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03-04-04, 12:39 PM
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| | | gm, ford, gm, ford, can't make up my mind
I have 2 82 camaro's, and an 84 mustang, I want to sel them all, but I can't decide if I want to get a nicer camaro or a nicer 5.0. I realize that this is a 5.0 forum, so ....I am looking at this 85 302 carbed hatch t-top, in decent condition for $500, The guy needs $$ bad so he's selling it dirt cheap, but all I have had is trouble with my 2.3L stang. It's been hastle of hastle. but at the same time, I got this 82 z28 and within a month of driving it, the tranny pretty much just blew up. I know I will neverbe happy driving anything but a V8...but I also know I would rather dump my money into upgrades, not maintence repair. so, what kind of trouble have you all had with your 5.0's? |
03-04-04, 01:53 PM
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Sounds like a pretty decent find. 85's are harder to come by cause they are the last year of the carb'd 5.0's. As far as problems, I have had NONE with my car and i've owned it almost 2 years. I maintain it well but still drive it hard. I used to have an 83 T/A T-top car that I thought was fast til I got the stang. On this board you will have everyone telling you to get a stang. I say go with whichever one you like most, just keep it a V-8!. Good luck.  |
03-04-04, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by evrythingsux151 so, what kind of trouble have you all had with your 5.0's? | Close to 170,000 miles or relatively trouble free driving. Maybe a water pump here, or an alternator there. Okay, a clutch but I consider that a maintenance item. The aftermarket is great now for 5.0 Fords, buy a few new toys to stick on it every now and then to play with performance gains. It's not a perfect car, but it's got to be the best car I've ever owned which includes a long list of all Fords (exception being a hand-me-down Dodge) in over 30 years of driving. All of them were good cars but this one takes the cake. It very much depends on what 5.0 you start with and how well it's been treated. All I can say is let your conscience be your guide, drive what you like, and like what you drive. BTW, I wouldn't even count the 2.3 Stang, completely different animal. |
03-04-04, 02:23 PM
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Ford All the way, i don't have any problems with my 89 LX (it was a 4 banger now it has a 351) is a very docile car and you got the biggest aftermarket in the world.  |
03-04-04, 02:59 PM
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Sell um all and get a vette I really like the C5s. Just kidding I'd go with a stang, I just like the way the look a whole lot more than the camaro. |
03-04-04, 03:06 PM
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fox all the way. no aod, get a t5, and mod it =) |
03-04-04, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by evrythingsux151 I have 2 82 camaro's, and an 84 mustang, I want to sel them all, but I can't decide if I want to get a nicer camaro or a nicer 5.0. I realize that this is a 5.0 forum, so ....I am looking at this 85 302 carbed hatch t-top, in decent condition for $500, The guy needs $$ bad so he's selling it dirt cheap, but all I have had is trouble with my 2.3L stang. It's been hastle of hastle. but at the same time, I got this 82 z28 and within a month of driving it, the tranny pretty much just blew up. I know I will neverbe happy driving anything but a V8...but I also know I would rather dump my money into upgrades, not maintence repair. so, what kind of trouble have you all had with your 5.0's? | Where is it located because if you don't want it I'm all oer it. My 86 has about 170-180 and is still going with an engine rebuild. Tranny was rebuilt but thats only because AAA dragged it for 50mi w/o removing the driveshaft. They payed for it...and paid to have it beefed up even though they didnt know. Just so happen they did the same thing to the shop owners brother's car so he was more than happy to stick it to them.  |
03-04-04, 03:11 PM
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Oh an something to base your decision on...
chevy=cheaper parts
ford=easier to work on (and a hell of a lot better than some lil boys bowtie)
there are pros and cons to both... |
03-04-04, 06:50 PM
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Stay with a stang, mine is an 86 with 204K miles on it and it is still very strong and i drive the hell out of it, it does leak a quart of oil between oil changes though, i'm probaly the only one here with valve cover gaskets leaking  |
03-04-04, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 4eyed5.0 Stay with a stang, mine is an 86 with 204K miles on it and it is still very strong and i drive the hell out of it, it does leak a quart of oil between oil changes though, i'm probaly the only one here with valve cover gaskets leaking | Its ok...One time I let mine leak for almost a year before I replaced them. But that was because a head busted off one of the bolts and I didnt feel like playing with it to get it out. That was when she was still my DD |
03-04-04, 08:03 PM
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have you considered puttin' a 5.0 or 351 in your current stang? what kind of shape is it in.
btw- i've had minimal probs, probably none that i didn't cause.
-steve |
03-04-04, 08:08 PM
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get a camaro i need some more guys to stomp on, not many more around here |
03-04-04, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bmo37 get a camaro i need some more guys to stomp on, not many more around here | Yeah I havent seen many around lately either. The occasional Italian Retart Out Crusing....but thats it. Havent seen any newer model 8's in quite a while. |
03-04-04, 08:50 PM
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I say sell ‘em both and buy something A LOT newer....(preferably a Stang). Not intending to flame you at all, but you're knowledge of either vehicle seems limited and I’m guessing your overall automotive technical knowledge is in the same boat....Which is fine, there's nothing wrong with that, but an '85 GT is only one year newer than your '84 and the last think you're going to want to do is buy another 15-20 year old, high mileage car to give you headaches. Yeah, the 5.0L roller motors last forever, but it’s the little nickel and dime things with the rest of the car that are going to kill you. If I were you, I'd keep my eye out for a really low mileage '93 (if you absolutely have to have a fox), or a later model SN-95. It may cost you more up front, but over the long run you’ll keep your sanity and your visa in check when all is said and done.
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03-04-04, 08:55 PM
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If reliability at a decent price is what you're after - buy a used Corolla, Civic or Accord. |
03-04-04, 09:00 PM
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dude seriously...your coming to a Ford forum...your pretty much going to get all FORD comments...if you go to a GM or Chevorlet your going to get all good GM comments  |
03-04-04, 09:10 PM
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If you have a long commute to work and want something extremely reliable I wouldn't buy a car that is nearly 20 years old. But when I bought my '87 I didn't know anything about cars nothing at all. I am no expert now , but have lerned alot. I will say if it wasn't for this web-site I would have probably sold my GT along time ago. It has only stranded me once (bad TFI module) but as someone else mentioned it is the nickle and dime stuff that wears out and it is almost never ending. I don't care if it is a chevy , a ford or a VW at the age these fox body cars or getting to be some things are just bound to wear out. The flip side of that is even if I had to replace a 100 dollar part every month on my car (which I don't) it would still be cheaper than making car payments. And like I said even with my limited mechanical knowledge I have yet to have a problem that the guys on this board didn't help me fix myslef in the driveway. No trying to convince you to buy the car or not to buy it. I am just saying condsider if you are willing to do the extra maintenace work that an older car is gonna require.
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03-04-04, 09:20 PM
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Hey GMstomper - just what is an 'Italian Retart'? I'm dyin' laughing..... |
03-04-04, 10:49 PM
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No doubt get the Stang!!
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03-04-04, 10:59 PM
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I have had problem after problem for a while, finally now everything is good, just dont be messing with stuff if you are unfamiliar with it.  |
03-05-04, 12:03 AM
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Ignorant Redneck Out Cruisin'. 
I'd stay with Ford, but that's just me. I love the Mustang above any other car, and probably always will. Keep yours. 
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03-05-04, 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by evrythingsux151 I know I will neverbe happy driving anything but a V8...but I also know I would rather dump my money into upgrades, not maintence repair. so, what kind of trouble have you all had with your 5.0's? | We have a saying down at the shop "when something brakes, upgrade it." You'd be surprised how many maintinance repair parts are available in performance versions. Trouble? F.O.R.D. hasn't gotten all it's little joke code names for nothing, expect this stuff to crap out. On the other hand, my '91 GT is gonna turn over 228,000 miles this week, never rebuilt original engine, and it doesn't know what towtruck looks like. No complaints. I would jump in it and drive cross country without a thought. The key is to get the one you really want, and you don't mind spending the money as much. |
03-05-04, 10:10 AM
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FORD FORD FORD!!!!!!!!!!!! i cant stand chevys and its great to listen to them say there cars are so bad then you just walk all overthem in your fox. also i heard the year camaro you have usually has alot of good torque down low but they just quit makin power around 4000 |
03-05-04, 12:05 PM
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ok buy the 85. i have just got one and i love it. it has the origonial paint and it is in good shape. the guy i got it from also gave me another motor, the origonial. which has a rod knock but, isn't a big problem. the car only has 78K on the body. the t-top seals do leak a little bit though. only above the door. those cars also came stock with a y pipe soif you do get it put dual on it. mine came with flowmaster after cat. so i would buy it depending on the condition of the car. i did also buy the car for only 3,000 so i think that i did get a good deal. you also don't see too many of the 86 and older body styles where i am form so it was a goo thing. |
03-05-04, 12:42 PM
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Buy a Honda and call it the day. J/K
No, the 5.0 is pretty reliable. Many people get 150K miles or better out of them without problems. They have a bad rap because of people who beat the heck of them a whine when they break. I would sell all your cars, forget the 85 and try to pick up something a little newer in better shape. | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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