Possibly gonna get a stang

SteveH · 10-29-2001, 09:56 AM

OK, first off, how are you guys.

I am here to ask a couple questions about the 01-02 stang gt's. I test drove one on the weekend (a gt convertable and I wasn't overly impressed), and I think I am in the market for a new car.

If I get one, it will be gt 5 speed (not a convertable). What are the common problems with them. I know brakes are supposed to be a prob, much like every other domestic car.

Also, how well does the gt take to boost, either s/c or even a turbo. I know vortech and paxton all have s/c's for them, so I figure I will probably skip the initial bolt ons and go straight for the real power.

Anyway, I could possibly be seeing more of you, so take it easy.

SteveH · 10-29-2001, 10:26 AM

Sorry but scratch that idea. I am not paying no $600(can) a month in insurance. I guess I will stick with my 4 banger for a little while longer.

Mr 5 0 · 10-29-2001, 11:14 AM

High Performance always comes with a price; if you want a new/late model performance/sports car you'll probably end up paying big bucks for insurance anyway no matter the make you choose. Good luck.

SteveH · 10-29-2001, 02:08 PM

Ya I know, but $600 a month in insurance would be more then the car payments.

I guess I will just have to bolt up a turbo to my avenger and go from there. I just wanted something new.

Unit 5302 · 10-29-2001, 06:51 PM

I'd get a different quote. In any case, I've found the import (supposed) competitors to be priced near the same as the GT for insurance cost.

Brakes are not a big issue with the new GT's.

dinomite · 10-30-2001, 09:06 PM

don't know of any problems, but like all mustangs, they respond very well to boost. in stock trim, a new manual gt hardtop will run about 14 flat well driven. with a blower, you'll be in the twelves if i'm not mistaken; i don't know of a turbo kit for the 4.6l yet, though.

10-29-2001, 09:56 AM	#1
SteveH Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 7	Possibly gonna get a stang OK, first off, how are you guys. I am here to ask a couple questions about the 01-02 stang gt's. I test drove one on the weekend (a gt convertable and I wasn't overly impressed), and I think I am in the market for a new car. If I get one, it will be gt 5 speed (not a convertable). What are the common problems with them. I know brakes are supposed to be a prob, much like every other domestic car. Also, how well does the gt take to boost, either s/c or even a turbo. I know vortech and paxton all have s/c's for them, so I figure I will probably skip the initial bolt ons and go straight for the real power. Anyway, I could possibly be seeing more of you, so take it easy.

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10-29-2001, 10:26 AM	#2
SteveH Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 7	Sorry but scratch that idea. I am not paying no $600(can) a month in insurance. I guess I will stick with my 4 banger for a little while longer.

10-29-2001, 11:14 AM	#3
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	High Performance always comes with a price; if you want a new/late model performance/sports car you'll probably end up paying big bucks for insurance anyway no matter the make you choose. Good luck.

10-29-2001, 02:08 PM	#4
SteveH Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 7	Ya I know, but $600 a month in insurance would be more then the car payments. I guess I will just have to bolt up a turbo to my avenger and go from there. I just wanted something new.

10-29-2001, 06:51 PM	#5
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	I'd get a different quote. In any case, I've found the import (supposed) competitors to be priced near the same as the GT for insurance cost. Brakes are not a big issue with the new GT's.

10-30-2001, 09:06 PM	#6
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	don't know of any problems, but like all mustangs, they respond very well to boost. in stock trim, a new manual gt hardtop will run about 14 flat well driven. with a blower, you'll be in the twelves if i'm not mistaken; i don't know of a turbo kit for the 4.6l yet, though.