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>>>>>>>>> I decided to put my 1989 LX 5.0L on ebay and see what happens. I
>>>>>>>>> never thought this day would come but I really think it is
>>>>>>>>> time to move on to a newer Mustang. I need to get rid of the
>>>>>>>>> old one first since I don't have the garage space for two cars
>>>>>>>>> that would be basically "toys" for the most part. Here's a
>>>>>>>>> link: http://tinyurl.com/2acoet
>>>>>>>> You traitorous rat bastard! I thought you were going to leave it
>>>>>>>> to me in your will... ;)
>>>>>>> Stand in line. I have youngsters in the family that are very
>>>>>>> upset with me right now. They thought it would be one of theirs
>>>>>>> one day too. The trouble with them is they have ridden in (and in
>>>>>>> some cases even driven) the car and know how well 460 ft-lbs of
>>>>>>> torque can light up the rear wheels and pin you back in the seat
>>>>>>> during hard acceleration.
>>>>>> Seriously, I'd keep it. A car like that is a family heirloom, not
>>>>>> to mention a real fun toy.
>>>>> I want a convertible and I simply don't have the space in the garage
>>>>> for two cars. Plus, the newer cars are very good performers and in
>>>>> reality are just better cars period. It also helps that I really
>>>>> like the looks of the new Mustangs.
>>>> New ones have air bags both sides, smother ride. And all the parts
>>>> are new. I did not like the throttle response of the new ones, nor
>>>> the drone of the muffler. Perhaps 09 ?? Few like to ride in my 93
>>>> 5.0 8# (modded ex cop
>>> Poor throttle response on the new cars is a common complaint. Thottles
>>> on the new ones are controlled by electronics and not an
>>> actual cable connection from the accelerator pedal to the throttle
>>> body. The after market tuners chips can resolve this issue through
>>> revisions to the computer programming. Actually, the new Stangs get
>>> 20-30 rwhp from a custom tune and better drivability to boot.
>>>
>>>> car) because suspension is stiff, and is too quick for them. Scares
>>>> most people. I like it. Rough and fast, somewhat not new inside, and
>>>> cheap faded blue paint shot over the black and white. (except for
>>>> the performance type of people). Great around town fast.
>>> The fox Mustangs are really a throw back to the late 60s and early 70s
>>> muscle cars, IMO. They are fun to drive and tough as hell. What is
>>> driving me to get a new one is that I have had convertibles on and off
>>> since I was in college and haven't owned one for 4-5 years and really
>>> want another one.
>>>
>>>> MJ's 89 is a good deal, as all the work is done, drive it for a few
>>>> years for fun, sell it later.
>>
>> So Michael, what are you thinking about? A garden-variety GT
>> convertible, or something a bit more exotic?
>
> Well, I would prefer a GT500 convertible but I just can't justify the
> premium they have put on them. I am leaning toward a Mustang GT or
maybe
> one of the specialty Mustangs like a Bullit and then eventually putting
a
> Kenne Bell kit on it. I won't go hog wild with the mods again. The KB
> kits are complete and well done cost about $4,000-$5,000 which really is
a
> bargain for the power it delivers. A GT with a KB kit delivers
> performance nearly on par with a stock GT500 and for $15k-$20k less
> considering the price of GT500 convertibles.
>
> This being said I will look at all the convertibles in the mid $30k to
mid
> $40k range. I'm really not that interested in mega horsepower and just
> want enough to make it a decent performer, something that can run a low
> 14, high 13 second 1/4 mile. I will consider other things like
handling,
> build quality, fit and finish, ergonomics etc. Until I drive some cars
it
> is hard to say which way I will go. The Mustang does provide a lot of
car
> for the money though so I think it has the initial edge. Especially
> considering the after market performance parts it has available.
I was really impressed with the V6 convertible I rented out in Phoenix.
No,
not for its power or performance, but purely with the convertible top.
Compared to my '93 GT, Ford got it right. And stealing a trick or two from
BMW didn't hurt.
dwight
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