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['13_ImpactBlue_GT]

Im looking for a second vehicle to supplement my 03 GT, what is the "best" year for the 2.3 Stang?

 

[MagnaflowGT]

IMO, if you want the turbo 2.3, go for the 85.5-86 SVO. For an N/A stang, go with the 93 (105hp instead of the older ones with 88)

 

[kiddiccarus]

91-93 is the best non-turbo 2.3L IMO. I have a 93 and am quiter happy with it.

 

[egnorant]

It depends

I have several and they have different strong points. My personal fav is the 91 vert 5 speed. All the options and a tight little car with good milage.
Also have an 88 hatch 5 speed. Like it but it is a little rattier and better in the rain or weather.
85 coupe with a c-3 that is a cheap beater with an excellent radio and a broken hinge. But it is dependable.
84 GT turbo vert may be a new favorite as soon as I fight my way past the damage done by the previous owner.
Of the choices I have I am currently building a 91 coupe with an 86 turbo coupe motor with a few tweaks to get it around 275 hp. Hoping this may curb my mild power addiction away from the 83 vert 5.0 with its 10 mpg tire burning, exhaust screaming, ticket getting, ricer baiting rush.
My 91 vert with the auto is a nice sedate car that the better half can drive if she wants.
What do you want it for...commuting?..grocery getter?
Bruce

 

['13_ImpactBlue_GT]

Mostly commuting between home and college (I love driving my 03 GT but at 20-21mpg = ), maybe perform some modifications to it.

 

[JB66]

I'd go for a 92-93 dual plug with automatic.

 

[kiddiccarus]

Mileage can range anywhere from 25-30 usually on the 2.3 N/A un touched.

 

[Asha'man]

I'd go for a 92-93 dual plug with automatic.

Only if you're a masochist. Manual tranny is a MUST on these cars.

Brian

 

[JB66]

Nah, the autos come with 3.73's and no clutch to miss a shift with. For a daily driver, I like my 93 LX coupe, auto. For cruisin' I go with my 90 LX hatch 5 spd. For trips, either the 5.0HO Crown Vic or 95 Town Car.

 

[tlpilot]

Nah, the autos come with 3.73's and no clutch to miss a shift with. For a daily driver, I like my 93 LX coupe, auto. For cruisin' I go with my 90 LX hatch 5 spd. For trips, either the 5.0HO Crown Vic or 95 Town Car.

The auto sucks up more power than the t-5... I am almost finished with my swap. I am looking forward to a little more power.

Brew

 

[lamrith]

Wow, complaining about 21mpg? heh I been driving a rig with 11mpg.

I just got a 88 LX, can't wait to get the motor done and actually drive it to save some $$$

 

[JB66]

Actually, the 93 (auto) does 30, the 90 (T5) does 31, the 5.0HO CV does 22 and the 95 TC does 25-27.

 

[lamrith]

Actually, the 93 (auto) does 30, the 90 (T5) does 31, the 5.0HO CV does 22 and the 95 TC does 25-27.

I was poking fun at Tom and his 03GT only getting 21mpg heh

 

['13_ImpactBlue_GT]

But at least my rig is a Ford and not a Chevy

 

[lamrith]

HAHA yeah yeah.. why do you think I bought the LX!! I would be all ford if I could, but payments on an excursion be higher than my house payment!!

 

['13_ImpactBlue_GT]

Im just messing with ya bro Hell if I had the money and my GT was paid off Id go find a 03-04 Cobra in Sonic Blue or Comp. Orange. And thats pretty bad when the payment on a car is higher than a house pmt