Enough Time has Gone By - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Con's Mach1 · 08-25-2009, 12:54 PM

Enough time has gone by, to find out how well our Mach1s are doing since '03. Is everybody still happy with theirs? Is the reliabilty going well? I hope everybodies is. Our '04 has 63,000 and so far no complaints. I hope everyone else is doing fine also..... I REALLY would like to know, which '03-'04 Mach1 has the highest mileage!!

2k4mach · 08-25-2009, 12:55 PM

i have 9k on mine and its getting rebuilt....

Con's Mach1 · 08-25-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 2k4mach

i have 9k on mine and its getting rebuilt....

OOOCH!!! That hurt.

japan4racing · 08-25-2009, 01:02 PM

didnt buy mine new some guy named thomas roberts did...but she has 56k on her now still going strong.

Con's Mach1 · 08-25-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by japan4racing

didnt buy mine new some guy named thomas roberts did...but she has 56k on her now still going strong.

OK!! Things are starting to look up.

2k4mach · 08-25-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Con's Mach1

OOOCH!!! That hurt.

yup and its slow. slowest car in my fleet other than the wifes DD

73mach03 · 08-25-2009, 01:07 PM

Bought my babied Mach 1 used with just over 8,000 miles about 7 weeks ago and have pushed it to within 12 miles of 10,000. Car rides tight and feels great. Looks and drives like a new car.

Con's Mach1 · 08-25-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 73mach03

Bought my babied Mach 1 used with just over 8,000 miles about 7 weeks ago and have pushed it to within 12 miles of 10,000. Car rides tight and feels great. Looks and drives like a new car.

Well, pretty good so far.

falcongtho3 · 08-25-2009, 01:37 PM

Nearly 7 years, and 51,000 miles and smooth sailing all the way. Issues that have come up were not of the cars doing, and my decision not to mod the car may have contributed to its continuing reliability.

Con's Mach1 · 08-25-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 2k4mach

yup and its slow. slowest car in my fleet other than the wifes DD

I know that's the exeption, not the rule. Has to be, or there would be no Mach1s or even the Mach1 Registry if that was the case.

Con's Mach1 · 08-25-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by falcongtho3

Nearly 7 years, and 51,000 miles and smooth sailing all the way. Issues that have come up were not of the cars doing, and my decision not to mod the car may have contributed to its continuing reliability.

Of course, that is likley the case. Play with Mods and sometimes you get BURNED. Of course the Mach1 is already RARE, and fast with PRESTIGE to boot. Keep it 'REAL'. So far my wifes '04 Mach1 has the highest miles on the ticker. I know somebody has more miles on their Mach out there.

Catman · 08-25-2009, 01:50 PM

At 32k I spun a rod bearing last October...now she's back and even better as of late May, with the support of the wife. She's making close to 360rwhp/330rwtq N/A with mods in sig. Also a couple more things in the future are planned. There's not a day that goes by where I don't have a big cheesy grin when think about or drive the car.

73mach03 · 08-25-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by falcongtho3

my decision not to mod the car may have contributed to its continuing reliability.

I don't have any big plans to mod the car. So far, I am very happy with it "as is". I like the way it looks (a lot) and find it rare enough in my area anyway.

03Mach1BoyAdam · 08-25-2009, 02:12 PM

Bought my car used with 12k miles on it from a dealer, who told me the original owner traded it in for a Shelby GT lol don't know why though. His loss is my gain. I've had the Mach for over 2 years now, has 34k on it and still running strong.

Bill Hamilton · 08-25-2009, 02:24 PM

Well, I've had mine since day one and no real problems for a daily driver with 60,000 miles.

If I HAD to make any complaints ... the paint, the only warranty work done so far and it's just about run out anyways (6 year/75K). The paint on the hood chipped and had to be repainted, the drivers side window doesn't want to roll down on hot days when it's sat all day in the sun.

My only real mods were a K&N CAI when I first got it, and since replaced with a C&L unit. It's always been my daily driver, very compy on trips, and great gas mileage both around town and trips.

It's the best Mustang I've ever owned going back to 1970.

Con's Mach1 · 08-25-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Catman

At 32k I spun a rod bearing last October...now she's back and even better as of late May, with the support of the wife. She's making close to 360rwhp/330rwtq N/A with mods in sig. Also a couple more things in the future are planned. There's not a day that goes by where I don't have a big cheesy grin when think about or drive the car.

How did the Bearing spin out?

Con's Mach1 · 08-25-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 73mach03

I don't have any big plans to mod the car. So far, I am very happy with it "as is". I like the way it looks (a lot) and find it rare enough in my area anyway.

You understand.

Con's Mach1 · 08-25-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Hamilton

Well, I've had mine since day one and no real problems for a daily driver with 60,000 miles.

If I HAD to make any complaints ... the paint, the only warranty work done so far and it's just about run out anyways (6 year/75K). The paint on the hood chipped and had to be repainted, the drivers side window doesn't want to roll down on hot days when it's sat all day in the sun.

My only real mods were a K&N CAI when I first got it, and since replaced with a C&L unit. It's always been my daily driver, very compy on trips, and great gas mileage both around town and trips.

It's the best Mustang I've ever owned going back to 1970.

I'm happy to hear that. Wish we bought ours NEW. The window is puzzeling though. Hope it was a warranty REPAINT on the hood.

Con's Mach1 · 08-25-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 03Mach1BoyAdam

Bought my car used with 12k miles on it from a dealer, who told me the original owner traded it in for a Shelby GT lol don't know why though. His loss is my gain. I've had the Mach for over 2 years now, has 34k on it and still running strong.

I'm with you. He may think back one day.

73mach03 · 08-25-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 03Mach1BoyAdam

Bought my car used with 12k miles on it from a dealer, who told me the original owner traded it in for a Shelby GT lol don't know why though. His loss is my gain. I've had the Mach for over 2 years now, has 34k on it and still running strong.

I am so glad that previous owners decided to get something else and get rid of their Mach 1s. I'm also glad so many of them saw fit to baby and keep our future purchases in such good shape...just for us.

3 cheers for them.

Catman · 08-25-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Con's Mach1

How did the Bearing spin out?

Reved it too high I suppose coupled with some negligence on my part with oil running a little low

. I can't really pinpoint it but I remember wringing it out pretty good in 3rd one time, letting off the throttle then hitting it again, seemed to buck pretty hard, I think that's what did it but can't tell for sure. Didn't notice anything at first but it developed some rod knock over time and that was it. Oh well ya live and learn, I'm just glad to have it back. Plus it's like having a new car all over again that's even stronger.

Con's Mach1 · 08-25-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Catman

Reved it too high I suppose coupled with some negligence on my part with oil running a little low

. I can't really pinpoint it but I remember wringing it out pretty good in 3rd one time, letting off the throttle then hitting it again, seemed to buck pretty hard, I think that's what did it but can't tell for sure. Didn't notice anything at first but it developed some rod knock over time and that was it. Oh well ya live and learn, I'm just glad to have it back. Plus it's like having a new car all over again that's even stronger.

At least it's better than it was.

Catman · 08-25-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Con's Mach1

At least it's better than it was.

Best part is the shaker actually shakes now when I'm just idling at a light.

Con's Mach1 · 08-25-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Catman

Best part is the shaker actually shakes now when I'm just idling at a light.

Good one. As long as it runs GREAT.

machgsxr · 08-25-2009, 03:25 PM

Umm, my car had 42k miles and with full bolt ons and blower and ran great, but pulled it to stick in forged motor.

Wifes has 74k miles and runs great with minimal mods. Bought used with 60k miles and bone stock.

Only complaints would be the pestering drivers side window and cheap paint on my car's hood and the 3650. Other than that they have been awesome cars for me.

08-25-2009, 12:54 PM	#1
Con's Mach1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Acworth, Georgia Posts: 2,564	Enough Time has Gone By Enough time has gone by, to find out how well our Mach1s are doing since '03. Is everybody still happy with theirs? Is the reliabilty going well? I hope everybodies is. Our '04 has 63,000 and so far no complaints. I hope everyone else is doing fine also..... I REALLY would like to know, which '03-'04 Mach1 has the highest mileage!!

08-25-2009, 12:55 PM	#2
2k4mach LuLz Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 19,294	Re: Enough Time has Gone By i have 9k on mine and its getting rebuilt.... __________________ 11 Sterling gray GT500 coupe 08 Silver Z06 1058rwhp/1073rwt @ 15psi 14 Silver Q50S Vortech blown 04 DSG Mach 1 (stolen) 03 OW Mach 1 (sitting in a field rotting away)

08-25-2009, 01:02 PM	#4
japan4racing not builted Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: perry ga Posts: 1,183	Re: Enough Time has Gone By didnt buy mine new some guy named thomas roberts did...but she has 56k on her now still going strong.

08-25-2009, 01:07 PM	#7
73mach03 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: HP, NY Posts: 1,720	Re: Enough Time has Gone By Bought my babied Mach 1 used with just over 8,000 miles about 7 weeks ago and have pushed it to within 12 miles of 10,000. Car rides tight and feels great. Looks and drives like a new car. __________________ 2003 Zinc Yellow Mach 1, M5, Bassani Catback 2016 White Subaru WRX, Borla S-Type Catback Red Sox, Raiders, and Electric Guitars

08-25-2009, 01:37 PM	#9
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,279	Re: Enough Time has Gone By Nearly 7 years, and 51,000 miles and smooth sailing all the way. Issues that have come up were not of the cars doing, and my decision not to mod the car may have contributed to its continuing reliability. __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

08-25-2009, 01:50 PM	#12
Catman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Adamstown, MD Posts: 1,072	Re: Enough Time has Gone By At 32k I spun a rod bearing last October...now she's back and even better as of late May, with the support of the wife. She's making close to 360rwhp/330rwtq N/A with mods in sig. Also a couple more things in the future are planned. There's not a day that goes by where I don't have a big cheesy grin when think about or drive the car. __________________ 2003 Oxford White MACh 1 -SOLD- -CNL CAI w/Trueflow Inlet Pipe -PHP Intake Spacer -Comp Cams (106400)/Springs/Steel Retainers -SLP LTs -SLP Catted Shorty X -Magnaflow Magnapack Catback -Diablo Predator w/ custom tune by JPC Racing -Steeda Tri-ax

08-25-2009, 02:12 PM	#14
03Mach1BoyAdam Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cecil County, MD Posts: 785	Re: Enough Time has Gone By Bought my car used with 12k miles on it from a dealer, who told me the original owner traded it in for a Shelby GT lol don't know why though. His loss is my gain. I've had the Mach for over 2 years now, has 34k on it and still running strong. __________________ 2003 Torch Red Mach 1 - 5 Speed IUP Steeda Tri Ax Short Throw,Steeda Clutch Quadrant, Steeda Firewall Adjuster, Steeda Shock Tower Brace, MMR Rear Seat Delete, FRPP UCA's, Roush Stage 2 LCA's, Moser 31 Spline Axles, FRPP 31 Spline LSD, FRPP 4.10's, FRPP Aluminum DS, Swarr Rear Axle Brace, GMS Girdle, Steeda G Trac Bar, PHP Spacer, JLT RAI, Predator Tuner, 1/2" Shaker Extension, H&R SS Springs, MM C/C Plates, MAC Long Tubes, MAC O/R H Pipe, Magnaflow Magnapacks, 17x9 & 17x10.5 Black FR500's.

08-25-2009, 02:24 PM	#15
Bill Hamilton Mustang owner since 1970 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Charleston,SC Posts: 6,248	Re: Enough Time has Gone By Well, I've had mine since day one and no real problems for a daily driver with 60,000 miles. If I HAD to make any complaints ... the paint, the only warranty work done so far and it's just about run out anyways (6 year/75K). The paint on the hood chipped and had to be repainted, the drivers side window doesn't want to roll down on hot days when it's sat all day in the sun. My only real mods were a K&N CAI when I first got it, and since replaced with a C&L unit. It's always been my daily driver, very compy on trips, and great gas mileage both around town and trips. It's the best Mustang I've ever owned going back to 1970. __________________ Bill SUPPORTING MEMBER USAF Retired My 1970 Mach 2003 Ford Mustang Mach I---Black w/5-speed --- gone but not forgotten 2011 Shelby GT-500 --- Ingot Silver Metallic and 6-speed (Sold and Now Terrorizing the residents of New Zealand) 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1---White w/351C-4v Shaker Hood scoop and T-5 tranny 2014 Shelby GT-500 --- White/red stripes and 6-speed 2019 Mustang Convertible Premium Package w/automatic ___________________

08-25-2009, 03:25 PM	#25
machgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 6,414	Re: Enough Time has Gone By Umm, my car had 42k miles and with full bolt ons and blower and ran great, but pulled it to stick in forged motor. Wifes has 74k miles and runs great with minimal mods. Bought used with 60k miles and bone stock. Only complaints would be the pestering drivers side window and cheap paint on my car's hood and the 3650. Other than that they have been awesome cars for me.

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