Hello, Hello - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Tomcat427 · 02-03-2016, 07:43 AM

Hard to believe it was 14 years ago when I ordered my 2003 Mach 1. I still have dreams of owning another.

Actually, with two kids out of college now, I will most likely own another Mustang before the end of the year. It will not be my daily driver, I have a 2015 Escape for that.

It is going to be a very hard decision to make.

1. Find a nice stock Mach 1 and build it into the Mach 1 I Love.

2. Find a nice used 2011/12 Mustang GT for under $20K and add simple mods.

3. Spend $25k and get a new 2016 Ecoboost.

Choices, Choices, Choices.

Yes, I was glad to find I was still a member of the Registry!

sutyak · 02-03-2016, 08:30 AM

Hey a familiar name! (my previous forum name was sporadic) I fought the same battle and ended up with another Mach 1 in late 2015. Except in my case I bought one mostly built and now I have to undo/redo quite a few things.

ASH302 · 02-03-2016, 08:52 AM

OP if you still have a passion for the mach, find you another mach, probably be like old times

ASh

SLO-RIDE · 02-03-2016, 09:22 AM

For a lot less money, you can find a low mile Mach 1 and be "back in the saddle" You can find them with less than 20K miles for $18000 or less. You could buy mine with 14K for $18000......then I can buy a Boss.

ASH302 · 02-03-2016, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLO-RIDE

For a lot less money, you can find a low mile Mach 1 and be "back in the saddle" You can find them with less than 20K miles for $18000 or less. You could buy mine with 14K for $18000......then I can buy a Boss.

one member helps another member out.
love the 2013 GHIG Boss 302

ASh

311-420 · 02-03-2016, 09:29 AM

Do you think the order of your list says anything about what you really want?

sutyak · 02-03-2016, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLO-RIDE

For a lot less money, you can find a low mile Mach 1 and be "back in the saddle" You can find them with less than 20K miles for $18000 or less. You could buy mine with 14K for $18000......then I can buy a Boss.

I'd sell my built motor turbo Mach for about that much.

FordMan · 02-03-2016, 03:33 PM

Wassup 'cat.

Definitely go with a Mach.

kiler be · 02-03-2016, 05:27 PM

Glad to see you back.
Mach 1 for the win.

monsterbrad · 02-07-2016, 09:34 PM

I have a DSG 2003 MACH 1 with 7000 miles on it.
If you are interested let me know.

ASH302 · 02-09-2016, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monsterbrad

I have a DSG 2003 MACH 1 with 7000 miles on it.
If you are interested let me know.

Well then you won't have one, lol

ASh

Tomcat427 · 02-11-2016, 07:22 AM

It will be a tough decision. You know I like the 6-speed. I just don't have much faith in the 5-speed in the Mach 1.

I may go drive a 2016 Ecoboost this weekend.

I am finding 2011/12 Mustang GT's for under 20K now. Drove one earlier in the week. It was okay, I did not Fall in Love with it.

If I do go with an 03-04 Mach 1 I will probably go with one that is around $12k. That would leave me $6k to play with it. I would stiffen up the frame, brakes/rotors, shocks/springs and upper/lower control arms to start. Of course the next step would be more power.

Tomcat427 · 02-11-2016, 09:10 AM

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...18203289&Log=0

This has me thinking auto with a supercharger.

Hmm....

sutyak · 02-11-2016, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomcat427

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...18203289&Log=0

This has me thinking auto with a supercharger.

Hmm....

Remember no forged crank in the autos. Pretty high miles, too. I'd do a compression check on it before I bought it.

Tomcat427 · 02-11-2016, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sutyak

Remember no forged crank in the autos. Pretty high miles, too. I'd do a compression check on it before I bought it.

So True....

It it was a 5-speed and Azure Blue I would be there already.

Tomcat427 · 02-16-2016, 10:18 PM

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...17409007&Log=0

If only this was close enough to check out.

sutyak · 02-17-2016, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomcat427

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...17409007&Log=0

If only this was close enough to check out.

Nice. I love OW with the satin black accents.

Tomcat427 · 02-17-2016, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sutyak

Nice. I love OW with the satin black accents.

Yes, it is nice, wish I was closer to it. I am not ready to travel that far for a car yet. That would add another $1000 to the price.

Going to look at a 2012 Mustang GT convertible with 61,000 miles on it for $17,500. First mod would be a Roll Bar.

Tomcat427 · 03-17-2016, 11:56 PM

I made my decision today. 2016 Deep Impact Blue Metallic 2.3L EcoBoost Auto with the Performance Package. Fresh off the truck with 1 mile on the odometer. I pick it up on Saturday.

Tomcat427 · 03-18-2016, 12:00 AM

Here it is.

FordMan · 03-18-2016, 10:38 AM

Great choice 'cat, the color is exactly what I would choose too.

ASH302 · 03-18-2016, 11:04 AM

very nice, love that blue
enjoy the ride

ASh

Tomcat427 · 03-18-2016, 01:57 PM

Thanks!

I fell in LOVE with the car as soon as I saw it. I will drive it as a daily driver, should be fun.

Iceman91 · 03-18-2016, 02:12 PM

Love the color!! Congrats!!!

sutyak · 03-18-2016, 07:06 PM

DIP is an amazing color. The 2.3 turbo has a ton of potential. Congrats!

02-03-2016, 07:43 AM	#1
Tomcat427 What a ride it was :) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,489	Hello, Hello Hard to believe it was 14 years ago when I ordered my 2003 Mach 1. I still have dreams of owning another. Actually, with two kids out of college now, I will most likely own another Mustang before the end of the year. It will not be my daily driver, I have a 2015 Escape for that. It is going to be a very hard decision to make. 1. Find a nice stock Mach 1 and build it into the Mach 1 I Love. 2. Find a nice used 2011/12 Mustang GT for under $20K and add simple mods. 3. Spend $25k and get a new 2016 Ecoboost. Choices, Choices, Choices. Yes, I was glad to find I was still a member of the Registry! __________________ No, I didn't do that! Wait maybe I did!

02-03-2016, 08:30 AM	#2
sutyak it's soo-tack Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 2,082	Re: Hello, Hello Hey a familiar name! (my previous forum name was sporadic) I fought the same battle and ended up with another Mach 1 in late 2015. Except in my case I bought one mostly built and now I have to undo/redo quite a few things. __________________ mark 2004 DSG Mach 1. Built motor. Turbo. 667whp 2006 Sonic Blue Focus. Built motor. Turbo. 12.4 @ 115mph (sold) 2003 DSG Mach 1. 12.65 @ 106 (sold)

02-03-2016, 08:52 AM	#3
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Hello, Hello OP if you still have a passion for the mach, find you another mach, probably be like old times ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

02-03-2016, 09:22 AM	#4
SLO-RIDE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Turbotville, PA Posts: 211	Re: Hello, Hello For a lot less money, you can find a low mile Mach 1 and be "back in the saddle" You can find them with less than 20K miles for $18000 or less. You could buy mine with 14K for $18000......then I can buy a Boss.

02-03-2016, 09:29 AM	#6
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: Hello, Hello Do you think the order of your list says anything about what you really want? __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

02-03-2016, 03:33 PM	#8
FordMan I Am Cornholio!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 3,745	Re: Hello, Hello Wassup 'cat. Definitely go with a Mach. __________________ Black 03 5spd w/ IUP Born on 02/25/2003 (thanks Donna) Left home and moved onward 12/19/22

02-03-2016, 05:27 PM	#9
kiler be Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: culpeper va. Posts: 4,915	Re: Hello, Hello Glad to see you back. Mach 1 for the win. __________________ 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 )

02-07-2016, 09:34 PM	#10
monsterbrad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: erie Pa Posts: 110	Re: Hello, Hello I have a DSG 2003 MACH 1 with 7000 miles on it. If you are interested let me know.

02-11-2016, 07:22 AM	#12
Tomcat427 What a ride it was :) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,489	Re: Hello, Hello It will be a tough decision. You know I like the 6-speed. I just don't have much faith in the 5-speed in the Mach 1. I may go drive a 2016 Ecoboost this weekend. I am finding 2011/12 Mustang GT's for under 20K now. Drove one earlier in the week. It was okay, I did not Fall in Love with it. If I do go with an 03-04 Mach 1 I will probably go with one that is around $12k. That would leave me $6k to play with it. I would stiffen up the frame, brakes/rotors, shocks/springs and upper/lower control arms to start. Of course the next step would be more power. __________________ No, I didn't do that! Wait maybe I did!

02-11-2016, 09:10 AM	#13
Tomcat427 What a ride it was :) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,489	Re: Hello, Hello http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...18203289&Log=0 This has me thinking auto with a supercharger. Hmm.... __________________ No, I didn't do that! Wait maybe I did!

02-16-2016, 10:18 PM	#16
Tomcat427 What a ride it was :) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,489	Re: Hello, Hello http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...17409007&Log=0 If only this was close enough to check out. __________________ No, I didn't do that! Wait maybe I did!

03-17-2016, 11:56 PM	#19
Tomcat427 What a ride it was :) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,489	Re: Hello, Hello I made my decision today. 2016 Deep Impact Blue Metallic 2.3L EcoBoost Auto with the Performance Package. Fresh off the truck with 1 mile on the odometer. I pick it up on Saturday. __________________ No, I didn't do that! Wait maybe I did!

03-18-2016, 10:38 AM	#21
FordMan I Am Cornholio!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 3,745	Re: Hello, Hello Great choice 'cat, the color is exactly what I would choose too. __________________ Black 03 5spd w/ IUP Born on 02/25/2003 (thanks Donna) Left home and moved onward 12/19/22

03-18-2016, 11:04 AM	#22
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Hello, Hello very nice, love that blue enjoy the ride ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

03-18-2016, 01:57 PM	#23
Tomcat427 What a ride it was :) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,489	Re: Hello, Hello Thanks! I fell in LOVE with the car as soon as I saw it. I will drive it as a daily driver, should be fun. __________________ No, I didn't do that! Wait maybe I did!

03-18-2016, 02:12 PM	#24
Iceman91 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 233	Re: Hello, Hello Love the color!! Congrats!!! __________________ Current: '03 Azure Blue :THUMBSUP: Gone but not forgotten: '99 "Limited" 35th GT '03 Oxford White Mach 1 '03 Torch Red Mach 1

03-18-2016, 07:06 PM	#25
sutyak it's soo-tack Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 2,082	Re: Hello, Hello DIP is an amazing color. The 2.3 turbo has a ton of potential. Congrats! __________________ mark 2004 DSG Mach 1. Built motor. Turbo. 667whp 2006 Sonic Blue Focus. Built motor. Turbo. 12.4 @ 115mph (sold) 2003 DSG Mach 1. 12.65 @ 106 (sold)

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