99-04Gt Verse 95Gt

[Sonic04GT]

Thoughts on this 99?

"Black 1999 Ford Mustang GT (4.6L 260 hp V8, dual exhaust)
5 speed manual transmission
Grey interior
~130,000 miles
Recently detailed and waxed - Very clean!
Alloy wheels
Rear-wheel drive
Air conditioning, cruise control
CD/Cassette/Radio
Power windows & locks
Keyless entry
Well taken care of & owned by one family since new
$4500
Serious offers only."
Miles aren't low but not horrible and the car looks clean and well maintained obviously I would test drive it and look over everything to make sure its not a lemon.
Probably low ball around 3500 and hope to end up close to 4K if it was a good car.

Not a bad price if you can lowball to $3500ish. I'd be prepared to do a little bit of maintenance with that kind of mileage. I personally wouldn't buy it but that's because I was getting out of a high mileage car and wanted something I know I could count on since it was a DD and I didnt have the time or space to work on it. I bought it with 33k on the odometer.

If you can do most small stuff yourself, and give it a tune up, flush fluids, etc. then give it a shot if it drives well.

 

[5.0Torx]

Ive owned a 5.0 and a 4.6 and cannot wait to get rid of my 4.6. Theyre both good engines and without a doubt, the fact that the 99-04 are so much newer will pay big in terms of reliability and fewer "what kind of ghetto-fabulous jury rigging is THIS!?!?!" moments when you go fixing **** the previous owner hid from you. But i do miss that low end torque.

If its your second car, go 5.0. If not, get the 4.6 and enjoy the best of both worlds.

JMHO

 

[BurningRubber]

Thoughts on this 99?

"Black 1999 Ford Mustang GT (4.6L 260 hp V8, dual exhaust)
5 speed manual transmission
Grey interior
~130,000 miles
Recently detailed and waxed - Very clean!
Alloy wheels
Rear-wheel drive
Air conditioning, cruise control
CD/Cassette/Radio
Power windows & locks
Keyless entry
Well taken care of & owned by one family since new
$4500
Serious offers only."
Miles aren't low but not horrible and the car looks clean and well maintained obviously I would test drive it and look over everything to make sure its not a lemon.
Probably low ball around 3500 and hope to end up close to 4K if it was a good car.

Is that on Craigslist? Phone number listed? Pay close attention, that place is a scamfest and unless its a dealer, ads that list standard equipment like that are largely scams.

That being said, I wouldn't pay more than 4k assuming it's in good mechanical shape and is still aesthetically good as well.

 

[sneaky98gt]

Who said something about 4.6s not having low end torque? 325 rwtq off idle here.

Knowing what I know now, I wish I would have waited for a New Edge. They are more refined, have better brakes, better suspension, and more power than either a 94-95 5.0 or a 96-98 NPI GT, with plenty of room to grow. Simple, do it yourself bolt ons will get a PI GT to 275ish rwhp. A 5.0 or NPI car won't come within 50 hp of that.

Another issue no one has brought up: fuel mileage. My granddad's 94 5.0 (mild H/C/I, exhaust, 5 speed, 3.73s) gets 18-19 mpg, TOPS. His 04 auto Mach 1 with 3.55 rear gears gets 24-25, while his 01 auto GT gets 27+ mpg on the highway. That difference in fuel will add up over a long enough period of time.

But honestly, the deciding factor for me would be looks. As Twista said best, you can change the power of any of them, but you can't change the looks. IMHO, the New Edges are a significant amount better looking than the Aeros. To me, the Aeros are kind of sleek and sexy looking, while the New Edges are mean and tough looking. Personally, I prefer the "I'm gonna eat you for lunch if you don't get out of my way" look that the fronts of the New Edges look like.

Insurance shouldn't be that much different for the two, or at least is isn't around here. If anything, the New Edge might be less on account of safety. If you have parents that will let you, definitely put the car under their name and put yourself under some old beater of your parents. That's what I did, and I think the insurance for the Mustang was <$1000 a year.

Whatever you do, be responsible with your car. Don't be one of those teenagers that give the rest of the young crowd a bad rep for owning these cars.

Lot's of good information and respectful opinions in this thread.

 

[dstang01]

I was in the same dilemma a few years ago when I was a highschool senior looking to buy my first Mustang, 1994-1995 5.0 vs 1999+ 4.6. I found my '94 convertible gt in excellent condition for a good bit cheaper than average shape hardtop new-edges were going for. Whichever you decide on, I strongly recommend getting something that's been taken care of, you'll thank yourself in the long run.

I don't regret getting the '94, I've had lots of good times with the car and it's been rock solid in reliability. The torque characteristics make it fun as hell to drive, and it is very easy to work on the 5.0. It is a great first car for a young guy, provided you are responsible. Once you're older and ready for more, the 5.0 is a great platform to build and parts are plentiful and cheap. I'm about to do the top end now, and the options are as deep as your wallet. All in all, they are great all around cars, fun, reliable, sound awesome, and have potential. They aren't the fastest out there, but once you get yourself a nice car and start having fun you start to forget about what other people have and enjoy the car for what it is. Good luck with whatever you decide on

 

[Notaneggspert]

I was in the same dilemma a few years ago when I was a highschool senior looking to buy my first Mustang, 1994-1995 5.0 vs 1999+ 4.6. I found my '94 convertible gt in excellent condition for a good bit cheaper than average shape hardtop new-edges were going for. Whichever you decide on, I strongly recommend getting something that's been taken care of, you'll thank yourself in the long run.

I don't regret getting the '94, I've had lots of good times with the car and it's been rock solid in reliability. The torque characteristics make it fun as hell to drive, and it is very easy to work on the 5.0. It is a great first car for a young guy, provided you are responsible. Once you're older and ready for more, the 5.0 is a great platform to build and parts are plentiful and cheap. I'm about to do the top end now, and the options are as deep as your wallet. All in all, they are great all around cars, fun, reliable, sound awesome, and have potential. They aren't the fastest out there, but once you get yourself a nice car and start having fun you start to forget about what other people have and enjoy the car for what it is. Good luck with whatever you decide on

Thanks for the advice, yours looks great.
At this point if I find a great deal on a 5speed coupe 94-04 with low miles I'll go for it. Horse power is less important than just finding a good deal on a dependable car loaded with potential; that will be great to look forward to down the road. I can change wheels(I have a friend selling billets), Pi Heads, exhaust, brakes, ect and make it my car.