$5k into car or $10k-$12k on new car?

SDYC00GT · March 11th, 2009, 12:40 PM

So I've got a 2000 Mustang GT, 5spd, only 72k miles, and the only performance mods are an SLP Catback exhaust

I'm trying to decide what to do with this money, so I figured I'd ask MM!

Should I drop $5k into the mustang, probably on a blower + tune + gears and hope for 400hp/400tq

OR

Should I sell the mustang and buy another car for $10k-$12k?

Not sure what I could buy for that price range with comparable power numbers, probably only something with an LS1.

I'm open to ALL cars, but the must have a backseat as I've got a 4 year old.

What would you do?

gray8188 · March 11th, 2009, 12:45 PM

Id say save a little more and swap in a 4v.. Or save a little more and buy a termie or mach 1

moosenuk17 · March 11th, 2009, 12:46 PM

drop the 5 grand into it

Breakout · March 11th, 2009, 12:51 PM

I'd mod, because if you do happen to get a s197 mustang for that price, it's gonna have hella miles on it

Dolbs4082 · March 11th, 2009, 12:52 PM

with 5 grand u can drop some hella performance in it and have a killer ride dude.

01BlackGT · March 11th, 2009, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by gray8188

Id say save a little more and swap in a 4v.. Or save a little more and buy a termie or mach 1

+1

The only reason I say this is because of resale...If you save a bit more you could get a decent cobra in this "booming" economy. They will hold their value a lot more and with very few mods you will be well over 400rwhp.

On the other side, you have your car and I am sure you love it, so if you absolutely are in love with your car make it into a sleeper. No one expects these GT's to carry 400 rwhp. Also you could check out HP Performance they have a customer on there who is running their stage I twin turbos with all stock internals and he has had no problems, on lower boost.

Hope this helps

Breakout · March 11th, 2009, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by 01BlackGT

+1

The only reason I say this is because of resale...If you save a bit more you could get a decent cobra in this "booming" economy. They will hold their value a lot more and with very few mods you will be well over 400rwhp.

On the other side, you have your car and I am sure you love it, so if you absolutely are in love with your car make it into a sleeper. No one expects these GT's to carry 400 rwhp. Also you could check out HP Performance they have a customer on there who is running their stage I twin turbos with all stock internals and he has had no problems, on lower boost.

Hope this helps

I've heard some cammed out gt's, and I know they're putting out good numbers. But yes, generally gt's are not known to carry 400 hp

Black Bullitt · March 11th, 2009, 01:08 PM

Build what you have. If you buy another car that just sets you back $ wise and takes away $ for modding.

01BlackGT · March 11th, 2009, 01:09 PM

Here:
Cunningham 01 GT

It's a tad more $ than you have but not too far off?

Honestly guys check this out and tell me it isn't the $hit!!?

lilmarc1988 · March 11th, 2009, 01:14 PM

turbo it!

510jatt · March 11th, 2009, 01:18 PM

I would keep it and drop the 5k into it modz r up to u but like you said blower, gears, and tune r a good choice, maybe some new rims and tint for visual?

dansgt · March 11th, 2009, 01:43 PM

72k miles isnt bad, you can get alot more out of that engine. hell my 03 is at 70k...i say keep it, for 10-12 your not gonna get as good of a car nor as sick of a car.

03gtfirered · March 11th, 2009, 01:50 PM

boost the bitch there should be no hesitation.

03SuperchargedGT · March 11th, 2009, 01:57 PM

throw a blower on there and enjoy the ride. Stock cars arent fun anymore once you've driven a supercharged car

moosenuk17 · March 11th, 2009, 02:12 PM

i would do a centri blower, you an build one for about 3k, the last 2k in drivetrain and suspension.

SDYC00GT · March 11th, 2009, 02:32 PM

alright, well i figured it'd be easier, lol.

I'm on the hunt for a nice blower setup... thanks!!!

t70 · March 11th, 2009, 03:21 PM

the yo ken guy from muscle mustangs has been daily drivin and upgrading a gt with 160000 miles and they just got it into the low 13s
Keep it especially if you'll be doing the work yourself thats the best part

moosenuk17 · March 11th, 2009, 03:25 PM

who on this forum was in the last issue? someone was, but i cant remember

thepizzle44 · March 11th, 2009, 03:28 PM

kenneth bell??

GidEup · March 11th, 2009, 03:42 PM

I'd say keep it and spend the money on mods. In the long run it'll be cheaper especially with the way things are going right now. To me that's half the fun of modding a car instead of buying one that way; within reason of course. So my vote would be for FI + supporting mods.

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Keep Mustang and put $5k in mods - What ones?	23	69.70%
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March 11th, 2009, 12:45 PM	#2
gray8188 MM Fanatic 2003 mustang gt yr 1965 @ 88mph Join Date: May 2008 Location: between bluefilly's legs. Posts: 3,425 iTrader: 5 reviews	Id say save a little more and swap in a 4v.. Or save a little more and buy a termie or mach 1 __________________ i'm pretty sure that when i move into my own place i'm gonna mount an anti aircraft gun on my roof with somebody manning it 24 hours a day. why? because it would be fucking AWESOME.[/quote]

March 11th, 2009, 12:46 PM	#3
moosenuk17 MM Fanatic 2000 ford mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san diego CA Posts: 4,011 iTrader: 0 reviews	drop the 5 grand into it __________________ 2000 kenne bell GT (440HP-432TQ) Tuned by Joe at http://www.tricktuners.com dyno vid:http://youtu.be/lr3xpxw2_v8 2011 escape MUSTANG TAT CREW

March 11th, 2009, 01:09 PM	#9
01BlackGT Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Shakopee, MN Posts: 715 iTrader: 0 reviews	Here: Cunningham 01 GT It's a tad more $ than you have but not too far off? Honestly guys check this out and tell me it isn't the $hit!!? __________________ Honda Haters:http://seductiveautosports.tripod.co...a%20haters.htm Last edited by 01BlackGT; March 11th, 2009 at 01:16 PM.

March 11th, 2009, 01:14 PM	#10
lilmarc1988 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 mustang gt Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: lehigh acres, fl Posts: 1,455 iTrader: 0 reviews	turbo it! __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3112249

March 11th, 2009, 12:51 PM	#4
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,018 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd mod, because if you do happen to get a s197 mustang for that price, it's gonna have hella miles on it

March 11th, 2009, 12:52 PM	#5
Dolbs4082 I Blumpkin Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: kansas Posts: 5,958 iTrader: 0 reviews	with 5 grand u can drop some hella performance in it and have a killer ride dude.

March 11th, 2009, 01:18 PM	#11
510jatt Regular 2000 Mustang GT Fast Enough For Now Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 336 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would keep it and drop the 5k into it modz r up to u but like you said blower, gears, and tune r a good choice, maybe some new rims and tint for visual? __________________ 00 Mustang GT Roush Stage 2 body kit,Side exhuast kit,Stock motor, Light bar, Cobra R rims, 5%tint rear, 20% front Myspace.com/510jatt "Music is my life, Driving is my Drug" TOPLESS MUSTANG CLUB

March 11th, 2009, 01:43 PM	#12
dansgt Hardcore Enthusiast 03 gt, 95 740i, 96 disco Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mo Posts: 1,298 iTrader: 2 reviews	72k miles isnt bad, you can get alot more out of that engine. hell my 03 is at 70k...i say keep it, for 10-12 your not gonna get as good of a car nor as sick of a car. __________________

March 11th, 2009, 01:57 PM	#14
03SuperchargedGT Enthusiast 2008 Cadillac CTS4 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver,BC Posts: 717 iTrader: 0 reviews	throw a blower on there and enjoy the ride. Stock cars arent fun anymore once you've driven a supercharged car __________________ 2003 Mustang GT See Garage for mod list....360RWHP,360RWTQ....SOLD 2008 Cadillac CTS4

March 11th, 2009, 02:12 PM	#15
moosenuk17 MM Fanatic 2000 ford mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san diego CA Posts: 4,011 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would do a centri blower, you an build one for about 3k, the last 2k in drivetrain and suspension. __________________ 2000 kenne bell GT (440HP-432TQ) Tuned by Joe at http://www.tricktuners.com dyno vid:http://youtu.be/lr3xpxw2_v8 2011 escape MUSTANG TAT CREW

March 11th, 2009, 03:21 PM	#17
t70 Regular 2000 GT CONVERTIBLE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 208 iTrader: 0 reviews	the yo ken guy from muscle mustangs has been daily drivin and upgrading a gt with 160000 miles and they just got it into the low 13s Keep it especially if you'll be doing the work yourself thats the best part __________________ silvermustangsregistry#0711

March 11th, 2009, 03:25 PM	#18
moosenuk17 MM Fanatic 2000 ford mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san diego CA Posts: 4,011 iTrader: 0 reviews	who on this forum was in the last issue? someone was, but i cant remember __________________ 2000 kenne bell GT (440HP-432TQ) Tuned by Joe at http://www.tricktuners.com dyno vid:http://youtu.be/lr3xpxw2_v8 2011 escape MUSTANG TAT CREW

March 11th, 2009, 03:28 PM	#19
thepizzle44 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Plymouth Voyager The BangBus Join Date: May 2008 Location: RI Posts: 1,122 iTrader: 0 reviews	kenneth bell?? __________________ 03 GT: Totaled 2000 Ford F-150 Triton V8:F'd in the A 1999 Plymouth Voyager: The BangBus Topless Mustang Club Member

March 11th, 2009, 03:42 PM	#20
GidEup Regular 2002 Mustang GT Slower than your ability to post a question that can easily be found via search Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 212 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd say keep it and spend the money on mods. In the long run it'll be cheaper especially with the way things are going right now. To me that's half the fun of modding a car instead of buying one that way; within reason of course. So my vote would be for FI + supporting mods.

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