4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang Technical discussions on 1996-2004 4.6 Liter Modular Motors (2V and 4V) within.

from an 04' to a 97'

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Old 10-21-2008, 12:51 PM
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I don't care what any blue book says, I would never pay more than 5k for a stock NPI GT. If I do, it better be some super rare one off GT.
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Old 10-21-2008, 12:54 PM
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I just look at what I paid for my '99 4 years ago. 48K, 99% stock, 5sp, excellent condition, 9500...

so its a car 2 years older, 4 years later, with more miles, for only 2500 less?

I mean, if it's in excellent shape, maybe,, but you can't know that before you buy it and you've had it for a few thousand miles.
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Old 10-21-2008, 01:11 PM
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i kinda want to change things up but not sure about going older or staying with same body style but maybe a different color cause i HATE black, you can see all the swirls and water marks in the sun.[/QUOTE]

Wax is your friend lol
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Old 10-21-2008, 02:00 PM
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wax won't prevent swirls. improper washing and drying will lead to swirls.

and im sure you can find low mileage new edge GT for that price and not have to downgrade to a NPI.
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Old 10-21-2008, 03:16 PM
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I bought my 02 GT a couple months ago with only 14,200 miles for $11,500 Bone stock besides a CDC Shaker hood. So I am sure you can find another new edge for a good price.
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Old 10-21-2008, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by amoosenamedhank
I would trade down for a 96-98 cobra but definitely not a GT.
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90 more hp, nuff said
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Old 10-21-2008, 04:58 PM
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well im also thinking in terms of insurance. ive been in trouble with tickets the past couple of years and think if i can sell my 04' now get some out of it, then buy the 97' keep it for a couple of years then pedal that. hopefully it will be time for that terminator. with the extra money i will get from selling the 04' i can put into the 97' and get some kind of power adder(procharger) with supporting mods.

and yes the 97' is in EXCELLENT condition inside and out. and no rust cause i live in arizona
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Old 10-21-2008, 05:55 PM
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go with a 99 for PI

or get a nicely modded 97-98

if u want that 97 try offering lower
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Old 10-21-2008, 07:37 PM
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At the very least try and get a 95 GT that way its a 5.0 and not a npi 4.6. Im sure you can find a Cobra for just as much too.
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Old 10-21-2008, 09:31 PM
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Thats the thing that gets some of you guys, you must understand that the price doesn't always revolve around the motor of a car, but it's overall condition. Look around in any classifieds, if you find a 94-98GT with around 55k miles for $5k (retail or even private) let me know. I see a lot of them on classifieds online go from $5k-$6k but they also have much more than 55k miles.
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