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05-19-2006, 01:41 AM
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alright, suggestions
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
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ok, so, I've been without a car now for like 11 weeks. I've been driving my dad's truck.. and I'm VERY tired of driving it. Now, I have some options. I can buy a cheap car, and wait for my buddy to run across a 'cheap lightly damaged v-8' Mustang, buy it using the extra money.. and then sell the cheap car. Or, I can just buy a nicer vehicle, and forget the Mustang for now. I'll put it this way, if I buy a car over $4000... it must be a 2000 model year or newer. Otherwise, I have $9000 in cold hard cash, along with my old Mustang, which I'll either try to sell, or part out. Should have $2500 worth of crap in there. And, I have like $2000 in the bank. So, we'll just figure around $11,000... figuring I can cover tax, title, and license. I would kinda like to give my buddy the chance to get a nice Mustang for me... afterall, this site is where he got his Roush, and he got a great deal on it. So, I'd be tempted to buy the cheap car. But, I don't wanna buy a car that is cheap looking either. And it would need to be dependable.
ok people, I need vehicle ideas.
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2002 Sonic Blue GT, 5 Speed
Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
Black FR500's, Eibach Pro-Kit, Bilstein shocks/struts, Borla Exhaust, Cold Air Intake,
Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
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05-19-2006, 02:27 AM
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Re: alright, suggestions
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^needs more bondo
Join Date: Sep 2003
City: Modesto
State: California
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ill sell you mine for 16k. its a one off mustang..........then i can go buy a cobra and get the "big head cobra owners" attitude(only some of them).
i would wait dude. if youre tired of driving a truck, how long would you tire of a car that you payed for that you dont even want.
are you looking for a mustang shell or something? fuck that, if you cant find a mustang then youre not using the internet or something. shit you can find a 99-04 GT for under 12k now with decent miles.
btw where you getting 9k in cold hard cash from? man if i had 11k id get a 1g awd, slap a GT35r and support, and run 11's all for under 5k. it wouldnt be pretty, and it wouldnt be reliable, but f'in a man, with the other money, buy a nice DD (or even another 6er). thats just me though.
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2003 Redfire Cobra - 448whp/435wtq 
1990 Eclipse GSX - Sold 
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05-19-2006, 02:43 AM
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Re: alright, suggestions
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
Posts: 4,726
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I totalled my car. We got $9,000 and the car as a settlement. Well, my dad had $4700 left against the title, so we paid it off. Now, he said he'll take out a $5000 loan on my next vehicle. However, his credit union said it has to be 2000+ for him to be ABLE to take a loan out on it. So, I get the $4300 left from the $9000, and then the $5000 from his loan... and the ins company said I should be able to sell my car, or part it out to get $2500 or so. So, I suppose I have a total of just under $12,000, not counting the couple grand I have in my personal account that I'm saving for my apartment.
I wanted really badly to get a 1999 Cobra, but it must be 2000 or newer. The 2001 Cobra's are just slightly out of price range right now. I don't know what vehicle to get that's cheap, and that I would actually drive. When I said "I want a cheap vehicle..." I'm talking like under $3000.
If I can buy a cheaper car, then, I can wait until my buddy has one run across his site, and he can buy it, and then I can sell the cheap car, and save all that gas money.
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2002 Sonic Blue GT, 5 Speed
Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
Black FR500's, Eibach Pro-Kit, Bilstein shocks/struts, Borla Exhaust, Cold Air Intake,
Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
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05-19-2006, 02:56 AM
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Re: alright, suggestions
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#2 (I Wish I Could Lope Like A tC)
Join Date: Apr 2006
City: Pineville/Alexandria
State: Louisiana
Posts: 1,265
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i would say get a lil cheep s10 or something with good gas and wait till u run across a good deal...i wish i wouldnt have rushed into this mustang so fast...i really want a 5 speed but im stuck with my auto...i say get cheap lil truck save money and get what u really want...we will all keep a look out for something
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Mods - Off Road H w/ Flowmaster 40s and 3" x 22" Tips, Shiftkit, Shorties, and 4.10s
Soon to come - UDPs, Off Road X-Pipe, A/T Cooler, and 03' Cobra Rims
Club - Tha Crew Leader of Muscle Car Division
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05-19-2006, 03:10 AM
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Re: alright, suggestions
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
Posts: 4,726
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lol, yeah, and while I'm saving crazy cash with the cheap car... the $$ funds available just gets higher. I really would love an 01 Cobra or an already modded GT... but who knows.
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2002 Sonic Blue GT, 5 Speed
Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
Black FR500's, Eibach Pro-Kit, Bilstein shocks/struts, Borla Exhaust, Cold Air Intake,
Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
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05-19-2006, 03:13 AM
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Re: alright, suggestions
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#2 (I Wish I Could Lope Like A tC)
Join Date: Apr 2006
City: Pineville/Alexandria
State: Louisiana
Posts: 1,265
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(Project "TORQUE")
Mods - Off Road H w/ Flowmaster 40s and 3" x 22" Tips, Shiftkit, Shorties, and 4.10s
Soon to come - UDPs, Off Road X-Pipe, A/T Cooler, and 03' Cobra Rims
Club - Tha Crew Leader of Muscle Car Division
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05-19-2006, 09:34 AM
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Re: alright, suggestions
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
City: Severn
State: Maryland
Posts: 1,805
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your not stuck with anything...just swap it out like me and a shitload of other people do lol.
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Current:
1985 Mustang GT Hatchback
Past:
1990 Mustang GT
1988 Mustang LX 5.0
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05-19-2006, 09:57 AM
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Re: alright, suggestions
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WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
City: Hoover / Florence
State: Alabama
Posts: 27,329
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save up and buy a 01 cobra if thats what you want you will NOT be happy other wise. I would NOT buy a wrecked car... sure you can get them for cheap but normally they are riddled with issues and you dont want a wrecked cobra... you want something in really good shape thats clean. I would just continue to drive my dads truck and save until you can get a really nice car and you wont have to settle for something you dont want or will like. Taking short cuts in the end is worse than doing it right in the first place. Some people just have to learn this the hard way.
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2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 414
MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
ME.com Member #29 - 400rwhp/380rwtq
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05-19-2006, 11:01 AM
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Re: alright, suggestions
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
Posts: 4,726
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yeah, I know... but, I'm starting a job here next week, and I need something to drive to get there.
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2002 Sonic Blue GT, 5 Speed
Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
Black FR500's, Eibach Pro-Kit, Bilstein shocks/struts, Borla Exhaust, Cold Air Intake,
Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
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05-19-2006, 11:24 AM
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Re: alright, suggestions
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anger is a gift
Join Date: Sep 2005
City: Milford
State: Connecticut
Posts: 168
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05-19-2006, 11:30 AM
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Re: alright, suggestions
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
Posts: 4,726
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 I hate Civics. I would ride a bike before driving a Civic.
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2002 Sonic Blue GT, 5 Speed
Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
Black FR500's, Eibach Pro-Kit, Bilstein shocks/struts, Borla Exhaust, Cold Air Intake,
Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
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05-19-2006, 12:00 PM
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Re: alright, suggestions
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^needs more bondo
Join Date: Sep 2003
City: Modesto
State: California
Posts: 9,629
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2003 Redfire Cobra - 448whp/435wtq
1990 Eclipse GSX - Sold
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05-19-2006, 12:32 PM
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Re: alright, suggestions
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
Posts: 4,726
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 (we must get this new emoticon)
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2002 Sonic Blue GT, 5 Speed
Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
Black FR500's, Eibach Pro-Kit, Bilstein shocks/struts, Borla Exhaust, Cold Air Intake,
Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
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05-19-2006, 12:46 PM
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Re: alright, suggestions
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You want to **** me?
Join Date: Jun 2003
City: Kansas City
State: Missouri
Posts: 12,414
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Why dont you just get a GT?
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05-19-2006, 05:57 PM
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Re: alright, suggestions
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Eyes So Tight I Pass For An Asian
Join Date: May 2003
City: Huntsville
State: Alabama
Posts: 27,542
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05-19-2006, 11:51 PM
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Re: alright, suggestions
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sʞɔns ʇuǝɹq
Join Date: May 2003
City: Macon
State: Georgia
Posts: 10,775
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GO BRAVES
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05-19-2006, 11:54 PM
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Re: alright, suggestions
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Teh TC6!
Join Date: Aug 2005
City: Sheppard AFB
State: Texas
Posts: 3,972
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Just keep saving. Get your self a nice Cobra with about 50k miles on it. You should be able to get one for about 15,000. They are bolt on beasts after all.
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05-19-2006, 11:58 PM
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Re: alright, suggestions
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Member With Privileges
Join Date: Oct 2003
City: Grand Rapids
State: Michigan
Posts: 4,588
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ws6. need i say more?
<<<<<<sprints back to corner to hide>>>>>>
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1999 Trans Am WS6.. Just a few boltons.... 
Mustangs run but Birds fly.. 
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05-20-2006, 01:01 AM
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