Looking for advice/opinions - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Iceman91 · 03-18-2016, 01:05 PM

So, here's the dilemma. I bought a 2014 GT a few months ago and the Mach has been relegated to car show duty only. I love the GT, fun to drive, powerful. The Mach is paid for and I was thinking of selling to perform upgrades on the GT (S/C, exhaust, etc.). The GT isn't daily driven, maybe a few times a week. Just thinking that I would enjoy doing more to the GT, but the Mach has "sentimental" value to me. Anyway, would appreciate any thoughts or opinions as to what my fellow Mach 1er's would do. Thanks!!

96gt02 · 03-18-2016, 01:18 PM

I say sell the Mach and enjoy the GT more, it hard enough for me to even enjoy my Mach having my Focus ST daily driver, I cant imagine having two mustangs that barely get driven lol

Bruisbe · 03-18-2016, 01:30 PM

I think it strongly depends on what sort of definition you have for "sentimental" value..

The only reason I make the comment is because at some point, I do plan on getting a newer mustang, and even though my mach 1 fully paid off, I would never sell it because it was my dad's mach before he passed away.

Iceman91 · 03-18-2016, 01:42 PM

Sentimental only because I've owned it the longest of any car I've had (six years..lol). I know it's a matter of taste and preference, but just trying to weigh the pro's and con's. If I were to sell the Mach, I would be looking at around 12K to play with.

Bruisbe · 03-18-2016, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman91

Sentimental only because I've owned it the longest of any car I've had (six years..lol). I know it's a matter of taste and preference, but just trying to weigh the pro's and con's. If I were to sell the Mach, I would be looking at around 12K to play with.

At that price you could easily do all of the bolt on mods on the new car along with suspension and engine mods as well...I guess it really depends on what your end performance goals are and how easily they can be reached with the new car.

mach18604 · 03-18-2016, 03:10 PM

keep it! Im in the same boat.. mine is paid off and i want a newer stang!!

You didnt have to sell it to get the new new one.. So why sell it for Mods??

Just get mods over time..

SLO-RIDE · 03-18-2016, 06:28 PM

Over the years, I've learned that if you sell a fun car that you really like.....you will regret it at some point.

Looking back I should have kept a lot of my cars, especially my 67 Fastback GT. Now I can't find one that is clean and fair priced. Your Mach is pretty much done depreciating so why not keep it and do your mods to the GT as your fund$ allow.

Bruisbe · 03-18-2016, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SLO-RIDE

Over the years, I've learned that if you sell a fun car that you really like.....you will regret it at some point.

Looking back I should have kept a lot of my cars, especially my 67 Fastback GT. Now I can't find one that is clean and fair priced. Your Mach is pretty much done depreciating so why not keep it and do your mods to the GT as your fund$ allow.

I like this guys way of thinking...Im with him!!

shadowmaker · 03-18-2016, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman91

So, here's the dilemma. I bought a 2014 GT a few months ago and the Mach has been relegated to car show duty only. I love the GT, fun to drive, powerful. The Mach is paid for and I was thinking of selling to perform upgrades on the GT (S/C, exhaust, etc.). The GT isn't daily driven, maybe a few times a week. Just thinking that I would enjoy doing more to the GT, but the Mach has "sentimental" value to me. Anyway, would appreciate any thoughts or opinions as to what my fellow Mach 1er's would do. Thanks!!

When was the last time you drove the Mach? Go drive it, that usually works for me. Actually, did this 2 days ago. I havent drove it since Oct and it has been sitting under the cover and was thinking about selling it. Uncovered it, went and washed it, drove around for about a hour, and was smiling the whole time.

It is back on the porch, covered up, and not for sale.

not a gt · 03-18-2016, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mach18604

keep it! Im in the same boat.. mine is paid off and i want a newer stang!!

You didnt have to sell it to get the new new one.. So why sell it for Mods??

Just get mods over time..

+1

Iceman91 · 03-18-2016, 11:09 PM

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the advice. The Mach will stay in the stable.

ASH302 · 03-20-2016, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SLO-RIDE

Over the years, I've learned that if you sell a fun car that you really like.....you will regret it at some point.

Looking back I should have kept a lot of my cars, especially my 67 Fastback GT. Now I can't find one that is clean and fair priced. Your Mach is pretty much done depreciating so why not keep it and do your mods to the GT as your fund$ allow.

agree, I still miss the mach a lot and I also miss the 13 GT (had trade in for a auto, because of left knee) both were truly fun.
I love the Cobra though, but it isn't the mach

ASh

ASH302 · 03-20-2016, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman91

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the advice. The Mach will stay in the stable.

glad to hear

ASh

Hpstang · 03-20-2016, 08:34 AM

I have been itching to buy a new 5.0 but I don't think I could ever part with my Mach. I love the car and no one has one around my area. I never see them but see 5.0 by the hundreds.

ASH302 · 03-20-2016, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Hpstang

I have been itching to buy a new 5.0 but I don't think I could ever part with my Mach. I love the car and no one has one around my area. I never see them but see 5.0 by the hundreds.

The 5.0s are everywhere

ASh

03-18-2016, 01:05 PM	#1
Iceman91 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 233	Looking for advice/opinions So, here's the dilemma. I bought a 2014 GT a few months ago and the Mach has been relegated to car show duty only. I love the GT, fun to drive, powerful. The Mach is paid for and I was thinking of selling to perform upgrades on the GT (S/C, exhaust, etc.). The GT isn't daily driven, maybe a few times a week. Just thinking that I would enjoy doing more to the GT, but the Mach has "sentimental" value to me. Anyway, would appreciate any thoughts or opinions as to what my fellow Mach 1er's would do. Thanks!! __________________ Current: '03 Azure Blue :THUMBSUP: Gone but not forgotten: '99 "Limited" 35th GT '03 Oxford White Mach 1 '03 Torch Red Mach 1

03-18-2016, 01:18 PM	#2
96gt02 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jersey Posts: 442	Re: Looking for advice/opinions I say sell the Mach and enjoy the GT more, it hard enough for me to even enjoy my Mach having my Focus ST daily driver, I cant imagine having two mustangs that barely get driven lol __________________ 03 Mach 1 JLT Next Gen CAI (fenderwell), VAP 5/8 Plenum Spacer, 10" Ported Short Runner Intake (Roy), Bassani Mid Length Headers, Bassani O/R X Pipe, Mac 3" Catback, March Fluid Dampener, Hydro-boost and WP Pulleys, FRPP Aluminum DS, Ported Throttle Body, 4.10 Gears, 315/35/17's Tuned by Wicked Motorsports

03-18-2016, 01:30 PM	#3
Bruisbe Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 214	Re: Looking for advice/opinions I think it strongly depends on what sort of definition you have for "sentimental" value.. The only reason I make the comment is because at some point, I do plan on getting a newer mustang, and even though my mach 1 fully paid off, I would never sell it because it was my dad's mach before he passed away.

03-18-2016, 01:42 PM	#4
Iceman91 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 233	Re: Looking for advice/opinions Sentimental only because I've owned it the longest of any car I've had (six years..lol). I know it's a matter of taste and preference, but just trying to weigh the pro's and con's. If I were to sell the Mach, I would be looking at around 12K to play with. __________________ Current: '03 Azure Blue :THUMBSUP: Gone but not forgotten: '99 "Limited" 35th GT '03 Oxford White Mach 1 '03 Torch Red Mach 1

03-18-2016, 03:10 PM	#6
mach18604 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lyndhurst, Ohio Posts: 2,287	Re: Looking for advice/opinions keep it! Im in the same boat.. mine is paid off and i want a newer stang!! You didnt have to sell it to get the new new one.. So why sell it for Mods?? Just get mods over time.. __________________ Collecting for an Eaton Swap down the road..

03-18-2016, 06:28 PM	#7
SLO-RIDE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Turbotville, PA Posts: 211	Re: Looking for advice/opinions Over the years, I've learned that if you sell a fun car that you really like.....you will regret it at some point. Looking back I should have kept a lot of my cars, especially my 67 Fastback GT. Now I can't find one that is clean and fair priced. Your Mach is pretty much done depreciating so why not keep it and do your mods to the GT as your fund$ allow.

03-18-2016, 11:09 PM	#11
Iceman91 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 233	Re: Looking for advice/opinions Thanks everyone, I appreciate the advice. The Mach will stay in the stable. __________________ Current: '03 Azure Blue :THUMBSUP: Gone but not forgotten: '99 "Limited" 35th GT '03 Oxford White Mach 1 '03 Torch Red Mach 1

03-20-2016, 08:34 AM	#14
Hpstang Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kingsland ga Posts: 398	Re: Looking for advice/opinions I have been itching to buy a new 5.0 but I don't think I could ever part with my Mach. I love the car and no one has one around my area. I never see them but see 5.0 by the hundreds. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 torch red, 5 speed, Borla stingers, off road Mac ss pro chamber, k&n drop in,sct x4 with custom dyno tune 308 rwhp 324 rwtq upr delete puck, MM flsfc, wild rides upper and lower torque box reinforcement kit. MGW shifter with standard handle, speed of sound pillar with dual aeroforce gauges,Bullitts black polished lip 17x8 front 17x10.50 nitto 555r's 315/35/17, smoked tail lights,smoked 3rd brake light. Engine dress up parts. It's only just the beginning procharger coming soon

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