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SydeWaySix
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Looking to get another toy but need some helpful suggestions so I can decide where to begin my search...Looking to spend about $7000 so I know a lot of "good" cars are out of my price range right now, but its worth a shot!
My goal for this car would not be anything spectacular...just a somewhat comfortable car that can be daily driven if necessary. I'm not looking for a 12 second car off the bat, but something with enough power to have some fun in the twisties and handle fairly well.
Let me know what your suggestions!
1. Old school: Mustang, Falcon, Chevelle, Nova, etc...
2. 96-99 Cobra (I definitely can't afford the 03 right now)
3. Bullitt: I've always liked these for some reason. I know its not the fastest and it has a 2v 281, which is whats kind of holding me back
4. Foxbody Saleen or Cobra (if I can find one in my price range)
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siri95
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how about a 86svo?
LOLjk
GL finding another Stang
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66_5.0
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Old school pony! Well are you going to be using it as a dd or what? IMO I say old school..easier to work on and don't have to smog. Or, 96-98 cobras do have a lot of potential, and you can find one right around your price range..maybe a tad bit more
GL on your decision
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Luke87GT
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Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Help decide what to get next...
Therapy?
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Stangless
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SydeWaySix
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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
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Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Help decide what to get next...
Therapy?
yea i need that too ![[dance]](graemlins/dance.gif)
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Luke87GT
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Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
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Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Help decide what to get next...
Therapy?
yea i need that too
you are not the only one... lol
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Stangless
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Hope on the corral and find yourself a good condition low mile fox with a handful of tatsteful mods, that's what I would do...
GL finding the next ride.
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JohnCM
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Good luck with the car search
That's probably my favorite thing to do, I love buying new cars. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
[ May 24, 2010, 06:51 PM: Message edited by: JohnCM ]
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73 on DUBS
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old skool for sure something aint nobody got
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This thief affiliated High Speed Specialists group is **NOT** related to the legit drag racing group under the same name out of Oakland.
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SydeWaySix
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Originally posted by JohnCM:
Good luck with the car search
That's probably my favorite thing to do, I love buying new cars.
yea me too...i love the searching part. I think thats why i go through cars so quickly. ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
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SydeWaySix
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old skool for sure something aint nobody got
Old school was my first option when i sold my car, but I thought about it and really dont want a headache...i know it comes with the territory, but old schools will most likley give me more grief than something newer. But if something comes up, I might have to jump on it
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FireVert03
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Get a 96 99 cobra....the old school mustang is gonna cost you to fix unless u find something nice and clean but I. Think a 96 99 cobra would be nice to daily drive and already fast stock..
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87droptop50
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68-72 chevelle !!! 67-68 mustang coupe with a EFI 5.0 engine
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Jaejae5.0
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build a notch..with 7000$ you can have a pretty clean fox
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Luke87GT
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The "oooo skooooo" (is that how you are supposed to day it on cafords?) is always going to turn more heads, get more looks, leave a lasting impression, have lower probability of a duplicate, etc. The "cool factor" is through the roof. Can't beat it.
Now for the compromise... The 96+ Cobra will usually be ready out of the box. It's got creature comforts, AC, power everything, seals well, gets 18-20mpg, and will lay down right around 300rwhp with exhaust, pullies, CAI, and a tune. It just won't require as much attention in general.
The classic is primitive and unsophisticated, but doesn't lose resale.
If you haven't owned a classic before you are probably in for a bit of a surpise, but I'd say go for it.
Just keep in mind for $7K you probably won't find any 96-99 Cobra that will blow your socks off, but it will be a good starting point. For $10K, now you can expect to buy a car with great paint and mods.
My vote would be a 67-68 Mustang Coupe...
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IMO I say old school..easier to work on and don't have to smog.
you sure about that
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SydeWaySix
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Thanks for the advice guys...
Luke...Thanks for your suggestions and pics!I've actually seen almost all those ads already That cougar is real nice (in the ad) and seems to be worth the money, but not really sure if I want a cougar...
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66_5.0
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IMO I say old school..easier to work on and don't have to smog.
you sure about that
sure about what?
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IMO I say old school..easier to work on and don't have to smog.
you sure about that
sure about what?
you don't have to smog old schools
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uh0h50
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Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
...just a somewhat comfortable car that can be daily driven if necessary... but something with enough power to have some fun in the twisties and handle fairly well.
Let me know what your suggestions!
1. Old school
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hmmmm, what should you get next???
Maybe a dealers license since you buy & sell so many cars LOL...
I still think u shouldve kept the GTS personally, that car was badass...
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Originally posted by fasthatch:
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Originally posted by 66_5.0:
IMO I say old school..easier to work on and don't have to smog.
you sure about that
sure about what?
you don't have to smog old schools
umm yea I believe it's 74 and below you don't have to. I have a 66 and don't smog
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SlowStockFox
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who bought the gts and for how much
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