Spending a few G's

HoodStrype · 09-09-2005, 09:11 AM

Okay, I think I'll be able to spend about $5,000 to $7,000 on my car in a month or so. But I am wondering if I should spend it on this one or buy another one (and get rid of this one). I am thinking I can probably buy another one for that price that's much nicer and already built, but who wants prebuilt anyway? You get what they wanted.

Here is the reason I bought this one...
New Mickey T's, Frame ties, Equal Length Headers, Brand New richmond 3.73's, Hurst shifter, racing clutch (dunno what), New Tochiko (whatever!) 90/10's, Explorer upper and lower intake, Dual blade electric fan, MSD 6al, MSD Coil, Underdrive crank pulley, Short Ram air intake, 70mm TB, 70mm Spacer and we're pretty sure an e-303(sounds like one) and possibly aftermarket rockers (Haven't checked), and Chrome 16" Cobra R knock off's.

Sooooo I need...

New Transmission, Motor Rebuild using mostly what I've got, Heads, Cheap tires, Body work, "Paint it Black" (it's now a blue/purple bad bass boat job), new Rear valance, new front bumper cover, Driver side fender, eibach springs, Some interior parts (those that are broken, a new Cowl hood.

Should I buy another and spend a ton on performance parts or keep this and spend a ton on body work and paint? I do like the fact that it's an '89 25th year (Though it's not worth anything more I thought it was cool).

Dark_5.0 · 09-09-2005, 10:16 AM

I would sell that car and buy another car that didnt need all the body work and paint. Body work and paint work has a way of making unbelievable amounts of cash vanish.

GhettoPop · 09-09-2005, 11:27 AM

i thought 90 was the 25th annivesery? maybe its some 89's and some 90's? i would also look into something thats already had a lot of work done for $8k. if you shop wisely, you'll pick up a car w/ $16k worth of work/parts for $8k. be willing to travel

Ieatcamaros · 09-09-2005, 01:09 PM

I agree with Ghettopop. And another thing, I know the 90's were the 25th anniversary. Maybe there's some late 89's in there too. Since they actually did start in 64 1/2. The thing that gets me is they went with the 90 mustang for the 25th, but the 99 is the 35th anniversary. What's up with that?

HoodStrype · 09-09-2005, 01:10 PM

My wife's gonna kill me but that was my take as well! I may just buy another one and keep that one. That should make her mad.

Your right, it is some 89's and early 90's- I guess they couldn't add in 99.

09-09-2005, 09:11 AM	#1
HoodStrype Rearview Mirror Haze Join Date: May 1999 Location: Huntsville, Alabama...a.k.a. "HuntsVegas" Posts: 387	Spending a few G's Okay, I think I'll be able to spend about $5,000 to $7,000 on my car in a month or so. But I am wondering if I should spend it on this one or buy another one (and get rid of this one). I am thinking I can probably buy another one for that price that's much nicer and already built, but who wants prebuilt anyway? You get what they wanted. Here is the reason I bought this one... New Mickey T's, Frame ties, Equal Length Headers, Brand New richmond 3.73's, Hurst shifter, racing clutch (dunno what), New Tochiko (whatever!) 90/10's, Explorer upper and lower intake, Dual blade electric fan, MSD 6al, MSD Coil, Underdrive crank pulley, Short Ram air intake, 70mm TB, 70mm Spacer and we're pretty sure an e-303(sounds like one) and possibly aftermarket rockers (Haven't checked), and Chrome 16" Cobra R knock off's. Sooooo I need... New Transmission, Motor Rebuild using mostly what I've got, Heads, Cheap tires, Body work, "Paint it Black" (it's now a blue/purple bad bass boat job), new Rear valance, new front bumper cover, Driver side fender, eibach springs, Some interior parts (those that are broken, a new Cowl hood. Should I buy another and spend a ton on performance parts or keep this and spend a ton on body work and paint? I do like the fact that it's an '89 25th year (Though it's not worth anything more I thought it was cool). __________________ 93 lx Notch 01 GT ...the epitome of Murphy's Law

09-09-2005, 10:16 AM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Re: Spending a few G's I would sell that car and buy another car that didnt need all the body work and paint. Body work and paint work has a way of making unbelievable amounts of cash vanish. __________________ 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

09-09-2005, 11:27 AM	#3
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Re: Spending a few G's i thought 90 was the 25th annivesery? maybe its some 89's and some 90's? i would also look into something thats already had a lot of work done for $8k. if you shop wisely, you'll pick up a car w/ $16k worth of work/parts for $8k. be willing to travel __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

09-09-2005, 01:09 PM	#4
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	Re: Spending a few G's I agree with Ghettopop. And another thing, I know the 90's were the 25th anniversary. Maybe there's some late 89's in there too. Since they actually did start in 64 1/2. The thing that gets me is they went with the 90 mustang for the 25th, but the 99 is the 35th anniversary. What's up with that? __________________ The sig says it all.

09-09-2005, 01:10 PM	#5
HoodStrype Rearview Mirror Haze Join Date: May 1999 Location: Huntsville, Alabama...a.k.a. "HuntsVegas" Posts: 387	Re: Spending a few G's My wife's gonna kill me but that was my take as well! I may just buy another one and keep that one. That should make her mad. Your right, it is some 89's and early 90's- I guess they couldn't add in 99. __________________ 93 lx Notch 01 GT ...the epitome of Murphy's Law

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