How many would trade their S197 for a Termi?
#12
Dont kill me- Yes... in a heartbeat. It is one of the best looking Mustangs IMO. Its a beast with an earned reputation. They are still called termis for a reason. I have ridden in a couple and i like the interior. The seats are much nicer than the s197, but yea the interior is kinda outdated for some but i grew up riding around in sn95s and New edges and they suit me just fine. Never for a New Edge GT but im a sucker for the Mach 1s and Termis. Maybe it was just love at first sight for me.
#14
i went to trade my 05 for a termi and walked away with a new 10 GT. that tells you what i think. the driving position was so bad compared to the s197 and the interior in the s197, and the 10 even more so is worlds apart from the termi. i want a termi as a second stang though, just not my only stang.
#15
I wouldn't, I can't even drive one. I went to go buy a brand new Termi back in like 2004. I had full intention of leaving the dealer with one. I got in the thing, and at 6' 4" tall, my knee couldn't even work the clutch with the retarded door design. I never even drove it out of the lot, I just stopped after about 20 feet and told the dude no way. I went and bought a WRX instead, and had a ball with that (and the 10 grand I put into it, lol).
#16
Having one of each I can tell you they both have their better qualities. The termi is an all around fun & powerful car to drive, but the seating is kinda cramped for taller people. The S197 has a nicer layout and and way more room inside.
Would I have traded my S197 for the termi? No.
Am I happy I got the termi? Yes.
Would I have traded my S197 for the termi? No.
Am I happy I got the termi? Yes.
#17
If I could trade straight across for one that had ultra low mileage and was in cherry condition. I would consider it. I completely agree that the interior sucks compared to the newer cars. The exterior is also not quite as nice (IMO of course) but it's not a bad looking car with the right set of wheels.
The big attraction is the built engine and the ease with which you can make big power and do so without having to tear into anything. The 3v stock powerplant has well known shortcomings in that area and will cost you a lot of extra money to modify for durability in that regard.
The big attraction is the built engine and the ease with which you can make big power and do so without having to tear into anything. The 3v stock powerplant has well known shortcomings in that area and will cost you a lot of extra money to modify for durability in that regard.
#18
i wouldnt trade my 05 gt in for one because my car is payed off and its nice not having a car payment and for me to get a termi at 20 years old insurance would be outrages for me... but other then that i deff. would just because they were only made for 2 years and are hard to come by in decent shape these days i think they are one of the best looking mustangs lowered with weld prostars but thats just my opinion