Not an owner yet - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

rynbrdnr · 01-02-2012, 07:12 PM

I own a 98 f150 and am in the thoughts of selling her to buy the 40th anniversary mach 1. I have been thinking about this for a while now and am ready to pull the trigger on the hole deal. I am just trying to find as much info as I can about these mustangs. What are somethings I should look for when browsing for the Mach...

24kmach · 01-02-2012, 07:41 PM

Good luck.

dsmdavid · 01-02-2012, 07:50 PM

Biggest issue is to check the engine. They are very stout but have oil leaking into spark plugs, and misfire issues. That's aboout it for the motor. Trans may have a grind. The rest is common car knowledge

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DSG2003Mach1 · 01-02-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dsmdavid

Biggest issue is to check the engine. They are very stout but have oil leaking into spark plugs, and misfire issues. That's aboout it for the motor. Trans may have a grind. The rest is common car knowledge

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i really dont see these issues in a motor that didnt suffer detonation or some other form of abuse.

some motors have "the tick" on the back of the motor at the driver side (comes from the head) and some transmissions grind/are really notchy when cold... really i would say its just standard mechanical knowledge with a very good once over and test drive as you should do with any used car

DTMach1 · 01-02-2012, 09:18 PM

Take it for a test drive and look for obvious car related problems (steering, braking, odd noises, etc). When you get done, pop the hood and look for other obvious problems (leaks, stuff broken, etc). After that take a good look at the body and lastly run your hand inside the rear fender well and feel for lots of loose rubber and look at the bottom of the rear quarter/bumper for excessive nicks in the paint to give you an idea of how the car has been used.

The tick and trans issued mentioned above are really the only consistent issues...that and the gas pedal getting stuck under the carpet.

rynbrdnr · 01-07-2012, 08:52 PM

Thanks yall I'll keep all this in mind, still looking and no luck. It probably going to be awhile before I pull the trigger on the deal.

Turk2k5 · 01-12-2012, 04:56 PM

Are you in holyoke ma?

01-02-2012, 07:12 PM	#1
rynbrdnr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hoyloke Posts: 6	Not an owner yet I own a 98 f150 and am in the thoughts of selling her to buy the 40th anniversary mach 1. I have been thinking about this for a while now and am ready to pull the trigger on the hole deal. I am just trying to find as much info as I can about these mustangs. What are somethings I should look for when browsing for the Mach...

01-02-2012, 07:41 PM	#2
24kmach My First Mach, Jan. 1969 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 13,070	Re: Not an owner yet Good luck. __________________ 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.

01-02-2012, 09:18 PM	#5
DTMach1 semi-pro moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,955	Re: Not an owner yet Take it for a test drive and look for obvious car related problems (steering, braking, odd noises, etc). When you get done, pop the hood and look for other obvious problems (leaks, stuff broken, etc). After that take a good look at the body and lastly run your hand inside the rear fender well and feel for lots of loose rubber and look at the bottom of the rear quarter/bumper for excessive nicks in the paint to give you an idea of how the car has been used. The tick and trans issued mentioned above are really the only consistent issues...that and the gas pedal getting stuck under the carpet. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 IUP/5spd/DSG Engine, etc done...sits in the garage

01-07-2012, 08:52 PM	#6
rynbrdnr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hoyloke Posts: 6	Re: Not an owner yet Thanks yall I'll keep all this in mind, still looking and no luck. It probably going to be awhile before I pull the trigger on the deal.

01-12-2012, 04:56 PM	#7
Turk2k5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: EAST LONGMEADOW MA Posts: 254	Re: Not an owner yet Are you in holyoke ma?

01-02-2012, 07:50 PM	#3
dsmdavid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ft myers Florida Posts: 384	Biggest issue is to check the engine. They are very stout but have oil leaking into spark plugs, and misfire issues. That's aboout it for the motor. Trans may have a grind. The rest is common car knowledge Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk

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