May switch to truck....

Alente · February 6th, 2012, 07:54 PM

So ill be moving out in October of this year when I turn 18 due to parental issues.
Ill be moving in with my gf and theres a good chance with my car being under my stepdads name that he wont want to sign it over. He mentioned when I ca afford it alone hell sign it over.
anyways Im on a fence, the idea of getting a late 90s f150 has bounced in my head more than once. Ive found many 5.4s for less than 5k in good condition and the utility benefit would help, yet I have a spot in my heart for mustangs.
Any comments?
ill prob spend the next 10months saving the majority of my $ for my new vehicle.

Cabikejumper · February 6th, 2012, 07:56 PM

Buy a beater as save cash. Your 18. Don't drown yourself in debt. I learned the hard way.

Alente · February 6th, 2012, 08:00 PM

ive found a 98 5.4l for 3500. Not bad imo...
Ill be graduating early so i can work full time this summer and if i cant afford a vehicle i can get my gf to drop me off my first semester then work till college start.
but imma need a reliable vehicle rather than 1 i empty a wallet on.

Cabikejumper · February 6th, 2012, 08:08 PM

Get a Honda, escort, etc. good on gas can be had for. ~1000.00.

I got my 99 escort 5spd for like 40.00

Alente · February 6th, 2012, 08:15 PM

bleh a truck would help lol
my gfs got an 06 saturn w/ 20+mpg

Six Banger · February 6th, 2012, 08:19 PM

I'd look for a mid 90's inline 6 cl F150 if I were you, decent on gas and reliable. Mine had almost 200k on it when I sold it for an F250

Alente · February 6th, 2012, 08:21 PM

ive looked into that too and its a good idea haha.
I gues itll be more of whats available.
A mustang wouldnt seem responsible to buy in college.

TaintedStang · February 6th, 2012, 08:50 PM

If you have any reason to buy a truck, then get one. Meaning the need to ever pull a trailer or haul something in the bed. I don't see how 90% of people live without owning something that can atleast tow a trailer. It's nice having a Mustang but it would be gone way before my truck, if I ever got in a financial bind. I would say that even if I didn't have a wife and kids. If you do get a pre 97 F150, then go with the 302 at the least. My neighbor had a 96 with the 300 Inline 6 and it was reliable but had the gas mileage of a v8 but less power.

Six Banger · February 6th, 2012, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by Alente

ive looked into that too and its a good idea haha.
I gues itll be more of whats available.
A mustang wouldnt seem responsible to buy in college.

If mine was 4x4 I would have still had it, I sold it for a 5.8 F250 that blew through gas, but since I was in high school I didnt drive much. When I looked at college life / commuting to work and stuff it wouldn't work so I got my current mustang. Paid under $4000 for it and it's reliable and good on gas.

If you're like most college students just get something that goes

mcqueen · February 6th, 2012, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by Alente

ive found a 98 5.4l for 3500. Not bad imo...

How many miles on it? Body condition? Been well maintained? 4x4? Cab size? There's a lot of shit that goes into determining a decent price for a truck. Personally I'd go for an OBS with a 5.0 or inline 6. Those inline 6s are tough motors and the 5.0s are cheap at far as parts go.

Cabikejumper · February 6th, 2012, 09:30 PM

I had a 01 silverado 2500hd 6.0 gas ext cab. Lifted 33's. 540k got around 13mpg hwy and 8/9city.

Long story short I traded for my 220k mustang...

Alente · February 6th, 2012, 09:30 PM

found a 98 xlt w/ a 5.4 for 3k.
good body/few rips in seats, honesrly i can handle a ripped seat since my mustangs seat is show too.

TaintedStang · February 6th, 2012, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by Alente

found a 98 xlt w/ a 5.4 for 3k.
good body/few rips in seats, honesrly i can handle a ripped seat since my mustangs seat is show too.

Try to find atleast a 99 with the P.I heads.

Cabikejumper · February 6th, 2012, 09:43 PM

WTT OR SALE Chevy Silverado

Alente · February 6th, 2012, 09:45 PM

its a chevy....
and will do, there a big aftermarket for f150s?

Cabikejumper · February 6th, 2012, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by Alente

its a chevy....
and will do, there a big aftermarket for f150s?

Mainly using that as an example. A lot of people looking to trade trucks for mustangs. Only ford truck id own would be a lighting. Like Chevy trucks better.

" this is a built Chevy tought. Wait a minute, this is a fuck ford" ha quote from mischief DVDs. Laugh every time.

Alente · February 6th, 2012, 09:56 PM

The mustangs a gift, but ill be moving out on bad terms and peob wont keep the car...

TaintedStang · February 7th, 2012, 12:22 AM

Originally Posted by Alente

its a chevy....
and will do, there a big aftermarket for f150s?

The good thing about the F150's is they share the motor's with Mustangs. So yea, they have a great after market!

Alente · February 7th, 2012, 07:47 AM

And if i were to get a 5.4 it shares the cobra engine correct?
*finding out i know about the engine makes getting a truck mich more reasonable lol*

Durr4456 · February 7th, 2012, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by Alente

And if i were to get a 5.4 it shares the cobra engine correct?
*finding out i know about the engine makes getting a truck mich more reasonable lol*

You mean a gt500?

That mobile device thingy

February 6th, 2012, 07:54 PM	#1
Alente Manthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,024 iTrader: 0 reviews	May switch to truck.... So ill be moving out in October of this year when I turn 18 due to parental issues. Ill be moving in with my gf and theres a good chance with my car being under my stepdads name that he wont want to sign it over. He mentioned when I ca afford it alone hell sign it over. anyways Im on a fence, the idea of getting a late 90s f150 has bounced in my head more than once. Ive found many 5.4s for less than 5k in good condition and the utility benefit would help, yet I have a spot in my heart for mustangs. Any comments? ill prob spend the next 10months saving the majority of my $ for my new vehicle. __________________ "Virtus Incendit Vires"

February 6th, 2012, 08:00 PM	#3
Alente Manthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,024 iTrader: 0 reviews	ive found a 98 5.4l for 3500. Not bad imo... Ill be graduating early so i can work full time this summer and if i cant afford a vehicle i can get my gf to drop me off my first semester then work till college start. but imma need a reliable vehicle rather than 1 i empty a wallet on. __________________ "Virtus Incendit Vires"

February 6th, 2012, 08:15 PM	#5
Alente Manthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,024 iTrader: 0 reviews	bleh a truck would help lol my gfs got an 06 saturn w/ 20+mpg __________________ "Virtus Incendit Vires"

February 6th, 2012, 08:19 PM	#6
Six Banger Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 - 3.8 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,971 iTrader: 1 reviews	I'd look for a mid 90's inline 6 cl F150 if I were you, decent on gas and reliable. Mine had almost 200k on it when I sold it for an F250 __________________ Look on the bright side: If you're reading this, you're alive. And that's fucking awesome.

February 6th, 2012, 08:21 PM	#7
Alente Manthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,024 iTrader: 0 reviews	ive looked into that too and its a good idea haha. I gues itll be more of whats available. A mustang wouldnt seem responsible to buy in college. __________________ "Virtus Incendit Vires"

February 6th, 2012, 08:50 PM	#8
TaintedStang MM's Taint Shaver! 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,537 iTrader: 5 reviews	If you have any reason to buy a truck, then get one. Meaning the need to ever pull a trailer or haul something in the bed. I don't see how 90% of people live without owning something that can atleast tow a trailer. It's nice having a Mustang but it would be gone way before my truck, if I ever got in a financial bind. I would say that even if I didn't have a wife and kids. If you do get a pre 97 F150, then go with the 302 at the least. My neighbor had a 96 with the 300 Inline 6 and it was reliable but had the gas mileage of a v8 but less power. __________________

February 6th, 2012, 09:30 PM	#12
Alente Manthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,024 iTrader: 0 reviews	found a 98 xlt w/ a 5.4 for 3k. good body/few rips in seats, honesrly i can handle a ripped seat since my mustangs seat is show too. __________________ "Virtus Incendit Vires"

February 6th, 2012, 09:45 PM	#15
Alente Manthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,024 iTrader: 0 reviews	its a chevy.... and will do, there a big aftermarket for f150s? __________________ "Virtus Incendit Vires"

February 6th, 2012, 09:56 PM	#17
Alente Manthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,024 iTrader: 0 reviews	The mustangs a gift, but ill be moving out on bad terms and peob wont keep the car... __________________ "Virtus Incendit Vires"

February 7th, 2012, 07:47 AM	#19
Alente Manthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,024 iTrader: 0 reviews	And if i were to get a 5.4 it shares the cobra engine correct? finding out i know about the engine makes getting a truck mich more reasonable lol __________________ "Virtus Incendit Vires"

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