How many miles is too many?

frogerman2000 · 02-17-2006, 12:57 AM

I have 117,500 miles on my 98 GT Manual. Is it even worth it to modify the hell out if it and make it as fast and nice looking as possible? About how long do they last for? How many more miles do you think I could get out of her before she croaks. Just thought I'd ask before I go spending tons of cash. Thanks for the feedback!
Cody

*venom* · 02-17-2006, 05:08 AM

What are your plans as far as mods? That is too many miles if you want to add forced induction but should be ok for all the usual bolt-ons. I would do a compression check and a leak down test to see how shes holding up.

dom · 02-17-2006, 08:38 AM

thats fine mileage just add some subframe connectors, a rear a motor and a transmission and your good to go

WaterDR · 02-17-2006, 12:32 PM

Financially speaking, in some ways I think it is a lot smarter to mod an older, high-milage car then a new one especially if you did not pay much for it anyway.

Guy A buys a brand new 2006 GT, pay 28k for it and then dumps $10k in mods. Goes to sell it and gets 19k for it because mods usually kill the value of a car.

Guy B buys a high milage (like yours) car and pays $5000 for it, dumps $10k in mods and then sells it for $7000, just because the mods are worth more then the car.

So, who lost more money? Guy A.

dom · 02-17-2006, 12:35 PM

modding a car isnt about resale. its about building a car you like.

WaterDR · 02-17-2006, 12:37 PM

Well I know that, because we are all dumb morons.

Mikeaveli · 02-17-2006, 03:24 PM

Do small bolt on mods first. Save up for a rebuild or new motor if you want to go deeper into modding. 4.6L's have been know to live past 200,000 miles. Just look at the Police cars and Taxi's.

SoddyRebel · 02-17-2006, 05:37 PM

my 97 gt has 174,000 miles, most highway drivin, and still runs like a charm.

spike_africa · 02-17-2006, 05:46 PM

my ex-freinds 96 GT had 136k miles when i addeda 100shot to it. he sold it to another guy who still this day sprays it.

meebix · 02-18-2006, 07:42 PM

Im planning on keeping my car for a LONG time. Im only 18, and my car has 45K miles on it right now. When I get older, and the car reaches around 150K miles or so... Im going to start thinking about dropping a new engine in.

I would say they begin to crunk over at about 150K. Especially if its highly modded.

spike_africa · 02-18-2006, 07:48 PM

it depends if you dont spray it or add forced induction it will last awhile. If you add nitrous etc... and something f's up then your day is done. Me i spray mine alot. As long as the motor is in good running shape its fine to add a power adder.

02-17-2006, 12:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
frogerman2000 Cody Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fortuna Ca Posts: 11	How many miles is too many? I have 117,500 miles on my 98 GT Manual. Is it even worth it to modify the hell out if it and make it as fast and nice looking as possible? About how long do they last for? How many more miles do you think I could get out of her before she croaks. Just thought I'd ask before I go spending tons of cash. Thanks for the feedback! Cody

02-17-2006, 05:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,406	What are your plans as far as mods? That is too many miles if you want to add forced induction but should be ok for all the usual bolt-ons. I would do a compression check and a leak down test to see how shes holding up. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

02-17-2006, 08:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
dom whos gonna ban me next? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: baltimore, MD Posts: 1,268	thats fine mileage just add some subframe connectors, a rear a motor and a transmission and your good to go __________________ 2007 explorer limited procharged 2002gt sold new project: 427w c4 9" fox

02-17-2006, 12:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,374	Financially speaking, in some ways I think it is a lot smarter to mod an older, high-milage car then a new one especially if you did not pay much for it anyway. Guy A buys a brand new 2006 GT, pay 28k for it and then dumps $10k in mods. Goes to sell it and gets 19k for it because mods usually kill the value of a car. Guy B buys a high milage (like yours) car and pays $5000 for it, dumps $10k in mods and then sells it for $7000, just because the mods are worth more then the car. So, who lost more money? Guy A. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

02-17-2006, 12:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
dom whos gonna ban me next? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: baltimore, MD Posts: 1,268	modding a car isnt about resale. its about building a car you like. __________________ 2007 explorer limited procharged 2002gt sold new project: 427w c4 9" fox

02-17-2006, 12:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,374	Well I know that, because we are all dumb morons. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

02-17-2006, 03:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mikeaveli Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 80	Do small bolt on mods first. Save up for a rebuild or new motor if you want to go deeper into modding. 4.6L's have been know to live past 200,000 miles. Just look at the Police cars and Taxi's.

02-17-2006, 05:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
SoddyRebel 95 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 56	my 97 gt has 174,000 miles, most highway drivin, and still runs like a charm. __________________ 95 GT

02-17-2006, 05:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,367	my ex-freinds 96 GT had 136k miles when i addeda 100shot to it. he sold it to another guy who still this day sprays it. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

02-18-2006, 07:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
meebix Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 68	Im planning on keeping my car for a LONG time. Im only 18, and my car has 45K miles on it right now. When I get older, and the car reaches around 150K miles or so... Im going to start thinking about dropping a new engine in. I would say they begin to crunk over at about 150K. Especially if its highly modded.

02-18-2006, 07:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,367	it depends if you dont spray it or add forced induction it will last awhile. If you add nitrous etc... and something f's up then your day is done. Me i spray mine alot. As long as the motor is in good running shape its fine to add a power adder. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

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