Help Decide...

m0nkeh · 01-31-2005, 01:57 PM

Ok, I found 2 Mustang GT's under 9K, good for my range...I need help deciding...

99' Ford Mustang GT (WHITE)
Price $8,700
Body Style Coupe
Exterior Color White
Engine 8 Cylinder
Transmission Automatic with Overdrive
Drive Type 2 wheel drive - rear
Fuel Type Gasoline
Doors Two Door

1999 FORD MUSTANG, GT (35TH ANNIV), fully loaded, V8, auto, Mach stereo/ CD, blk lthr.int, garaged, in excellent condition,

OR---------------------------------------------

00' Ford Mustang GT (BLACK)
Price $8,250
Mileage 56,000
Exterior Color Black
Engine 8 Cylinder
Transmission Automatic

2000 FORD MUSTANG GT, black w/tan lthr, V8, auto, pw, pdl, c/c, pw, 56k mi, must see, $8250

thats all the info I can/did get...which one would be best decision?

Or should I play it safe, buy a v6, only 5K...lol

99'Mustang (SILVER)

Price $4,988
Body Style Coupe
Mileage 69,718
Exterior Color Silver
Interior Color Grey
Engine 6 Cylinder Gasoline
Drive Type 2 wheel drive
Fuel Type Gasoline
Stereo AM/FM Stereo Tape
Doors Two Door
Stock No. 7296B
VIN 1FAFP4045XF200093

HELP ME DECIDE, THX

EDIT : I think I like the white car, mach system _ leather interior? hmmm but then again, the silver v6 is cheap...lol :happy6:

spike_africa · 01-31-2005, 02:02 PM

the 2000 is what i would choose out of those. i would not even consider a v6.

m0nkeh · 01-31-2005, 02:08 PM

One thing I noticed was that the white one doesn't say the miles, but says everything else, maybe high miles? Hmm...See I don't want black, but black could be good til i get a paint job eventually...lol...my dream color is sonic blue, or any blue along those lines.

Islander03GT · 01-31-2005, 02:41 PM

Get the 6.

m0nkeh · 01-31-2005, 02:43 PM

Why do you think I should get the 6? Cause it's cheaper and less gas and my first car? or? I'm just wondering... :blob7:

Islander03GT · 01-31-2005, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m0nkeh

Why do you think I should get the 6? Cause it's cheaper and less gas and my first car? or? I'm just wondering... :blob7:

Like I said in the other thread, you're 16 and this is your first car.

Save the money on the car itself, on insurance, and on gas (negligible difference).

My opinion is that a V8 Mustang is ALOT of power for a 16 year old. Alot of 16 year olds wreck their first car regardless of power, but if you have that power and are using it to show off (burnouts, street racing, etc) you're going to be more likely to wreck that car.

I think the 6 will keep you a bit more "grounded" for a few years. After you get out of high school, get a V8.

m0nkeh · 01-31-2005, 03:02 PM

I'm not 16, I'm 17...lol...and I don't plan on racing really...but yea...i get what you mean

jjtgiants · 01-31-2005, 03:09 PM

I agree, get the 6. I had two 6's before getting a v-8. Once you get a little more experience driving then go for the v-8. Besides, the insurance sucks on v-8 and depending where you live it can be really expensive.

m0nkeh · 01-31-2005, 03:23 PM

Alright...well so far, its a 2-2-2 way vote...lol...I got like 2 weeks to decide anyways...

jjtgiants · 01-31-2005, 03:33 PM

I'll just keeping voting until it goes the v-6 route! ha ha

Jeremy · 01-31-2005, 03:35 PM

I say go with the Black Gt, but I may be alittle biased :toothy12:

Don't worry about gas mileage, it's a stang, not a gas saver.

svtnos · 01-31-2005, 04:05 PM

get the balck 00... keep it clean and it'll look sweet..one bad thing.. they are autos.. what gives...that makes for a boring drive.. and if u wanted a v6 and cheap insurance and blah blah blah then buy something like a taurus.. wanna know something funny my sho could a v6 mustang... so hoenstly i don't think a v6 mustang is worth any money...

Islander03GT · 01-31-2005, 04:06 PM

Nothin wrong with an automatic.

m0nkeh · 01-31-2005, 04:13 PM

Haha...UH-O, BLACK GT IS winning, hmmm, If i was to get it...maybe i could just go all black inside and out...hmm...but i <3 blue...hmmm

EDIT : First car is gonna be auto, next stang will be stick, ok? lol :thumbsup:

jjtgiants · 01-31-2005, 04:18 PM

My main reason for recommending the v-6 is because of the age of the person that will be driving it. I don't have kids, but I'm not sure with 1 year of driving experience I'd let my kid have a GT. We were all 17 once and thought we knew EVERYTHING and nothing could hurt us! Holy crap please stop me I'm only 27 and sounding like a freaking 55 year old! (no disrespect to 55 year olds, they are much smarter and wiser than I) ha ha forgive me guys.

m0nkeh · 01-31-2005, 04:22 PM

Well I know I'm not everything, and I know I could get hurt, I'm not a dumbass...lol

EDIT : I'd love a GT to feel power...lol rawr rawr rawr :angryfire

jjtgiants · 01-31-2005, 04:23 PM

Never said you were a dumb ass, but let me tell you I was a dumb ass! ha ha ha

southernfordman · 01-31-2005, 04:26 PM

insurance is still going to be high because of a mustang, V-6 or gt may not ba that big of a differance. I am 16 and my insurance on a 2005 mustang gt is about 4800 a year

jjtgiants · 01-31-2005, 04:32 PM

Oh my god that's high! So if I read your post right your insurance is $400 a month=$4,800 a year?? Does it cost you more in insurance than your actual car payment? Don't get me wrong I live in the SF Bay Area so I'm used to stuff being way over priced, but damn that's expensive.

southernfordman · 01-31-2005, 04:35 PM

yeah thats right. and my parents bought the car which isnt that expensive $25,000.

jjtgiants · 01-31-2005, 04:39 PM

Sorry, we are getting off topic a little bit, but car insurance is a freaking rip off. It's crazy how they use zip codes to determine your yearly/monthly rate. I moved 10 miles east of where I used to live and my insurance went down $50 a month, just because I moved 10 miles. Never had a claim, just moved that's all. That's my rant for the day.

m0nkeh · 01-31-2005, 05:31 PM

I'll show links of the 2 GT's...bad pics tho...

(BLACK) : http://images.autotrader.com/images/..._A.562x421.jpg

(WHITE) : http://images.autotrader.com/images/..._A.565x292.jpg

southernfordman · 01-31-2005, 05:33 PM

I like the black one better

m0nkeh · 01-31-2005, 05:35 PM

You voted for the white one :dontknow: lol

southernfordman · 01-31-2005, 05:38 PM

yeah i know but i guess i had a different picture for the white one that was way off.

View Poll Results: Which one?
2000 Ford Mustang Coupe v8 (Black)	15	62.50%
1999 Ford Mustang Coupe v8 (White)	5	20.83%
1999 Ford Mustang Coupe v6 (Silver)	4	16.67%
Voters: 24. You may not vote on this poll

01-31-2005, 01:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
m0nkeh Stang Love Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 1,130	Help Decide... Ok, I found 2 Mustang GT's under 9K, good for my range...I need help deciding... 99' Ford Mustang GT (WHITE) Price $8,700 Body Style Coupe Exterior Color White Engine 8 Cylinder Transmission Automatic with Overdrive Drive Type 2 wheel drive - rear Fuel Type Gasoline Doors Two Door 1999 FORD MUSTANG, GT (35TH ANNIV), fully loaded, V8, auto, Mach stereo/ CD, blk lthr.int, garaged, in excellent condition, OR--------------------------------------------- 00' Ford Mustang GT (BLACK) Price $8,250 Mileage 56,000 Exterior Color Black Engine 8 Cylinder Transmission Automatic 2000 FORD MUSTANG GT, black w/tan lthr, V8, auto, pw, pdl, c/c, pw, 56k mi, must see, $8250 thats all the info I can/did get...which one would be best decision? Or should I play it safe, buy a v6, only 5K...lol 99'Mustang (SILVER) Price $4,988 Body Style Coupe Mileage 69,718 Exterior Color Silver Interior Color Grey Engine 6 Cylinder Gasoline Drive Type 2 wheel drive Fuel Type Gasoline Stereo AM/FM Stereo Tape Doors Two Door Stock No. 7296B VIN 1FAFP4045XF200093 HELP ME DECIDE, THX EDIT : I think I like the white car, mach system _ leather interior? hmmm but then again, the silver v6 is cheap...lol :happy6: __________________ - 01 Gt Vert Black on Black - mods - SLP LM1 Exhaust

01-31-2005, 02:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,402	the 2000 is what i would choose out of those. i would not even consider a v6. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

01-31-2005, 02:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
m0nkeh Stang Love Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 1,130	One thing I noticed was that the white one doesn't say the miles, but says everything else, maybe high miles? Hmm...See I don't want black, but black could be good til i get a paint job eventually...lol...my dream color is sonic blue, or any blue along those lines. __________________ - 01 Gt Vert Black on Black - mods - SLP LM1 Exhaust

01-31-2005, 02:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Islander03GT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Simi Valley, Ca Posts: 717	Get the 6. __________________ John V 06 Honda Accord SE- Daily Driver 83 Jeep Cherokee W/T- Off Road Toy 02 Mineral Gray V6 Vert- Girlfriends No more: 03 GT- The Problem Child

01-31-2005, 02:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
m0nkeh Stang Love Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 1,130	Why do you think I should get the 6? Cause it's cheaper and less gas and my first car? or? I'm just wondering... :blob7: __________________ - 01 Gt Vert Black on Black - mods - SLP LM1 Exhaust

01-31-2005, 03:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
m0nkeh Stang Love Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 1,130	I'm not 16, I'm 17...lol...and I don't plan on racing really...but yea...i get what you mean __________________ - 01 Gt Vert Black on Black - mods - SLP LM1 Exhaust

01-31-2005, 03:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,762	I agree, get the 6. I had two 6's before getting a v-8. Once you get a little more experience driving then go for the v-8. Besides, the insurance sucks on v-8 and depending where you live it can be really expensive.

01-31-2005, 03:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
m0nkeh Stang Love Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 1,130	Alright...well so far, its a 2-2-2 way vote...lol...I got like 2 weeks to decide anyways... __________________ - 01 Gt Vert Black on Black - mods - SLP LM1 Exhaust

01-31-2005, 03:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,762	I'll just keeping voting until it goes the v-6 route! ha ha

01-31-2005, 03:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jeremy One of them regulars Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Holden Beach, North Carolina Posts: 411	I say go with the Black Gt, but I may be alittle biased :toothy12: Don't worry about gas mileage, it's a stang, not a gas saver. __________________ 2003 Black 5spd GT SLP Loudmouth catback 18" Black Deep Dish Bullitts

01-31-2005, 04:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
svtnos tranny killer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Clinton Twp. MI Posts: 142	get the balck 00... keep it clean and it'll look sweet..one bad thing.. they are autos.. what gives...that makes for a boring drive.. and if u wanted a v6 and cheap insurance and blah blah blah then buy something like a taurus.. wanna know something funny my sho could a v6 mustang... so hoenstly i don't think a v6 mustang is worth any money... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/503778

01-31-2005, 04:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Islander03GT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Simi Valley, Ca Posts: 717	Nothin wrong with an automatic. __________________ John V 06 Honda Accord SE- Daily Driver 83 Jeep Cherokee W/T- Off Road Toy 02 Mineral Gray V6 Vert- Girlfriends No more: 03 GT- The Problem Child

01-31-2005, 04:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
m0nkeh Stang Love Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 1,130	Haha...UH-O, BLACK GT IS winning, hmmm, If i was to get it...maybe i could just go all black inside and out...hmm...but i <3 blue...hmmm EDIT : First car is gonna be auto, next stang will be stick, ok? lol :thumbsup: __________________ - 01 Gt Vert Black on Black - mods - SLP LM1 Exhaust

01-31-2005, 04:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,762	My main reason for recommending the v-6 is because of the age of the person that will be driving it. I don't have kids, but I'm not sure with 1 year of driving experience I'd let my kid have a GT. We were all 17 once and thought we knew EVERYTHING and nothing could hurt us! Holy crap please stop me I'm only 27 and sounding like a freaking 55 year old! (no disrespect to 55 year olds, they are much smarter and wiser than I) ha ha forgive me guys.

01-31-2005, 04:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
m0nkeh Stang Love Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 1,130	Well I know I'm not everything, and I know I could get hurt, I'm not a dumbass...lol EDIT : I'd love a GT to feel power...lol rawr rawr rawr :angryfire __________________ - 01 Gt Vert Black on Black - mods - SLP LM1 Exhaust

01-31-2005, 04:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,762	Never said you were a dumb ass, but let me tell you I was a dumb ass! ha ha ha

01-31-2005, 04:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
southernfordman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10	insurance is still going to be high because of a mustang, V-6 or gt may not ba that big of a differance. I am 16 and my insurance on a 2005 mustang gt is about 4800 a year

01-31-2005, 04:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,762	Oh my god that's high! So if I read your post right your insurance is $400 a month=$4,800 a year?? Does it cost you more in insurance than your actual car payment? Don't get me wrong I live in the SF Bay Area so I'm used to stuff being way over priced, but damn that's expensive.

01-31-2005, 04:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
southernfordman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10	yeah thats right. and my parents bought the car which isnt that expensive $25,000.

01-31-2005, 04:39 PM	#21 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,762	Sorry, we are getting off topic a little bit, but car insurance is a freaking rip off. It's crazy how they use zip codes to determine your yearly/monthly rate. I moved 10 miles east of where I used to live and my insurance went down $50 a month, just because I moved 10 miles. Never had a claim, just moved that's all. That's my rant for the day.

01-31-2005, 05:31 PM	#22 (permalink)
m0nkeh Stang Love Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 1,130	I'll show links of the 2 GT's...bad pics tho... (BLACK) : http://images.autotrader.com/images/..._A.562x421.jpg (WHITE) : http://images.autotrader.com/images/..._A.565x292.jpg __________________ - 01 Gt Vert Black on Black - mods - SLP LM1 Exhaust

01-31-2005, 05:33 PM	#23 (permalink)
southernfordman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10	I like the black one better __________________ 2005 Ford Mustang GT all stock for now

01-31-2005, 05:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
m0nkeh Stang Love Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 1,130	You voted for the white one :dontknow: lol __________________ - 01 Gt Vert Black on Black - mods - SLP LM1 Exhaust

01-31-2005, 05:38 PM	#25 (permalink)
southernfordman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10	yeah i know but i guess i had a different picture for the white one that was way off. __________________ 2005 Ford Mustang GT all stock for now