Thinking of a 98 stang
04-15-2007, 11:28 PM
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Thinking of a 98 stang
Well I'm thinking of getting rid of my scion tC and getting a used car and i was lookin for @ a 98 mustang
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/modeli...ref=srl#vdptop
i was wondering if anyone can give me some inside scoop about the mustangs.... hows the mpg on the GT compared to the v6? and any other things i should know
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/modeli...ref=srl#vdptop
i was wondering if anyone can give me some inside scoop about the mustangs.... hows the mpg on the GT compared to the v6? and any other things i should know
04-15-2007, 11:49 PM
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RE: Thinking of a 98 stang
Just about every one on here will tell you how the 96-98 GTs are dogs, and dont waste your time. The 99+ are PI engines (power improved) which means instead of 215-225 like in th 96-98s, you get better heads cames and intake and a jump to 265 hp. But you can alway do a PI swap on a 96-98 n get just a bout the same HP (actualy a little more because of a jump in compression).
04-16-2007, 04:39 PM
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RE: Thinking of a 98 stang
I like the older bodys better than the newer ones....also the PI swaps run around about a grand right? and how would this engine work with 130,000 miles
ive been used to japanese cars all my life and they easily hit almost 200k+
ive been used to japanese cars all my life and they easily hit almost 200k+
04-16-2007, 04:46 PM
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RE: Thinking of a 98 stang
ORIGINAL: richardsayzz
I like the older bodys better than the newer ones....also the PI swaps run around about a grand right? and how would this engine work with 130,000 miles
ive been used to japanese cars all my life and they easily hit almost 200k+
I like the older bodys better than the newer ones....also the PI swaps run around about a grand right? and how would this engine work with 130,000 miles
ive been used to japanese cars all my life and they easily hit almost 200k+
04-16-2007, 04:49 PM
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RE: Thinking of a 98 stang
I have 95k, mine is holding up great.... Yea they are not the fastest, but you can make them....If you go with 96-98 get the 98... it has ten more horse power then the 96-97....
To me 130K is kinda alot, but it is priced reasonable.
To me 130K is kinda alot, but it is priced reasonable.
04-16-2007, 05:19 PM
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RE: Thinking of a 98 stang
ORIGINAL: richardsayzz
I like the older bodys better than the newer ones....also the PI swaps run around about a grand right? and how would this engine work with 130,000 miles
ive been used to japanese cars all my life and they easily hit almost 200k+
I like the older bodys better than the newer ones....also the PI swaps run around about a grand right? and how would this engine work with 130,000 miles
ive been used to japanese cars all my life and they easily hit almost 200k+
04-16-2007, 11:04 PM
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RE: Thinking of a 98 stang
so im thinking of this http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...amp;cardist=37
which is a 98 blue w/ 130k miles Manual Transmission for 3,900
or a http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...amp;cardist=26
98 black w/ auto and 98k miles for about 6,000
hmmm how do you guys feel about the manual transmission? I've driven an auto all my life ( not that long I'm only 19 ) but i've always wanted a manual...
any more input for me? thanks guys
which is a 98 blue w/ 130k miles Manual Transmission for 3,900
or a http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...amp;cardist=26
98 black w/ auto and 98k miles for about 6,000
hmmm how do you guys feel about the manual transmission? I've driven an auto all my life ( not that long I'm only 19 ) but i've always wanted a manual...
any more input for me? thanks guys
04-16-2007, 11:06 PM
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RE: Thinking of a 98 stang
my 98 gt is for sale look at it
https://mustangforums.com/m_2967876/tm.htm
https://mustangforums.com/m_2967876/tm.htm
04-16-2007, 11:33 PM
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RE: Thinking of a 98 stang
you dont buy a mustang for gas mileage, and you dont buy a 96-98 mustang to go fast, sure they can be made to go fast, but thats alot of money you could just put into a different car to make it faster
anythings better than a scion though, its like the reject import
anythings better than a scion though, its like the reject import