General Tech Forum Use this form for tech related topics that relate to all/most Mustang platforms

Opinions on engine work

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 02:08 PM
  #1  
jseven's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 821
Default Opinions on engine work

My car (before I got it) was curb-checked going about 65mph and damaged the front suspension so badly, that the chasis was even bent a little. So, I just got money back from the tax return and plan on either using it to fix my car, which would be about $900. Or, I can try to sell it as is and buy a GT. I owe about 2k on it so I wouldn't be getting much from it.

Thing is, I want a car that'll last me through college with out any major mechanical problems. SO, fix or sell?
 
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 02:39 PM
  #2  
NewMustangMan's Avatar
Go Lobos!
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,104
From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Default

i am gonna go with sell, but have you looked around for any GTs yet? if you find a really good deal then sell!
 
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 02:49 PM
  #3  
3.8for the win's Avatar
Evolution 9
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 3,887
Default

insurance will be higher with a GT so keep that in mind.
 
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 03:35 PM
  #4  
jseven's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 821
Default

would be under moms name like the sixxer.
 
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 04:44 PM
  #5  
spike_africa's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,974
From: Orlando,Florida
Default

I Would sell it too.
 
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 04:48 PM
  #6  
bassman97's Avatar
blank
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,451
From: North Jersey
Default

If you're looking for something to get you through college, maybe get a beater. If you're stuck on the stang, there's always the Foxes. Dirt cheap and the 302 feels good in a light version like the LX.
 
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 04:51 PM
  #7  
spike_africa's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,974
From: Orlando,Florida
Default

Thats what I was thinking too. Sell it and get a fox as they are cheap and you can get parts all day long for cheap for those motors and cars.
 
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 04:52 PM
  #8  
jseven's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 821
Default

I dislike foxes and anything before the new edges. There are only a select few classics and fox-body's that i'd take.
Mainly because im not willing to work on them.
 
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 07:07 PM
  #9  
Pyrosis's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 208
From: NEPA
Talking

Originally Posted by 3.8for the win
insurance will be higher with a GT so keep that in mind.
i beg to differ. had a 96 V6 and was paying around 288-315 a month. now with my 99 cobra im payin about 114...but on topic..definately sell, a v8 makes you feel good all over
 
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 07:31 PM
  #10  
SeanStang's Avatar
Bottle Fed V6
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,086
From: Tampa, Florida
Default

With damage like that, I'd sell and upgrade.
 
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 10:21 PM
  #11  
SnTBakosFinest's Avatar
Nitrous Injected 3.8
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,881
From: Bakersfield, CA
Default

with damage like that..theres no guarentee it'll ever be the same.. sell it, if a v8 is what you want go get it.

IMO Foxbody all the way (and if they are cheap to fix, and if kept in good condition, you don't have to fix it )
 
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 10:22 PM
  #12  
SnTBakosFinest's Avatar
Nitrous Injected 3.8
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,881
From: Bakersfield, CA
Default

Originally Posted by Pyrosis
i beg to differ. had a 96 V6 and was paying around 288-315 a month. now with my 99 cobra im payin about 114...but on topic..definately sell, a v8 makes you feel good all over
and you were how old with what sort of driving record compared to now?

No way a cobra would be cheaper then the 6...
 
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 07:58 AM
  #13  
spike_africa's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,974
From: Orlando,Florida
Default

Originally Posted by jseven
I dislike foxes and anything before the new edges. There are only a select few classics and fox-body's that i'd take.
Mainly because im not willing to work on them.
If your not willing to do some work then do not get an older car for sure.
 
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 08:03 AM
  #14  
jseven's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 821
Default

exactly. man...I was browsing just now for s197s. i want one
That's what I'd get if I sold this one.
How do you sell a car???
 
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 10:29 AM
  #15  
10507158's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 112
From: Statesboro, GA
Default

put a for sale sign in it and let it rip jk

naw seriously u get a buyer and u sign off on your title and the buyer signs off
you have to put it down as sold on your tax return and u r good to go
pretty easy as long as the car is paid off
depends on how much u sell and bought it for u may have to give some of that away to uncle sam

or there is always d fact u can take d risk and just not report it
 
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 10:30 AM
  #16  
10507158's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 112
From: Statesboro, GA
Default

i dont c how u were paying that much insurance for a 6 unless it was full coverage. im 19 insured by myself w state farm and i pay 92 a month. was 130 before i got my good grades and steer clear discount
thats also w no tickets
 
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 03:18 PM
  #17  
jseven's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 821
Default

So do ya'll reccomend a autotrader/craigslist ad?
 
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 08:33 PM
  #18  
jseven's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 821
Default

Mom agrees on sale. Craislist ad has been thrown up.
 
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 06:44 AM
  #19  
SeanStang's Avatar
Bottle Fed V6
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,086
From: Tampa, Florida
Default

Yeah just start with a craigslist add and put a sign on your car. Might be all it takes, but it's pretty hard to sell a car right now.

Didn't you just get an exhaust put on? Shoulda thought about this before lol.
 
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 07:59 PM
  #20  
jseven's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 821
Default

exhaust was $115. no regrets. lol
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
johnny_munyak
5.0L Tech
0
Sep 10, 2008 07:09 AM
StreetRacer
The Lounge
0
Jul 17, 2007 08:17 PM
Mirage775
General Tech Forum
4
Apr 10, 2007 03:56 PM
Blue Thunder
Power Adders
9
Nov 30, 2004 07:29 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:00 PM.