Maybe selling (again)

[MP3N.Y.C]

Mustang Mach 1 for sure. That car is bad ass IMO I have had six mustangs in the past, all v8's and all fast. I am waiting for the '05, I think thats my next car.
I love mustangs, but I do love my MP3
Pete

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[Necessity]

Have you thought of refinancing? Your car is nice, with the turbo it's fast, and it's not going to depricate as fast as a new car over the next 2 years or so. Why not pay the car off in full first, enjoy it while you have it, then when you need to upgrade, you'll be in an ever better position?

--edit. Whoops, sorry garrett. Didn't see your post.

 

[Flat Black]

The problem with the RX-7 for me is first its 10 years old and that takes a toll on anything mechanical and its also very unreliable, I don't want a car that drives 500 miles then has to go back on jack stands.

Myths, Myths, Myths. The FD3S was known as unreliable ONLY because of factors truly, out of the engines control.

1. The stock radiator is truly inadequate.

2. The stock Twin-Turbo generates enormous amounts of heat in the engine bay, leading to premature failure.

3. Mechanics cant work on them for s***, but being in Texas you have the advantage of quite a few number of good rotary shops.

4. Proper use of engine warm up and idle after boost were uncommon to American buyers, but have now become a stable part of thought as turbo-charged cars have increased in production.

The 13B-REW was a true technological marvel, surpassing the time in which it was created. It can be one of the most reliable engines ever if the items on this list are followed. The first upgrade you should do is an aftermarket radiator. After that reliability will be greatly increased.

 

[mp5drift]

rx-7. the 93s had some prombles but with good maintence it can be a great car.(but i just love the rotary engine) i think the prob with the 93 was the seals or cooling, i'm pretty sure it was the seals.

 

[mp5drift]

opps flat black just said what i wanted to but much much much better

 

[mp5jeff]

for those that think rx7's are unrealiable you are wrong, the only reason they get that is because some people who have them dont take care of them, i have a friend that has had his rx7 since he bought it with like 40k miles has around 110 now no problems...

 

[EXA4DRIVER]

I have a 2002 325i that I'm thinking about trading in. I'm in Cali, but shipping can be worked out. My wife and I want the 2003 E39 530i (we're not to fond of the E60 body style). PM me if you are interested.

 

[StarvingRussian]

I would have to say RX-7 or SRT-4.

Wait, **** that, get the RX-7, keep the P5, RX-7 can be your fun car in which you speed.

 

[1sty]

I voted for the bmw. Although, I actually like the srt, I wouldn't want to be associated w/ the majority of dodge owners/drivers. Here's an example: http://www.srtforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15277

In the Dodge boys defense, a Troll from this site started that one!

 

[redrims]

The SRT-4 seems to be the only logical choice if you want speed, good price, warranty, and low insurance.

This is the best choice, easily.

 

[1sty]

I need to clarify a bit.
I can afford the MP3. NO reason I can't its just a bit anoying to realize you could get a new 28000 car talked down to 24000 which with todays APRs will cost less a month then my car.
Its hard to rationalize paying the same a month for a protege that I could for a mustang Mach 1.

Also it is comming more obvious that the Protege just can not realisticly handl th epower I want to put down. The car just isn't designed for it. Also the suspension is one of the best but I hardly use it. I never auto cross nor will I. Other then being stupid on off ramps the suspension is just a clunk to me.

I thought about refinancing it but I am already a bit pissed by the 8% financing I already paid off, I don't want to add more.

I have decided to sell the car but to wait to replace it.
The car is up for $13500. I hav ea few panels to fix/replace and the alternator to adress, if someone wants it as is they can have it for $12500.

Thanks guys for the advice, especialy on the RX-7.

 

[1sty]

Damn no love for the mustang and that was my leading choice.
Any one have a reason to not get it?

 

[PaulMP3]

i hate the way the look, and they are too popular.

 

[Familia323]

insurance.... but I guess if you dont care about that, then hell, go for it!

 

[Captain KRM P5]

I driven the latest and greatest Mustang, let me tell you. It's a complete brick. They have tremendous body lean, totally floating overpowered power steering, weak brakes, inordinate amounts of mass, ZERO interior comfort and/or room, even compared to my old Toyota Tercel. The chassis design dates to 1978 Ford Fairmonts for crying out loud. The manual tranny feels loose. I was really disappointed. For the price, you get a fast flying brick.

Faster definetely than a new RX-8, but dammmmmmn that 8 was tiiiight

 

[JAC]

Silver or blue were my only considerations for color.
There is a blue one at the dealer I mentioned waiting for a home right now. No sunroof or viper style seats.

How come? you don't like the viper style seats??? I think they look dope but I've never sat in one, are they uncomfortable?

 

[1sty]

They make it a bit of a apin to get in and out. but they aren't uncormfortable.
Red may be a possibility too. I hate yell and the P5 is black so those are out. Silver is everywhere these days so I might go for red.

 

[Flat Black]

Damn no love for the mustang and that was my leading choice.
Any one have a reason to not get it?

1. Its made by Ford.

2. Its an American car.

3. It has less get up and go than the MSP.

4. Horrible transmissions. Rear main seals go out constantly because of alignment problems.

5. The ride is horrible.

6. The gauges look like they came off an '89 Escort.

7. Its made by Ford.

8. You'll be like every other redneck in Texas waving a confederate flag.

9. The syle is dated.

10. Riceboy non-functional hood scoop. :wtf:

 

[Stealth5]

call carmax here in texas, they had a Mach1 with less than 2000 miles on it, a blue one, for $25k and some change

 

[Stealth5]

10. Riceboy non-functional hood scoop. :wtf:

thats "scoop" as you call it is a shaker, and yes, it is functional, it pulls in air from the outside, thats the intake you dummy