When you drive another car....

Hethj7 · 04-04-2001, 05:28 PM

Sometimes I get frustrated as my stang begins to show its age and I run out of money to fix the little problems. So when I am driving other cars, I enjoy the nice ride and the newness I guess. But I miss the power and once I get back in my car it just feels like I am at home and I realize I could never part with my stang.

On my spring break trip I drove a few different cars, as whoever was the most awake took over driving duties. I like some things about the other cars, but once I got back in my stang it just felt good.

Anyone else ever feel this way?

04-04-2001, 05:37 PM

Yeah it's wierd, becuase when you drive someone else's car you feel like you can drive forever. But in you car you would rather floor it and get where you are going as fast as possible.

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90' 5.0 GT Convertible Mustang. 69' Mustang Mach 1 Fastback. Too much to list here so if you want to know ask me.
AOL name: Woodnutz351

04-04-2001, 08:33 PM

I've had my 89 since 91 and I love that car!! I've driven it some long distances and just love it. I drove the cobra to Fla last month and to tell you the true, I'd had rather driven the 89.. like you said, it just feels like home.

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Rick
My 89lx(updated 2/21/2001)
My 97 Cobra

dirtyGT · 04-04-2001, 09:54 PM

Thats the way i felt about my 86 but it was really starting to show it's age rear main seal leak rust dints oilpan leak and eletric problems but now i have my 88 with a 306 and about 200 more horsepower so i think i'll get over it i have no choice and this one i know i'll never part with

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P.M.D. PERFORMANCE
project BLACK DEATH 88GT

GTGrl00 · 04-04-2001, 10:57 PM

I have driven a lot different cars and I must say none of them will never satisfy me the way my Stang does. (hehehe did'nt that sound kinda of dirty =) ) anyways I always feel that when driving other cars they always dissappoint me when I get on em'...alright I need to stop now...sheesh where's my mind?

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Yours in SPEED=======
Mandy aka GTGRL00

Unit 5302 · 04-04-2001, 11:43 PM

Hehe, do you ever find yourself getting ticked off at people that just don't accelerate?

They are so damn slow away from the light. Then you drive another car and realize they really have their foot into it.

Hehe, makes me laugh everytime. The 5.0 shifting at 3000rpm is just as quick as most cars running it up real good.

DemonGT · 04-04-2001, 11:50 PM

3000 holy crap..i usually shift at 2000

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'91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Aiwa deck,power acoustic amp,2 12" pianeers,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H,FMS 9mm wires

Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,Shifter knob,E303 cam,cobra intake,76mm MAF,70mm tb

Skyman · 04-05-2001, 02:37 AM

I shift at 5500 coming away from lights. :-D

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, E-303, edelbrock intake,70MM TB, 73mm MAF, off road H, headers and 3chamber flows.
12.55@107mph
Runs on 87 Octane and gets 24mpg!

stizzity · 04-05-2001, 08:36 AM

the mustang does feel great and at home, but there are other cars that feel just as good and some cases better such as a porsche or especially the viper.

it's really hard to chose between these cars so i say get one of each and be happy.

Coupe Devil · 04-05-2001, 09:27 AM

Two years ago I purchased my first stang. A '90 lx 5.0 auto. It had 130xxx on it so did a motor and tranny swap to a 306 and t-5. I totalled it back in oct. and just 2 days ago purchased another stang(had do drive an old car my dad used to drive to work-'87 Chrysler 5th avenue) damn that was a big car. I bought a '93 notch and I immeadiatly felt like I was on top of the world. I missed my other car so bad. i totally know what you mean about feeling at home. Since I didnt have my stang I borrowed my moms new Intrepid to go out on the weekends but its just not the same.

Pony power forever
'93 notch 4cyl,auto.
Future Mods: 306 with 24# inj.,alum. roller rockers, some type of aftermarket ignition, NOS, and eventually a vortech,3:73 posi, one inch lowering springs, all new guages(aftermarket),rollcage, linelock, offroad pipe,flows,and dumps, subs, shocks, and cobra upper and lower and aluminum heads.

dinomite · 04-05-2001, 08:51 PM

Its very odd to think of the power. Cause I can drive perfectly fine withough breaking 2000 rpm, which is very little throttle. When you drive another car, to even keep up with that its at least half throttle, so its funny to think about people who are going slow, but they are really flooring it, but you can hold it at half throttle and keep up.

Mr 5 0 · 04-06-2001, 10:41 PM

I've driven a lot of different cars, often as rentals, including a new Cadillac last year.
My wifes car is a '95 Mazda 626 2 liter-4 (auto) which I drive often on errands, etc.

When I go from my '90 'Stang to a new car, of course I notice the difference in 'smoothness' and so on, but I also notice the usual lack of power and the loss of feeling that I'm really driving the car, not just steering it down the road.
There is something about a tight, even slightly harsh ride, a 5-speed in your right hand, a higher-than average rear axle ratio for quick acceleration and a very noticeable exhaust note to make one appreciate a Mustang 5.0., even over a newer, smoother, quiet car.

Can't imagine not having a Mustang V-8 to drive, at least some of the time.
My '90 LX never fails to make any drive just a bit more enjoyable.

Unit 5302 · 04-06-2001, 10:47 PM

I've found my gas mileage increases significantly when I accelerate somewhat briskly in everyday driving. Shifting at 3k under medium throttle nets me about 19-21mpg around town, and I get around 27mpg on the hiway at 75mph. I never run my car below 1500rpm in any gear for extended times. You have to use too much throttle at those kind of rpms for any acceleration, and I think it actually hurts fuel economy from being so far out of the powerband.

04-04-2001, 05:28 PM	#1
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	When you drive another car.... Sometimes I get frustrated as my stang begins to show its age and I run out of money to fix the little problems. So when I am driving other cars, I enjoy the nice ride and the newness I guess. But I miss the power and once I get back in my car it just feels like I am at home and I realize I could never part with my stang. On my spring break trip I drove a few different cars, as whoever was the most awake took over driving duties. I like some things about the other cars, but once I got back in my stang it just felt good. Anyone else ever feel this way?

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04-04-2001, 05:37 PM	#2
1BadMoFo5.0 Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah it's wierd, becuase when you drive someone else's car you feel like you can drive forever. But in you car you would rather floor it and get where you are going as fast as possible. ------------------ 90' 5.0 GT Convertible Mustang. 69' Mustang Mach 1 Fastback. Too much to list here so if you want to know ask me. AOL name: Woodnutz351

04-04-2001, 08:33 PM	#3
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	I've had my 89 since 91 and I love that car!! I've driven it some long distances and just love it. I drove the cobra to Fla last month and to tell you the true, I'd had rather driven the 89.. like you said, it just feels like home. ------------------ Rick My 89lx(updated 2/21/2001) My 97 Cobra

04-04-2001, 09:54 PM	#4
dirtyGT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: INDIANA Posts: 658	Thats the way i felt about my 86 but it was really starting to show it's age rear main seal leak rust dints oilpan leak and eletric problems but now i have my 88 with a 306 and about 200 more horsepower so i think i'll get over it i have no choice and this one i know i'll never part with ------------------ P.M.D. PERFORMANCE project BLACK DEATH 88GT

04-04-2001, 10:57 PM	#5
GTGrl00 Stang Chic Extraordinaire Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Hayward, California, USA Posts: 158	I have driven a lot different cars and I must say none of them will never satisfy me the way my Stang does. (hehehe did'nt that sound kinda of dirty =) ) anyways I always feel that when driving other cars they always dissappoint me when I get on em'...alright I need to stop now...sheesh where's my mind? ------------------ Yours in SPEED======= Mandy aka GTGRL00

04-04-2001, 11:43 PM	#6
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Hehe, do you ever find yourself getting ticked off at people that just don't accelerate? They are so damn slow away from the light. Then you drive another car and realize they really have their foot into it. Hehe, makes me laugh everytime. The 5.0 shifting at 3000rpm is just as quick as most cars running it up real good.

04-04-2001, 11:50 PM	#7
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	3000 holy crap..i usually shift at 2000 ------------------ '91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Aiwa deck,power acoustic amp,2 12" pianeers,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H,FMS 9mm wires Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,Shifter knob,E303 cam,cobra intake,76mm MAF,70mm tb

04-05-2001, 02:37 AM	#8
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	I shift at 5500 coming away from lights. :-D ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, E-303, edelbrock intake,70MM TB, 73mm MAF, off road H, headers and 3chamber flows. 12.55@107mph Runs on 87 Octane and gets 24mpg!

04-05-2001, 08:36 AM	#9
stizzity Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sandusky, Ohio, USA Posts: 38	the mustang does feel great and at home, but there are other cars that feel just as good and some cases better such as a porsche or especially the viper. it's really hard to chose between these cars so i say get one of each and be happy.

04-05-2001, 09:27 AM	#10
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Two years ago I purchased my first stang. A '90 lx 5.0 auto. It had 130xxx on it so did a motor and tranny swap to a 306 and t-5. I totalled it back in oct. and just 2 days ago purchased another stang(had do drive an old car my dad used to drive to work-'87 Chrysler 5th avenue) damn that was a big car. I bought a '93 notch and I immeadiatly felt like I was on top of the world. I missed my other car so bad. i totally know what you mean about feeling at home. Since I didnt have my stang I borrowed my moms new Intrepid to go out on the weekends but its just not the same. Pony power forever '93 notch 4cyl,auto. Future Mods: 306 with 24# inj.,alum. roller rockers, some type of aftermarket ignition, NOS, and eventually a vortech,3:73 posi, one inch lowering springs, all new guages(aftermarket),rollcage, linelock, offroad pipe,flows,and dumps, subs, shocks, and cobra upper and lower and aluminum heads.

04-05-2001, 08:51 PM	#11
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	Its very odd to think of the power. Cause I can drive perfectly fine withough breaking 2000 rpm, which is very little throttle. When you drive another car, to even keep up with that its at least half throttle, so its funny to think about people who are going slow, but they are really flooring it, but you can hold it at half throttle and keep up.

04-06-2001, 10:41 PM	#12
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	I've driven a lot of different cars, often as rentals, including a new Cadillac last year. My wifes car is a '95 Mazda 626 2 liter-4 (auto) which I drive often on errands, etc. When I go from my '90 'Stang to a new car, of course I notice the difference in 'smoothness' and so on, but I also notice the usual lack of power and the loss of feeling that I'm really driving the car, not just steering it down the road. There is something about a tight, even slightly harsh ride, a 5-speed in your right hand, a higher-than average rear axle ratio for quick acceleration and a very noticeable exhaust note to make one appreciate a Mustang 5.0., even over a newer, smoother, quiet car. Can't imagine not having a Mustang V-8 to drive, at least some of the time. My '90 LX never fails to make any drive just a bit more enjoyable.

04-06-2001, 10:47 PM	#13
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	I've found my gas mileage increases significantly when I accelerate somewhat briskly in everyday driving. Shifting at 3k under medium throttle nets me about 19-21mpg around town, and I get around 27mpg on the hiway at 75mph. I never run my car below 1500rpm in any gear for extended times. You have to use too much throttle at those kind of rpms for any acceleration, and I think it actually hurts fuel economy from being so far out of the powerband.