On the fence about selling the Mach.. - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

mach18604 · 03-30-2016, 03:46 PM

I keep struggleing on if I should sell my White 04 5spd Mach..

Will they be worth any big $$ down the road?? or just a slight amout more then a GT..?

I love the car.. but I want something faster. Id like to get a 13-14 GT500 in a few years.. I know there is a few members on here that have moved on, what do you guys think?

agh im just torn!

DSG2003Mach1 · 03-30-2016, 04:20 PM

I could see a mint/kept in a bubble Mach1 possibly being worth something many decades from now but youd have probably spent as much to keep it from rotting away during that time as youd make on it.

Personally I dont see keeping one as an "investment"

Thunderbolt · 03-30-2016, 05:02 PM

The only american cars making any money right now are all 45+ years old. Nothing from the mid-70's on is worth squat. Maybe your great-grandson will make out good.

SLO-RIDE · 03-30-2016, 05:34 PM

I'm from the other side of the coin. I see the Mach as a car that is done depreciating and is not a car you'd see every day. A GT 500 will lose value in the first few years, and that's not any more of an investment than a Mach 1. I'm still just a bit partial to the Mach 1, and I feel from an investment point the Mach 1 is going to hold it's current value more than a GT 500. No matter what car it seems to be, it has to be older to start increasing the value. Your half way there, why start over?

not a gt · 03-30-2016, 05:45 PM

Get off the fence and keep it please

ASH302 · 03-30-2016, 06:11 PM

I for one miss my mach, but do understand where you are coming from, do I think the mach's will be worth a ton of money down the road, not for what people think or those that never drove them thinking they were going to get big money out of them.
why not gain some power to the mach if you want to go faster?
or keep the mach and get a new 5.0, which already has some good n/a power?

ASh

mach18604 · 04-05-2016, 03:56 PM

tons of great points..

If I go for ride in a GT500.. Ill sell everything I own to get one haha

Let me ask you guys this.. My car is a White 2004 5 spd with 6,800 miles.. mostly stock

Has stock wheels and tires.
01 Cobra bumper
term side mirriors
window tint
01 bullitt side scoops
eibach pro kit

I have all stock parts..

whats the car worth??

has one stone chip that I have seen and touched up.. cant even tell

mach18604 · 04-05-2016, 03:58 PM

http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/...d.php?t=133965

few pics

Thunderbolt · 04-05-2016, 09:46 PM

The most I would pay would be $17K. This is the real world, not Barrett-Jackson fantasy land. If I were you, just keep the Mach and forget about the Shelby. Don't spend more money on a car you'll never drive either. Make sure you order a new fuel pump.

Fauxnali · 04-06-2016, 10:37 AM

I've sold two other Mustangs to get to the Mach.
When I find a Mustang I like more, that will be the day I sell the Mach.
That being said, it would have to be a pretty special Mustang to do so. Possibly a 2013-14 Boss or if I can ever afford one a new GT-350. Not sure I would go with an older Shelby, don't get me wrong they are beasts but...just don't know what it is.

Of course there is the ULTIMATE a 2000 Cobra R!!!!
That would hands down be my all time choice of Mustang. Just love it.

ab_mach1 · 04-06-2016, 01:13 PM

Why not throw some money at the Mach? Custom spec'd cam, long tube headers, maybe some porting and boom..340-370HP to the wheels. Maybe upgrade the rear to 31 spline, nice LCA's, and change to 4.10 gears..then you can launch hard at the track and not worry about a thing. Maybe swap to a T56 and have a better time shifting. Your car has very low miles so there's many years of enjoyment ahead.

If you into boost, you could go with a supercharger or turbo. Me..I don't care bout no stinkin forced induction lol. Old school N/A for me

Either way though, get or keep something you want to drive, like many others have said.

03-30-2016, 03:46 PM	#1
mach18604 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lyndhurst, Ohio Posts: 2,287	On the fence about selling the Mach.. I keep struggleing on if I should sell my White 04 5spd Mach.. Will they be worth any big $$ down the road?? or just a slight amout more then a GT..? I love the car.. but I want something faster. Id like to get a 13-14 GT500 in a few years.. I know there is a few members on here that have moved on, what do you guys think? agh im just torn! __________________ Collecting for an Eaton Swap down the road..

03-30-2016, 04:20 PM	#2
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: On the fence about selling the Mach.. I could see a mint/kept in a bubble Mach1 possibly being worth something many decades from now but youd have probably spent as much to keep it from rotting away during that time as youd make on it. Personally I dont see keeping one as an "investment" __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

03-30-2016, 05:02 PM	#3
Thunderbolt And Leadfoot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Easy Street Posts: 6,468	Re: On the fence about selling the Mach.. The only american cars making any money right now are all 45+ years old. Nothing from the mid-70's on is worth squat. Maybe your great-grandson will make out good. __________________ '23 Fighter Jet Gray Mach 1 (Automatic, 470hp/410tq) '04 Azure Blue Mach 1 (5Spd., 305hp/320tq) '17 Blue Streak Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X4 (Automatic, 395hp/410tq) "She's An Underage Angel With A Dented Halo"-She Needs Rock n Roll---Motley Crue Every now and then, say What The F*. What The F*, gives you freedom. With freedom comes opportunity. Opportunity, makes your future. If you can't say it.......you can't do it.----Miles

03-30-2016, 05:34 PM	#4
SLO-RIDE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Turbotville, PA Posts: 211	Re: On the fence about selling the Mach.. I'm from the other side of the coin. I see the Mach as a car that is done depreciating and is not a car you'd see every day. A GT 500 will lose value in the first few years, and that's not any more of an investment than a Mach 1. I'm still just a bit partial to the Mach 1, and I feel from an investment point the Mach 1 is going to hold it's current value more than a GT 500. No matter what car it seems to be, it has to be older to start increasing the value. Your half way there, why start over?

03-30-2016, 05:45 PM	#5
not a gt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waaayy out in the country,leave your GPS at home! Posts: 4,825	Re: On the fence about selling the Mach.. Get off the fence and keep it please __________________ 2003 DSG Mach 1-03 Cobra Term/T56 swap: 2.3L Whipple,3.37 Upper,4 lb.lower, ID 1000 injectors,LCD cooling mod,Billetflow idlers,200A Alt,oil cooler delete with MMR adapter plate,MM oil filter kit,FrozenBoost Heat Exchanger Flowtech L.T., Maganaflow O/R X with Magnapacks, FRRP D.S.,T-56 with 26 spline input shaft and anti venom mod with reverse lockout box, FR steel flywheel,Spec Stage 3+,Moser 31 spline axles,FR 3.73 gear Tuned by B.Kurgan 601Hp/558/Tq

03-30-2016, 06:11 PM	#6
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: On the fence about selling the Mach.. I for one miss my mach, but do understand where you are coming from, do I think the mach's will be worth a ton of money down the road, not for what people think or those that never drove them thinking they were going to get big money out of them. why not gain some power to the mach if you want to go faster? or keep the mach and get a new 5.0, which already has some good n/a power? ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

04-05-2016, 03:56 PM	#7
mach18604 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lyndhurst, Ohio Posts: 2,287	Re: On the fence about selling the Mach.. tons of great points.. If I go for ride in a GT500.. Ill sell everything I own to get one haha Let me ask you guys this.. My car is a White 2004 5 spd with 6,800 miles.. mostly stock Has stock wheels and tires. 01 Cobra bumper term side mirriors window tint 01 bullitt side scoops eibach pro kit I have all stock parts.. whats the car worth?? has one stone chip that I have seen and touched up.. cant even tell __________________ Collecting for an Eaton Swap down the road..

04-05-2016, 03:58 PM	#8
mach18604 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lyndhurst, Ohio Posts: 2,287	Re: On the fence about selling the Mach.. http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/...d.php?t=133965 few pics __________________ Collecting for an Eaton Swap down the road..

04-05-2016, 09:46 PM	#9
Thunderbolt And Leadfoot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Easy Street Posts: 6,468	Re: On the fence about selling the Mach.. The most I would pay would be $17K. This is the real world, not Barrett-Jackson fantasy land. If I were you, just keep the Mach and forget about the Shelby. Don't spend more money on a car you'll never drive either. Make sure you order a new fuel pump. __________________ '23 Fighter Jet Gray Mach 1 (Automatic, 470hp/410tq) '04 Azure Blue Mach 1 (5Spd., 305hp/320tq) '17 Blue Streak Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X4 (Automatic, 395hp/410tq) "She's An Underage Angel With A Dented Halo"-She Needs Rock n Roll---Motley Crue Every now and then, say What The F*. What The F*, gives you freedom. With freedom comes opportunity. Opportunity, makes your future. If you can't say it.......you can't do it.----Miles

04-06-2016, 10:37 AM	#10
Fauxnali What's Shakin' Join Date: May 2011 Location: St Albert Alberta Posts: 706	Re: On the fence about selling the Mach.. I've sold two other Mustangs to get to the Mach. When I find a Mustang I like more, that will be the day I sell the Mach. That being said, it would have to be a pretty special Mustang to do so. Possibly a 2013-14 Boss or if I can ever afford one a new GT-350. Not sure I would go with an older Shelby, don't get me wrong they are beasts but...just don't know what it is. Of course there is the ULTIMATE a 2000 Cobra R!!!! That would hands down be my all time choice of Mustang. Just love it. __________________ 1971 Mustang Coupe Sold 1985 Mustang GT T-tops Sold 2003 Azure Blue IUP Automatic One of 453 #2290 of 9652 Built on February 24th 2003 Eibach Pro-Kit, no ISO's in rear Magnapacks CatBacks Mac O/R X-pipe K&N Drop in filter 4.10 Ford Racing Gears SCT Tuned by Bama Best 1/4 13.34 @ 104.40 Instagram @johnny_kipp

04-06-2016, 01:13 PM	#11
ab_mach1 Lorraine's driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,442	Re: On the fence about selling the Mach.. Why not throw some money at the Mach? Custom spec'd cam, long tube headers, maybe some porting and boom..340-370HP to the wheels. Maybe upgrade the rear to 31 spline, nice LCA's, and change to 4.10 gears..then you can launch hard at the track and not worry about a thing. Maybe swap to a T56 and have a better time shifting. Your car has very low miles so there's many years of enjoyment ahead. If you into boost, you could go with a supercharger or turbo. Me..I don't care bout no stinkin forced induction lol. Old school N/A for me Either way though, get or keep something you want to drive, like many others have said. __________________ Instagram: @azurblumach1 SCT X3 with LaSota Racing tune Borla Stingers w/JBA off road H pipe MGW short shifter w/comfort handle Eibach Sportlines w/Koni STR.T's and Maximum Motorsports CC plates

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