Are 02-04 Mach 1's all created equal ?

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Well, the one I'm buying is a 5 speed. When Ford made the Bullitt they didn't even offer it in auto, I was shocked that they offered the Mach in auto at all. Needless to say I'm buying a 5 speed. The one thing I wish they offered was an optional 6 speed. Too bad that was Cobra only.

Now that I got a big boy job and my V6 got destroyed by some idiot, I need a big boy car.
 
I'm just going to put a short throw shifter on it and an exhaust then call it a day for a while. Provably until I pay off the loan.

Provably an MGW unless you guys think something else is better. I like the one my dad has on his Bullitt but I wish they had adjustable spring bias, I don't like how hard the spring for 5th and reverse is on that shifter.
 
Take a good close look at the body fit. I looked at a new yellow 04 that looked like it was dropped off the truck or something. The gap where the roof lined up with the rear quarter panel was like 3/4" on the drivers side and almost touching on the passenger side. The trunk lid also looked uneven. I think I read somewhere that some of the 03-04 cars had a fit problem from the panel hanging robot being worn or something. I looked at a 04 Cobra not long after that with some uneven lines too but it wasn't as bad as the Mach I saw.
 
We had 2 GTs, as shown in the sig...both were quick and fun, but the Mach is just world's better, faster. Even with the stock 3.55 ring and pinion, it pulls like a freight train at 3K+ all the way to 7K. Even with 315s out back, I easily lose traction at the top of 2nd gear. It's as simple as just shifting into 2nd gear at a modest speed, low RPMs...and then just floor it and hold on...by the time it gets to 5K, it'll be spinning the rears...
It's absolutely a blast. I've got just a few bits and pieces installed. The 4V takes bolt ons very well. Next on the list are long tube headers and a throttle body. On the long term list is a Kenne Bell...someday...
With the few mods I have now (intake spacer, cold air, UDPs, mid pipe, catback and Diablo tune), I'm putting down 305HP to the wheels. Best of Luck - hope the deal works out for you. Visit the 2003-2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Owner's Club & Registry Website . A great site.