Selling the bird to buy a Mustang GT(pics)

[Matt G]

After I blew something in the top end of my motor I ran sealent through the system and the firebird is running strong right now but I am afarid it won't hold up in the long run any more so I decided to trade it in.

I just got back from looking at a 97 mustang GT.. the car has 63k on it with the smaller 4.6L V8. Leather interior power everything and a 5 speed of course [img]smile.gif[/img] . I took it for a test drive and it is pretty damn quick.. runs like my V6 with a 100 shot of nitrous fed into it. The reason I didn't buy it on the spot was due to a bad throwing bearing in the clutch. The salesperson told me it is covered under warranty and will be replaced, I replied that I want it in writing by the shop before I purchase the car.

I am waiting for a call, he told me I would be recieving it tonight so hopefully I will have good news by tonight [img]smile.gif[/img]

here are pics:

http://images.autotrader.com/images/..._A.562x421.jpg

[ March 07, 2006, 05:17 PM: Message edited by: Matt G ]

[camaro_speedemon]

How much? I'd try to get a 99+ GT as they have more HP.

BTW, it's only a 4.6L ;)

[JohnD.]

It's a 4.6 just so you know and those years were lucky to eeek into the 14's weren't they??

[97rs4life]

so you are getting rid of a quicker v6 car for the slow mustang, what a shame, lol. Those GTs are turtles and def. slower than the camaro. I understand why you didn't want to hang onto the camaro though after messing it up with nitrous. Good luck with the rustang.

You should really look for a 99+ GT though. They can be had for cheap

[JusFlyinBy]

Well, I like it anyway. Nice color, looks clean, sounds better than a fbody v6 and most GM V8's, and who gives a crap if its not faster than a 6 with nitrous. He's got the speed on hand and isn't throwing money out the window everytime he wants to go fast. Im guessing it may be a little more reliable also then a bottle fed v6. Im sure if the money was available, he'd get a 99+ and wouldn't need to be told to do so.

[95fbirdkid]

i wouldnt say they are deffinetly slower than a v6 camaro, esp w/ the 5spd, not saying they are a lot faster, but still.

[Matt G]

Originally posted by JusFlyinBy:
Well, I like it anyway. Nice color, looks clean, sounds better than a fbody v6 and most GM V8's, and who gives a crap if its not faster than a 6 with nitrous. He's got the speed on hand and isn't throwing money out the window everytime he wants to go fast. Im guessing it may be a little more reliable also then a bottle fed v6. Im sure if the money was available, he'd get a 99+ and wouldn't need to be told to do so.

Thanks for pointing out the money issue I would buy a 99+ if I could afford one but I can't. I am a college student and I don't have a ton of money to throw around. I drove my v6 with a 100 shot and the mustang is faster then my v6 was running the 100 shot and will be much more reliable.

I am paying 8,500 w/ out taxes & tags.. if they get the issue with the throw bearing cleared up that is. If not I will keep looking for cars.

When I buy it I will get it down to the track ASAP.

oh yeah.. i can live with 14s [img]smile.gif[/img]

[dmw319]

my friend has a 95 gt with some bolt ons and runs 13.5s

[95fbirdkid]

if they dont fix that bearing issue maybe look at lt1 birds, you can find decent one in the price range you're in w/ that GT

[Matt G]

Originally posted by 95fbirdkid:
if they dont fix that bearing issue maybe look at lt1 birds, you can find decent one in the price range you're in w/ that GT

Birds and Z28s were the first things I looked at.. I couldn't find one in my price range on cars.com autotrader.com and the local mags with between 40-70k miles on it within 100 miles so I went with my next choice. I would much rather own a TA or Z28 but I cannot find one in my area.. I would like to get the firebird off the road soon.

[Fbody3400]

I'm sorry to hear that...

[Mighty Thor]

I've driven that kind of style GT before. It feels fast because it is more nimble than our Fbody and handles better on the corner. But it is a low 15 and high 14 sec. car.

But hey, it's a Mustang GT. That thing is loaded with aftermarket go fast parts.

Good luck man.

[Matt G]

Well I took your advice and looked up a little higher and found a red 99GT for 9,999 with 74k on it. A little more then what I wanted to pay but I can afford it. I am going down tonight to take a look at it.

They just got the car in and they havn't written the specs up yet so they are not sure if it is auto or manual.. I am hoping it is manual. We'll see.

[BLLDOGG]

thats definatly a better car

[LTR450HQ.com]

wait that 97 was faster than your bird with those mods and a 100hp shot of nos?

Was the mustang stock?