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11-30-1999, 10:25 PM

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I want to get a 94-98 Mustang. What would you years do you guys think are the best? Also does anyone have some tricks for getting insurance lowered. Anyone pay under $200 for a V8 of those years? Thank

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cdloc · 12-01-1999, 04:47 PM

I would reccomend getting the 98 10 more ponys than the 96/97. With the 94/95 there is more room to work with using the 5.0l and also less expensive. If you are in the market for a new stang I would suggest test driving the 00 Gt 35hp more than 98 and 45 more than 96/97 they also handle much better. I just traded in my 97Gt for a 00GT and I love it.

I was paying around 80 dollars a month for the 97 now it went up to 90 a month. This is with State Farm and a not so great record.
Your age will make a difference and how much you drive.

97snakedriver · 12-03-1999, 02:40 AM

If a '99 GT is out of your range, I would get a '94-'95 5.0L GT and spend the difference on heads or other upgrades. Or maybe instead of a '98 GT, look for maybe a used '96 Cobra. If you're planning of modding, I would stay away from the '96-'98 GTs, unless you are ready to drop some $$ after the price of the car.

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'97 Cobra, K&N, Flowmaster, subframes, 4.10 gears, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, Steeda G-Trac 3, Cobra R wheels w/ Goodyear F1s

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Red96GT · 12-03-1999, 01:45 PM

Yep, if you want a fast mustang, don't get a 96-98 GT. Unless you've got a lot of disposible income. If I had to do it all over again, I'd probably get a 95 5.0 and then hi-po parts are a lot cheaper. Heads for a mod motored car are $1900 (incl. computer) and the 99-00 with returnless fuel system means there'll be a lot of parts that aren't backwards compatible to the 96-98's and probably make 96-98 hi po parts scarce in the near future.

Just 2 cents from a 96 GT owner...

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96 GT: KB subs, March pulleys, Bassani X pipe, 3.73's, alum. drive shaft, 70mm TB, K&N, KB Carbon Kevlar BP, Steeda Tri-ax shifter, Flowmasters, MSD wires

H&R springs, Tokico Illuminas,MM C/C plate & GW RLCA sitting in the garage waiting for a free weekend...

Cobraboy · 12-03-1999, 04:09 PM

If you can't pony up the money for a 99 up...
which most of us can't, then go for the 94 to 95 Cobra.

My theory has always been, if you can't afford the new "good one" then drop back a few years and get the top-of-the-line.

With just a few modifications, gears, x-pipe and a good tune-up, these cars will run deep in the 13s.

You can find them for $11-$15,000 dollars, depending on their condition.

I work for Nationwide, so there are several factors come into play, but basically the older the car the cheaper the insurance.

Mine is $400 a year full coverage.

Goodluck & happy hunting.

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Chuck Riley
94 "real" street Cobra
12:10s on Nittos (blown)

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12-01-1999, 04:47 PM	#2
cdloc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 9	I would reccomend getting the 98 10 more ponys than the 96/97. With the 94/95 there is more room to work with using the 5.0l and also less expensive. If you are in the market for a new stang I would suggest test driving the 00 Gt 35hp more than 98 and 45 more than 96/97 they also handle much better. I just traded in my 97Gt for a 00GT and I love it. I was paying around 80 dollars a month for the 97 now it went up to 90 a month. This is with State Farm and a not so great record. Your age will make a difference and how much you drive.

12-03-1999, 02:40 AM	#3
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	If a '99 GT is out of your range, I would get a '94-'95 5.0L GT and spend the difference on heads or other upgrades. Or maybe instead of a '98 GT, look for maybe a used '96 Cobra. If you're planning of modding, I would stay away from the '96-'98 GTs, unless you are ready to drop some $$ after the price of the car. ------------------ '97 Cobra, K&N, Flowmaster, subframes, 4.10 gears, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, Steeda G-Trac 3, Cobra R wheels w/ Goodyear F1s My Ride

12-03-1999, 01:45 PM	#4
Red96GT Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Charlotte Posts: 435	Yep, if you want a fast mustang, don't get a 96-98 GT. Unless you've got a lot of disposible income. If I had to do it all over again, I'd probably get a 95 5.0 and then hi-po parts are a lot cheaper. Heads for a mod motored car are $1900 (incl. computer) and the 99-00 with returnless fuel system means there'll be a lot of parts that aren't backwards compatible to the 96-98's and probably make 96-98 hi po parts scarce in the near future. Just 2 cents from a 96 GT owner... ------------------ 96 GT: KB subs, March pulleys, Bassani X pipe, 3.73's, alum. drive shaft, 70mm TB, K&N, KB Carbon Kevlar BP, Steeda Tri-ax shifter, Flowmasters, MSD wires H&R springs, Tokico Illuminas,MM C/C plate & GW RLCA sitting in the garage waiting for a free weekend...

12-03-1999, 04:09 PM	#5
Cobraboy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Lewes,DE Posts: 143	If you can't pony up the money for a 99 up... which most of us can't, then go for the 94 to 95 Cobra. My theory has always been, if you can't afford the new "good one" then drop back a few years and get the top-of-the-line. With just a few modifications, gears, x-pipe and a good tune-up, these cars will run deep in the 13s. You can find them for $11-$15,000 dollars, depending on their condition. I work for Nationwide, so there are several factors come into play, but basically the older the car the cheaper the insurance. Mine is $400 a year full coverage. Goodluck & happy hunting. ------------------ Chuck Riley 94 "real" street Cobra 12:10s on Nittos (blown)