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From: CA
RE: Question
ORIGINAL: stanger88
Vettes make the same rwhp as F-bodies, they are just a little lighter, but they are also harder to launch.
ORIGINAL: BicketyBam
You better edit your post to exclude the LS1 equipped Corvette. You know they are going to jump all over your **** by not clarifying.
ORIGINAL: 4Stangs
1. Stock mustang M5 will hang with an auto LS1. You'll need to do some work/ a few bolt-ons to "hang" with the stock M6.
2. You should stop or being going pretty slow to put the top up or down. There is a TSB out for broken 05 linkage issues for the top.
ORIGINAL: 02 Stang
If I buy an '06 GT Convetible what will I run in the 1/4 mile, how much slower will it be than a normal GT, and will I be able to at least HANG with LS1's???
Also, say I am driving on the Interstate (Going off to college, will live about 30 mins from USM when I move in) and my top is down and I see rain coming, do I have to stop to put the top up or can I put it up while driving??
If I buy an '06 GT Convetible what will I run in the 1/4 mile, how much slower will it be than a normal GT, and will I be able to at least HANG with LS1's???
Also, say I am driving on the Interstate (Going off to college, will live about 30 mins from USM when I move in) and my top is down and I see rain coming, do I have to stop to put the top up or can I put it up while driving??
2. You should stop or being going pretty slow to put the top up or down. There is a TSB out for broken 05 linkage issues for the top.
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,961
From: Daly City,CA
RE: Question
ORIGINAL: 02 Stang
Alright, today was an eventful day before work. I went to the doctor early, went home to change, and was heading to work when I spotted a 2006 Mustang GT. No big deal I thought, nice car! So he revs up ... I'm like "Are you kidding?" Then I thought maybe it was a chance to guage the power jump from mine to that car. So he honks 3 times and we both take off... HE PULLED LIKE A ****, I got my car up to 80 and he was STILL pulling!!!!!!! That car was F-A-S-T, lol.
I pulled up next to him at a red light and asked him how much he paid and what year. He said $24,900 and an '06. Also said he was going to be Supercharging it soon (Wow). So this inspired me (I had 30 mins before work and the dealership is literally right next door) to go check out Mustangs. I told the guy upfront I am not looking to buy a car, just to ask questions for a future purchase. He showed me around, they have some REAL nice "California Special" Mustang GT's on the lot, and I liked the new hood scoops (I know some people are not fans). I checked out a red 'vert and it was GORGEOUS, price was $31,000. The CS and all other Hard Top GT's were under $30,000. Right now I am looking at it like this - I hope to talk them down to around $27,000 or lower, trade in my car (He said they go by KBB, which says my car is worth $8,500 trade in) and whip out 19,000 or so for the car. Not a bad price if I do say so myself.
I really want to test drive one, but I'm not going to bug the salesmen when I have no intent to buy the car until May.
Alright, today was an eventful day before work. I went to the doctor early, went home to change, and was heading to work when I spotted a 2006 Mustang GT. No big deal I thought, nice car! So he revs up ... I'm like "Are you kidding?" Then I thought maybe it was a chance to guage the power jump from mine to that car. So he honks 3 times and we both take off... HE PULLED LIKE A ****, I got my car up to 80 and he was STILL pulling!!!!!!! That car was F-A-S-T, lol.
I pulled up next to him at a red light and asked him how much he paid and what year. He said $24,900 and an '06. Also said he was going to be Supercharging it soon (Wow). So this inspired me (I had 30 mins before work and the dealership is literally right next door) to go check out Mustangs. I told the guy upfront I am not looking to buy a car, just to ask questions for a future purchase. He showed me around, they have some REAL nice "California Special" Mustang GT's on the lot, and I liked the new hood scoops (I know some people are not fans). I checked out a red 'vert and it was GORGEOUS, price was $31,000. The CS and all other Hard Top GT's were under $30,000. Right now I am looking at it like this - I hope to talk them down to around $27,000 or lower, trade in my car (He said they go by KBB, which says my car is worth $8,500 trade in) and whip out 19,000 or so for the car. Not a bad price if I do say so myself.
I really want to test drive one, but I'm not going to bug the salesmen when I have no intent to buy the car until May.
Thread Starter
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,119
From: La
RE: Question
ORIGINAL: C6 VETTE
If your car has 70K miles or less your car is worth more than $8500. Have some patience and sell it privately. An 02' GT around here goes for $11-$12K. (Bay Area)
ORIGINAL: 02 Stang
Alright, today was an eventful day before work. I went to the doctor early, went home to change, and was heading to work when I spotted a 2006 Mustang GT. No big deal I thought, nice car! So he revs up ... I'm like "Are you kidding?" Then I thought maybe it was a chance to guage the power jump from mine to that car. So he honks 3 times and we both take off... HE PULLED LIKE A ****, I got my car up to 80 and he was STILL pulling!!!!!!! That car was F-A-S-T, lol.
I pulled up next to him at a red light and asked him how much he paid and what year. He said $24,900 and an '06. Also said he was going to be Supercharging it soon (Wow). So this inspired me (I had 30 mins before work and the dealership is literally right next door) to go check out Mustangs. I told the guy upfront I am not looking to buy a car, just to ask questions for a future purchase. He showed me around, they have some REAL nice "California Special" Mustang GT's on the lot, and I liked the new hood scoops (I know some people are not fans). I checked out a red 'vert and it was GORGEOUS, price was $31,000. The CS and all other Hard Top GT's were under $30,000. Right now I am looking at it like this - I hope to talk them down to around $27,000 or lower, trade in my car (He said they go by KBB, which says my car is worth $8,500 trade in) and whip out 19,000 or so for the car. Not a bad price if I do say so myself.
I really want to test drive one, but I'm not going to bug the salesmen when I have no intent to buy the car until May.
Alright, today was an eventful day before work. I went to the doctor early, went home to change, and was heading to work when I spotted a 2006 Mustang GT. No big deal I thought, nice car! So he revs up ... I'm like "Are you kidding?" Then I thought maybe it was a chance to guage the power jump from mine to that car. So he honks 3 times and we both take off... HE PULLED LIKE A ****, I got my car up to 80 and he was STILL pulling!!!!!!! That car was F-A-S-T, lol.
I pulled up next to him at a red light and asked him how much he paid and what year. He said $24,900 and an '06. Also said he was going to be Supercharging it soon (Wow). So this inspired me (I had 30 mins before work and the dealership is literally right next door) to go check out Mustangs. I told the guy upfront I am not looking to buy a car, just to ask questions for a future purchase. He showed me around, they have some REAL nice "California Special" Mustang GT's on the lot, and I liked the new hood scoops (I know some people are not fans). I checked out a red 'vert and it was GORGEOUS, price was $31,000. The CS and all other Hard Top GT's were under $30,000. Right now I am looking at it like this - I hope to talk them down to around $27,000 or lower, trade in my car (He said they go by KBB, which says my car is worth $8,500 trade in) and whip out 19,000 or so for the car. Not a bad price if I do say so myself.
I really want to test drive one, but I'm not going to bug the salesmen when I have no intent to buy the car until May.
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Joined: Jul 2006
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RE: Question
ORIGINAL: 02 Stang
Yep, it says $9,920 is my private party so I am guessing I could sell it for $10,000 ... that is the best option monatarily, we will see the deals they have.
ORIGINAL: C6 VETTE
If your car has 70K miles or less your car is worth more than $8500. Have some patience and sell it privately. An 02' GT around here goes for $11-$12K. (Bay Area)
ORIGINAL: 02 Stang
Alright, today was an eventful day before work. I went to the doctor early, went home to change, and was heading to work when I spotted a 2006 Mustang GT. No big deal I thought, nice car! So he revs up ... I'm like "Are you kidding?" Then I thought maybe it was a chance to guage the power jump from mine to that car. So he honks 3 times and we both take off... HE PULLED LIKE A ****, I got my car up to 80 and he was STILL pulling!!!!!!! That car was F-A-S-T, lol.
I pulled up next to him at a red light and asked him how much he paid and what year. He said $24,900 and an '06. Also said he was going to be Supercharging it soon (Wow). So this inspired me (I had 30 mins before work and the dealership is literally right next door) to go check out Mustangs. I told the guy upfront I am not looking to buy a car, just to ask questions for a future purchase. He showed me around, they have some REAL nice "California Special" Mustang GT's on the lot, and I liked the new hood scoops (I know some people are not fans). I checked out a red 'vert and it was GORGEOUS, price was $31,000. The CS and all other Hard Top GT's were under $30,000. Right now I am looking at it like this - I hope to talk them down to around $27,000 or lower, trade in my car (He said they go by KBB, which says my car is worth $8,500 trade in) and whip out 19,000 or so for the car. Not a bad price if I do say so myself.
I really want to test drive one, but I'm not going to bug the salesmen when I have no intent to buy the car until May.
Alright, today was an eventful day before work. I went to the doctor early, went home to change, and was heading to work when I spotted a 2006 Mustang GT. No big deal I thought, nice car! So he revs up ... I'm like "Are you kidding?" Then I thought maybe it was a chance to guage the power jump from mine to that car. So he honks 3 times and we both take off... HE PULLED LIKE A ****, I got my car up to 80 and he was STILL pulling!!!!!!! That car was F-A-S-T, lol.
I pulled up next to him at a red light and asked him how much he paid and what year. He said $24,900 and an '06. Also said he was going to be Supercharging it soon (Wow). So this inspired me (I had 30 mins before work and the dealership is literally right next door) to go check out Mustangs. I told the guy upfront I am not looking to buy a car, just to ask questions for a future purchase. He showed me around, they have some REAL nice "California Special" Mustang GT's on the lot, and I liked the new hood scoops (I know some people are not fans). I checked out a red 'vert and it was GORGEOUS, price was $31,000. The CS and all other Hard Top GT's were under $30,000. Right now I am looking at it like this - I hope to talk them down to around $27,000 or lower, trade in my car (He said they go by KBB, which says my car is worth $8,500 trade in) and whip out 19,000 or so for the car. Not a bad price if I do say so myself.
I really want to test drive one, but I'm not going to bug the salesmen when I have no intent to buy the car until May.
Thread Starter
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,119
From: La
RE: Question
ORIGINAL: stanger88
I have never bought a used car over loan/trade-in value. You can find someone to pay it I'm 100% sure, but it may take a while.
ORIGINAL: 02 Stang
Yep, it says $9,920 is my private party so I am guessing I could sell it for $10,000 ... that is the best option monatarily, we will see the deals they have.
ORIGINAL: C6 VETTE
If your car has 70K miles or less your car is worth more than $8500. Have some patience and sell it privately. An 02' GT around here goes for $11-$12K. (Bay Area)
ORIGINAL: 02 Stang
Alright, today was an eventful day before work. I went to the doctor early, went home to change, and was heading to work when I spotted a 2006 Mustang GT. No big deal I thought, nice car! So he revs up ... I'm like "Are you kidding?" Then I thought maybe it was a chance to guage the power jump from mine to that car. So he honks 3 times and we both take off... HE PULLED LIKE A ****, I got my car up to 80 and he was STILL pulling!!!!!!! That car was F-A-S-T, lol.
I pulled up next to him at a red light and asked him how much he paid and what year. He said $24,900 and an '06. Also said he was going to be Supercharging it soon (Wow). So this inspired me (I had 30 mins before work and the dealership is literally right next door) to go check out Mustangs. I told the guy upfront I am not looking to buy a car, just to ask questions for a future purchase. He showed me around, they have some REAL nice "California Special" Mustang GT's on the lot, and I liked the new hood scoops (I know some people are not fans). I checked out a red 'vert and it was GORGEOUS, price was $31,000. The CS and all other Hard Top GT's were under $30,000. Right now I am looking at it like this - I hope to talk them down to around $27,000 or lower, trade in my car (He said they go by KBB, which says my car is worth $8,500 trade in) and whip out 19,000 or so for the car. Not a bad price if I do say so myself.
I really want to test drive one, but I'm not going to bug the salesmen when I have no intent to buy the car until May.
Alright, today was an eventful day before work. I went to the doctor early, went home to change, and was heading to work when I spotted a 2006 Mustang GT. No big deal I thought, nice car! So he revs up ... I'm like "Are you kidding?" Then I thought maybe it was a chance to guage the power jump from mine to that car. So he honks 3 times and we both take off... HE PULLED LIKE A ****, I got my car up to 80 and he was STILL pulling!!!!!!! That car was F-A-S-T, lol.
I pulled up next to him at a red light and asked him how much he paid and what year. He said $24,900 and an '06. Also said he was going to be Supercharging it soon (Wow). So this inspired me (I had 30 mins before work and the dealership is literally right next door) to go check out Mustangs. I told the guy upfront I am not looking to buy a car, just to ask questions for a future purchase. He showed me around, they have some REAL nice "California Special" Mustang GT's on the lot, and I liked the new hood scoops (I know some people are not fans). I checked out a red 'vert and it was GORGEOUS, price was $31,000. The CS and all other Hard Top GT's were under $30,000. Right now I am looking at it like this - I hope to talk them down to around $27,000 or lower, trade in my car (He said they go by KBB, which says my car is worth $8,500 trade in) and whip out 19,000 or so for the car. Not a bad price if I do say so myself.
I really want to test drive one, but I'm not going to bug the salesmen when I have no intent to buy the car until May.
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RE: Question
As far as your mods go for your 06'.Flow 40's sound real nice wont wake the neihbors when you start it but sounds mean as hell when you get on it.You mentioned adding a CAI.CAI and tune go hand in hand the CAI wont do you any good unless you flash tune the car for it.
