Should I keep the Stang or sell it for something else??

Jaa1456 · November 11th, 2011, 11:10 AM

I have been thinking about selling my Mustang for a little while now. It doesn't have anything major done to it really. Just a few bolt ons and some suspension work, and exhaust. A few minor cosmetic upgrades as well. The problem I'm having is should I keep it(it's a 2000 GT) or sell it for something newer 03/04 years. Also thinking of Machs as well maybe a Cobra if I can find one cheap enough. If I keep the GT I plan on doing the top end of the motor, cams, intake, heads and everything else involved with that. I already have new cams comp stage 1 sitting in a box right now. Then leaving the car that way and no other motor mods planned. Or should I go with a newer GT with lower miles do the same or just get a Mach and leave it alone. My car has 68 thousand on it now.

NickPohlAandP · November 11th, 2011, 11:23 AM

If you've only got 68k on a 2000 you need to keep it, no question about it. That thing is barely broken in.

Jaa1456 · November 11th, 2011, 11:38 AM

I know but things are getting old and will need replaced, I know the water pump and alternator will most likely need replaced over the winter, just from age and if im gonna be in there doing one might as well do the other than.

blkfordsedan · November 11th, 2011, 12:21 PM

Those are typical maintenance issues that apply to any and all cars. When they go out, then replace them. The age of the car ('00 vs. '03-'04) will gain you nothing.

I agree w/Nick, if it only has 68K and has been dependable, you'll gain nothing by trading up. In fact, you'll just be spending more money and opening yourself up to the option of getting a different car that you know nothing about (and may be worse).

4.6DreameR · November 11th, 2011, 12:27 PM

I've got an 03 that just turned 77k, I bought it with 67k a little over a year ago. You have a LOW mile car, keep it.

Jaa1456 · November 11th, 2011, 01:18 PM

Was just thinking of starting with a stock car that has never been touched. Found an 04 white mach with 50k on it. The guy wants 15 but it has been for sale for 6 months.

NickPohlAandP · November 11th, 2011, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by Jaa1456

Was just thinking of starting with a stock car that has never been touched. Found an 04 white mach with 50k on it. The guy wants 15 but it has been for sale for 6 months.

That's COBRA prices man. Fuck that. Keep your car. Why would you want to start over?

Jaa1456 · November 11th, 2011, 02:00 PM

I really didn't do most of the mods and im gonna be redoing a few things on this car. As for the cobra they are out unless I can find an auto swapped one already. Can't drive manual anymore with the nerve damage in my left foot and leg.

T-Lee. 30 · November 11th, 2011, 02:32 PM

Keep that thing and keep working with it.

LAZER RED GT02 · November 11th, 2011, 02:54 PM

yes keep your car. after the newness wears off of another car you will always want the old one back plus you got very low miles on it

Nightmare69 · November 11th, 2011, 03:45 PM

68k for a 11 nearly 12 year old car is very low miles. You could find a low mileage cobra or mach but get ready to pay out the ass for it.

wishIhada5.0 · November 11th, 2011, 03:47 PM

I would hang on to it....

jeep45238 · November 11th, 2011, 04:00 PM

Just me - and I love my GT (nicest/newest/lowest miles car I've ever had) - I would even trade for a Mach 1, let alone a Cobra (99+ 5 speeds only). Only clincher, both cars had better be stock, no rebuilt/salvage titles, as good or better condition, and lower miles than my GT.

I doubt I'll find that sort of a trade. If I do, I'll upgrade, otherwise, I'm keeping my GT for a very, very long time.

flatblack94 · November 11th, 2011, 04:03 PM

If you are going to get a cobra or mach then I would say sell it but i wouldnt replace it for a newer GT not worth it imo

jivepepper · November 11th, 2011, 04:10 PM

I trade in for the new 5.0 GT. Might also consider a 05-10. My son just bought a 06 with a gt 350 kit and it's a much better foundation than the 00-04. Also if it were for a 99-04 Cobra or Mach with 5 speed I would also consider it.

95mustangGT/SVT · November 11th, 2011, 04:28 PM

I would keep your current car! I have bought and sold a lot of cars and they always have some issue or another. It doesn't matter that you did not do the mods on your car because they all seem to be simple bolt ons. If you like your car I would keep it. If you really like the hood of the 2001-04 better just buy a hood. The rest of the car is essentially the same. Put the money into mods that you were going to spend on a newer one...

T-Lee. 30 · November 11th, 2011, 04:31 PM

OP is your car paid off?

BLUE91GT · November 11th, 2011, 04:32 PM

5,600 miles a year roughly! Hell now I would keep it and mod it how I wanted it. Just my .02

Jaa1456 · November 11th, 2011, 05:25 PM

Yea the car was paid for. I do not want a s197 or even a new coyote stang, not interested in that at all. I'm buying a brand new truck in December and I already have 2 other cars as it is, not to mention my GF's car. I was just thinking maybe of getting something with lower miles on it or a Mach which is a little faster. And starting from scratch so I know exactly what has been done to the car. And I might not even ever know that if someone returned it back to stock.

Eagle2000GT · November 11th, 2011, 05:26 PM

Only 68,000 miles. Mine has 156,000. The only repairs I've had is one COP, both front hubs (at 130,000 miles), brakes and radiator fan. I've changed other parts but improvements don't count. The stock clutch was still good when I changed it at 145,000 miles. With such low mileage why do you think things are going to start going bad?

November 11th, 2011, 11:10 AM	#1
Jaa1456 Enthusiast 2000 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 840 iTrader: 3 reviews	Should I keep the Stang or sell it for something else?? I have been thinking about selling my Mustang for a little while now. It doesn't have anything major done to it really. Just a few bolt ons and some suspension work, and exhaust. A few minor cosmetic upgrades as well. The problem I'm having is should I keep it(it's a 2000 GT) or sell it for something newer 03/04 years. Also thinking of Machs as well maybe a Cobra if I can find one cheap enough. If I keep the GT I plan on doing the top end of the motor, cams, intake, heads and everything else involved with that. I already have new cams comp stage 1 sitting in a box right now. Then leaving the car that way and no other motor mods planned. Or should I go with a newer GT with lower miles do the same or just get a Mach and leave it alone. My car has 68 thousand on it now.

November 11th, 2011, 11:23 AM	#2
NickPohlAandP I like boobs!!! 2000 GT convertible dunno Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brooklet, GA Posts: 2,827 iTrader: 2 reviews	If you've only got 68k on a 2000 you need to keep it, no question about it. That thing is barely broken in. __________________ Last time you voted to prove you aren't racist. This time prove you're not an IDIOT!!! My Garage--->http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-46919/

November 11th, 2011, 12:21 PM	#4
blkfordsedan Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 684 iTrader: 0 reviews	Those are typical maintenance issues that apply to any and all cars. When they go out, then replace them. The age of the car ('00 vs. '03-'04) will gain you nothing. I agree w/Nick, if it only has 68K and has been dependable, you'll gain nothing by trading up. In fact, you'll just be spending more money and opening yourself up to the option of getting a different car that you know nothing about (and may be worse). __________________ -Brian 2004 GT TR3650, MAC Straight Shot CAI, FRPP 70mm, TFS plenum, catted X-pipe, Pypes Violator polished 304SS cat-back, custom tuned by AM/Bama...... 4.10's - coming soon!

November 11th, 2011, 02:32 PM	#9
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	Keep that thing and keep working with it. __________________ 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

November 11th, 2011, 03:45 PM	#11
Nightmare69 All Homo All The Time 2003 Mustang GT Whatever you run plus 5 seconds Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,995 iTrader: 1 reviews	68k for a 11 nearly 12 year old car is very low miles. You could find a low mileage cobra or mach but get ready to pay out the ass for it. __________________ BLACK STANG CREW MEMBER #30

November 11th, 2011, 11:38 AM	#3
Jaa1456 Enthusiast 2000 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 840 iTrader: 3 reviews	I know but things are getting old and will need replaced, I know the water pump and alternator will most likely need replaced over the winter, just from age and if im gonna be in there doing one might as well do the other than.

November 11th, 2011, 01:18 PM	#6
Jaa1456 Enthusiast 2000 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 840 iTrader: 3 reviews	Was just thinking of starting with a stock car that has never been touched. Found an 04 white mach with 50k on it. The guy wants 15 but it has been for sale for 6 months.

November 11th, 2011, 02:00 PM	#8
Jaa1456 Enthusiast 2000 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 840 iTrader: 3 reviews	I really didn't do most of the mods and im gonna be redoing a few things on this car. As for the cobra they are out unless I can find an auto swapped one already. Can't drive manual anymore with the nerve damage in my left foot and leg.

November 11th, 2011, 02:54 PM	#10
LAZER RED GT02 Regular 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Schofield Barracks, Hawaii Posts: 108 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes keep your car. after the newness wears off of another car you will always want the old one back plus you got very low miles on it

November 11th, 2011, 03:47 PM	#12
wishIhada5.0 April 2012 ROTM 2002 GT, True Blue, Stick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: About an hour east of Pittsburgh Posts: 4,083 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would hang on to it.... __________________ True blue crew founder/member #1 378/442 rwhp/rwtqon a Mustang dyno cams are in..#'s coming this summer

November 11th, 2011, 04:00 PM	#13
jeep45238 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 266 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just me - and I love my GT (nicest/newest/lowest miles car I've ever had) - I would even trade for a Mach 1, let alone a Cobra (99+ 5 speeds only). Only clincher, both cars had better be stock, no rebuilt/salvage titles, as good or better condition, and lower miles than my GT. I doubt I'll find that sort of a trade. If I do, I'll upgrade, otherwise, I'm keeping my GT for a very, very long time. Last edited by jeep45238; November 11th, 2011 at 04:26 PM.

November 11th, 2011, 04:03 PM	#14
flatblack94 Hardcore Enthusiast 1987 lx T-Top N/A Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: salisbury,ma Posts: 1,148 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you are going to get a cobra or mach then I would say sell it but i wouldnt replace it for a newer GT not worth it imo __________________ 87' T-Top lx...all stock

November 11th, 2011, 04:10 PM	#15
jivepepper I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 5,025 iTrader: 1 reviews	I trade in for the new 5.0 GT. Might also consider a 05-10. My son just bought a 06 with a gt 350 kit and it's a much better foundation than the 00-04. Also if it were for a 99-04 Cobra or Mach with 5 speed I would also consider it. __________________ 665/541 WHP/WTQ 4.6L SOHC 2V ON 93 OCTANE PUMP GAS. NO METH INJ., NO E85, NO RACE GAS, N2O BABY BOTTLES! TRAP=POWER: 11.01 @135, IN SUMMER HEAT, 1350' TRACK, 315/35/17 DR'S

November 11th, 2011, 04:28 PM	#16
95mustangGT/SVT Enthusiast 2001 Gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: PA Posts: 915 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would keep your current car! I have bought and sold a lot of cars and they always have some issue or another. It doesn't matter that you did not do the mods on your car because they all seem to be simple bolt ons. If you like your car I would keep it. If you really like the hood of the 2001-04 better just buy a hood. The rest of the car is essentially the same. Put the money into mods that you were going to spend on a newer one...

November 11th, 2011, 04:31 PM	#17
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	OP is your car paid off? __________________ 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

November 11th, 2011, 04:32 PM	#18
BLUE91GT Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SONOMA COUNTY Posts: 508 iTrader: 1 reviews	5,600 miles a year roughly! Hell now I would keep it and mod it how I wanted it. Just my .02 __________________ 02 GT- TF TB/ upper, flows, steeda triax, steeda UDP, BBK CAI, H&R SS springs, Steeda SFC, Poly bushings, AGX shocks/struts, MM CC plates, Steeda bump steer, Chrome Cobra R's, Rear control arm kit.

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November 11th, 2011, 05:25 PM	#19
Jaa1456 Enthusiast 2000 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 840 iTrader: 3 reviews	Yea the car was paid for. I do not want a s197 or even a new coyote stang, not interested in that at all. I'm buying a brand new truck in December and I already have 2 other cars as it is, not to mention my GF's car. I was just thinking maybe of getting something with lower miles on it or a Mach which is a little faster. And starting from scratch so I know exactly what has been done to the car. And I might not even ever know that if someone returned it back to stock.

November 11th, 2011, 05:26 PM	#20
Eagle2000GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang GT 12.73@111.36 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 5,311 iTrader: 1 reviews	Only 68,000 miles. Mine has 156,000. The only repairs I've had is one COP, both front hubs (at 130,000 miles), brakes and radiator fan. I've changed other parts but improvements don't count. The stock clutch was still good when I changed it at 145,000 miles. With such low mileage why do you think things are going to start going bad? __________________ ProCharger P-1SC, 9 psi, STD 396/383; Uncorrected 388/375; SAE 383/370 Mods list in Garage.

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