Can't Decide Between a 2003-04 Mach 1 or 2005 + GT
#1
Can't Decide Between a 2003-04 Mach 1 or 2005 + GT
Hello all,
I'm sure this question has been asked but here goes.
I've been looking and looking at 03-04 Mach 1's and 2005 and newer GT coupes. (Originally I thought I wanted a convertible....) I just cannot decide what the heck I want.
Basically the car that I plan on getting will be only used for good weather pleasure cruising and the occasional trip to work - for both the wife and I.
Maybe doing some small performance modifications to the car. Nothing too crazy.
I plan on spending around $12k or less for a well taken care of car.
I really like the Machs and I like the style of the 2005+ cars. I want another V-8 so a newer V-6 is out.
What would you do?
I'm sure this question has been asked but here goes.
I've been looking and looking at 03-04 Mach 1's and 2005 and newer GT coupes. (Originally I thought I wanted a convertible....) I just cannot decide what the heck I want.
Basically the car that I plan on getting will be only used for good weather pleasure cruising and the occasional trip to work - for both the wife and I.
Maybe doing some small performance modifications to the car. Nothing too crazy.
I plan on spending around $12k or less for a well taken care of car.
I really like the Machs and I like the style of the 2005+ cars. I want another V-8 so a newer V-6 is out.
What would you do?
#2
If you can find a Mach 1 with a manual tranny that's in really good original condition, grab it 'cause it'll definitely be a future collectors' car.
Otherwise grab an '05-'09 GT and if you're going to keep it long term, mod the hell out of it.
Otherwise grab an '05-'09 GT and if you're going to keep it long term, mod the hell out of it.
#3
I love the 03-04 Mach I's and wouldn't mind owning a low mileage unit but there's a world of difference between the old foxbody-based suspension & the new one in the '05-09 GT's. I loved my '02 GT but when I got my '08 Bullitt, the ride went from buckboard to Cadillac comfort.
Just a thought if it's going to be a daily driver.
Lee
Just a thought if it's going to be a daily driver.
Lee
#5
There is no comparison between the older Fox body style and the newer 05-09 in terms of build quality, ergonomics, and ride quality. Sit in and drive both and you see the clear difference. The choice should be clear.
#6
Thanks for the replies. I've driven several newer fox body GT's, however I haven't been in an 05+. The kid in me wants the Mach but price wise I feel that spending the money on a newer car would be more beneficial.
Maybe I'm getting old....
Maybe I'm getting old....
#9
When I was car shopping I looked at some '99-04 GT's, and Mach 1's...the Mach 1's were IMO way too expensive, people were asking more for them than '05-07 GT's, and I wanted the updated interior and chassis of the '05+. I didn't care about collector value and I knew I wouldn't leave the car stock anyway. I owned two fox chassis cars in the past and I wanted something with a more modern chassis.