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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.
I know the SN95 Mustangs had a much better convertible top too. They
really don't have a big downside like they used to in that they rarely
leak and provide great sound and thermal insulation. One thing I want
to check into are some of the hard top convertibles. That is like
having your cake and eating it too.
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