Xyron

I have a 98 mustang... Is there really much of a point to upgrade to a 99-04 mustang?
if i understand correctly the chassis is exactly the same and the engines just have minor improvements for a few more hp?
I'm really itching for a new car but can't quite afford the price of an 05+ but its looking like a 99-04 might be a pointless upgrade. Can't seem to decide on anything else I might want either.

AzPete

Maybe upgrade to a speciality car.....Cobra, Mach 1, or like cars....still within the '04 and older cars. I seem to have a thing for the Mach 1's but passed on a couple of recent ones I saw since the wife suggested the '11.

DreamerGT

Im not sure what you mean by only making a few more hp, the 98 makes 215hp and the 1999+ makes 260hp. That a pretty good jump in hp if you ask me.

New2V8

I have to agree with DreamerGT. The extra 30+ Horsepower and 12 ft. lbs of Torque is a slight but noticeable difference. The "New Edge" models weight compared to the 98 is also less than 40 pounds in difference (04's being 3,317 lbs and 98's at 3,278 lbs). I just got mine last week and it only had 55k miles on it. Just take some time to find the right version for you. I see plenty of Mach 1's and Cobras around that price, but the insurance for a 20 year old was the deciding factor for me.

LilRoush

Depends on what motor we're talking about.

pk222

If performance is the deciding factor wouldn't it be cheaper and easier to do a pi swap on your current car or a supercharger? Unless you like the change in body styles
Could be like me to and just get the itch for a new car every year

2tonterror

I happen to like the 99-04 body style better than the 94-98. All personal opinion/taste. If you do decide to buy a newer stang, why not get a Mach 1 or Cobra? 99-02 Cobra's can be bought at a reasonable price. 03-04 Terminator's still command high prices, but they are the best bang for the buck. But like pk222 said, just modify yours.

Soldier GT

^^^^agreed.

Alec

I think you mean '99 or '01. Didn't make the Cobra in '00 or '02

schmallz

2002 Cobras exist, in a far away land called Australia.

The 99-04 have a slightly wider track then than the 94-98.