how often do you drive your mach 1? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

lpn · 10-02-2003, 11:02 PM

how many miles do you have on your car?do you drive it on sunny days?weekends?car shows?or every day?

codymach · 10-02-2003, 11:15 PM

3,300 miles since June 28!

03AV8R · 10-02-2003, 11:17 PM

To work in summer when sunny, To the drags when its not raining.. Thats it 1400 miles since Jun 03.. :THUMBSUP:

blueMach · 10-02-2003, 11:18 PM

Got 700 on mine since May 23, 2003. Only drive it on sunny days.

jpetre · 10-02-2003, 11:22 PM

Not often enough!

3004 miles since Feb 03!

340.29m/s · 10-02-2003, 11:43 PM

Almost 1000 miles and I got it Sep. 16

I drive it absolutely everywhere... and as often as possible :p

Tomcat427 · 10-03-2003, 12:30 AM

I'm addicted!

Over 17,000 miles since Dec. 5th:HOPPY:

Good thing this is my weekend car

badjoey · 10-03-2003, 01:29 AM

i agree with the not often enough,
3000 miles since feb

GOTdaBLUE1 · 10-03-2003, 01:53 AM

Bought her on May 13, 2003. I have 4,300 miles on the clock. But, the clock is about to slow down big time. I picked up a 94 Explorer in prefect shape with 116,000 for $1,000 earlier in the week. This will be my commuter to work. And the Mach will be for my two days off per week. The Mach will only see less than 4,000 miles per year from here forward.

one mach 1 · 10-03-2003, 02:03 AM

I sleep in it. 8,100 mile since July 10th. (Daily racer!)

Vegas Mach1 · 10-03-2003, 02:05 AM

Ok I need to be educated here. Why are you guys not driving your Mach's? You paid good money for this baby. Mustangs are NOT investments they will depreciate a lot and quite rapidly. Someone just posted that he would only get around $22k for trade.
Drive the car, enjoy the car..... Don't deprive yourself of the pure enjoyment

DSGMach714 · 10-03-2003, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vegas Mach1
Ok I need to be educated here. Why are you guys not driving your Mach's? You paid good money for this baby. Mustangs are NOT investments they will depreciate a lot and quite rapidly. Someone just posted that he would only get around $22k for trade.
Drive the car, enjoy the car..... Don't deprive yourself of the pure enjoyment

You said it.. Machs will not retain their value especially with all the rebates. Might as well drive it and enjoy it. Not many Mustangs will retain their value once you drive it off the lot.

IMachU · 10-03-2003, 03:32 AM

It is a car for the pure enjoyment of driving it. It is not a Cobra R, or anything as rare or as BARELY street legal. I got mine as a daily driver, to and from BOTH jobs, as well as the weekend cruise-ins, and just showing off. Yeah, it is rare. I like that as I zip down the highway and get those "Whattheheckwuzzat??" looks from the ricers as they gaze longingly into my tail lights. The car is great to look at, with even a better view from the driver seat.

Poisoned Pony · 10-03-2003, 03:58 AM

bought her July 23rd, as of today, she has 4500 miles on the clock. It's my daily driver (actually, it's my only transportation) and yup, I drag race, car show, dyno, all of the above :THUMBSUP:

Midnight · 10-03-2003, 04:36 AM

I drive my every f*****g day.

Nothing like a slow P.O.S. for your dailly driver.:LAUGH:

281CJ Mach1 · 10-03-2003, 04:42 AM

2,076 miles since picking it up on August 18th. I do drive it often, I guess just not far distances. I won't be driving it as much during these winter months since our area is obsessed with spreading salt on the roads. And people around here are terrible drivers in any bad weather. I also try not to drive it in any rain either. I just want it to be in nice "survivor" shape 20 or 30 years down the road. I don't know how many of you know the feeling of owning a survivor musclecar, but it is GREAT. I'm looking forward to it.

1BADMACH1 · 10-03-2003, 05:46 AM

5,500 since dec 20th.

03D3 · 10-03-2003, 06:09 AM

1,050 since March 03.

falcongtho3 · 10-03-2003, 08:12 AM

6,200 since Dec.13 and racking up more every day. I can't think of a better daily driver! What else can you drive to work, have a big grin and cook rice at the same time?

Rubbersidedown · 10-03-2003, 09:33 AM

1058 miles since 9/4.

GreyGhost · 10-03-2003, 10:25 AM

Every day to work and back. That is 35 miles one way

grodgers · 10-03-2003, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vegas Mach1
Ok I need to be educated here. Why are you guys not driving your Mach's? You paid good money for this baby. Mustangs are NOT investments they will depreciate a lot and quite rapidly. Someone just posted that he would only get around $22k for trade.
Drive the car, enjoy the car..... Don't deprive yourself of the pure enjoyment

Exactly my sentiments.

My Mach is my daily driver. Got it September 7 and have 1950 on the clock thus far.

I'll be driving it in the winter/snow as well (with snow tires) here in Northwest Jersey.

May sound like blasphemy to some of you, but I bought it to drive, not be a garage queen.

Just my 2¢

Gary

rcode99 · 10-03-2003, 11:09 AM

No value to Mach 1s? Not for a long time anyway. Some of the younger guys in this group may not be aware that the original Mustangs flooded the market and were produced in the 10s of thousands - the hottest selling cars of their time - and the Machs being produced in 69 and 70 only cost what, about $3,200? Then they depreciated down to what amounts to pocket change by today's standards. There's a 69 Mach for sale on the internet with 12,000 original miles and is in pristine condition. It doesn't require restoration - or anything. It is selling for about 14 or 15 times its original cost ($47,000). But, yes, we all want to enjoy these cars. IMO, people who are buying the cars as collector's items or for fair weather transportation will have a real gem - especially if Ford stops making them after the 2004 model year There's a saying. 'Its not the money, its the money'. Same applies to cars.
Its our individual choice to drive the hell out of our cars, keep them original and like new for as long as possible, or if we are fortunate and lucky enough - just drive them on weekends and pass a collectible down to one of our kids. Relativity, folks!
Sorry for the long dissertation.

blumnday99 · 10-03-2003, 01:39 PM

5,000 since July. Drive it every day. It's my only car!

HotRodHarry · 10-03-2003, 01:50 PM

I dont get to drive my Mach 1 as much as I would like too..same with my 03 Cobra I had....But when I do get to take her out of the garage for a spin...its a blast! I do try to drive her more so she gets broken in for more fun.

497 miles since August 15, 2003

10-02-2003, 11:02 PM	#1
lpn Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: zanesville,ohio Posts: 49	how often do you drive your mach 1? how many miles do you have on your car?do you drive it on sunny days?weekends?car shows?or every day? __________________ 2003 mach 1,torch red,5 speed,IUP,honeycomb tail panel,3M protection kit,black mustang decals on back bumper,build date 07/16/03,bought 08/31/03 ohio plate"red mach" 1965 restored ground up mustang convertible,poppy red,black pony interior,black top,77,000 original miles

10-02-2003, 11:15 PM	#2
codymach Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,840	3,300 miles since June 28! __________________ SUPPORTING MEMBER MODIFICATIONS: Bassani Mid-Length Ceramic Headers Bassani X-Pipe with cats SS Bassani Cat Back SS Meziere Electric water pump PHP Intake Spacer KN Filter Hurst Retro Shifter, T-handle Bullitt Fuel Door Bullitt Anthracite 18x9 wheels Goodrich g-force T/A KDW 265/40/18's Hurst Equipped Emblem Mach 1 I.D. Plate Shock tower covers Raised the shaker 2003 Mach 1 Torch Red 1965 Rambler Marlin 287 (Slowest car in the West!) 1951 Mercury (still in the field) 1966 Ford Galaxy 500, 352 cu. in. 4v 1994 F-150 4x4 2001 Focus

10-02-2003, 11:17 PM	#3
03AV8R Terrible Dyno Car! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Epping, NH Posts: 6,666	To work in summer when sunny, To the drags when its not raining.. Thats it 1400 miles since Jun 03.. :THUMBSUP: __________________ 2003 Mach1 4-Speed Stick Axles of Evil Racing Bolt-On's All the good ones :PIMP: running 11.17's N/A on the stock factory motor. Results Best 1/4 mile 11.174 (Slicks) 11.2's (Quick TP's) 12.072 (17" Street Stocker wheels & tires) Best MPH 119.22 Best 60' 1.474 (With ET Drags) 1.51 (Quick TP's) 1.8's (17" stockers)

10-02-2003, 11:18 PM	#4
blueMach Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nashville,Tn Posts: 150	Got 700 on mine since May 23, 2003. Only drive it on sunny days. __________________ blueMach ------------------------ 88 LX Coupe 302 03 Azure stick IUP __________________

10-02-2003, 11:22 PM	#5
jpetre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sachse,TX Posts: 266	Not often enough! 3004 miles since Feb 03! __________________ '07 Roush 427R Vista Blue all options '08 Mazda CX9 '04 F150 4X4 Lariat Crew Cab - Blue / Tan / Tan Int. - Mods - Yes No bike - a Ducati 848 White on the way!

10-02-2003, 11:43 PM	#6
340.29m/s Slooooooooow Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Blue Springs, Mo Posts: 800	Almost 1000 miles and I got it Sep. 16 I drive it absolutely everywhere... and as often as possible :p __________________ Drop-in K&N Magnaflow Cat-back (Flowmaster Mufflers) Motive 4.10s Moser 31 Spline Axles FRPP 31 Spline Posi MRT Catted H-Pipe

10-03-2003, 12:30 AM	#7
Tomcat427 What a ride it was :) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,489	I'm addicted! Over 17,000 miles since Dec. 5th:HOPPY: Good thing this is my weekend car __________________ No, I didn't do that! Wait maybe I did!

10-03-2003, 01:29 AM	#8
badjoey former mach1 owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: bradford,pa Posts: 2,495	i agree with the not often enough, 3000 miles since feb

10-03-2003, 01:53 AM	#9
GOTdaBLUE1 "Can you hear me now?!?" Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 1,048	Bought her on May 13, 2003. I have 4,300 miles on the clock. But, the clock is about to slow down big time. I picked up a 94 Explorer in prefect shape with 116,000 for $1,000 earlier in the week. This will be my commuter to work. And the Mach will be for my two days off per week. The Mach will only see less than 4,000 miles per year from here forward. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue 5-speed IUP born 01/24/03 378277 SOLD* ________________________________ 1997 Lincoln Towncar Signature Series Light Cypress Metallic Clearcoat SOLD ________________________________ Current stable includes: Silver W210 E55 AMG; Black 996 Carrera w/GT3 aero kit

10-03-2003, 02:03 AM	#10
one mach 1 Pro-gun Conservative! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Murrieta Calif. Posts: 3,608	I sleep in it. 8,100 mile since July 10th. (Daily racer!) __________________ Gear head with 4.56's

10-03-2003, 02:05 AM	#11
Vegas Mach1 Strip Cruzer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 453	Ok I need to be educated here. Why are you guys not driving your Mach's? You paid good money for this baby. Mustangs are NOT investments they will depreciate a lot and quite rapidly. Someone just posted that he would only get around $22k for trade. Drive the car, enjoy the car..... Don't deprive yourself of the pure enjoyment __________________ Member #18 C63 AMG Black/Black (fast!!) #1 Azure Blue #366768 Built 12/10/02, home 12/24/02 #2 Dark Shadow Grey #451214 Built 7/06/03, home 9/1/03

10-03-2003, 03:32 AM	#13
IMachU Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In My Import Posts: 4,714	It is a car for the pure enjoyment of driving it. It is not a Cobra R, or anything as rare or as BARELY street legal. I got mine as a daily driver, to and from BOTH jobs, as well as the weekend cruise-ins, and just showing off. Yeah, it is rare. I like that as I zip down the highway and get those "Whattheheckwuzzat??" looks from the ricers as they gaze longingly into my tail lights. The car is great to look at, with even a better view from the driver seat. __________________ Machless.... 2003 DSG 5 speed IUP Born June 25, 2003 K&N Drop-in Filter, Magnapack Catback, MRT black chrome tips, MRT shifter 277.1 HP (321.4) 296.4 (343.8) TQ SAE (with 16% powertrain loss calculated, before mods), Sirius satellite radio, MGW black on black locking Bullitt fuel door, MGW goodies - sold on 7-19-07

10-03-2003, 03:58 AM	#14
Poisoned Pony Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ft Hood, TX Posts: 197	bought her July 23rd, as of today, she has 4500 miles on the clock. It's my daily driver (actually, it's my only transportation) and yup, I drag race, car show, dyno, all of the above :THUMBSUP:

10-03-2003, 04:36 AM	#15
Midnight Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Arlington,Tx Posts: 476	I drive my every f*****g day. Nothing like a slow P.O.S. for your dailly driver.:LAUGH:

10-03-2003, 04:42 AM	#16
281CJ Mach1 Blaise Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 513	2,076 miles since picking it up on August 18th. I do drive it often, I guess just not far distances. I won't be driving it as much during these winter months since our area is obsessed with spreading salt on the roads. And people around here are terrible drivers in any bad weather. I also try not to drive it in any rain either. I just want it to be in nice "survivor" shape 20 or 30 years down the road. I don't know how many of you know the feeling of owning a survivor musclecar, but it is GREAT. I'm looking forward to it. __________________ 2004 Competition Orange Cobra Coupe SOLD - K&N FIPK - Magnaflow Magnapack catback - MGW Shifter - Solid axle with 3.73s - 18" DD FR500s w/ 275/35 and 295/35 Kuhmo MXs - BilletFlow 2.93 upper and 4 idlers - Diablo Predator. Tuned by James@RWTD 11.8 @ 120 w/ the old IRS on 275/50-15 Nitto DRs.

10-03-2003, 05:46 AM	#17
1BADMACH1 Pony on the run. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ky Posts: 473	5,500 since dec 20th. __________________ "You can't argue with the stupid, they bring you down to their level and beat you with experience" ----------------------------- '04 Comp Orange 5 spd W/IUP VIN-- 1FAFP42R04F199665 Build date 3/4/04 Purchased 4/24/04 Mods: Mrt lowering springs Mrt shifter Mrt off-road H-pipe+MRT Max thunder catback MM Lower control arms Ford Racing Upper control arms FM 4.56 gear 31 spline moser axles+ ETN TrueTrac axle tubes welded and powdercoated Moser girdle SCT tune with xcalibrator

10-03-2003, 06:09 AM	#18
03D3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: HERE, THERE Posts: 66	1,050 since March 03.

10-03-2003, 08:12 AM	#19
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,275	6,200 since Dec.13 and racking up more every day. I can't think of a better daily driver! What else can you drive to work, have a big grin and cook rice at the same time? __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

10-03-2003, 09:33 AM	#20
Rubbersidedown Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Frankfort, KY Posts: 203	I love my car! 1058 miles since 9/4. __________________ topside sparks! 03 Black Mach 1 mods: resonator removed MAF screen removed cut snorkel K&N filter MRT shifter AFG liscense plate frame 4:10's on the shelf Front 18x9 with 5.95 backspacing 275x40x18 Kumho MX Rear 18x10 with 6.35 backspacing & 295x35x18 Kumho MX Silver Stars 9007 ST Catted MRT H-pipe and Flow Master American Thunder Diablo predator tune

10-03-2003, 10:25 AM	#21
GreyGhost Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Murfreesboro,TN Posts: 93	Every day to work and back. That is 35 miles one way __________________ 1965 Mustang Fastback 2007 Shelby GT500

10-03-2003, 11:09 AM	#23
rcode99 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northeast Illinois Posts: 2,235	Mileage No value to Mach 1s? Not for a long time anyway. Some of the younger guys in this group may not be aware that the original Mustangs flooded the market and were produced in the 10s of thousands - the hottest selling cars of their time - and the Machs being produced in 69 and 70 only cost what, about $3,200? Then they depreciated down to what amounts to pocket change by today's standards. There's a 69 Mach for sale on the internet with 12,000 original miles and is in pristine condition. It doesn't require restoration - or anything. It is selling for about 14 or 15 times its original cost ($47,000). But, yes, we all want to enjoy these cars. IMO, people who are buying the cars as collector's items or for fair weather transportation will have a real gem - especially if Ford stops making them after the 2004 model year There's a saying. 'Its not the money, its the money'. Same applies to cars. Its our individual choice to drive the hell out of our cars, keep them original and like new for as long as possible, or if we are fortunate and lucky enough - just drive them on weekends and pass a collectible down to one of our kids. Relativity, folks! Sorry for the long dissertation. __________________ RCode99 U.S.A.F (Ret'd) "Never slap a man who has a mouthful of chewing tobacco." Will Rogers said that.

10-03-2003, 01:39 PM	#24
blumnday99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 445	5,000 since July. Drive it every day. It's my only car!

10-03-2003, 01:50 PM	#25
HotRodHarry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 304	I dont get to drive my Mach 1 as much as I would like too..same with my 03 Cobra I had....But when I do get to take her out of the garage for a spin...its a blast! I do try to drive her more so she gets broken in for more fun. 497 miles since August 15, 2003 __________________ Hot Rod Harry Mager www.HotRodHarrys.com 2007 Mustang GT automatic 3300 miles Stock Motor with Mods: 10.73 at 128 mph 1.58 short time(507rwhp) Saleen SC 3.00 pulley (13 lbs boost)60lb inj. Stock Automatic Trans/Convertor/suspension TeamJDM.com Tune

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