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09-15-2019, 10:35 PM | #26 | |
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Re: The bubble will burst!
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Truly as you said...A Gem... Would love to drive that R one day...
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09-16-2019, 06:43 AM | #27 |
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Re: The bubble will burst!
In driving my Boss302 on a regular basis, I'm very happy to have not gotten rid of the Mach 1. It's in a class by itself, and Ford has taken the affordable pony car and pushed it out towards the edge of being attainable by the normal working person, unless you stick with the basics only.
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09-16-2019, 08:06 PM | #28 | |
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09-17-2019, 07:06 AM | #29 |
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Re: The bubble will burst!
I agree...The GT500 is out of sight for me and why is it so heavy? I like to read about it & one day hope to see one up close...kind of like I would look at a Ferrari. Hmmm...nice....then move on.
I too think the Mach ! was extremely special! I call it the BEST BALANCED Mustang Ford ever built & just a pleasure to drive in every way ! Add the Cobra Terminator & we conquered the performance world! I feel capable of tearing into a Mach & modifying (if it is ever needed!) or repairing something (if it ever breaks!) whereas the higher tech cars don't interest me at all to work on. They seem like a car that is set from the factory & you don't dare touch it. If I had the money I WOULD buy a GT350 R as it still has the stuff that thrills me to my core! I too think it is the peak of Mustang evolution...a drivers car par excellance! But at my stage in life I much prefer to be happy & content with what we have! An '04 Black Mach 1 that is the most perfect one we have ever owned, thanks Scott! That one belongs to my son but I can have & drive it anytime . And the White 94 GT that I have taken as my project car to modify as I see fit & drive all of the time. Even this lowly little SN95 pushrod 5.0 is a solid blast to drive now & I love it more all the time! The greatest retirement hobby ever! My son gave it to me after he got his new Mach 1. A hand me up if you will. New Mustangs are out of my life now and I have no desire for the future...all Electric Mustangs for 2023??? How you gonna have that V8 rumble...have a good stereo & external speakers? No thanks! Here is my 94 GT & me communicating!
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09-18-2019, 10:37 PM | #30 | |
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09-19-2019, 06:50 AM | #31 | |
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09-19-2019, 07:02 PM | #32 |
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Re: The bubble will burst!
I have read fantastic reviews on that product, considering what it does it is a real bargain!
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09-19-2019, 09:18 PM | #33 |
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Re: The bubble will burst!
I was unsure of it as first and spoke to a few locals that had used it and I finally broke down and bought one. It was insanely easy to install, and in seeing how it installed and actually worked it all made complete sense. I was also able to see how poor the ford design and execution was. I can't give it high enough ratings.
It's akin to throwing a Hurst shifter in a vintage muscle car.
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09-20-2019, 07:31 AM | #34 | |
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It really made a difference?? I hate the squishy feel and have had issue's getting locked out at high rpms so this would be a nice upgrade it seems.. I have done nothing to the car except hood struts so its time for some upgrades I guess. Really enjoy the car for what it is, but definitely love driving the Mach 1.
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09-20-2019, 02:42 PM | #35 |
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Re: The bubble will burst!
I think the real problem is Ford is going all-out with this because in this economy, they can. People are blowing money on whatever they want.
This economy won't last, though. The bubble will burst and $80k cars will sit on lots forever. Perhaps that's why GM under-cut everyone with their $59k C8 and announced a "budget" V8 Camaro for $33k simultaneously. They realize something has to give. After rebates and incentives this fall, those V8 Camaros will be bought for $28k probably, which is what my Mach 1 stickered for 17 years ago. I hate GM products, but they are playing it a lot smarter right now. Nobody gives a **** about a high dollar Mustang. Heck, the Dodge Challenger is outselling Ford's Mustang at the top end trim levels despite the Challenger being an 11 year old design.
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09-20-2019, 06:52 PM | #36 | |
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09-20-2019, 10:13 PM | #37 | |
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09-21-2019, 07:33 AM | #38 | |
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09-21-2019, 09:12 AM | #39 |
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I was looking at picking up a V8 Raptor for a little while. If you wanna see insane prices for a used truck, look up a 6.2 raptor with over 100k miles on it. If Ford releases a newer V8 Raptor the price is gonna tank on the steel trucks.
Ive been thinking about selling my Mach 1 but its threads like this that would make me regret it i guess. i think i put 100 miles on it this year. Too many things going on. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk |
09-21-2019, 09:27 AM | #40 | |
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And if Ford does go ahead with a 5.2CPC S/C (GT500) option on the Raptor, you'll get EcoBoost Raptors for cheap.
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09-21-2019, 02:59 PM | #41 | |
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09-21-2019, 03:50 PM | #42 | |
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Im not surprised about high end Challengers selling well, I'd have to imagine those are Hellcat cars and nobody has a competing product
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