New Member, Need Suggestions

smokediver27 · 06-05-2003, 03:00 PM

Hey Everyone,
Just registered for this board, quick info about me, I'm a 27 year old Firefighter/Paramedic from Central Florida.

At the present moment, I have about 4000 burning a whole in my Savings account with which I want to buy somewhere between a 1987 and 1993 5.0.

I was just about ready to close on a covertible a few days ago till i ran a carfax on it and found it was totalled up in Michigan.

Anyways, I need whatever suggestions anybody wants to offer as far as what to look for in a used mustang, whats a reasonable price, which model years may be better, ect. Are roll bars difficult to put in the convertibles (im paranoid)? Is it better to buy one that is close to stock??

Any help will be appreciated, and I look forward to (after I finally get my car) becoming an active member of this board.

Thanks
Jason

twilightcall · 06-05-2003, 03:32 PM

Welcome Jason. I am new to the board myself. I just picked up my 83' yesterday and am having a blast. I already started working on it. I changed the master cylinder yesterday and addressed a few others items. I plan on going for a spin here in a little while. Just take your time and check as many items on the car that you can. If you need to make a check list and go over everything. Mark the items that need to be repaired and you can bring that up with the seller before closing a the transaction.

Dark_5.0 · 06-05-2003, 03:41 PM

87 and 88 stangs are sped density which is difficult to mod. 89-93 stangs are mass air cars. I used to have an 88 GT convertible and I didnt like the fox body vert too much.

I prefer the LX over all other stangs. But thats just me.

bigred90gt · 06-05-2003, 06:20 PM

Its nice to find one that is as close to stock as possible. I have a belief that the more mods on a car when you buy it, the more it has been beat on in the past. I would have to say that I like the coupe's better, even though I have a gt. I dont care much for the verts myself, but if you like them, by all means... Fair warning, mods are like crack, once you try it, you cant quit. Just enjoy whatever you find.

And BTW - Welcome to MW!!

Caymon

ChunkFunky · 06-05-2003, 06:39 PM

It's funny, the only ones I LIKE are the vert's you can take your hatchback escort wannabes to the junk yard for all I care... but hey it's all a matter of preference.. but the important things to think about are.... 89-93 is mass air, unless it was a CA car then 88 will have mass air... this makes modding alot easier... the next thing to think about is.. if you buy a stock car you'll have to spend lots on mods... if you buy a car that's got lots of mods allready you can save money there kinda.. though like other;s said they get beat on more.. but to be honest they little 302s can take a beating... I'd be more worried about the tranny then the block.
I dont care what anyone says, these stock 5.0 are pigs... you will drop atleast 2Gs into the car to make it perform to the level of any performance car that was release recently, including the new mustangs and camaros... but it's fun the do the work yourself...

LX notches are the lightest then I would guess an LX hatch, then a GT hatch then an LX vert and then a GT vert. So as it stands I have the heaviest of the mustangs and couple that with an AOD and I'm got a pig right out of the box.. but put some money into it and you've got a nice fast car and there's nothing like a convertable, you shoudl know you live in FL, there's only a few shorts months of top down wether here in MA... ok that's enough...

302 LX Eric · 06-06-2003, 07:29 AM

Welcome to MW!

It's amazing how many people have modded these cars that it may be a challenge to find a relatively low mile, good condition and unmolested Mustang of those years - but they are out there. If it were me, I would try to find one that wasn't modded at all or at least not very much.

Once you find a car you like, come back here with the details and we can help you determine if it's a good buy or not.

Also, what are you planning to do with the car? Just tool around in it on the weekends? Mainly a drag car? Daily driver?

Thanks and good luck,
E

Joe50 · 06-06-2003, 07:47 AM

Chunky Monkey Funky:

Why you always gotta be such an As*?

You come onto a mustang message board calling everyone's GT a "Escort Wannabe"...What the hell is up with that?

ChunkFunky · 06-06-2003, 08:12 AM

Geez relax... I'm just kidding around... I drive a mustang like the rest of you... it's all matter of preference... it's not like you designed the car or something... maybe if you had it wouldnt be so ugly... OOOH!
-as

Joe50 · 06-06-2003, 08:20 AM

I guess you don't realize you are insulting your own car. Intelligent...

ChunkFunky · 06-06-2003, 08:29 AM

well if they made an escort convertible I'm sure it would look very similar... in wich case I would say, "yeah my car is an escort vert wannabe" who cares man.. its a matter of preference... am I the only one who sees these dated boxmobiles for what they are? I love my car, it's fun to drive, bla bla bla... but it's gas guzzlin', low horsepower makin', plastic bread box on wheels. Now we're getting off the topic and this is silly... I'm sorry I offended your car, maybe I should buy it some flowers and say I'm sorry. You can probably fit alot of flowers in that escort.... er.. mustang hatchback...

Dark_5.0 · 06-06-2003, 08:32 AM

My hatchback escort is a beast on a budget.

06-05-2003, 03:00 PM	#1
smokediver27 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 9	New Member, Need Suggestions Hey Everyone, Just registered for this board, quick info about me, I'm a 27 year old Firefighter/Paramedic from Central Florida. At the present moment, I have about 4000 burning a whole in my Savings account with which I want to buy somewhere between a 1987 and 1993 5.0. I was just about ready to close on a covertible a few days ago till i ran a carfax on it and found it was totalled up in Michigan. Anyways, I need whatever suggestions anybody wants to offer as far as what to look for in a used mustang, whats a reasonable price, which model years may be better, ect. Are roll bars difficult to put in the convertibles (im paranoid)? Is it better to buy one that is close to stock?? Any help will be appreciated, and I look forward to (after I finally get my car) becoming an active member of this board. Thanks Jason

06-05-2003, 03:41 PM	#3
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	87 and 88 stangs are sped density which is difficult to mod. 89-93 stangs are mass air cars. I used to have an 88 GT convertible and I didnt like the fox body vert too much. I prefer the LX over all other stangs. But thats just me. __________________ 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

06-05-2003, 06:20 PM	#4
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Its nice to find one that is as close to stock as possible. I have a belief that the more mods on a car when you buy it, the more it has been beat on in the past. I would have to say that I like the coupe's better, even though I have a gt. I dont care much for the verts myself, but if you like them, by all means... Fair warning, mods are like crack, once you try it, you cant quit. Just enjoy whatever you find. And BTW - Welcome to MW!! Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

06-05-2003, 06:39 PM	#5
ChunkFunky Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 465	It's funny, the only ones I LIKE are the vert's you can take your hatchback escort wannabes to the junk yard for all I care... but hey it's all a matter of preference.. but the important things to think about are.... 89-93 is mass air, unless it was a CA car then 88 will have mass air... this makes modding alot easier... the next thing to think about is.. if you buy a stock car you'll have to spend lots on mods... if you buy a car that's got lots of mods allready you can save money there kinda.. though like other;s said they get beat on more.. but to be honest they little 302s can take a beating... I'd be more worried about the tranny then the block. I dont care what anyone says, these stock 5.0 are pigs... you will drop atleast 2Gs into the car to make it perform to the level of any performance car that was release recently, including the new mustangs and camaros... but it's fun the do the work yourself... LX notches are the lightest then I would guess an LX hatch, then a GT hatch then an LX vert and then a GT vert. So as it stands I have the heaviest of the mustangs and couple that with an AOD and I'm got a pig right out of the box.. but put some money into it and you've got a nice fast car and there's nothing like a convertable, you shoudl know you live in FL, there's only a few shorts months of top down wether here in MA... ok that's enough... __________________ '89 GT Convertible: TFS TW Heads, TFS Street Intake, TFS Stage 1 Cam, FMS 1.6 RRs, 24# Injectors, Pro-M 75mm MAF, No Name CAI, 3.73s, O/R H-Pipe, FlowMasters, AOD w/ Trans-Go Shift Kit

06-06-2003, 07:29 AM	#6
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Welcome to MW! It's amazing how many people have modded these cars that it may be a challenge to find a relatively low mile, good condition and unmolested Mustang of those years - but they are out there. If it were me, I would try to find one that wasn't modded at all or at least not very much. Once you find a car you like, come back here with the details and we can help you determine if it's a good buy or not. Also, what are you planning to do with the car? Just tool around in it on the weekends? Mainly a drag car? Daily driver? Thanks and good luck, E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

06-05-2003, 03:32 PM	#2
twilightcall Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 86	Welcome Jason. I am new to the board myself. I just picked up my 83' yesterday and am having a blast. I already started working on it. I changed the master cylinder yesterday and addressed a few others items. I plan on going for a spin here in a little while. Just take your time and check as many items on the car that you can. If you need to make a check list and go over everything. Mark the items that need to be repaired and you can bring that up with the seller before closing a the transaction.

06-06-2003, 07:47 AM	#7
Joe50 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 78	Chunky Monkey Funky: Why you always gotta be such an As*? You come onto a mustang message board calling everyone's GT a "Escort Wannabe"...What the hell is up with that? __________________ "Drive it like you stole it!" '94 Vibrant Red GT

06-06-2003, 08:12 AM	#8
ChunkFunky Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 465	Geez relax... I'm just kidding around... I drive a mustang like the rest of you... it's all matter of preference... it's not like you designed the car or something... maybe if you had it wouldnt be so ugly... OOOH! -as __________________ '89 GT Convertible: TFS TW Heads, TFS Street Intake, TFS Stage 1 Cam, FMS 1.6 RRs, 24# Injectors, Pro-M 75mm MAF, No Name CAI, 3.73s, O/R H-Pipe, FlowMasters, AOD w/ Trans-Go Shift Kit

06-06-2003, 08:20 AM	#9
Joe50 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 78	I guess you don't realize you are insulting your own car. Intelligent... __________________ "Drive it like you stole it!" '94 Vibrant Red GT

06-06-2003, 08:29 AM	#10
ChunkFunky Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 465	well if they made an escort convertible I'm sure it would look very similar... in wich case I would say, "yeah my car is an escort vert wannabe" who cares man.. its a matter of preference... am I the only one who sees these dated boxmobiles for what they are? I love my car, it's fun to drive, bla bla bla... but it's gas guzzlin', low horsepower makin', plastic bread box on wheels. Now we're getting off the topic and this is silly... I'm sorry I offended your car, maybe I should buy it some flowers and say I'm sorry. You can probably fit alot of flowers in that escort.... er.. mustang hatchback... __________________ '89 GT Convertible: TFS TW Heads, TFS Street Intake, TFS Stage 1 Cam, FMS 1.6 RRs, 24# Injectors, Pro-M 75mm MAF, No Name CAI, 3.73s, O/R H-Pipe, FlowMasters, AOD w/ Trans-Go Shift Kit

06-06-2003, 08:32 AM	#11
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	My hatchback escort is a beast on a budget. __________________ 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

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