Thinking about trading in for a GT...

Hate-a-Saurus · December 2nd, 2006, 03:15 AM

It's a '02 black convertible GT with 80k miles on it, very clean and good condition. I'm going to test drive it Monday.

Right now I have a mineral gray '01 V6. As far as i can tell the only mod is has it a CAI, though the exhaust may not be stock because it has a really loud deep growl to it.

I would be only be paying about $90 a month more than what I pay now, so what would be the pro's and cons of the GT over the V6? Do the convertible tops suck in any way, like water leakage or unreliability?

I'm thinking it would be cheaper in the long run just to buy the GT and slap a body kit on it than to mod mine to make it as fast.

Thanks in advance fellas.

My67_fastback · December 2nd, 2006, 03:28 AM

the gt isnt a whole lot faster. worse gas mileage, more payment, etc. just slap some nos in the v6 and stay with it. or go for the gt lol. it sounds cooler. haha . it all comes down to "do you have enough money to buy a gt"

Hate-a-Saurus · December 2nd, 2006, 03:45 AM

The monthly payments aren't an issue, I have the cash it's just in the long run I want a quick car with a nice body kit and I'd like to hear some of y'all opinions, or what you would do in my situation.

Right now I have my V6 looking nice (besides a few small things) but all it has is CAI, so I want to make it faster. If I bought the GT, it's faster, but I'd have to invest in a body kit and rims to make it look like I want.

I've only had my Mustang since April and I'm still learning about them, but I love mine, I'm damn near obsessed.

232stang · December 2nd, 2006, 03:59 AM

definately go with the gt. true its not toooo much faster stock vs stock but it is a v8 none the less. sure you can build a v6 to be faster than a v8 but you put those same mods and you'll be owning that v6... i regret having a v6. i wish i had a v8 something or another. on 6 cylinder i would want is a grand national

97TunedMustang · December 2nd, 2006, 04:30 AM

hell if money wasnt an issue i wouldnt get a 8 or 6cyl. set me up with a nice 4banger..as long as it rhymes with Evo or STi... lol

232stang · December 2nd, 2006, 04:35 AM

Originally Posted by 97TunedMustang

hell if money wasnt an issue i wouldnt get a 8 or 6cyl. set me up with a nice 4banger..as long as it rhymes with Evo or STi... lol

lol +1
AWD is amazing.... i would love to have one

AtlanticBlue99 · December 2nd, 2006, 04:45 AM

i would go for the gt if the finances lined up okay

scubasteve041186 · December 2nd, 2006, 07:37 AM

meh just depends if your willing to mod the car engine wise or just keep it stock. In the long run you can get alot more out of a GT with the same mods on a v6. But it really is your choice personally iw ant to be different and thats why i have my v6 and i'm moding it. so i can laugh when i beat you GT's and go o yeah it's only a 6er.

cboog25 · December 2nd, 2006, 11:24 AM

GT... and no i have never had any problems with my convertible top and its been up and down many times.. the only downside is if your in a hurry and just wanna run your car through a car wash.. to bad for your luck lol. but i always wash my car by hand anyways so its not a big deal.

MenaceToSociety · December 3rd, 2006, 01:04 AM

I would have to say it is easier to mod a GT also, there are alot more options when it comes to upgrades for the GT compared to the V6. The main reason I have a V6 is insurance. Either way its a Mustang!

FTHOODV6STANG · December 3rd, 2006, 01:26 AM

how old ru insurance could me murder

My67_fastback · December 3rd, 2006, 02:31 AM

i cant believe im hearing cries for import cars in a mustangs forum... oh well its preference, just dont go rice on me. tune that bitch

MenaceToSociety · December 3rd, 2006, 04:00 AM

I am almost 18 so insurance dose suck !

And I agree you kids that want the stupid inport cars. If you buy a mustang then put as much money in it as you would spend on a stupid stock inport. YOU WOULD KILL IT.

ChrisJ · December 3rd, 2006, 06:20 AM

Originally Posted by MenaceToSociety

I am almost 18 so insurance dose suck !

And I agree you kids that want the stupid inport cars. If you buy a mustang then put as much money in it as you would spend on a stupid stock inport. YOU WOULD KILL IT.

An Evo or STI? I dount it...

If it is economically feasable I would go with the GT...

itschristorres8 · December 3rd, 2006, 08:04 PM

if fiance isnt a problem then i'd still say v6

but im biased and i will not say anymore cuz i can bet $100 someone will go against me and we'll have a 10page arguement..

my vote mod the v6

Hate-a-Saurus · December 4th, 2006, 01:20 AM

I think I'm going to stick with my V6. I only have 6k left to pay on it, then no more note and I can start getting stuff done. the GT would be nice, but I prefer the color and kit on my car and being quick isn't my #1 priority, but the few extra thousand I'd spend on simply having the GT, I could get full bolt ons and maybe sniff at a turbo.

Though that convertible would have been nice down here in the south Louisiana heat =D

Tony_90fox · December 4th, 2006, 03:37 AM

grand nationals are friggin quick. There are a few roaming around here in Bowling Green, and i don't even bother gettin my ass spanked. I had one at the track sit at the tree for like 4 seconds and still almost beat me! LOL

speed4goal · December 4th, 2006, 01:27 PM

Hey what part of louisana are you from. I'm on the ms gulf coast.

00SoSlow · December 5th, 2006, 01:58 AM

Originally Posted by Hate-a-Saurus

The monthly payments aren't an issue, I have the cash it's just in the long run I want a quick car with a nice body kit and I'd like to hear some of y'all opinions, or what you would do in my situation.

Right now I have my V6 looking nice (besides a few small things) but all it has is CAI, so I want to make it faster. If I bought the GT, it's faster, but I'd have to invest in a body kit and rims to make it look like I want.

I've only had my Mustang since April and I'm still learning about them, but I love mine, I'm damn near obsessed.

buy a civic for the body kit... most stangs shouldnt have them!!!

Hate-a-Saurus · December 5th, 2006, 02:03 AM

Yea, but come on, take a look at my car. She is hot, and at least I don't have neons =D

December 2nd, 2006, 03:28 AM	#2
My67_fastback Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 196	the gt isnt a whole lot faster. worse gas mileage, more payment, etc. just slap some nos in the v6 and stay with it. or go for the gt lol. it sounds cooler. haha . it all comes down to "do you have enough money to buy a gt" __________________ TO: Ricers- 1) there's no replacement for displacement 2) my lug nuts require more torque than your engine makes 3) a light car doesn't excuse a weak engine 4) a bottle of pepsi has more liters than your car eating rice builds muscle

December 2nd, 2006, 03:45 AM	#3
Hate-a-Saurus Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 41	The monthly payments aren't an issue, I have the cash it's just in the long run I want a quick car with a nice body kit and I'd like to hear some of y'all opinions, or what you would do in my situation. Right now I have my V6 looking nice (besides a few small things) but all it has is CAI, so I want to make it faster. If I bought the GT, it's faster, but I'd have to invest in a body kit and rims to make it look like I want. I've only had my Mustang since April and I'm still learning about them, but I love mine, I'm damn near obsessed. __________________ http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...icker2copy.jpg

December 2nd, 2006, 04:30 AM	#5
97TunedMustang Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 963	hell if money wasnt an issue i wouldnt get a 8 or 6cyl. set me up with a nice 4banger..as long as it rhymes with Evo or STi... lol __________________ New block with forged internals running 16psi, tuned by Lasota Racing Too many mods to list... 3.73's and Truetrac Finally Done! Water-methanol injection? Dyno Tune fo sho, Street tune FTL!

December 2nd, 2006, 04:45 AM	#7
AtlanticBlue99 The Nice Guy 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UGA Posts: 8,298	i would go for the gt if the finances lined up okay __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

December 2nd, 2006, 11:24 AM	#9
cboog25 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 136	GT... and no i have never had any problems with my convertible top and its been up and down many times.. the only downside is if your in a hurry and just wanna run your car through a car wash.. to bad for your luck lol. but i always wash my car by hand anyways so its not a big deal. __________________ Chris

December 2nd, 2006, 03:15 AM	#1
Hate-a-Saurus Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 41	Thinking about trading in for a GT... It's a '02 black convertible GT with 80k miles on it, very clean and good condition. I'm going to test drive it Monday. Right now I have a mineral gray '01 V6. As far as i can tell the only mod is has it a CAI, though the exhaust may not be stock because it has a really loud deep growl to it. I would be only be paying about $90 a month more than what I pay now, so what would be the pro's and cons of the GT over the V6? Do the convertible tops suck in any way, like water leakage or unreliability? I'm thinking it would be cheaper in the long run just to buy the GT and slap a body kit on it than to mod mine to make it as fast. Thanks in advance fellas. __________________ http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...icker2copy.jpg

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December 2nd, 2006, 07:37 AM	#8
scubasteve041186 Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 mustang 40th annv. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: kelowna,BC, Canada Posts: 1,384	meh just depends if your willing to mod the car engine wise or just keep it stock. In the long run you can get alot more out of a GT with the same mods on a v6. But it really is your choice personally iw ant to be different and thats why i have my v6 and i'm moding it. so i can laugh when i beat you GT's and go o yeah it's only a 6er.

December 3rd, 2006, 01:04 AM	#10
MenaceToSociety Regular 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 82	I would have to say it is easier to mod a GT also, there are alot more options when it comes to upgrades for the GT compared to the V6. The main reason I have a V6 is insurance. Either way its a Mustang! __________________ http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/6...mustangaw8.jpg

December 3rd, 2006, 01:26 AM	#11
FTHOODV6STANG Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 172	how old ru insurance could me murder

December 3rd, 2006, 02:31 AM	#12
My67_fastback Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 196	i cant believe im hearing cries for import cars in a mustangs forum... oh well its preference, just dont go rice on me. tune that bitch __________________ TO: Ricers- 1) there's no replacement for displacement 2) my lug nuts require more torque than your engine makes 3) a light car doesn't excuse a weak engine 4) a bottle of pepsi has more liters than your car eating rice builds muscle

December 3rd, 2006, 04:00 AM	#13
MenaceToSociety Regular 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 82	I am almost 18 so insurance dose suck ! And I agree you kids that want the stupid inport cars. If you buy a mustang then put as much money in it as you would spend on a stupid stock inport. YOU WOULD KILL IT. __________________ http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/6...mustangaw8.jpg

December 3rd, 2006, 08:04 PM	#15
itschristorres8 SP00LIN V6 2000 Mustang V6 437rwhp 402rwtq V6 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 14,690	if fiance isnt a problem then i'd still say v6 but im biased and i will not say anymore cuz i can bet $100 someone will go against me and we'll have a 10page arguement.. my vote mod the v6 __________________ The Sickest 6 The reason V8 owners on here hate me

December 4th, 2006, 01:20 AM	#16
Hate-a-Saurus Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 41	I think I'm going to stick with my V6. I only have 6k left to pay on it, then no more note and I can start getting stuff done. the GT would be nice, but I prefer the color and kit on my car and being quick isn't my #1 priority, but the few extra thousand I'd spend on simply having the GT, I could get full bolt ons and maybe sniff at a turbo. Though that convertible would have been nice down here in the south Louisiana heat =D __________________ http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...icker2copy.jpg

December 4th, 2006, 01:27 PM	#18
speed4goal Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gulf Coast MS Posts: 168	Hey what part of louisana are you from. I'm on the ms gulf coast.

December 5th, 2006, 02:03 AM	#20
Hate-a-Saurus Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 41	Yea, but come on, take a look at my car. She is hot, and at least I don't have neons =D __________________ http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...icker2copy.jpg

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