Is it worth it

yellowstang98 · March 25th, 2009, 09:49 AM

So I have a 1998 Mustang GT, with quite a bit of mods done to it and probably about 175k-185k miles on it (dont know exactly bc my odometer went out a couple years ago)... I have a son and another child on the way and this is my only means of transportation. It is paid off granted but these are the things that are going on with it right now. I have an oil leak, either from the valve cover or oil pan, probably both though. My A/C doesnt work, and it has refrigerant so Im guessing it is the compressor. I have staggered rims so I go through tires like every 1.5 yrs bc I cant rotate them. And if you read my other posts Ive been having a lot of starting issues. I dont know if I can rely on this as my daily driver anymore. What do you guys think.

4.6LMadness · March 25th, 2009, 11:49 AM

Sports cars arnt suppose to be daily drivers buddy, i would invest in a cheap 4 door honda or something similar.

Triple A · March 25th, 2009, 12:18 PM

^mustangs aren't sports cars..

and to the OP, i'd recommend trying to find a good 4 cylinder as a DD. and if you can't afford to have two cars on your insurance just take the mustang off and keep it parked until you can fix things and become financially stable.

4.6LMadness · March 25th, 2009, 12:20 PM

2 doors? v8 engine? Convertible if you want? Thats a sports car in my book.

Triple A · March 25th, 2009, 12:22 PM

what about horsepower?

4.6LMadness · March 25th, 2009, 12:26 PM

When the car first came out there was only a handful of other cars that could even touch it hp wise. It had horsepower. Just in this day an age its kind of pathetic because it gets compared to newer cars. Compare the mustang to cars that was in its timeframe. You will find that the camaro and firebird where the only other cars that could really give it a run for its money. Maybe a few imports but for its price and power only a handful of cars could actualy touch it.

yellowstang98 · March 25th, 2009, 12:27 PM

ya that's what Im thinking too man. I don't want to get rid of it but its to the point now that its not reliable enough for a DD.

Triple A · March 25th, 2009, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by 4.6LMadness

When the car first came out there was only a handful of other cars that could even touch it hp wise. It had horsepower. Just in this day an age its kind of pathetic because it gets compared to newer cars. Compare the mustang to cars that was in its timeframe. You will find that the camaro and firebird where the only other cars that could really give it a run for its money. Maybe a few imports but for its price and power only a handful of cars could actualy touch it.

i see where you going, but personally i don't consider them sports cars. i'm more towards them being muscle cars

4.6LMadness · March 25th, 2009, 12:37 PM

lol what a smart ass

Triple A · March 25th, 2009, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by 4.6LMadness

lol what a smart ass

4.6LMadness · March 25th, 2009, 12:41 PM

97GT4.6 · March 25th, 2009, 03:14 PM

Yeah, if you can afford to get a cheap beater, it would be better to not have to worry about using the mustang as a DD. Mine is my DD as well, and there's times when its tough.

330CubeGt · March 25th, 2009, 05:04 PM

The car dont owe you anything Keep it and park it on the side.

and get your self a nice lil Family car from a Buy here Pay here place. Or there is always a Police interceptor they only go for 3k or so and you know they have been well maintained and you can get them with less the 100k on them still running like a champ.

March 25th, 2009, 09:49 AM	#1
yellowstang98 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 74 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is it worth it So I have a 1998 Mustang GT, with quite a bit of mods done to it and probably about 175k-185k miles on it (dont know exactly bc my odometer went out a couple years ago)... I have a son and another child on the way and this is my only means of transportation. It is paid off granted but these are the things that are going on with it right now. I have an oil leak, either from the valve cover or oil pan, probably both though. My A/C doesnt work, and it has refrigerant so Im guessing it is the compressor. I have staggered rims so I go through tires like every 1.5 yrs bc I cant rotate them. And if you read my other posts Ive been having a lot of starting issues. I dont know if I can rely on this as my daily driver anymore. What do you guys think. __________________ Accufab 70mm T/B and Plenum, PI Intake Manifold, K&N FIPK II, Steeda U/D Pulleys, ProChamber, Flowmaster Delta 40s Full Exhaust, Steeda Tri-Ax Short Shifter, 3.73 Gears

March 25th, 2009, 12:18 PM	#3
Triple A MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,737 iTrader: 2 reviews	^mustangs aren't sports cars.. and to the OP, i'd recommend trying to find a good 4 cylinder as a DD. and if you can't afford to have two cars on your insurance just take the mustang off and keep it parked until you can fix things and become financially stable. __________________ Photoblog

March 25th, 2009, 12:22 PM	#5
Triple A MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,737 iTrader: 2 reviews	what about horsepower? __________________ Photoblog

March 25th, 2009, 12:27 PM	#7
yellowstang98 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 74 iTrader: 0 reviews	ya that's what Im thinking too man. I don't want to get rid of it but its to the point now that its not reliable enough for a DD. __________________ Accufab 70mm T/B and Plenum, PI Intake Manifold, K&N FIPK II, Steeda U/D Pulleys, ProChamber, Flowmaster Delta 40s Full Exhaust, Steeda Tri-Ax Short Shifter, 3.73 Gears

March 25th, 2009, 03:14 PM	#12
97GT4.6 Hardcore Enthusiast 97 GT 14.2@99.8 @ 4800 ft Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins and Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,347 iTrader: 1 reviews	Yeah, if you can afford to get a cheap beater, it would be better to not have to worry about using the mustang as a DD. Mine is my DD as well, and there's times when its tough. __________________ Cammed 2v Built By MustangMatt More mods than times your daughter has slept around

March 25th, 2009, 11:49 AM	#2
4.6LMadness Enthusiast 1998 GT Mustang N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portsmouth, Ohio Posts: 845 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sports cars arnt suppose to be daily drivers buddy, i would invest in a cheap 4 door honda or something similar.

March 25th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#4
4.6LMadness Enthusiast 1998 GT Mustang N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portsmouth, Ohio Posts: 845 iTrader: 0 reviews	2 doors? v8 engine? Convertible if you want? Thats a sports car in my book.

March 25th, 2009, 12:26 PM	#6
4.6LMadness Enthusiast 1998 GT Mustang N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portsmouth, Ohio Posts: 845 iTrader: 0 reviews	When the car first came out there was only a handful of other cars that could even touch it hp wise. It had horsepower. Just in this day an age its kind of pathetic because it gets compared to newer cars. Compare the mustang to cars that was in its timeframe. You will find that the camaro and firebird where the only other cars that could really give it a run for its money. Maybe a few imports but for its price and power only a handful of cars could actualy touch it.

March 25th, 2009, 12:37 PM	#9
4.6LMadness Enthusiast 1998 GT Mustang N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portsmouth, Ohio Posts: 845 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol what a smart ass

March 25th, 2009, 12:41 PM	#11
4.6LMadness Enthusiast 1998 GT Mustang N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portsmouth, Ohio Posts: 845 iTrader: 0 reviews

March 25th, 2009, 05:04 PM	#13
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1997 SVT COBRA 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,880 iTrader: 14 reviews	The car dont owe you anything Keep it and park it on the side. and get your self a nice lil Family car from a Buy here Pay here place. Or there is always a Police interceptor they only go for 3k or so and you know they have been well maintained and you can get them with less the 100k on them still running like a champ. __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

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