Fox Body VS SN95
11-07-2005, 10:48 PM
#32
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RE: Fox Body VS SN95
ORIGINAL: Leadfoot
That's the plan! We live in an upscale neighborhood and most of the kids here are given cars from their parents as soon as they turn 16 because it's more convenient for the them.
Not us. If she wants a car, she will be a responsible owner. She will pay for the car itself, gas, all maintenance costs, registration and insurance. We figure if she pays for all of it, then she will take really good care of it. If she messes up, she will have to save up from scratch for another one.
Welcome to the real world!
That's the plan! We live in an upscale neighborhood and most of the kids here are given cars from their parents as soon as they turn 16 because it's more convenient for the them.
Not us. If she wants a car, she will be a responsible owner. She will pay for the car itself, gas, all maintenance costs, registration and insurance. We figure if she pays for all of it, then she will take really good care of it. If she messes up, she will have to save up from scratch for another one.
Welcome to the real world!
I used to make fun of my friends that had cars their parents bought them... "Hey, I really like your mom's car!" Ah, gets 'em every time. How about a convertible for her? [sm=smiley20.gif] (once again, shameless plug)
11-08-2005, 03:00 AM
#35
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RE: Fox Body VS SN95
I don't know if Crystal is set on a 5.0 or not, but I noticed you said you found a '94GT for $5,999. w/84K miles. Two years ago, I bought my '98GT w/84,213 miles for $6,900. (blk/blk/5-spd/Mach 460/power everything). I've spent exactly $60.00 to replace a pinion seal (other than regular maintenance) in the two years I've had her. I've had her from Middle TN to SE Fla & back twice, without a single hiccup & I've put over 34K miles on her total. She burns no oil, no gas & has no leaks anywhere.
The styling isn't much different at all, except for the taillights. HP rating for '94 is 215 & for the '98 is 225. Not much of a difference - especially if you're wanting the 5.0 more than the 4.6.
Crystal definitely seems to have a good head on her shoulders - I think the V6-V8 argument is kind of pointless. You guys are a lot farther south than I am, so I doubt that snow & ice factor in too much. We had exactly two days last winter w/ice. (Just long enough to wear out a few parking lots...
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You obviously have faith & trust in her or you wouldn't be considering a GT to start with. You two have a great relationship & I suspect you know more about her driving skills than most parents do. I love the Fox body - but safety-wise, I would have to go with the airbags. Too darn many cell-phone talking SUV drivers out there nowadays.
Good luck with your search. Keep us posted...
The styling isn't much different at all, except for the taillights. HP rating for '94 is 215 & for the '98 is 225. Not much of a difference - especially if you're wanting the 5.0 more than the 4.6.
Crystal definitely seems to have a good head on her shoulders - I think the V6-V8 argument is kind of pointless. You guys are a lot farther south than I am, so I doubt that snow & ice factor in too much. We had exactly two days last winter w/ice. (Just long enough to wear out a few parking lots...
) You obviously have faith & trust in her or you wouldn't be considering a GT to start with. You two have a great relationship & I suspect you know more about her driving skills than most parents do. I love the Fox body - but safety-wise, I would have to go with the airbags. Too darn many cell-phone talking SUV drivers out there nowadays.
Good luck with your search. Keep us posted...
11-08-2005, 04:06 PM
#36
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RE: Fox Body VS SN95
The big difference between a '94/95 and a 98+ with low miles is $$$$$$. I will buy according to what is in my savings account in June. My parents don't mind helping a little, but there is a limit.
11-09-2005, 01:11 AM
#38
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: South Carolina
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RE: Fox Body VS SN95
i got a 5.0 in my stang..i was only 16 when i got it..only cuz the v6 blew up....but im not dead yet.....and i know that car will kill me so i respect it, get a v8 though....cuz u will be wondering why u didnt later on....trust me
11-09-2005, 09:06 AM
#39
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RE: Fox Body VS SN95
ORIGINAL: StrokemyNotch
SSOO have you lost your virginity yet?? hehehehh
cause a sn95 stang would definitly help.
SSOO have you lost your virginity yet?? hehehehh
cause a sn95 stang would definitly help.
11-09-2005, 04:04 PM
#40
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RE: Fox Body VS SN95
Good luck with everything. Def get an 8 though. The first day I got my 5.0 (about 2-2 1/2 years ago) it was snowing and my dad wouldnt let me drive it home bc of the weather and bc I could barely see over the hood (4' cowl ), and didnt have my liscense. and since I paid for it and he was shorter than me (dont think Im a midget, LOL im 5'8' now) I wouldnt let him drive it home either so we had it towed. The first 10 minutes after I got it home I took it across the street into a parking lot and was pulling some 360s and slid into a dumpster. Thank god it wasnt badly hurt but just learned my lesson.
), and didnt have my liscense. and since I paid for it and he was shorter than me (dont think Im a midget, LOL im 5'8' now) I wouldnt let him drive it home either so we had it towed. The first 10 minutes after I got it home I took it across the street into a parking lot and was pulling some 360s and slid into a dumpster. Thank god it wasnt badly hurt but just learned my lesson.