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92_5.0
Member # 7624
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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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Cobra 93-4992
Member # 4992
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Its a good car, get a pre purchase inspection first.
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03smknsvt
Member # 5514
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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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MachYou
Member # 7934
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Drive my 04 mainly on the weekends, longest trip has been 250 miles. The seats make it more comfortable.
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DSGMach1
Member # 6177
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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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sinisterblk
Member # 8425
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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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SwEeT03Gt
Member # 10283
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quote: 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.
drop some gm syncromesh in it tr3650 luv it, also op make sure the previous owner did the head cooling mod to it or get it done if it hasnt
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uh0h50
Member # 3125
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Pros: it's a 03-04 mach 1. Cons: it's not an 03-04 cobra.
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2T0NE
Member # 4216
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quote: Originally posted by uh0h50: Pros: it's a 03-04 mach 1. Cons: it's not an 03-04 cobra.
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Secnd2nun64
Member # 1431
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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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SwEeT03Gt
Member # 10283
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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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92_5.0
Member # 7624
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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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90 7up lx
Member # 10304
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Check this out
http://modesto.craigslist.org/ctd/3710231809.html
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SwEeT03Gt
Member # 10283
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16k thats cobra price range now
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MaK_1967v8
Member # 12187
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No real cons except the connecting rods and They're pretty expensive to mod. ( compared to a 289/302, anywho )
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