Anybody Else Do This? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

JCal · 05-20-2015, 03:04 PM

I bought my Mach when it was less than a year old. It had less than 6K on it so it was pretty new at the time. Got to thinking and realized that I be now owned it longer than any other vehicle that I've ever had.
it's great to see this second coming of American Muscle cars.the Big Three all have awesome cars. I've been lusting after a new Challenger RT but couldn't sell or trade in my Mach to get it. Thought about it, but knew I'd regret it.
The thing is, every time I park it and walk away, I always turn around to check it out. The car still looks "cool" to me. Usually the "new" factor wears off with a car after a few months but it never did with this one.
Anybody else still doing the turn around to check it out thing after all these years? -Jim

Hpstang · 05-20-2015, 03:52 PM

If you don't look back at it when you walk away you bought the wrong car imho

iudelt89 · 05-20-2015, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Hpstang

If you don't look back at it when you walk away you bought the wrong car imho

Truth

brtnstrns · 05-20-2015, 04:16 PM

I will say, every time I walked out to open my garage door, up until the last time the Mach was parked in it, I was constantly in love with the way it looked. If only the beauty was beyond skin-deep in my case, the car would have stayed. Looks can only keep frustration at bay for so long - in my case 2 1/2 years apparently.

311-420 · 05-20-2015, 04:47 PM

Almost always

ICANGO · 05-20-2015, 05:07 PM

Had mine 11 years and I still do it.

not a gt · 05-20-2015, 06:01 PM

I bought mine new in 09/03, hell I still tap its roof and thank it for a hell of a ride, turn around AND back up to look at it, will sit in barn and stare at it thinking how far we have come together since that day she was mine and never get tired of hearing ALOT "Man that is a sweet car"...yes, I love my car and how it makes me feel after a spin and for always getting me where I want to go with no issues and safely..the key is I replace stuff BEFORE it goes bad, whether it needs it or not

TKat13 · 05-20-2015, 06:09 PM

Purchased mine in spring of '04 and still love looking at. I am pretty satisfied with the car in the looks department.

not a gt · 05-20-2015, 06:23 PM

I want to add a song for brtnstrns Mach

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoP1AKcnfr8

VA-Mach1 · 05-20-2015, 07:41 PM

I always look back. Sometimes twice.

P.S. even a new Camaro SS sounds like a POS with worn out glass-packs when it goes by, can't even hear a Camaro V6. Every time I hear a cool rumble and turn to see what it is, it ends up being a pickup truck. I don't even have to look to know when a Mustang goes by.

NastyNate · 05-20-2015, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by not a gt

I bought mine new in 09/03, hell I still tap its roof and thank it for a hell of a ride, turn around AND back up to look at it, will sit in barn and stare at it thinking how far we have come together since that day she was mine and never get tired of hearing ALOT "Man that is a sweet car"...yes, I love my car and how it makes me feel after a spin and for always getting me where I want to go with no issues and safely..the key is I replace stuff BEFORE it goes bad, whether it needs it or not

Couldnt have said it better!!

brtnstrns · 05-20-2015, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by not a gt

I want to add a song for brtnstrns Mach

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_w5o9jIRuY

LOL. The party was over before it began. Then it ended a few more times for good measure. Then the party came back on but I was too tired to want to party

Thunderbolt · 05-20-2015, 09:35 PM

I never look at it when I'm walking away from the car. That's what you do when you're walking towards the car.

gvervoren · 05-20-2015, 09:58 PM

I bought my '04 mach brand new back in December of 2003. I still love it just as much now as I did over 11 years ago. And yes, I always have to turn around to check her out when I walk away. We have an attached garage and I still open the door just to look at it sometimes.

not a gt · 05-20-2015, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gvervoren

I bought my '04 mach brand new back in December of 2003. I still love it just as much now as I did over 11 years ago. And yes, I always have to turn around to check her out when I walk away. We have an attached garage and I still open the door just to look at sometimes.

Nice

falcongtho3 · 05-20-2015, 10:32 PM

Every day for over 12 years. Look and smile and love every minute and mile of it...

01yellerCobra · 05-20-2015, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by brtnstrns

I will say, every time I walked out to open my garage door, up until the last time the Mach was parked in it, I was constantly in love with the way it looked. If only the beauty was beyond skin-deep in my case, the car would have stayed. Looks can only keep frustration at bay for so long - in my case 2 1/2 years apparently.

I know exactly how you feel. I was the same way with my 01. I always thought it was a good looking car. Just got tired of working on it.

The new owner sent me a couple pics the other day and it still looks good.

Thunderbolt · 05-20-2015, 11:57 PM

About 20 years ago, I lived on the 3rd floor of an apartment building and it overlooked an apartment parking lot across the street. From my couch, I could see people coming and going. One guy in particular had a habit of getting out of his car and turning around 1-5 times before he walked into his building. He was driving a Chevy Citation with a fart pipe, being held together with bubble gum. Before that, I had never seen or heard of people doing that.

Mach351 · 05-21-2015, 11:58 AM

JCal · 05-21-2015, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

About 20 years ago, I lived on the 3rd floor of an apartment building and it overlooked an apartment parking lot across the street. From my couch, I could see people coming and going. One guy in particular had a habit of getting out of his car and turning around 1-5 times before he walked into his building. He was driving a Chevy Citation with a fart pipe, being held together with bubble gum. Before that, I had never seen or heard of people doing that.

Thunderbolt, Funny story! LOL! Hopefully I don't look as pathetic as that guy to my neighbors! -Jim

NTMAREMACH · 05-21-2015, 04:59 PM

I only turn around to check to see if I locked the doors or if I'm parked to close to another car or did I park next to a car that looks better than mine, nope that's not going to happen. I even turn around in space to see my car.

JCal · 05-22-2015, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by not a gt

I bought mine new in 09/03, hell I still tap its roof and thank it for a hell of a ride, turn around AND back up to look at it, will sit in barn and stare at it thinking how far we have come together since that day she was mine and never get tired of hearing ALOT "Man that is a sweet car"...yes, I love my car and how it makes me feel after a spin and for always getting me where I want to go with no issues and safely..the key is I replace stuff BEFORE it goes bad, whether it needs it or not

Not a GT, Is this how you justify buying expensive, not needed, performance parts to your wife?

Jim

JCal · 05-22-2015, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NTMAREMACH

I only turn around to check to see if I locked the doors or if I'm parked to close to another car or did I park next to a car that looks better than mine, nope that's not going to happen. I even turn around in space to see my car.

That's pretty sad, yeah, I've done that too! "Hey look! You can see my Mach!" What a tool I am! -Jim

JCal · 05-22-2015, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by VA-Mach1

I always look back. Sometimes twice.

P.S. even a new Camaro SS sounds like a POS with worn out glass-packs when it goes by, can't even hear a Camaro V6. Every time I hear a cool rumble and turn to see what it is, it ends up being a pickup truck. I don't even have to look to know when a Mustang goes by.

Yeah for sure! 4V with an X pipe is a sweet sound for sure! I've heard the firing order plays a big part in this. But you can definitely hear a difference in a 4V vs a 2V motor. I know this might be blasphemy to some, but I've never liked the sound of a Harley twin. Basically two cylinders loped off a radial engine, it just doesn't have a smooth rhythm popping off.-Jim

32VALVR · 05-22-2015, 10:21 PM

Always, I usually pick a spot in a restaurant where I can always glance at it. I would even be on the fence if someone offered to trade me a 15 GT straight across. My mods and all help.

I would consider a 13 GT500 though.

05-20-2015, 03:04 PM	#1
JCal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 175	Anybody Else Do This? I bought my Mach when it was less than a year old. It had less than 6K on it so it was pretty new at the time. Got to thinking and realized that I be now owned it longer than any other vehicle that I've ever had. it's great to see this second coming of American Muscle cars.the Big Three all have awesome cars. I've been lusting after a new Challenger RT but couldn't sell or trade in my Mach to get it. Thought about it, but knew I'd regret it. The thing is, every time I park it and walk away, I always turn around to check it out. The car still looks "cool" to me. Usually the "new" factor wears off with a car after a few months but it never did with this one. Anybody else still doing the turn around to check it out thing after all these years? -Jim

05-20-2015, 03:52 PM	#2
Hpstang Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kingsland ga Posts: 398	Re: Anybody Else Do This? If you don't look back at it when you walk away you bought the wrong car imho

05-20-2015, 04:16 PM	#4
brtnstrns Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 597	Re: Anybody Else Do This? I will say, every time I walked out to open my garage door, up until the last time the Mach was parked in it, I was constantly in love with the way it looked. If only the beauty was beyond skin-deep in my case, the car would have stayed. Looks can only keep frustration at bay for so long - in my case 2 1/2 years apparently.

05-20-2015, 04:47 PM	#5
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: Anybody Else Do This? Almost always __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

05-20-2015, 05:07 PM	#6
ICANGO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wis. Rapids, Wi. Posts: 221	Re: Anybody Else Do This? Had mine 11 years and I still do it.

05-20-2015, 06:01 PM	#7
not a gt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waaayy out in the country,leave your GPS at home! Posts: 4,825	Re: Anybody Else Do This? I bought mine new in 09/03, hell I still tap its roof and thank it for a hell of a ride, turn around AND back up to look at it, will sit in barn and stare at it thinking how far we have come together since that day she was mine and never get tired of hearing ALOT "Man that is a sweet car"...yes, I love my car and how it makes me feel after a spin and for always getting me where I want to go with no issues and safely..the key is I replace stuff BEFORE it goes bad, whether it needs it or not __________________ 2003 DSG Mach 1-03 Cobra Term/T56 swap: 2.3L Whipple,3.37 Upper,4 lb.lower, ID 1000 injectors,LCD cooling mod,Billetflow idlers,200A Alt,oil cooler delete with MMR adapter plate,MM oil filter kit,FrozenBoost Heat Exchanger Flowtech L.T., Maganaflow O/R X with Magnapacks, FRRP D.S.,T-56 with 26 spline input shaft and anti venom mod with reverse lockout box, FR steel flywheel,Spec Stage 3+,Moser 31 spline axles,FR 3.73 gear Tuned by B.Kurgan 601Hp/558/Tq

05-20-2015, 06:09 PM	#8
TKat13 Mach-T Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Posts: 2,865	Re: Anybody Else Do This? Purchased mine in spring of '04 and still love looking at. I am pretty satisfied with the car in the looks department. __________________ Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 \| 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 \| 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP

05-20-2015, 06:23 PM	#9
not a gt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waaayy out in the country,leave your GPS at home! Posts: 4,825	Re: Anybody Else Do This? I want to add a song for brtnstrns Mach https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoP1AKcnfr8 __________________ 2003 DSG Mach 1-03 Cobra Term/T56 swap: 2.3L Whipple,3.37 Upper,4 lb.lower, ID 1000 injectors,LCD cooling mod,Billetflow idlers,200A Alt,oil cooler delete with MMR adapter plate,MM oil filter kit,FrozenBoost Heat Exchanger Flowtech L.T., Maganaflow O/R X with Magnapacks, FRRP D.S.,T-56 with 26 spline input shaft and anti venom mod with reverse lockout box, FR steel flywheel,Spec Stage 3+,Moser 31 spline axles,FR 3.73 gear Tuned by B.Kurgan 601Hp/558/Tq Last edited by not a gt; 05-20-2015 at 10:21 PM. Reason: Better version

05-20-2015, 07:41 PM	#10
VA-Mach1 Mach & Cheese Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 797	Re: Anybody Else Do This? I always look back. Sometimes twice. P.S. even a new Camaro SS sounds like a POS with worn out glass-packs when it goes by, can't even hear a Camaro V6. Every time I hear a cool rumble and turn to see what it is, it ends up being a pickup truck. I don't even have to look to know when a Mustang goes by.

05-20-2015, 09:35 PM	#13
Thunderbolt And Leadfoot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Easy Street Posts: 6,468	Re: Anybody Else Do This? I never look at it when I'm walking away from the car. That's what you do when you're walking towards the car. __________________ '23 Fighter Jet Gray Mach 1 (Automatic, 470hp/410tq) '04 Azure Blue Mach 1 (5Spd., 305hp/320tq) '17 Blue Streak Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X4 (Automatic, 395hp/410tq) "She's An Underage Angel With A Dented Halo"-She Needs Rock n Roll---Motley Crue Every now and then, say What The F*. What The F*, gives you freedom. With freedom comes opportunity. Opportunity, makes your future. If you can't say it.......you can't do it.----Miles

05-20-2015, 09:58 PM	#14
gvervoren Garry Vervoren Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 2,878	Re: Anybody Else Do This? I bought my '04 mach brand new back in December of 2003. I still love it just as much now as I did over 11 years ago. And yes, I always have to turn around to check her out when I walk away. We have an attached garage and I still open the door just to look at it sometimes. __________________ >>>Garry Vervoren<<< 2004 Dark Shadow Grey ORIGINAL OWNER!!!! *I USED TO THINK BEING LAZY WAS BAD FOR ME SO I GAVE UP THINKING.* *HOOFBEATS ARE LOUDER THAN HEARTBEATS* 5 Speed, IUP, Tinted windows, 3rd brake light decal, Sequential Tail Lights, Smoked Tail Lights, Black Stainless Steel Bumper Inserts, Anthracite 18" staggard FR500 Build Date 10/08/2003 #567 of a build of 7182 Last edited by gvervoren; 05-20-2015 at 10:21 PM.

05-20-2015, 10:32 PM	#16
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,271	Re: Anybody Else Do This? Every day for over 12 years. Look and smile and love every minute and mile of it... __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

05-20-2015, 11:57 PM	#18
Thunderbolt And Leadfoot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Easy Street Posts: 6,468	Re: Anybody Else Do This? About 20 years ago, I lived on the 3rd floor of an apartment building and it overlooked an apartment parking lot across the street. From my couch, I could see people coming and going. One guy in particular had a habit of getting out of his car and turning around 1-5 times before he walked into his building. He was driving a Chevy Citation with a fart pipe, being held together with bubble gum. Before that, I had never seen or heard of people doing that. __________________ '23 Fighter Jet Gray Mach 1 (Automatic, 470hp/410tq) '04 Azure Blue Mach 1 (5Spd., 305hp/320tq) '17 Blue Streak Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X4 (Automatic, 395hp/410tq) "She's An Underage Angel With A Dented Halo"-She Needs Rock n Roll---Motley Crue Every now and then, say What The F*. What The F*, gives you freedom. With freedom comes opportunity. Opportunity, makes your future. If you can't say it.......you can't do it.----Miles

05-21-2015, 11:58 AM	#19
Mach351 Psycho Dog is Psycho Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 1,990	Re: Anybody Else Do This? __________________ Firefly: opening scene of Serenity - This Land Firefly: Out of Gas - Don't Be Afraid

05-21-2015, 04:59 PM	#21
NTMAREMACH A NITEMARE IN MASS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ashburnham, Ma Posts: 3,160	Re: Anybody Else Do This? I only turn around to check to see if I locked the doors or if I'm parked to close to another car or did I park next to a car that looks better than mine, nope that's not going to happen. I even turn around in space to see my car.

05-22-2015, 10:21 PM	#25
32VALVR Registered Mach Abuser Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,695	Re: Anybody Else Do This? Always, I usually pick a spot in a restaurant where I can always glance at it. I would even be on the fence if someone offered to trade me a 15 GT straight across. My mods and all help. I would consider a 13 GT500 though. __________________ 04 O/W 5sp with Kenne Bell 2.1 intercooled kit@ 10lbs.

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