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Posted by LUCKY 187 (Member # 4347) on :
 
i am coming to the point where i want to get out the 5.0 game and focus on the old school. i am sick of worrying about smog and smog police. the car getting stolen ect ect. i am thinking about selling it and getting a 2 post lift and a tko 600. anyone else get to this point before?

[ March 17, 2011, 12:50 AM: Message edited by: LUCKY 187 ]
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Graduation from Fox-Body University happened to many of us. Sometimes it's time to move on. [patriot]
 
Posted by 166 Merlot (Member # 1549) on :
 
haven't driven my coupe since july for that reason... i dont think im goin anywhere though, ill just deal with it - twice - every 2 years.

[ March 17, 2011, 01:08 AM: Message edited by: 166 Merlot ]
 
Posted by fstryde3 (Member # 8436) on :
 
Unfortunately with all that is going on with gas, smog and CA in general this story doesn't surprise me hope you get into somethin you can enjoy without worry cars should be a hobby and a way to relax not cause headaches!
 
Posted by SPIDER_STANG (Member # 8658) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by fstryde3:
Unfortunately with all that is going on with gas, smog and CA in general this story doesn't surprise me hope you get into somethin you can enjoy without worry cars should be a hobby and a way to relax not cause headaches!
+1
 
Posted by 87droptop50 (Member # 7185) on :
 
i sell all my other cars before i sell my fox...
 
Posted by 5LTR SVT (Member # 7080) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by fstryde3:
Unfortunately with all that is going on with gas, smog and CA in general this story doesn't surprise me hope you get into somethin you can enjoy without worry cars should be a hobby and a way to relax not cause headaches!
Gas $4+ a gallon
Smog $200
The joy of driving ur car....PRICELESS [Big Grin]
 
Posted by 2TONE (Member # 4216) on :
 
do both
 
Posted by SHOalex (Member # 7720) on :
 
Nothing wrong with keeping the fox in the garage.
 
Posted by bottled95GT?? (Member # 1772) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 5LTR SVT:
quote:
Originally posted by fstryde3:
Unfortunately with all that is going on with gas, smog and CA in general this story doesn't surprise me hope you get into somethin you can enjoy without worry cars should be a hobby and a way to relax not cause headaches!
Gas $4+ a gallon
Smog $200
The joy of driving ur car....PRICELESS [Big Grin]
Wait you drive it?!? Lol jk jk jk sorry Willie had to (drunk couldn't resist).
 
Posted by 5LTR SVT (Member # 7080) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by bottled95GT??:
quote:
Originally posted by 5LTR SVT:
quote:
Originally posted by fstryde3:
Unfortunately with all that is going on with gas, smog and CA in general this story doesn't surprise me hope you get into somethin you can enjoy without worry cars should be a hobby and a way to relax not cause headaches!
Gas $4+ a gallon
Smog $200
The joy of driving ur car....PRICELESS [Big Grin]
Wait you drive it?!? Lol jk jk jk sorry Willie had to (drunk couldn't resist).
ya just not at the track [Razz]
 
Posted by bottled95GT?? (Member # 1772) on :
 
Lol glad you saw the humor in that. Was just for fun [Razz]
 
Posted by 5LTR SVT (Member # 7080) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by bottled95GT??:
Lol glad you saw the humor in that. Was just for fun [Razz]
no worries its old dont really care anymore [patriot]
 
Posted by NCALSVT (Member # 3205) on :
 
I feel like getting outta the car game period,I've always been a die hard ford fan,but lately I could car less about mustangs or fords
 
Posted by bottled95GT?? (Member # 1772) on :
 
[patriot] I'm so bored I just got done watching Robot Joxs on my phone. Lol. As for the topic, agree no more foxes for me. Only 94 and up.
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NCALSVT:
I feel like getting outta the car game period,I've always been a die hard ford fan,but lately I could car less about mustangs or fords
+1...I've always been in and out of the idea of completely getting out of the mustang game, but everytime i sell one, I always feel the need to get another. The issues that come with this hobby get frustrating at times but what I've done to cope with them is keep modding the car [Big Grin]

Whenever I do something new to it or drive it after weeks/months of it just sitting I always fall in love with it all over again...

Not sure if your 50 is your DD or a car that you drive on a normal basis, but if it is, just park it for a bit and sit on it for a while...then drive it after a long period of sitting and enjoy all over again [patriot]
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
quote:
Originally posted by NCALSVT:
I feel like getting outta the car game period,I've always been a die hard ford fan,but lately I could car less about mustangs or fords
+1...I've always been in and out of the idea of completely getting out of the mustang game, but everytime i sell one, I always feel the need to get another. The issues that come with this hobby get frustrating at times but what I've done to cope with them is keep modding the car [Big Grin]

Whenever I do something new to it or drive it after weeks/months of it just sitting I always fall in love with it all over again...

Not sure if your 50 is your DD or a car that you drive on a normal basis, but if it is, just park it for a bit and sit on it for a while...then drive it after a long period of sitting and enjoy all over again [patriot]
Kinda in the same boat.

I expect to get out of the late model Mustang game in the next year or so. How long I'll be away is another topic, lol
 
Posted by NCALSVT (Member # 3205) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
quote:
Originally posted by NCALSVT:
I feel like getting outta the car game period,I've always been a die hard ford fan,but lately I could car less about mustangs or fords
+1...I've always been in and out of the idea of completely getting out of the mustang game, but everytime i sell one, I always feel the need to get another. The issues that come with this hobby get frustrating at times but what I've done to cope with them is keep modding the car [Big Grin]

Whenever I do something new to it or drive it after weeks/months of it just sitting I always fall in love with it all over again...

Not sure if your 50 is your DD or a car that you drive on a normal basis, but if it is, just park it for a bit and sit on it for a while...then drive it after a long period of sitting and enjoy all over again [patriot]
Nither of my toys are my daily I haven't driven my pride and joy in months it's got 2 flat tires,it's outside,haven't washed it,and I could carless
 
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
You can put EFI on and old car, no smog...... I still wouldn't want to park in most places. But old cars are still stolen less often now then 5.0's...... And classic car insurance is pretty cheap. [patriot]
 
Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :
 
Honestly, a bolt on 12 second fox gets decent mileage. Definitely better than most SUVs and what not. Ins. is cheap on them, and you can have a fun fast smog legal car. Just costs a bit more.
 
Posted by 2TONE (Member # 4216) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 5LTR SVT:
quote:
Originally posted by bottled95GT??:
Lol glad you saw the humor in that. Was just for fun [Razz]
no worries its old dont really care anymore [patriot]
i wanna get outta the DRIVING scene i just want ride in a taxi [patriot]
 
Posted by 2TONE (Member # 4216) on :
 
im finishing the coupe and thats it....no more,im getting the hell outA DODGE...FOCUSING ON SHIT THATS WORTH MONEY..LIKE THE OLD SKOOL

[ March 17, 2011, 04:20 AM: Message edited by: 2TONE ]
 
Posted by SHOalex (Member # 7720) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NCALSVT:
I feel like getting outta the car game period,I've always been a die hard ford fan,but lately I could car less about mustangs or fords
What?! No mames buy! Not to bite 2TONE but ehh vahli. It's like sayin man I'm getting too much pussy I'm getting out if this woman game. Hahaha jk but for real man I can't see myself "getting out" maybe I'd lark my car for a while and not care but eventually I'll come around it's too much fun to let go of.
 
Posted by sydewayzLX50 (Member # 10217) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 87droptop50:
i sell all my other cars before i sell my fox...
+1
 
Posted by LUCKY 187 (Member # 4347) on :
 
Garage is the home of my old school. This 50 just sits on the side. I parted out my 88 gt and sold my 90 lx. Now I am just sitting on this 87 doing nothing with it.
 
Posted by gohardgohome (Member # 9803) on :
 
Fix the old school, sell da hatch! The old school will all be worth it in da end.
 
Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
OK,no ones gonna like this.Ive owned several foxes and i gotta say most of them seem kinda of clunky or rattly or kinda cheap feeling,especially once you get into a new edge or newer mustang.Now i know theres some real nice ones,and i still love foxes.But most took some bread to get there.Stick with the old school or step up to something newer.Or move out of the bay area and your fox will be reasonably safe. [Razz]
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 50DADDY:
OK,no ones gonna like this.Ive owned several foxes and i gotta say most of them seem kinda of clunky or rattly or kinda cheap feeling,especially once you get into a new edge or newer mustang
Ya, fun shit-boxes.

Anyone non-enthusiast I ever took for a ride in any of my foxes said the same thing:

1.) FUN
2.) Pile of shit in terms of quality lol
 
Posted by SF Coupe (Member # 1810) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 50DADDY:
OK,no ones gonna like this.Ive owned several foxes and i gotta say most of them seem kinda of clunky or rattly or kinda cheap feeling,especially once you get into a new edge or newer mustang.Now i know theres some real nice ones,and i still love foxes.But most took some bread to get there.Stick with the old school or step up to something newer.Or move out of the bay area and your fox will be reasonably safe. [Razz]
So true, the only reason I own one is because it's the fastest car I can afford to wreck at the track.
 
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
is the bay area the only location where foxbodies are stolen most frequently? it sucks having to go out and check your car at 3am on random days(what i used to do). at one point, i used to setup a camera at night to see whos messing with my coupe...got tired of that, and just relocated it.

and yeah smog is a pain too...

[ March 17, 2011, 01:12 PM: Message edited by: fredfifty ]
 
Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by fredfifty:
is the bay area the only location where foxbodies are stolen most frequently? it sucks having to go out and check your car at 3am on random days(what i used to do). at one point, i used to setup a camera at night to see whos messing with my coupe...got tired of that, and just relocated it.

and yeah smog is a pain too...
Foxes get peeled in the valley too but its nowhere near as rampant as in the bay area.
 
Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SF Coupe:
quote:
Originally posted by 50DADDY:
OK,no ones gonna like this.Ive owned several foxes and i gotta say most of them seem kinda of clunky or rattly or kinda cheap feeling,especially once you get into a new edge or newer mustang.Now i know theres some real nice ones,and i still love foxes.But most took some bread to get there.Stick with the old school or step up to something newer.Or move out of the bay area and your fox will be reasonably safe. [Razz]
So true, the only reason I own one is because it's the fastest car I can afford to wreck at the track.
LOL!
 




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