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Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
Looking to purchase a 5 spd, I know quite a bit about the specs, but would like some real experience opinions about them. this will be used as a daily driver, occasional track time (1/4 mile), vacation trips, and ofcoarse running it hard daily . Thanks!

[ 2013-04-12, 11:50 AM: Message edited by: 92_5.0 ]
 

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Posted by Cobra 93-4992 (Member # 4992) on :
 
Its a good car, get a pre purchase inspection first.
 

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Posted by 03smknsvt (Member # 5514) on :
 
I had an 03 mach 1..long tubes, xpipe, cold air intake, slp catback..made 315rwhp and 375rwtq tuned..fun car never failed me..regret selling it

[ 2013-04-12, 12:28 PM: Message edited by: 03smknsvt ]
 

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Posted by MachYou (Member # 7934) on :
 
Drive my 04 mainly on the weekends, longest trip has been 250 miles. The seats make it more comfortable.
 

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Posted by DSGMach1 (Member # 6177) on :
 
currently have an 03 and I don't have much to complain about except the fact that I can't afford to do some serious mods to it.

But I say if you're looking to get one, have a reputable shop go through it with a fine tooth comb. compression test, leak down test, make sure if there's any leak, that it's to a minimum. good luck!
 

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Posted by sinisterblk (Member # 8425) on :
 
Owned one since 2003. Love it, but don't drive it much
just went over 20000. I have had no major problems.
Its a mustang so it will develop a rattle, center console, my
trannys been a bit notchy, but other than those minor things
its been awesome.
 

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Posted by SwEeT03Gt (Member # 10283) on :
 

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Originally posted by sinisterblk:
Owned one since 2003. Love it, but don't drive it much
just went over 20000. I have had no major problems.
Its a mustang so it will develop a rattle, center console, my
trannys been a bit notchy, but other than those minor things
its been awesome.

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Originally posted by uh0h50:
Pros: it's a 03-04 mach 1.
Cons: it's not an 03-04 cobra.

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Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
I was looking at them a while back and they seem to had solid reviews when new and even now as a top pick for cheap powerful daily driver. If you like it, buy it. Found this comparison review between the cobra and Mach 1. If you want boost, go hit up summit.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-reviews/first-drives/ford-mustang-mach-1
 

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Posted by SwEeT03Gt (Member # 10283) on :
 
pro's
its a mach 1
it has forged crank (5speed only)
all aluminum engine

con's
it's not a cobra (03/04)
it has shitty gt connecting rods n pistons
that;s about it
 

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Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
Thanks for all the info guys, very helpful. I actually went and test drove one today http://m.cars.com/mcs/projects/cars/car_info.xdime?paId=113473232 very nice car in person, low miles and felt as solid as it should. After driving one, I think I will wait for an 03-04 cobra instead. Nothing against the mach 1, I was just not as impressed as I thought I would be. I've driven gt's and a few modded and stock 03-04 cobras and for my situation, I think I will wait and pay a little more for a cobra.
 

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Posted by 90 7up lx (Member # 10304) on :
 
Check this out


http://modesto.craigslist.org/ctd/3710231809.html
 

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Posted by SwEeT03Gt (Member # 10283) on :
 
16k thats cobra price range now
 

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Posted by MaK_1967v8 (Member # 12187) on :
 
No real cons except the connecting rods and They're pretty expensive to mod. ( compared to a 289/302, anywho )
 

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