JB072

Hey
I'm thinking of buying a newer mustang and alot of ppl that i have talk to say 2003 gt is the way to go what so good /diffrent bout this year
thanks

so1o2k3

Nothing really. The 1999-mid 2001 had Windsor blocks with T-45 trannys, and the mid 2001-2004 had Romeo blocks with T-3650 trannys. This is the main difference besides the exterior/interior styling. If you can find a 1999-mid 2001 in good condition with low miles, it will be considerably cheaper than the 2002+ you can find in the same condition with same milage. They run just as good.

JB072

Hey
Is there a diffrence in performnce or just style
thanks

rbstang

99 had highest compression out of the 99-04 years...

99-04 all had 260hp 302tq no difference in performance

racer02GTstang

how can it have higher compression yet the same power?

monkeydude3

detuned maybe?

sandcracker21

the 03 is tight bc its the same car as the 04, just a lil cheaper

so its one of the newest.....yet a lil cheaper


you get wut im sayin?

rbstang

oops LOL i meant lowest compression.

1999 4.6 SOHC 260HP Mustang Engine
Compression ratio: 9.30:1

2000-2004 4.6 SOHC 260HP Mustang Engine
Compression ratio: 9.74:1

JT76

there is no difference in performance.....i think i remember in consumer reports or someplace that the 03's reliablity was a little less than other years

racer02GTstang

i thought our stangs had 9.3 to 9.4 compression....