New to the forums, possibly future GT owner
03-01-2006, 06:43 PM
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 7
New to the forums, possibly future GT owner
How's it going all! Ok, so currently I drive a 2002 Nissan SE-R spec-v, which is pretty much stock. It's a blast to drive; it's pretty quick, and handles great, but this summer the lease is up, and I am considering buying a different, used car. The SE-R is great, but as for long term reliability I just don't know. Plus it would be nice to get a different car. So anyway for the past month I have been researching different cars, deciding what is best for me. Originally a wanted a WRX or SRT-4, but I noticed how the 99-04 GTs were fairly priced for what they offer, and now I am to the point where I am 90% sure I want one, whether its convertible or coupe. As long as it's a GT, 5-speed, and miles in the 30-60k range. I guess I'd also prefer an 01+ model, as I like the darker headlights
So here are a few questions I'd thought I'd ask:
-How are they with reliability? I know everyone talks crap about domestics, and yes some do suck reliability wise (from experience, I had a 97 Contour that drove me insane), but is the Mustang the same way?
-How much more would my insurance be for the coupe? Convertible? I am 21, no accidents. I currently pay $115/month for the Spec V. I used to pay $200/month back when I lived in Tampa, but now I technically live in Oviedo (right over the Seminole county line) and it dropped drastically after living here for a year. If the insurance spikes A LOT for the Stang, it for sure will sway my decision else where.
- What's everyone's overall impression of this generation of the GT? Interior, Exterior, performance, and modability(if that's even a word) ?
Thanks everyone for your time, and here are a few of my plans for the GT if I get one
-Lime green paintjob, purple graphics
-20 inch rims, air bags suspension
- neons, neons, and more neons
....I'm just joking about all that, heres what I'm actually thinking of (just to start):
-Mach 1 chin spoiler (so simple, but I love it)
-Flowmasters, or whatever exhaust is best (remember, I'm used to imports, I'm really a newb here in a sense)
-maybe a small drop, like an Eibach pro-kit or something
-different rims or powdercoat the stockers
So here are a few questions I'd thought I'd ask:
-How are they with reliability? I know everyone talks crap about domestics, and yes some do suck reliability wise (from experience, I had a 97 Contour that drove me insane), but is the Mustang the same way?
-How much more would my insurance be for the coupe? Convertible? I am 21, no accidents. I currently pay $115/month for the Spec V. I used to pay $200/month back when I lived in Tampa, but now I technically live in Oviedo (right over the Seminole county line) and it dropped drastically after living here for a year. If the insurance spikes A LOT for the Stang, it for sure will sway my decision else where.
- What's everyone's overall impression of this generation of the GT? Interior, Exterior, performance, and modability(if that's even a word) ?
Thanks everyone for your time, and here are a few of my plans for the GT if I get one
-Lime green paintjob, purple graphics
-20 inch rims, air bags suspension
- neons, neons, and more neons
....I'm just joking about all that, heres what I'm actually thinking of (just to start):
-Mach 1 chin spoiler (so simple, but I love it)
-Flowmasters, or whatever exhaust is best (remember, I'm used to imports, I'm really a newb here in a sense)
-maybe a small drop, like an Eibach pro-kit or something
-different rims or powdercoat the stockers
03-01-2006, 07:21 PM
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RE: New to the forums, possibly future GT owner
I've had mine for about 30k miles, 00 bought it 2.5 years ago with 45k on it. The only problem I have was the idle air controller, which i just cleaned out (can be bought new for like 70$).
03-01-2006, 07:25 PM
#5
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RE: New to the forums, possibly future GT owner
I love mine as well. They have a lot of potential in them. If you can, save up and get a cobra. They have even more potential. They are all nice cars and if you take care of it, you won't have too many problems.
03-01-2006, 07:52 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Whitehall, Michigan
Posts: 170
RE: New to the forums, possibly future GT owner
CARS! Ya gotta love. If its got an engine that burns gas and tires to turn and burn I love it BUT I Do my best (as in what is totally american made now-a-days) to support my fellow country men and myself the best I can. Beef has more muscle then rice. AMERICAN PRIDE
03-01-2006, 08:26 PM
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RE: New to the forums, possibly future GT owner
Well, I just upgraded from a 95 v6 to a '02 GT about 3 weeks ago so I can't really speak about reliability. Actually my 95 was kind of a lemon, but from reading on these and other mustang boards, I think my car was a relatively isolated case. From all of my research, it seems that the 99+ models are pretty good.
As far as insurance goes, I payed $119 with the v6 and it jumped to $145 for the GT. I'm 23 yrs old, live in WI, and I have only one speeding ticket about 4 yrs ago.
IMO the insurance cost is worth it for the xtra fun. Obviously the Cobra's and Mach 1's are gonna be a lot higher insurance wise. I could be wrong, but I think they are classified as high performance vehicles, which puts them in a diff. cost bracket. Other than the value of the car, my insurance company didn't differentiate between the motors on the v6 and the GT.
Hope this helps.
As far as insurance goes, I payed $119 with the v6 and it jumped to $145 for the GT. I'm 23 yrs old, live in WI, and I have only one speeding ticket about 4 yrs ago.
IMO the insurance cost is worth it for the xtra fun. Obviously the Cobra's and Mach 1's are gonna be a lot higher insurance wise. I could be wrong, but I think they are classified as high performance vehicles, which puts them in a diff. cost bracket. Other than the value of the car, my insurance company didn't differentiate between the motors on the v6 and the GT.
Hope this helps.
