Thanks for the welcome. Man I have had a bunch of cars! Porsches, Nissans, Chryslers, etc. I have to say though that my '06 Tungsten Grey GT has given me the most 'new owner' thrill.
Since we are obviously encouraged to write till we are blue in the fingers, here is my story: Since I could drive, I have been searching for my 'perfect', end-all car of cars. Since I am not rich, the exotics were out. So, being a fan of Fords and Nissans I narrowed it down to either a GT convertible or a Z convertible. I know; not really apples to apples, but it was what I chose as I had driven both and both left me grinning from ear-to-ear (wife said it was creepy). So now it was up to the dealers to do their best. Here's what I got:
Nissan: "All I have is a '06 touring addition ($37,000-) and I can get it to you for $32,00-, or if you like you can leave us a deposit, tell us what you want and we will find it and call you." Me: "I don't want to spend that much. I won't buy a car sight unseen. See ya."
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Ford: "Gee our Mustangs are selling so well we don't really have to mark them down." (note: all automatics on the lot.) Me: "Gee, then why are you laying off all those people if you are selling so many cars? I guess I could go to San Diego and get one there but I want to buy locally. . .and I bought my F-150 5.4 here last year and got such a great deal. Ok. Thanks anyway." Ford: "Well let me check with my manager." Time passes Ford: "How does $100 over invoice sound?" Me: "OK, but I really am looking for a 5 speed" Ford: "Really? Uh, I think we may have one but the color is a love-it or hate-it thing."
ANYWAY. . .Long story short. . .Played like I really wanted a white or yellow 5-speed, got a good trade-in and did the deal on the 'new' color for '06.
I LOVE this car! The accelleration, the torque, the sounds!
Needless to say I will be visiting here on a regular basis as I believe I have found my 'final' car and will want to learn as much from all of the other 'Stang owners.
Pictures to follow once all the !@#$%^& rain stops here in SoCal.
Hello All. Gald to have found these forums. Very cool. I have been messing with Fords for a while now. I've had an '89 T-Bird 232ci V6, a '92 Cougar 302ci HO V8, '96 281ci V8, an '03 281ci V8 Grand Marquis, and now: a 2001 GT Mustang. It's good times. Already have some mods: K&N FIPK kit, TransGo shift Kit (yeah its an auto), 2 (NOT 4) hi-flo cat-cons, bassani x-pipe, two series 40 flowmasters. More to come later. I'm glad to be here and hope to get some good info too!
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Hello, just joined today. I hope to get edjamacated on my mustang. Bought a greenish blue 1995 V6 a few months ago. Hoping to fix it up a little. Previous owner started the project, now I get to finish. Hopfully, someone knows some of those "helpful heloise hints" that we all love so much. (Like how to get the super-glue off my fingers and my fingers unstuck from the car, after I had to glue an interior part back that I broke)
My names Dan I live in CT currently going to College up in Manchester, NH. I have been a car fanatic since I can remember and I love working on cars and enjoy taking mine cruising and to shows. I have been following most 4.6 tech posts for the past 6 months or so and a lot have been a great help and insipred a lot of ideas. I currently have a 1999 Laser Red Hardtop GT/ 5spd which I bought back in OCT of 2005 with 38K from a Local Ford Dealer. I do Also own a 1986 IROC-Z and have had that since FEB 2002 But I got the Mustang bug from my uncle and a while back and had to get one....
I have the following Mods/done to car:
Eibach Sportline Springs K&N CIA Mac Catback SLP Mid with hi-flo cats Pro 5.0 Shifter DiabloSport Predator Tuner Granatelli Mass Air Meter Mac White Face Guages Bullit Aluminum Racing Pedals 5% rear window tint 20% around the other 4 Grill Delete Kit Mach 1 front lower lip Clip 18x9 Saleen Replica Wheels (come spring I'm going to be putting them on the car)
Well, I would just like to say HEY Y'ALL! I am originally from Mississippi but am currently living in Alabama because of work. I just got my dream car which is a 1995 Ford Mustang... I know most people think I am crazy for saying that a Mustang is a dream car, most people want Lambourgini's and Ferrari's or Ford GT's or maybe something else that would cost an arm and a leg. I remember the first tiime I ever rode in a mustang was about 1996 and it was a 1996 blue ford mustang gt convertible... I fell in love with the way the car rode, the look, everything! I have always wanted a Mustang, preferably a 1994-95 model. My husband is also the MAN OF MY DREAMS! He spoils me so bad with everything I want. He bought me this 1995 Mustang for Christmas this year. Granted, it's not blue, needs some body work and a new exhaust, new tires, etc. I was more than happy to get behind the wheel of this sexy car and put the pedal to the medal. I have found that I have a lead foot with this particular car and I think it is because it rides so smooth that you can't tell your going 95-100 mph.... Luckily, I havent got ticket, KNOCK ON WOOD... I do notice a big difference in the way I drive though.. We have BIG plans for this car. My husband and I have talked about putting new tires, catback exhaust, cold air intake, new drivers door, black bullitt rims, black racing stripe that starts solid on the hood, goes up the roof, splits and comes down the sides and ends in flames... I am hoping by the time 2007 rolls around, I will have what looks like a brand new 1995 For Mustang! Well, this is my story, thanks for taking the time to read it, and I will be sticking around when I get a chance to put in my 2 cents or ask a lot of questions on this site! Thanks, peace, amanda
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Hi all im new here and have owned 3 mustangs so far and looking for another fox body...well really another mustang of any kind to build...and i hope to make some good friends here and if anyone has any questions of me...feel free to send an email or im...i am married with four kids...thats why im looking for a cheap...well not cheap but reasonable car to put some time and money into...well enough about that...gotta love them stangs...
Hello and thanks for the Welcome! I'm living in the UK but spent most of my time around the tracks along the East Coast..I'm originally from NY, Long Island. I am registered with a few Mustang Forums and this one seems overwhelming right now, right now I'm just trying to figure it out!!.....lots of threads and information. I have a 93 5.0lx convertible, 355 gears, a Vortch Supercharger and some other minor mods. Unfortunately here in the UK it rains a lot so she is garaged and only driven when the sun is shining (and the roads dry!!)....needless to say my car doesn't get much time on the road!! Well, I should start surfing and gathering information from all the experts on these panals!! I'm glad to be here...read about the site in Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords (which, by the way, my picture can be found in the December issue!!! My one and only 15 minutes of fame!!) Caio!!
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93 5.0convertLX/Vortech supercharged Love drivin' with the top dropped!
Thanks! I heard about this site on www.okdhm.com It sounds cool. I have a 92 lx 5.0 convertible with flows and a K&N AIPK filter kit. It's all stock except for those two things...
New to the sight but i am in the middle of a huge engine rebuild. I love to talk about Mustangs and I look forward to interacting with you all on this sight.
Thanks for the welcome I look forward to being here! I got a cool ride in the works! many mods in many more in the works! It's an '04 V6 convertible. Mac shorties, Pypes catted X and cat-back, Motoblue pulley kit, Kenny brown jacking rails and CIA, Superchips tuner, BBK 70mm throttle body, port and polished upper and lower intake, 3.73 ring and pinion, RSDcustoms rear seat delete, Superior styling bar and some too freakin heavy Cobra replicas!
Whoa, looks like I missed this thread last week when I signed up.
Well, a little about me. Got my '66 Coupe 2 weeks ago now and am having to fight myself off from taking it out and driving it all the time. She is mostly original except for paint and exhaust.
I also like to take long moonlit walks on the beach..... oh sorry, is that too much info?
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