Finally after 7 yrs. Torch Red '04 - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

mikeseekingmach · 06-23-2017, 02:39 PM

About 7 years ago I joined this forum looking for a Mach 1 (hence the user name). I never got one then. Life got in the way as it usually does...something about kids and a house and other boring responsible adult stuff.

Today, I am happy to say I am "this close" to being in possession of my own Mach 1. It's a '04 Torch Red automatic with 59K miles. Bone stock except for a Borla exhaust. I actually bought it off eBay, which I've never done, so I was a nervous anxious wreck since sending the money. I'm only slightly relieved now that its on a truck heading down from MI to TX. Hopefully everything is as the seller said it is.

Also, it's serial 7144 out of 7182. Were the serials sequential, making this one of the last Mach 1's built?

TRbetngu · 06-23-2017, 02:52 PM

Heck yeah. Congratulations! The best feeling in the world is when you get to drive it for the first time. I'll remember that feeling forever! Welcome, sort of.

311-420 · 06-23-2017, 02:56 PM

Welcome and congrats! Yes, you have one of the last Mach 1's ever built.

Mine is #6956 and was built the day before yours (4/15/04). Looking at how many can be built in one day, yours may have even been built on the last day of production.

slomach03 · 06-23-2017, 03:26 PM

Welcome you're gonna love this car

73mach03 · 06-24-2017, 08:29 PM

Congratulations. Definitely a car worth the wait. Enjoy.

Mike03Mach · 06-25-2017, 03:27 PM

Congrats! you'll love the borla exhaust too, that's what I have on mine.

mikeseekingmach · 06-26-2017, 01:52 PM

Thanks everyone! I got the car Saturday and it was just as the seller described. Hoping to get it titled today or tomorrow and then maybe get some better pics

It sure picked up a s***load of bugs on the trip down...even inside! Maybe covered transport would've been worth it.

ab_mach1 · 06-26-2017, 02:28 PM

That's awesome! Congrats and welcome to Mach 1 ownership!

slomach03 · 06-27-2017, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeseekingmach

Thanks everyone! I got the car Saturday and it was just as the seller described. Hoping to get it titled today or tomorrow and then maybe get some better pics

It sure picked up a s***load of bugs on the trip down...even inside! Maybe covered transport would've been worth it.

Unless it's a beater car covered transport is always worth it. Cost me $1000 to ship my old 350z from FL to CA but it sure was clean.

mikeseekingmach · 06-27-2017, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by slomach03

Unless it's a beater car covered transport is always worth it. Cost me $1000 to ship my old 350z from FL to CA but it sure was clean.

Yeah but that's what I have kids for. For once they actually wanted to help wash a car. And I found 2 pennies!!

Too bad TX DMV is being a PITA!! The title shows a lien. The lien's been relieved and I have paperwork from the bank confirming that, but the DMV wants an original copy

mikeseekingmach · 07-05-2017, 05:41 PM

Finally got a better pic of it

06-23-2017, 02:39 PM	#1
mikeseekingmach Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The Colony, TX Posts: 106	Finally after 7 yrs. Torch Red '04 About 7 years ago I joined this forum looking for a Mach 1 (hence the user name). I never got one then. Life got in the way as it usually does...something about kids and a house and other boring responsible adult stuff. Today, I am happy to say I am "this close" to being in possession of my own Mach 1. It's a '04 Torch Red automatic with 59K miles. Bone stock except for a Borla exhaust. I actually bought it off eBay, which I've never done, so I was a nervous anxious wreck since sending the money. I'm only slightly relieved now that its on a truck heading down from MI to TX. Hopefully everything is as the seller said it is. Also, it's serial 7144 out of 7182. Were the serials sequential, making this one of the last Mach 1's built? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Thanks, Mike

06-23-2017, 02:52 PM	#2
TRbetngu Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 1,070	Re: Finally after 7 yrs. Torch Red '04 Heck yeah. Congratulations! The best feeling in the world is when you get to drive it for the first time. I'll remember that feeling forever! Welcome, sort of. __________________ 2003 AB Mach 1 Build date: June 19, 2003 -P1-SC kit -Magnaflow Catted X w/ Borla Stingers -MGW Shifter -H&R SS springs -18" AFS reps -Treated better than my wife

06-23-2017, 02:56 PM	#3
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: Finally after 7 yrs. Torch Red '04 Welcome and congrats! Yes, you have one of the last Mach 1's ever built. Mine is #6956 and was built the day before yours (4/15/04). Looking at how many can be built in one day, yours may have even been built on the last day of production. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

06-23-2017, 03:26 PM	#4
slomach03 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Central California Posts: 219	Re: Finally after 7 yrs. Torch Red '04 Welcome you're gonna love this car __________________ 2003 TORCH RED Mach 1 Auto SLP Loudmouth 1 Mac O/R ProChamber ICT Billet 1/2in Spacer JLT Ram Air Intake FRPP 4.10 Gears FRPP Aluminum DriveShaft SCT REV X Tuner Black 17X9 1995 Cobra Rs

06-24-2017, 08:29 PM	#5
73mach03 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: HP, NY Posts: 1,720	Re: Finally after 7 yrs. Torch Red '04 Congratulations. Definitely a car worth the wait. Enjoy. __________________ 2003 Zinc Yellow Mach 1, M5, Bassani Catback 2016 White Subaru WRX, Borla S-Type Catback Red Sox, Raiders, and Electric Guitars

06-25-2017, 03:27 PM	#6
Mike03Mach Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 160	Re: Finally after 7 yrs. Torch Red '04 Congrats! you'll love the borla exhaust too, that's what I have on mine. __________________ 1st: 1998 v6 2nd: 2000 GT Current: 2003 Mach 1

06-26-2017, 01:52 PM	#7
mikeseekingmach Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The Colony, TX Posts: 106	Re: Finally after 7 yrs. Torch Red '04 Thanks everyone! I got the car Saturday and it was just as the seller described. Hoping to get it titled today or tomorrow and then maybe get some better pics It sure picked up a s***load of bugs on the trip down...even inside! Maybe covered transport would've been worth it. __________________ Thanks, Mike

06-26-2017, 02:28 PM	#8
ab_mach1 Lorraine's driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,442	Re: Finally after 7 yrs. Torch Red '04 That's awesome! Congrats and welcome to Mach 1 ownership! __________________ Instagram: @azurblumach1 SCT X3 with LaSota Racing tune Borla Stingers w/JBA off road H pipe MGW short shifter w/comfort handle Eibach Sportlines w/Koni STR.T's and Maximum Motorsports CC plates

07-05-2017, 05:41 PM	#11
mikeseekingmach Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The Colony, TX Posts: 106	Re: Finally after 7 yrs. Torch Red '04 Finally got a better pic of it Attached Thumbnails __________________ Thanks, Mike

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