99-04 gt questions

SON1C · September 14th, 2011, 08:14 PM

edit, if you're just now seeing this thread, and wouldn't mind helping/offering advice, just skip to the last page

I'm in the market for a 99-04 gt, im looking to pick it up this spring ideally. I don't want one thats in perfect condition, just runs great/wont have any problems. I'm looking to get a sort of bang for buck deal, because the less money i spend on the car, more money for some basic mods

in my area, (northern virginia or newport news va) ive seen some good looking stangs with not too high of mileage go for 6-8k which is ideally where i'd like to be.

differences in the years mechanically are

the transmission switched in 01 or 02? i think

a couple other things im forgetting?

all opinions / advice is appreciated

BML99 · September 14th, 2011, 08:25 PM

Just go for an 04 in either White, Black, or Crimson with the REAL 40th Anniv. Package with the beige stripes.

SON1C · September 14th, 2011, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by BML99

Just go for an 04 in either White, Black, or Crimson with the REAL 40th Anniv. Package with the beige stripes.

why?

Froush · September 14th, 2011, 08:31 PM

Hey man. I'm living in va beach right now. There is a 5.0 stroked 01' cobra for $8500 right now on craigslist

T-Lee. 30 · September 14th, 2011, 08:31 PM

03 or 04 the only difference is 4r70 tranny in the 03 and 4r75 in the 04 htta even if you're going for an auto. So 03 or 04 gets my vote.

T-Lee. 30 · September 14th, 2011, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by dbowen2007

Hey man. I'm living in va beach right now. There is a 5.0 stroked 01' cobra for $8500 right now on craigslist

well there you go. check it out and see what its working with its very close to the 6-8k budget

BML99 · September 14th, 2011, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by Elias101a

why?

It's just cool. Nice little touches in the interior (special floor mats, head rests, interior plaque.)

If you can find Crimson, it was only available with the 40th Package.

Nothing special performance wise, and you would actually have a difficult time finding one with the package.

I would stick with 03-04 though.

T-Lee. 30 · September 14th, 2011, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by BML99

It's just cool. Nice little touches in the interior (special floor mats, head rests, interior plaque.)

If you can find Crimson, it was only available with the 40th Package.

Nothing special performance wise, and you would actually have a difficult time finding one with the package.

I would stick with 03-04 though.

whats different about the 04 headrest?

BML99 · September 14th, 2011, 08:35 PM

IIRC, the ones with the package had special embroidery....I'll see if I can find a pic/confirmation

Edit: Here's the best picture I could find....

I think they were slightly more adjustable (I could be mistaken and the different headrest was part of the difference between base/premium GT.)

Not to mention the 40th Package had color matched, fold-able side mirrors, which are fuckin' baller.

T-Lee. 30 · September 14th, 2011, 08:36 PM

ok i gotcha

BML99 · September 14th, 2011, 08:43 PM

Updated post....I might just be mistaken about the headrest, I do think the seats had a special stitching in them though.

I'm a bit of an obsessive collector and think things like that are really neat, just a preference.

I was heartbroken when I found out I didn't have a full 40th package.

T-Lee. 30 · September 14th, 2011, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by BML99

Updated post....I might just be mistaken about the headrest, I do think the seats had a special stitching in them though.

I'm a bit of an obsessive collector and think things like that are really neat, just a preference.

I was heartbroken when I found out I didn't have a full 40th package.

yea my 03 has those headrest that can folf down halfway too instead of that smaller headrest. I think they were standard on the cobras I could be wrong though.

BML99 · September 14th, 2011, 08:55 PM

I wouldn't doubt it. I found some threads on other forums where people were swapping for a full "40th Anniv." interior. I think the Mach 1s got them as well..

Apparently they can flex a little better, but from what I read not enough for it to matter, heh

T-Lee. 30 · September 14th, 2011, 09:06 PM

I rarely use the headrest anyway unless im in the car waiting on the wife

whetstoner33 · September 14th, 2011, 09:53 PM

I just picked up an 04 40th GT in Redfire, and honestly I don't see a huge difference between my model and any other 03/04....I just have the badges/interior. I absolutely love the Redfire color and that's what sold me, oh and it had 10K miles on it haha. Anyways I don't really think 40th is worth it honestly if you're looking for bang for the buck!

whetstoner33 · September 14th, 2011, 09:56 PM

Also forgot to mention, in hindsight I would've rather got a GT with performance mods already installed as I'm finding it expensive as I add them up haha (intake/exhaust/better wheels)

SON1C · September 14th, 2011, 10:13 PM

how much did you get it for? and i prefer stock or somewhat stock cars, more fun modding it and taking it the exact way that i want, but just my preference

and im definitely getting a manual

SON1C · September 14th, 2011, 10:15 PM

what do you all think would be a good deal ex 70k miles stock seems like good condition/no problems example for 6k

wtfcrunch · September 14th, 2011, 10:50 PM

Sounds good man. I will keep my eyes open and see what I can find.

BML99 · September 14th, 2011, 11:10 PM

Sounds like a pretty good deal.

If I were you, I'd go for a more stock car. You'll get a lot more enjoyment out of modding yourself and making sure it's done to a standard you deem acceptable. I bought mine with the FR500 wheels, a cold-air kit and weld-in mufflers. That's about the extent I was okay with buying on a car.

September 14th, 2011, 08:14 PM	#1
SON1C Run ur car, not ur mouth. 2003 Sonic Blue 4.6L Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,047 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	99-04 gt questions edit, if you're just now seeing this thread, and wouldn't mind helping/offering advice, just skip to the last page I'm in the market for a 99-04 gt, im looking to pick it up this spring ideally. I don't want one thats in perfect condition, just runs great/wont have any problems. I'm looking to get a sort of bang for buck deal, because the less money i spend on the car, more money for some basic mods in my area, (northern virginia or newport news va) ive seen some good looking stangs with not too high of mileage go for 6-8k which is ideally where i'd like to be. differences in the years mechanically are the transmission switched in 01 or 02? i think a couple other things im forgetting? all opinions / advice is appreciated __________________ 238rwhp/263rwtq Drew's Build Thread Last edited by SON1C; October 2nd, 2011 at 01:25 PM.

September 14th, 2011, 08:25 PM	#2
BML99 MM Gaming Guru 2004 Redfire Deluxe GT 42@42 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 5,508 iTrader: 5 reviews	Just go for an 04 in either White, Black, or Crimson with the REAL 40th Anniv. Package with the beige stripes. __________________ "From a small spark the giant flame is blown" -Dante Alighieri -RIP RLW- "Shitdick, TOB is throw out bearing XOXO" -TitsMcGee aka Graystang

September 14th, 2011, 08:31 PM	#4
Froush Enthusiast 2002 Mustang launch soft, shift slow, stay slow Join Date: May 2011 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 729 iTrader: 4 reviews	Hey man. I'm living in va beach right now. There is a 5.0 stroked 01' cobra for $8500 right now on craigslist __________________ "Happiness is being blown and stroked at the same time" V6 => vt 302 forged stroker My Build Thread click link http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...shs-build.html

September 14th, 2011, 08:31 PM	#5
T-Lee. 30 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 03 gt, 96 tbird, 05bv gxp Faster than trolls! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United States! Posts: 5,275 iTrader: 0 reviews	03 or 04 the only difference is 4r70 tranny in the 03 and 4r75 in the 04 htta even if you're going for an auto. So 03 or 04 gets my vote. __________________ 03 V1 S trim @5psi 339/359 3:73's Iraq and Afghanistan War Vet 4 deployments from 01-08.My Wife is also a War Vet

September 14th, 2011, 08:35 PM	#9
BML99 MM Gaming Guru 2004 Redfire Deluxe GT 42@42 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 5,508 iTrader: 5 reviews	IIRC, the ones with the package had special embroidery....I'll see if I can find a pic/confirmation Edit: Here's the best picture I could find.... I think they were slightly more adjustable (I could be mistaken and the different headrest was part of the difference between base/premium GT.) Not to mention the 40th Package had color matched, fold-able side mirrors, which are fuckin' baller. __________________ "From a small spark the giant flame is blown" -Dante Alighieri -RIP RLW- "Shitdick, TOB is throw out bearing XOXO" -TitsMcGee aka Graystang Last edited by BML99; September 14th, 2011 at 08:42 PM.

September 14th, 2011, 08:36 PM	#10
T-Lee. 30 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 03 gt, 96 tbird, 05bv gxp Faster than trolls! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United States! Posts: 5,275 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok i gotcha __________________ 03 V1 S trim @5psi 339/359 3:73's Iraq and Afghanistan War Vet 4 deployments from 01-08.My Wife is also a War Vet

September 14th, 2011, 08:43 PM	#11
BML99 MM Gaming Guru 2004 Redfire Deluxe GT 42@42 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 5,508 iTrader: 5 reviews	Updated post....I might just be mistaken about the headrest, I do think the seats had a special stitching in them though. I'm a bit of an obsessive collector and think things like that are really neat, just a preference. I was heartbroken when I found out I didn't have a full 40th package. __________________ "From a small spark the giant flame is blown" -Dante Alighieri -RIP RLW- "Shitdick, TOB is throw out bearing XOXO" -TitsMcGee aka Graystang

September 14th, 2011, 08:55 PM	#13
BML99 MM Gaming Guru 2004 Redfire Deluxe GT 42@42 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 5,508 iTrader: 5 reviews	I wouldn't doubt it. I found some threads on other forums where people were swapping for a full "40th Anniv." interior. I think the Mach 1s got them as well.. Apparently they can flex a little better, but from what I read not enough for it to matter, heh __________________ "From a small spark the giant flame is blown" -Dante Alighieri -RIP RLW- "Shitdick, TOB is throw out bearing XOXO" -TitsMcGee aka Graystang

September 14th, 2011, 09:06 PM	#14
T-Lee. 30 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 03 gt, 96 tbird, 05bv gxp Faster than trolls! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United States! Posts: 5,275 iTrader: 0 reviews	I rarely use the headrest anyway unless im in the car waiting on the wife __________________ 03 V1 S trim @5psi 339/359 3:73's Iraq and Afghanistan War Vet 4 deployments from 01-08.My Wife is also a War Vet

September 14th, 2011, 09:53 PM	#15
whetstoner33 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just picked up an 04 40th GT in Redfire, and honestly I don't see a huge difference between my model and any other 03/04....I just have the badges/interior. I absolutely love the Redfire color and that's what sold me, oh and it had 10K miles on it haha. Anyways I don't really think 40th is worth it honestly if you're looking for bang for the buck!

September 14th, 2011, 09:56 PM	#16
whetstoner33 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	Also forgot to mention, in hindsight I would've rather got a GT with performance mods already installed as I'm finding it expensive as I add them up haha (intake/exhaust/better wheels)

September 14th, 2011, 10:13 PM	#17
SON1C Run ur car, not ur mouth. 2003 Sonic Blue 4.6L Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,047 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	how much did you get it for? and i prefer stock or somewhat stock cars, more fun modding it and taking it the exact way that i want, but just my preference and im definitely getting a manual __________________ 238rwhp/263rwtq Drew's Build Thread

September 14th, 2011, 10:15 PM	#18
SON1C Run ur car, not ur mouth. 2003 Sonic Blue 4.6L Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,047 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	what do you all think would be a good deal ex 70k miles stock seems like good condition/no problems example for 6k __________________ 238rwhp/263rwtq Drew's Build Thread

September 14th, 2011, 10:50 PM	#19
wtfcrunch Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Prem Conv Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gloucester, VA Posts: 1,212 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sounds good man. I will keep my eyes open and see what I can find. __________________ BURN RUBBER NOT YOUR SOUL TylerL idgafMustangClub

September 14th, 2011, 11:10 PM	#20
BML99 MM Gaming Guru 2004 Redfire Deluxe GT 42@42 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 5,508 iTrader: 5 reviews	Sounds like a pretty good deal. If I were you, I'd go for a more stock car. You'll get a lot more enjoyment out of modding yourself and making sure it's done to a standard you deem acceptable. I bought mine with the FR500 wheels, a cold-air kit and weld-in mufflers. That's about the extent I was okay with buying on a car. __________________ "From a small spark the giant flame is blown" -Dante Alighieri -RIP RLW- "Shitdick, TOB is throw out bearing XOXO" -TitsMcGee aka Graystang

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