selling it for but I believe it was only like $38-39k. I am pretty certain it wasn't over 40,000. But that is Canadian.

-Sam.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 04-24-2003, 12:30 AM

I want one of those cars. They are so cool

I wish i could afford one to park next to my dads 69

1969Mach1 · 04-24-2003, 08:02 AM

I wish I still had mine.

I can't even express how much I miss that car. Or miss having a Muscle Car.

But I'm pretty confident I'm getting something real soon.

-Sam.

Dark_5.0 · 04-24-2003, 03:38 PM

Yes thy are sweet, Although With a couple of bolt ons a 99-01 cobra is just as fast.

I thought about getting one but I just cant part with my Cobra, me and this car have bonded

Sexy_hotrodder · 04-28-2003, 09:22 PM

Shop around. I came across the same problem with my car, but by contacting a couple of the dealerships in the area I found 2 that where selling them at sticker. Sorry I am not going to spean $35k on a car when I can spend that much for a Cobra. You might want to contact some dealerships to see if they are selling the car at sticker, there are some that are.

lil drummer boy · 05-03-2003, 12:37 PM

We can all dream right... lol

04-23-2003, 11:05 AM	#1
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Test drove a Mach I I was toying with the idea of getting a new Mach I and getting crazy with mods on my '00 GT since the warranty is up on it now. At the dealership in town they had a $7500 markup on the Mach I that pushed the price to $37K. They quickly told me when I started talking to them that they would drop the entire markup if I wanted to buy that day. Now for the good stuff. The interior is sweet and the seats are well bolstered. When you are in the drivers seat the hood scoop sticking up is very noticeable and looks mean. The car felt like it had better midrange power than the '99 and '01 Cobras I checked out. To be honest, it didn't feel any quicker than my bolt-on GT up to about 5K rpm or so, especially considering it's got 3.55s stock, but keep revving after that and it feels very strong. I didn't take it up to redline since it was a new car, but I took it a little over 6. It definitely felt like a solid 13-flat or low-13 1/4 miler on street tires. I'd say if they'll sell you one for $29K without any markup it's a heck of a car. __________________ 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

04-23-2003, 12:52 PM	#2
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	I waited 6 weeks for one to come in, I went to go look at it as soon as it came in, and then was going to go take it for a test drive with my dad the following day but they already sold it. =( I don't believe there was any markup on it. I'm just trying to remember how much they were selling it for but I believe it was only like $38-39k. I am pretty certain it wasn't over 40,000. But that is Canadian. -Sam. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

04-24-2003, 12:30 AM	#3
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	I want one of those cars. They are so cool I wish i could afford one to park next to my dads 69 __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

04-24-2003, 08:02 AM	#4
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	I wish I still had mine. I can't even express how much I miss that car. Or miss having a Muscle Car. But I'm pretty confident I'm getting something real soon. -Sam. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

04-24-2003, 03:38 PM	#5
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Yes thy are sweet, Although With a couple of bolt ons a 99-01 cobra is just as fast. I thought about getting one but I just cant part with my Cobra, me and this car have bonded __________________ 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

04-28-2003, 09:22 PM	#6
Sexy_hotrodder Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 2	Shop around. I came across the same problem with my car, but by contacting a couple of the dealerships in the area I found 2 that where selling them at sticker. Sorry I am not going to spean $35k on a car when I can spend that much for a Cobra. You might want to contact some dealerships to see if they are selling the car at sticker, there are some that are.

05-03-2003, 12:37 PM	#7
lil drummer boy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pataskala, Ohio Posts: 111	We can all dream right... lol __________________ ...lil drummer boy Dig heavy metal? Check out my band Remains Of Eden Proud owner of a white 1997 Mustang GT

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