New Car - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Pierremach1 · 06-24-2010, 04:09 AM

So I pretty sure that next tax season Im trading or selling my mach for a new breed of Mustang. Either a 2007-08 GT500 or a 2011 "5.0" GT. Which one should I get they both have their pros and cons???

ASH302 · 06-24-2010, 06:37 AM

IMHO i would get the Shelby, i think they look better, 5.4L s/c, keep its value alot better, you will see more gt's thank shelby's running around

the GT though you have the 5.0L the body looks amazing on the newer ones, but its not a shelby.

even though i love the new body style a lot better and the 5.0L i would pick a shelby first

24kmach · 06-24-2010, 02:52 PM

2011 5.0 ftw

wigsite · 06-24-2010, 03:12 PM

Daily driver? - long term fun car or what. I would probably vote Shelby either way I suppose.

MachGirl04 · 06-24-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 24kmach

2011 5.0 ftw

I'm witchu. I want one!

Pierremach1 · 06-24-2010, 03:44 PM

It will prolly be used the same as I use the mach now taken out on nice days, stored in the winter, some track use

ASH302 · 06-24-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Pierremach1

It will prolly be used the same as I use the mach now taken out on nice days, stored in the winter, some track use

i'm still for GT500 to be honest, love em

zincmock03 · 06-24-2010, 05:31 PM

i dont know that'd be a tough one. After reading a article where muscle mustangs &fast fords took a 5.0 ran bone stock 12.5(if i remember right) and then put drag tires on and ran a 12.3 bone stock and claimed they even lifted the left front tire a inch off the ground..pretty impressive for stock!

311-420 · 06-24-2010, 06:04 PM

gt500. already blown, so many ways to go fast with little effort. will hold value better too. not that tough of a decision from where im sitting.

PrISM · 06-25-2010, 11:31 AM

5.0

End of discussion.

Orange Crush · 06-25-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PrISM

5.0

End of discussion.

Yep.

gamatt · 06-25-2010, 01:11 PM

That's a tough one, it's like who is hotter Halle Berry or Salma Hayek.

IN a few years I'm going to move on from the Mach into one of these two cars I hope.

GT500 prices are really coming down, nice examples are on svtperformance.com for around $30k. Can't you get up near 600rwhp with exhaust pulleys and tune?

Unrealford · 06-25-2010, 01:37 PM

Shelby..Its just that I dont care for the 07s now that the 2010 body styles are out, I love the new Shelby design..

Con's Mach1 · 06-25-2010, 02:28 PM

Man, it's either the 5.0 or the Shelby.

Mach1Gator · 06-25-2010, 03:06 PM

5.0, no question. Unless you get a 2011 GT500, the 5.0 is a better sorted car as far as performance, braking, suspension, and traction go. The new S197s are far more refined in the sense mentioned above as well as the interior. People will argue either way as far as looks, but I think the 2011 GT is a much better looking car. I'd get the 3:73s and brembo package, put some lowering springs on it, x-pipe, cold air, and a tune and call it a day. With those mods you would have a 400+ rwhp car that is brand new for under $40k. I know if I got an older GT500 I'd end up putting far more money into it and I'd still have a used car.

2k4mach · 06-25-2010, 03:55 PM

id get the 500.

06-24-2010, 04:09 AM	#1
Pierremach1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 358	New Car So I pretty sure that next tax season Im trading or selling my mach for a new breed of Mustang. Either a 2007-08 GT500 or a 2011 "5.0" GT. Which one should I get they both have their pros and cons??? __________________ Pierre; United States Air Force Mach1 2004 Azure Blue Mach1 MODS BBK LT BBK off-road H-pipe 4.10s 31spline diff and axles Magnapack catback JLT rai PHP 3/8 spacer Accufab Throttle Body Lighting 90mm MAF Steeda Tri-ax 39lb injectors 98 cobra intake cams SCT X-Cal 3 custom dyno tune by Mustang Muscle

06-24-2010, 06:37 AM	#2
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: New Car IMHO i would get the Shelby, i think they look better, 5.4L s/c, keep its value alot better, you will see more gt's thank shelby's running around the GT though you have the 5.0L the body looks amazing on the newer ones, but its not a shelby. even though i love the new body style a lot better and the 5.0L i would pick a shelby first __________________ 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

06-24-2010, 02:52 PM	#3
24kmach My First Mach, Jan. 1969 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 13,070	Re: New Car 2011 5.0 ftw __________________ I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder. Mach 1 owner since January 1969. First ride in a P51D August 28,2010. Member Based in Kent, Washington, Pacific Cascade Mustang Club is the only original Mustang club in the Puget Sound Area and according to Mustang Club of America, we are the oldest in the nation.

06-24-2010, 03:12 PM	#4
wigsite Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 1,504	Re: New Car Daily driver? - long term fun car or what. I would probably vote Shelby either way I suppose. __________________ Borla catback BBK LT's/ catted mid JLT RAI..4.10..Moser 28 spline..UPR u/l Dyno tuned by CRT Performance Pro 5.0 Power Tower shifter best 1/4 12.62 @ 108.05 mph 313 RWHP..330 TQ

06-24-2010, 03:44 PM	#6
Pierremach1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 358	Re: New Car It will prolly be used the same as I use the mach now taken out on nice days, stored in the winter, some track use __________________ Pierre; United States Air Force Mach1 2004 Azure Blue Mach1 MODS BBK LT BBK off-road H-pipe 4.10s 31spline diff and axles Magnapack catback JLT rai PHP 3/8 spacer Accufab Throttle Body Lighting 90mm MAF Steeda Tri-ax 39lb injectors 98 cobra intake cams SCT X-Cal 3 custom dyno tune by Mustang Muscle

06-24-2010, 05:31 PM	#8
zincmock03 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 694	Re: New Car i dont know that'd be a tough one. After reading a article where muscle mustangs &fast fords took a 5.0 ran bone stock 12.5(if i remember right) and then put drag tires on and ran a 12.3 bone stock and claimed they even lifted the left front tire a inch off the ground..pretty impressive for stock! __________________ 2003 Zinc Yellow Mach 5spd Upr Catted X pipe/ SSS adrenaline cb/JLT intake/MGW shifter/Ford Racing Alum DS/4.10's/31 Spline axles/cobra 31 spline diff/Diff Cover-girdle/ Eibach Pro kit springs/ Bilstein shocks/ 17x9 /17x10.5 chrome bullitts/ 6000k hid heads/fogs, smoked headlights/ sequential turn/: Dyno Tuned By Excessive 304 rwhp 330 tq

06-24-2010, 06:04 PM	#9
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: New Car gt500. already blown, so many ways to go fast with little effort. will hold value better too. not that tough of a decision from where im sitting. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

06-25-2010, 11:31 AM	#10
PrISM Skinjob Fever Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 592	Re: New Car 5.0 End of discussion. __________________ 04 Oxford White Mach - Born: 01/27/2004 // C&L TRUEFLOW INTAKE // PHP INTAKE SPACER // MGW SHIFTER // FRPP ALUMINUM D/S // MRT CATTED H // MRT MAX THUNDER CATBACK

06-25-2010, 01:11 PM	#12
gamatt Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dacula, GA Posts: 963	Re: New Car That's a tough one, it's like who is hotter Halle Berry or Salma Hayek. IN a few years I'm going to move on from the Mach into one of these two cars I hope. GT500 prices are really coming down, nice examples are on svtperformance.com for around $30k. Can't you get up near 600rwhp with exhaust pulleys and tune?

06-25-2010, 01:37 PM	#13
Unrealford Mustang owner since 1984 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,515	Re: New Car Shelby..Its just that I dont care for the 07s now that the 2010 body styles are out, I love the new Shelby design.. __________________ 2012 Kona Blue Metallic BOSS MOMS Racing... 11.92@115.43 stock besides drag radials http://www.dragzine.com/news/moms-ra...2013-schedule/

06-25-2010, 02:28 PM	#14
Con's Mach1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Acworth, Georgia Posts: 2,564	Re: New Car Man, it's either the 5.0 or the Shelby.

06-25-2010, 03:06 PM	#15
Mach1Gator Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 244	Re: New Car 5.0, no question. Unless you get a 2011 GT500, the 5.0 is a better sorted car as far as performance, braking, suspension, and traction go. The new S197s are far more refined in the sense mentioned above as well as the interior. People will argue either way as far as looks, but I think the 2011 GT is a much better looking car. I'd get the 3:73s and brembo package, put some lowering springs on it, x-pipe, cold air, and a tune and call it a day. With those mods you would have a 400+ rwhp car that is brand new for under $40k. I know if I got an older GT500 I'd end up putting far more money into it and I'd still have a used car.

06-25-2010, 03:55 PM	#16
2k4mach LuLz Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 19,294	Re: New Car id get the 500. __________________ 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)

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