Thinking about getting a new one

bigred90gt · 07-27-2003, 10:02 AM

Whats up modular folks. I have been debating the idea of buying a 99-02 stang vert for a daily driver. I have a couple of questions. Are there any reliability issues with them, ex. tranny, head gaskets, ECU...? How strong do the vert aod's run? I really want something newer to drive, so I can give new life to my 90gt as a track only car. Any suggestions on a year that may be better than another or just what to look out for when looking at them would be greatly appreciated. I have put all of my efforts so far into the 90gt, and I know nothing about the modular engine. Thanks in advance for your help.

Caymon

95mustanggt · 07-28-2003, 06:37 AM

Caymon,

I love my 02 GT vert, but I have to admit I'm disappointed in the build quality. My 95 GT is put together much better.

I've had a transmission replaced and still have problems in cold weather (which sucks because I live in Canada).

That being said, the car is very nice, the 4.6L pulls all the way to red line and delivers very smooth power. The convertible top works like a dream and has vurtually no leaks. After working on my 5.0L the 4.6L engine bay look scary

.

All in all they are nice cars, and worth the money, but don't get rid of your 5.0!

bigred90gt · 07-28-2003, 09:05 AM

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Originally posted by 95mustanggt
All in all they are nice cars, and worth the money, but don't get rid of your 5.0!

I have no intentions of getting rid of Bigred. I'll probably die driving that car. I just need a nice daily driver. The truck is nice, but its 10 yrs old and has 136k miles on it. That engine is good for many, many more miles, I just want something new and convertible!!

Anyone else have anything to look out for.

Cam, I never asked, but is your an auto?

95mustanggt · 07-28-2003, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigred90gt
Cam, I never asked, but is your an auto?

No, it's a 5 speed.

bigred90gt · 07-29-2003, 03:57 PM

Anyone else wanna give it a go?

blue00gt · 07-29-2003, 06:34 PM

The bottom end in my '00 GT blew up with 45K on it and no power adder, but I think it may have been due to poor oil management with the stock pan and high-G cornering and braking (I've got 13" brakes and suspension to the hilt). That said, I still love the car but I wish I knew for sure what killed the motor. It was never overheated, over-revved, or run low on oil.
If I were considering buying a new Mustang now, I would wait for the '05; it should be a much more solid platform to build on than the current car.

surfbeast · 07-30-2003, 09:25 AM

I,m running a 98 GT vert auto that is a rebuild ( body only )and is now boosted. Have had no tranny or vert problems. I love it, I give it a good workout on weekends and can't say much bad about it.

07-27-2003, 10:02 AM	#1
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Thinking about getting a new one Whats up modular folks. I have been debating the idea of buying a 99-02 stang vert for a daily driver. I have a couple of questions. Are there any reliability issues with them, ex. tranny, head gaskets, ECU...? How strong do the vert aod's run? I really want something newer to drive, so I can give new life to my 90gt as a track only car. Any suggestions on a year that may be better than another or just what to look out for when looking at them would be greatly appreciated. I have put all of my efforts so far into the 90gt, and I know nothing about the modular engine. Thanks in advance for your help. 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

07-28-2003, 06:37 AM	#2
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Caymon, I love my 02 GT vert, but I have to admit I'm disappointed in the build quality. My 95 GT is put together much better. I've had a transmission replaced and still have problems in cold weather (which sucks because I live in Canada). That being said, the car is very nice, the 4.6L pulls all the way to red line and delivers very smooth power. The convertible top works like a dream and has vurtually no leaks. After working on my 5.0L the 4.6L engine bay look scary . All in all they are nice cars, and worth the money, but don't get rid of your 5.0! __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

07-29-2003, 03:57 PM	#5
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Anyone else wanna give it a go? __________________ '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

07-29-2003, 06:34 PM	#6
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	The bottom end in my '00 GT blew up with 45K on it and no power adder, but I think it may have been due to poor oil management with the stock pan and high-G cornering and braking (I've got 13" brakes and suspension to the hilt). That said, I still love the car but I wish I knew for sure what killed the motor. It was never overheated, over-revved, or run low on oil. If I were considering buying a new Mustang now, I would wait for the '05; it should be a much more solid platform to build on than the current car. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

07-30-2003, 09:25 AM	#7
surfbeast Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 415	I,m running a 98 GT vert auto that is a rebuild ( body only )and is now boosted. Have had no tranny or vert problems. I love it, I give it a good workout on weekends and can't say much bad about it. __________________ 98 GT / convertable -98 Saleen engine, Saleen appearance pkg. SHM cams,P&P NPI heads, and so much more!

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