Just got a 2003 Mach 1
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They're eye catchers indeed. A buddy with a gray one always complains that he can tell I'm coming from a mile away, while his darker color is harder to tell the different lines and accents from a distance. Being a low-mileage mint piece, I wouldn't mod it at all until you really got the bug to do it. But I would install a short-throw shifter. It improves the driving feel alot, is easier on the tranny, and can be changed back easily if so desired. Have fun with her and we're here to help.
I know I'll never have to look twice to find my car in a parking lot.
Thanks for the advice.
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I've had the Mach 1 for a little over a month and it still is such a blast to drive. A definite eye-catcher on the road too. I'm sure those of you with Mach 1s are used to the visual attention you get with one of these jewels.
The car feels powerful enough even at lower rpms, but becomes a monster over 4,000. The thing that continues to surprise me is the better gas mileage I am getting with it compared to my old 96 Z28 and 03 V6 Mustang. In fact, the Mach 1 is almost getting me as good gas mileage as my 02 Eclipse GT.
Driving the Mach 1 makes me wonder why anyone would part with one. Then again, if people kept them, then I wouldn't have this beauty to drive and enjoy.
The car feels powerful enough even at lower rpms, but becomes a monster over 4,000. The thing that continues to surprise me is the better gas mileage I am getting with it compared to my old 96 Z28 and 03 V6 Mustang. In fact, the Mach 1 is almost getting me as good gas mileage as my 02 Eclipse GT.
Driving the Mach 1 makes me wonder why anyone would part with one. Then again, if people kept them, then I wouldn't have this beauty to drive and enjoy.
Last edited by ztalon; 08-01-2009 at 03:17 PM.
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Less lag in the valve train with DOHC and the perfect OD gear. Have you gone on any trips in it yet? With the cruise control between 75/80 I get 27.5 mpg on the hwy and have heard people getting as high as 29 mpg. Daily around town driving with 4.10s I've gotten as high as 23 mpg. I'd like to know if there's ever been another car with the combo of performance/economy as ours.
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Less lag in the valve train with DOHC and the perfect OD gear. Have you gone on any trips in it yet? With the cruise control between 75/80 I get 27.5 mpg on the hwy and have heard people getting as high as 29 mpg. Daily around town driving with 4.10s I've gotten as high as 23 mpg. I'd like to know if there's ever been another car with the combo of performance/economy as ours.
I do have a trip to Virginia planned in late September or early October. I can't wait to see how it performs on the open road. I will keep a bit more to the right though with my "stand out" yellow Mach 1.
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Nice buy dude! I absolutely LOVE my Mach and seriously doubt that I will eva part with her!! You'll never be sorry you made that deal!
Holy Crap I just saw your mileage!! AWESOME buy!
Holy Crap I just saw your mileage!! AWESOME buy!
Last edited by 1HottMach; 08-09-2009 at 07:12 AM. Reason: more to add
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What a great car to drive! It's been a while since I've had a manual with this much get up and go. The power of the Mach 1 is intoxicating. I can't see ever getting tired of it. Sitting in the driver's seat and looking out over that power dome and shaker is as good as it gets. Never had a car that looked that impressive from the driver's seat.