I can now update.
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From: St. Louis
RE: I can now update.
Formulas and Trans Ams are all Firebirds (Firebird Formula, Firebird Trans Am), just like the SS is a type of Z28 (Z28 Super Sport).
Why did you ditch the LS1? As a 1/4 mile platform, these cars are capable of 11's with bolt-ons. Not ragging on the Stang GT at all, those are very nice too ( I like the Stang's cockpit/seating position better). Just curious.
Why did you ditch the LS1? As a 1/4 mile platform, these cars are capable of 11's with bolt-ons. Not ragging on the Stang GT at all, those are very nice too ( I like the Stang's cockpit/seating position better). Just curious.
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RE: I can now update.
ORIGINAL: code3GT
Well, the goal of low 13's with the GT is certainly attainable. Just plan out your mods and you'll be there. Any power adders in your future or are you gonna do the N/A thing?
Well, the goal of low 13's with the GT is certainly attainable. Just plan out your mods and you'll be there. Any power adders in your future or are you gonna do the N/A thing?
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RE: I can now update.
I ditched the Firebird for a few reasons,
It didn't handle well in my opinion it didn't feel tight, if that makes sense i do like to drive up to the mountains and kind of un-wind every now and then, absoloutly excelent in straight lines though.
My insurance/gas prices where not very funny.
I have always loved Mustangs ever since England I always said i would get one, I had a '94 5.0 and sold it, like a muppet. Then i came across this one 7 months ago 2000 56000 miles for 10,000 I was sold, and so was my firebird.
Cheers
Cooper
It didn't handle well in my opinion it didn't feel tight, if that makes sense i do like to drive up to the mountains and kind of un-wind every now and then, absoloutly excelent in straight lines though.
My insurance/gas prices where not very funny.
I have always loved Mustangs ever since England I always said i would get one, I had a '94 5.0 and sold it, like a muppet. Then i came across this one 7 months ago 2000 56000 miles for 10,000 I was sold, and so was my firebird.
Cheers
Cooper
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From: Central FL
RE: I can now update.
^Good decision. It's good to hear you have very realistic expectations for your Mustang, instead of the usual "I deliver pizzas in my mustang and it has 130k miles on it, whats the best mod to get me to beat Vipers for under $1000?"
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From: St. Louis
RE: I can now update.
I'm not here to try to convince people to sell their Mustangs and get F-bodies, but you listed gas and insurance premiums as a reason to get rid of your Firebird. Is the Mustang GT cheaper on gas and insurance? I'm an insurance agent and it can't be that, I know. Also, my 4-speed auto gets 22-23 mpg, manuals get better than that. Just kinda trying to get some insight into the thought processes of Mustang owners, that's why I'm here.
Also, I was considering a 2002 Mustang GT when I bought my car, just weighing the pros and cons of my final decision. I know I did good by not buying the Dodge Stratus R/T that I test drove.
Also, I was considering a 2002 Mustang GT when I bought my car, just weighing the pros and cons of my final decision. I know I did good by not buying the Dodge Stratus R/T that I test drove.
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RE: I can now update.
ORIGINAL: TommyV8
I'm not here to try to convince people to sell their Mustangs and get F-bodies, but you listed gas and insurance premiums as a reason to get rid of your Firebird. Is the Mustang GT cheaper on gas and insurance? I'm an insurance agent and it can't be that, I know. Also, my 4-speed auto gets 22-23 mpg, manuals get better than that. Just kinda trying to get some insight into the thought processes of Mustang owners, that's why I'm here.
Also, I was considering a 2002 Mustang GT when I bought my car, just weighing the pros and cons of my final decision. I know I did good by not buying the Dodge Stratus R/T that I test drove.
I'm not here to try to convince people to sell their Mustangs and get F-bodies, but you listed gas and insurance premiums as a reason to get rid of your Firebird. Is the Mustang GT cheaper on gas and insurance? I'm an insurance agent and it can't be that, I know. Also, my 4-speed auto gets 22-23 mpg, manuals get better than that. Just kinda trying to get some insight into the thought processes of Mustang owners, that's why I'm here.
Also, I was considering a 2002 Mustang GT when I bought my car, just weighing the pros and cons of my final decision. I know I did good by not buying the Dodge Stratus R/T that I test drove.
Yes you sure did and also I dont understand how you can get 22-23mpg is that city or freeway I am not saying your lieing but my car only has gotten 25mpg on the freeway best and averages 17-20 city