ponyponer

any higher mileage 03/04 mach 1s out there? i know this probably sounds dumb, but i like to ask around fellow owners these kinda of questions to know what may be in store for me. anyone had to replace anything yet? like pumps, alternators, etc. when i cracked my block which was my fault cause the stock block could not handle the horsepower that was the only problem i had with this car. i've did modifications, and upgrades, but nothing ever NEEDED to be replaced. just brake pads, and the motor at almost 64k. everything else original. well a couple of turn signal bulbs. anyone else have a little more experience? gonna do the belts, and hoses too once i rebuild, and drop in the motor.

ponyponer

so i'm guessing no replies means no problems? haha.

Stone629

I'm about to hit 40k. I've only had the Mach for about a year, but it had 25k on it when I got it, so I've put some miles on it. I haven't had any issues yet to speak of. I did have some mysterious white smoking going on last weekend. I was afraid at first that it was a blown head gasket. The intake was pitch black, so I cleaned it and the MAF. Smoking hasn't returned and the car feels a little stronger. I think the Machs are apretty solid machine and should be good to go for the long haul.

jmac72187

Haven't had any problems.... but I only have 8500 miles.

1BAD3V

Damn, I havent even seen any 03/04 Cobras with that low of miles for sale. You must really take care of your car and only drive it on the weekends.

jmac72187

I bought my Mach with only 6k miles on it and completely stock so I like to keep it clean. I never drive it to work or school and it only comes out for cruising on nice days. Winter and rain is off limits.

USMCrebel

yeah winters do suck in cambridge damn salt. it was even worse in Wayland where i lived for a year. they put more salt on the road than there was snow[&:]

jchittick

I've had mine for about 6 months, bought it with 48k, now has 54k. I just got back from 1,000 mile trip and it was by far the most comfortable car to drive on a trip. No problems except for the self induced ones. I drive mine in rain, snow, sun, it's my dd.

Edit - just thought of something. My f'in driver's side seat belt won't retract...[:@]

Machmax777

48k on mine. i also had the infamous white smoke problem but the tune fixed that

Stone629

Did your exhaust smell like that of a chainsaw before the tune, and ease up after the tune?