Any advice for hopeful Mach owner?? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

TheShaken1 · 10-23-2007, 12:41 AM

Hi to all.

I've been saving two years now and the time has finally come....

I've found an '03 azure, bone stock. Going to do last minute check-up before purchase. Anything I should watch out for?

Thanks in advance for any advice.
Can't wait to be a mach-driving member next week!!

65fastback2+2 · 10-23-2007, 12:43 AM

advice is....get ready to be broke because of the modding you will do

Lonestar7 · 10-23-2007, 12:44 AM

Just have a mechanic and go over the car with a fine tooth comb.

LS

24kmach · 10-23-2007, 01:48 AM

Good luck on your purchase and Welcome from Tacoma, Washington.:THUMBSUP:

wutang61 · 10-23-2007, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65fastback2+2

advice is....get ready to be broke because of the modding you will do

+1

also steer clear of UD pulleys! nothing but problems from those

welcome to the reg!

stangdriver · 10-23-2007, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lonestar7

Just have a mechanic and go over the car with a fine tooth comb.
LS

+1

If you cannot, look for obvious stuff like any kind of fluid leaks, check everything electrical (wipers, signals, etc), run (or have someone run) a carfax, and test drive like it is going to be driven.

Welcome !

AzureMach1auto · 10-23-2007, 07:55 AM

I would just like to say, Beware of whiplash because the Mach is still one of the fastest American cars out there today even bone stock.

Also be prepared for premium fuel only. Get us some pics!!!!

Thor · 10-23-2007, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheShaken1

Hi to all.

I've been saving two years now and the time has finally come....

I've found an '03 azure, bone stock. Going to do last minute check-up before purchase. Anything I should watch out for?

Thanks in advance for any advice.
Can't wait to be a mach-driving member next week!!

Obtain one with low mileage - you will want to drive it, A LOT!

They are out there. If you've been patient for two years, another few months won't set you back to purchase exactly what you are looking for...

bbford97 · 10-23-2007, 11:30 AM

1. Buy the car fax report. I eliminated many cars due to discrepancies on the car fax. Like mileage that did not agree with the odometer reading, Damage reports on car fax. Just because it is not on car fax does not mean the car was not damaged. Run you finger around the entire door, hood and trunk seams you are trying to find rough edges from a repaint. The factory should be smooth. Under the hood look at the fender mounting bolts and see if the fender was moved. You cal tell by the marks on the paint by the bolts.
2. Get the VIN # take it to the Ford service department and ask the to pull up the repair history on the car.
3. Go to auto trader and search for Ford, Mustang, key word mach 1, any distance and see what the asking price is.
4. Sell everything you have, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...159549490&rd=1 you have just entered the realm of NEED FOR SPEED
5. ENJOY

TheShaken1 · 10-23-2007, 11:41 AM

It's an '03 with 19K and they're asking $19K. I'm gonna print this page off and take it with me. Incredible advice gentlemen. I would have never thought to do half of this stuff. muy apprecioso.

Boss6T7 · 10-23-2007, 11:48 AM

Welcome from Kansas. Good luck with your purchase!

Mark04Mach1 · 10-23-2007, 11:56 AM

welcome

Mach 10 · 10-23-2007, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheShaken1

Hi to all.
I've found an '03 azure, bone stock.
Thanks in advance for any advice.

The only advice I can give you is

get a BLACK Mach

Newskool Mach · 10-23-2007, 02:31 PM

Torch red is the fastest color, ask Wild Bill. Also make sure you check for odd sounds like humming from the rear. Mine needs axle bearings. Also brakes, even if you do them yourself are expensive. But at 19000 miles you should be OK. Price seems good also. Good luck. Oh yea and make room in your garage for doors. And say goodbye to all your friends with chebbys or dodges or pontiwrecks you will loose many as you embarrass them in your Mach.

10-23-2007, 08:38 PM

What about the infamous 'tick' I keep reading about? Is that a real problem to worry about guys? I read the 04's got rid of the tick, but that the 03's had a noticeable tick on the left head.

mai-tai · 10-23-2007, 08:44 PM

owing a mach 1 gives you the heavenly right to be ANAL!!!!!

TheShaken1 · 10-24-2007, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikbait

What about the infamous 'tick' I keep reading about? Is that a real problem to worry about guys? I read the 04's got rid of the tick, but that the 03's had a noticeable tick on the left head.

I've heard of the cobras having a tick, didnt know it applied to the machs also. I'll watch out for it.

3150Mach1 · 10-24-2007, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach1Marauder

More info!
How many miles on it.
Stick or auto???

Go to the TSB section and read up on all the issues then look for them. If still under warrenty then take it in. If not then try some of the fixes yourself except for the tick of course.

I have an 03 with 19K on the clock and no tick yet. Car has made about 75 passes down the track as well. It is related to an over heated drivers side head. I don't hot lap the car and cool it all the way down between runs.

If it has the tick then its just an excuse to pull the heads and have them PPd and rebuilt with new cans, springs, valves etc.

Good luck.

Genghis Mach · 10-24-2007, 09:32 AM

Buy one and enjoy.Welcome

10-24-2007, 01:08 PM

He's looking for the same color as me

That azure blue is an amazing color besides the screaming yellow

Not sure which I am gonna search for first.

Drenath · 10-24-2007, 01:14 PM

Make sure whenever you walk away from your car, you turn around and look at it for a few seconds at least, completely stunned at how you are fortunate enough to own such a thing of beauty....
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...nightshot1.jpg

10-24-2007, 01:59 PM

OH yeah baby! Nice shot.

blown03Mach1 · 10-24-2007, 03:12 PM

Advice, buy mine. LOL

stangdriver · 10-24-2007, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drenath

Make sure whenever you walk away from your car, you turn around and look at it for a few seconds at least, completely stunned at how you are fortunate enough to own such a thing of beauty....
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...nightshot1.jpg

First time I have seen those wheels on a mach, very nice.

10-24-2007, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaken not Stir

Advice, buy mine. LOL

Haha, I wish. Sorry man, not right now

10-23-2007, 12:41 AM	#1
TheShaken1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stw, Ok Posts: 4	Any advice for hopeful Mach owner?? Hi to all. I've been saving two years now and the time has finally come.... I've found an '03 azure, bone stock. Going to do last minute check-up before purchase. Anything I should watch out for? Thanks in advance for any advice. Can't wait to be a mach-driving member next week!!

10-23-2007, 12:43 AM	#2
65fastback2+2 Too many cars to mod Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 6,945	Re: Any advice for hopeful Mach owner?? advice is....get ready to be broke because of the modding you will do __________________ Current Rides: 2011 Ford Fusion 2003 MG Terminator, 2.3 whipple Previous Rides: 2003 DSG Lightning, 486/586, 12.09@111.25 2007 F150 Lariat 4wd Screw 2004 OW Mach 1, auto, 1 of 179 2003 DSG Mach 1, 574 rwhp / 528 rwtq 2003 DSG Mach 1, 13.1 @ 109.1 1988 Mustang GT, stock 1967 TB Coupe, project 1965 Fastback 2+2, A-code

10-23-2007, 12:44 AM	#3
Lonestar7 Guest Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,152	Re: Any advice for hopeful Mach owner?? Just have a mechanic and go over the car with a fine tooth comb. LS

10-23-2007, 01:48 AM	#4
24kmach My First Mach, Jan. 1969 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 13,070	Re: Any advice for hopeful Mach owner?? Good luck on your purchase and Welcome from Tacoma, Washington.:THUMBSUP: __________________ 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.

10-23-2007, 07:55 AM	#7
AzureMach1auto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 802	Re: Any advice for hopeful Mach owner?? I would just like to say, Beware of whiplash because the Mach is still one of the fastest American cars out there today even bone stock. Also be prepared for premium fuel only. Get us some pics!!!! __________________ '03 Azure Mach 1: auto., IUP, JLT CAI. BUILD DATE:02/03/2003 Purchased: 01/02/07 '94 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL: 5-speed '87 IROC-Z: Crate 320rwhp Vortec T.P.I., many mods

10-23-2007, 11:30 AM	#9
bbford97 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ocala, Fl Posts: 230	Re: Any advice for hopeful Mach owner?? 1. Buy the car fax report. I eliminated many cars due to discrepancies on the car fax. Like mileage that did not agree with the odometer reading, Damage reports on car fax. Just because it is not on car fax does not mean the car was not damaged. Run you finger around the entire door, hood and trunk seams you are trying to find rough edges from a repaint. The factory should be smooth. Under the hood look at the fender mounting bolts and see if the fender was moved. You cal tell by the marks on the paint by the bolts. 2. Get the VIN # take it to the Ford service department and ask the to pull up the repair history on the car. 3. Go to auto trader and search for Ford, Mustang, key word mach 1, any distance and see what the asking price is. 4. Sell everything you have, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...159549490&rd=1 you have just entered the realm of NEED FOR SPEED 5. ENJOY

10-23-2007, 11:41 AM	#10
TheShaken1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stw, Ok Posts: 4	Re: Any advice for hopeful Mach owner?? It's an '03 with 19K and they're asking $19K. I'm gonna print this page off and take it with me. Incredible advice gentlemen. I would have never thought to do half of this stuff. muy apprecioso.

10-23-2007, 11:48 AM	#11
Boss6T7 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 438	Re: Any advice for hopeful Mach owner?? Welcome from Kansas. Good luck with your purchase! __________________ 2003 Black Mach 1 automatic, IUP Born 6/20/03 PHP intake spacer, FRPP alum drive shaft MRT H-pipe w/cats, SLP LM2 catback Lowered-Hotchkis cc, Steeda kit, Vogtland springs MGW & UPR accessories, Baer drilled/slotted rotors NGK Iridium TR55IX plugs,TCI tranny pan IAC restrictor plate, 3.90 rear gears Vortec V-2 SQ SCI-TRIM Dynojet: 403 RWHP, 377 RWTQ 6.5 psi boost 1967 Coupe Born 9/13/66 369 Dart Block Stroker, nitrous

10-23-2007, 11:56 AM	#12
Mark04Mach1 No mames.... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Del Rio, Texas Posts: 2,449	Re: Any advice for hopeful Mach owner?? welcome __________________ sold all my cars..

10-23-2007, 02:31 PM	#14
Newskool Mach 10 second club! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Royal Palm Beach FL. Posts: 2,472	Re: Any advice for hopeful Mach owner?? Torch red is the fastest color, ask Wild Bill. Also make sure you check for odd sounds like humming from the rear. Mine needs axle bearings. Also brakes, even if you do them yourself are expensive. But at 19000 miles you should be OK. Price seems good also. Good luck. Oh yea and make room in your garage for doors. And say goodbye to all your friends with chebbys or dodges or pontiwrecks you will loose many as you embarrass them in your Mach. __________________ 2014 GHIG GT auto soon to have the whoosh 03 Torch red auto (gone)

10-23-2007, 08:38 PM	#15
nikbait Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any advice for hopeful Mach owner?? What about the infamous 'tick' I keep reading about? Is that a real problem to worry about guys? I read the 04's got rid of the tick, but that the 03's had a noticeable tick on the left head.

10-23-2007, 08:44 PM	#16
mai-tai no, it's not my husband's Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 166	Re: Any advice for hopeful Mach owner?? owing a mach 1 gives you the heavenly right to be ANAL!!!!!

10-24-2007, 09:32 AM	#19
Genghis Mach Love at first sight Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 404	Re: Any advice for hopeful Mach owner?? Buy one and enjoy.Welcome __________________ Mach1 gotta Love it!.

10-24-2007, 01:08 PM	#20
nikbait Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any advice for hopeful Mach owner?? He's looking for the same color as me That azure blue is an amazing color besides the screaming yellow Not sure which I am gonna search for first.

10-24-2007, 01:14 PM	#21
Drenath Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington Heights, IL Posts: 641	Re: Any advice for hopeful Mach owner?? Make sure whenever you walk away from your car, you turn around and look at it for a few seconds at least, completely stunned at how you are fortunate enough to own such a thing of beauty.... http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...nightshot1.jpg __________________ Azure 2003 Mach 1 - 5spd First Eaton swap - 446 rwhp

10-24-2007, 01:59 PM	#22
nikbait Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any advice for hopeful Mach owner?? OH yeah baby! Nice shot.

10-24-2007, 03:12 PM	#23
blown03Mach1 8LB YNER Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,661	Re: Any advice for hopeful Mach owner?? Advice, buy mine. LOL __________________ Just because you're winnin' Don't mean you're the lucky ones TR 2003 (Jezebel) sold Mar 12...

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