Would you trade your 04 mach 1 for 2011 Shelby gt500? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

BOSS 58 · 11-08-2010, 05:55 PM

Im thinking of trading in my 04 mach for a 2011 gt500, what do you all think?

Con's Mach1 · 11-08-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BOSS 58

Im thinking of trading in my 04 mach for a 2011 gt500, what do you all think?

Man, that's a tough one. Love the idea of a new Mustang. But, never could afford that one. Thank GOODNESS we still Love our Mach. If you can do it, and if your sure about it, be on your way.

Bill Hamilton · 11-08-2010, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BOSS 58

Im thinking of trading in my 04 mach for a 2011 gt500, what do you all think?

Well, my 2003 Mach was the greatest Mustang I ever had .... until I got my 2011 Shelby GT-500. Now I own the greatest Mustang Ford ever built. I really loved my Mach I and I've been driving Mustangs since 1970. But if you can afford a 2011 GT-500 it is the way to go. I can't imagine Ford being able to build a better overall Mustang in the future.

20mach104 · 11-08-2010, 06:44 PM

If I could afford it, I wouldnt be posting right now I'd driving it around haha.

Jimyg34 · 11-08-2010, 06:44 PM

If I could afford a new GT500 I would go for one no doubt. They are awesome cars. If I could, I would have one of each. I love my Mach and it would be tough to sell her. I wouldn't trade my Mach in for a GT500. GL

kiler be · 11-08-2010, 06:59 PM

If its what you want, go for it.

24kmach · 11-08-2010, 07:03 PM

The 03/04 Mach 1 is a stand alone car. Everything else is just another mustang. No and I could write a check for a new mustang tomorrow if I wanted too.

bris09 · 11-08-2010, 07:09 PM

If I didn't mind the payment, in a heartbeat. The Mach is a nice unique car but is by no means the end all of cars. Other than the shaker I can't think of one area that the GT500 isn't better than the Mach.

24kmach · 11-08-2010, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bris09

If I didn't mind the payment, in a heartbeat. The Mach is a nice unique car but is by no means the end all of cars. Other than the shaker I can't think of one area that the GT500 isn't better than the Mach.

Better perhaps but NO DNA as the latest Mach 1 shirt says.

kiler be · 11-08-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bris09

Other than the shaker I can't think of one area that the GT500 isn't better than the Mach.

I can...just take a look at the back of the 2010-2011. Don't get me wrong, I like them, but they need to do something better back there.

24kmach · 11-08-2010, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kiler be

I can...just take a look at the back of the 2010-2011. Don't get me wrong, I like them, but they need to do something better back there.

kiler be · 11-08-2010, 07:41 PM

24kmach · 11-08-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kiler be

Don't let them badger you.

Get it??

Did the vid work?? That's what the local Ford dealership does to me when I sit in the new Shelby and they up the trade in price every time I come in.

kiler be · 11-08-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 24kmach

Don't let them badger you.

Get it??

Did the vid work?? That's what the local Ford dealership does to me when I sit in the new Shelby and they up the trade in price every time I come in.

Yeah, I got it.

Do you know how long it takes to load those.....with DIAL UP!!!!!

24kmach · 11-08-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kiler be

Yeah, I got it.

Do you know how long it takes to load those.....with DIAL UP!!!!!

bris09 · 11-08-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kiler be

I can...just take a look at the back of the 2010-2011. Don't get me wrong, I like them, but they need to do something better back there.

I wasn't a fan of the back of the 99's when they made the change. But as the back of the new ones is doing it grew on me.

muzman · 11-08-2010, 09:58 PM

probably but am waiting to see if they bring out a new mach in the next few years first, love the badger ads.lol.

Mustangfreak86 · 11-08-2010, 10:11 PM

I'm really not a fan of all the black plastic around the bottom of the new stangs. Looks cheap IMO.

04dsgMACHONE · 11-08-2010, 10:12 PM

I'd rather wait to see what they come out with in a few years that's not a Shelby, and if that's still most bad ***, then I'd get one used with low miles at a great price.

mach1child · 11-08-2010, 11:08 PM

I wouldnt mind having a new 500 or cobra but ide rather keep my "outdated" mach lol. One qoute i like that jeremy clarkson said in the film love the beast,
"The Uncertainty of machinery..when something wont handle properly, its a human quality because it makes mistakes which is how you can build a relationship out of a car". I'm planning to keep mine for as long as possible.

03Phoenix · 11-09-2010, 02:50 AM

Id do it in a heartbeat if I could afford it! Go for it!

73mach03 · 11-09-2010, 07:49 AM

If they took it as an even swap, then sure.

The Shelby is certainly "more" car than a Mach 1, but at a pretty steep price.

If you can afford it and want one, go for it. I just think that this type of comparison shows what a great value a Mach 1 is. The Shelby will cost you significantly more, but won't command much more attention (if that) visually.

I sure wouldn't mind owning a Shelby, but the price difference makes me very happy to be driving my attention grabbing Mach 1.

old school · 11-09-2010, 10:08 AM

Loved my 03' Oxford white Mach, traded it in for a new 07' GT500,no regrets 26,000 miles later...

TEXASDSGMACH1 · 11-09-2010, 01:36 PM

I traded mine for a vette so I guess that would be a hell yes on the 2011 GT500, but I don't want the payments associated with one.

s.muthig · 11-09-2010, 01:40 PM

i like them alot better than the ones before

11-08-2010, 05:55 PM	#1
BOSS 58 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brownsville, Tx. Posts: 22	Would you trade your 04 mach 1 for 2011 Shelby gt500? Im thinking of trading in my 04 mach for a 2011 gt500, what do you all think?

11-08-2010, 06:44 PM	#4
20mach104 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: VA Posts: 378	Re: Would you trade your 04 mach 1 for 2011 Shelby gt500? If I could afford it, I wouldnt be posting right now I'd driving it around haha. __________________ 2004 Oxford White Mach 1 - Gone and slightly missed Replaced with: 2003 Redfire Cobra - 2.8 Upper, 100mm Idler, Prochamber, 3" Catback, SBTB, F/R Strut Brace, FLSFC, IRS Brace, Afco Double Pass Heat Exchanger, MGW Shifter - Blue handle, LFP Big Mouth SBTB and power inlet, Hard launch cross bar and Alum. Adj Hard Launch Bushing kit 6,018 of 8,394

11-08-2010, 06:44 PM	#5
Jimyg34 MACH NU1 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Leamington, Ontario Posts: 607	Re: Would you trade your 04 mach 1 for 2011 Shelby gt500? If I could afford a new GT500 I would go for one no doubt. They are awesome cars. If I could, I would have one of each. I love my Mach and it would be tough to sell her. I wouldn't trade my Mach in for a GT500. GL __________________ Jimy G 03 Black Mach 1 VIN#420549 Stock- SCT Tuned Magnaflow Catback Exhaust K&N CAI

11-08-2010, 06:59 PM	#6
kiler be Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: culpeper va. Posts: 4,915	Re: Would you trade your 04 mach 1 for 2011 Shelby gt500? If its what you want, go for it. __________________ 03 Zink Yellow Mach 1 65 Black on Black 2+2 ( owned since High School ) 56 F100 ( dad's truck ) 75 Maverick 6cyl, auto ( Mean Machine )

11-08-2010, 07:03 PM	#7
24kmach My First Mach, Jan. 1969 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 13,070	Re: Would you trade your 04 mach 1 for 2011 Shelby gt500? The 03/04 Mach 1 is a stand alone car. Everything else is just another mustang. No and I could write a check for a new mustang tomorrow if I wanted too. __________________ 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.

11-08-2010, 07:09 PM	#8
bris09 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Middletown, PA Posts: 3,991	Re: Would you trade your 04 mach 1 for 2011 Shelby gt500? If I didn't mind the payment, in a heartbeat. The Mach is a nice unique car but is by no means the end all of cars. Other than the shaker I can't think of one area that the GT500 isn't better than the Mach. __________________ Brian 04 Azure Mach 1 Mods: Enough to not be the slowest, but nowhere near enough to be the fastest. 17 Fusion Sport Now faster than the Mach 96 Laser Red Cobra Vert For those days you just wanna cruise with the top down 89 Shelby CSX Still rocking the VNT and Fiberides.

11-08-2010, 07:41 PM	#12
kiler be Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: culpeper va. Posts: 4,915	Re: Would you trade your 04 mach 1 for 2011 Shelby gt500? __________________ 03 Zink Yellow Mach 1 65 Black on Black 2+2 ( owned since High School ) 56 F100 ( dad's truck ) 75 Maverick 6cyl, auto ( Mean Machine )

11-08-2010, 09:58 PM	#17
muzman Mach 1 enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Auckland New Zealand Posts: 1,540	Re: Would you trade your 04 mach 1 for 2011 Shelby gt500? probably but am waiting to see if they bring out a new mach in the next few years first, love the badger ads.lol. __________________ muzman,Red 03 Mach1,5 speed IUP,Born: 14 May 2003, K&N Drop In Air filter, Mach1Canuck Special IAC restrictor plate, Black Bumper mustang letters, MRT H Pipe and magnaflow cat back, MRT Chrome exhaust extensions,Mach 1 Floor Matts, bought new 2003 first registered for road use in 2010. ___________________ 1969 351w 4v Mach 1, Red, 4 speed toploader SOLD Feb 2007 2000GT Red , Auto Right Hand Drive sold 2004.

11-08-2010, 10:11 PM	#18
Mustangfreak86 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 25	Re: Would you trade your 04 mach 1 for 2011 Shelby gt500? I'm really not a fan of all the black plastic around the bottom of the new stangs. Looks cheap IMO. __________________ 2004 CO Mach 5spd iup Slp longtubes and o/r midpipe Hooker aerochambers Jlt rai 4.30's!!!!! Full upr tubular suspension and cc plates Spec clutch Mgw shifter Black fr500's Speedy tune!

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04dsgMACHONE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 494	Re: Would you trade your 04 mach 1 for 2011 Shelby gt500? I'd rather wait to see what they come out with in a few years that's not a Shelby, and if that's still most bad *, then I'd get one used with low miles at a great price. __________________ 2004 DSG Mach 1** MGW STS, JLT RAI, PHP 3/8" Intake spacer, Bassani catted x-pipe, Magnaflow Magnapacks, FRPP (Motive) 4.30s, 31 Spline Cobra Differential, 31 Spline Moser Axles, GMS Girdle, H&R Super Sports, Koni Yellow Adjustable shocks/struts, MM caster/camber plates

11-08-2010, 11:08 PM	#20
mach1child Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Federal Way, Washington Posts: 683	Re: Would you trade your 04 mach 1 for 2011 Shelby gt500? I wouldnt mind having a new 500 or cobra but ide rather keep my "outdated" mach lol. One qoute i like that jeremy clarkson said in the film love the beast, "The Uncertainty of machinery..when something wont handle properly, its a human quality because it makes mistakes which is how you can build a relationship out of a car". I'm planning to keep mine for as long as possible. __________________ "Don't find fault, find a solution." - Henry Ford

11-09-2010, 02:50 AM	#21
03Phoenix Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 315	Re: Would you trade your 04 mach 1 for 2011 Shelby gt500? Id do it in a heartbeat if I could afford it! Go for it!

11-09-2010, 07:49 AM	#22
73mach03 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: HP, NY Posts: 1,720	Re: Would you trade your 04 mach 1 for 2011 Shelby gt500? If they took it as an even swap, then sure. The Shelby is certainly "more" car than a Mach 1, but at a pretty steep price. If you can afford it and want one, go for it. I just think that this type of comparison shows what a great value a Mach 1 is. The Shelby will cost you significantly more, but won't command much more attention (if that) visually. I sure wouldn't mind owning a Shelby, but the price difference makes me very happy to be driving my attention grabbing Mach 1. __________________ 2003 Zinc Yellow Mach 1, M5, Bassani Catback 2016 White Subaru WRX, Borla S-Type Catback Red Sox, Raiders, and Electric Guitars

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old school Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Chester Pa. Posts: 1,431	Re: Would you trade your 04 mach 1 for 2011 Shelby gt500? Loved my 03' Oxford white Mach, traded it in for a new 07' GT500,no regrets 26,000 miles later...

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TEXASDSGMACH1 LS WHO? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,075	Re: Would you trade your 04 mach 1 for 2011 Shelby gt500? I traded mine for a vette so I guess that would be a hell yes on the 2011 GT500, but I don't want the payments associated with one. __________________ 2011 F250 69 Camaro 406 SBC 01 GT 00 GT with a 4v Sold, but still in the family 03 DSG Mach The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he ever receive either.

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s.muthig Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: california Posts: 52	Re: Would you trade your 04 mach 1 for 2011 Shelby gt500? i like them alot better than the ones before

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