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Originally posted by Magnus View Post4-5 year old cars usually don't require engine and tranny replacements. you're grossly overestimating the repairs issue. He made a shitty choice, plain and simple.
9-10 k for a car that would be faster, better mpg, and put 2-3k back into his pocket, liability insurance, and no monthly payments.
It's not hard to see here, and a little car shopping on his part could have went a long way.
2011 Fiesta that will be paid off before 2012.
128 miles on the speedo, brand new.
5 year/60,000 mile warranty
3 year/36,000 mile warranty bumper to bumper
You see where I'm going with this? Oh six months free XM radio
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Originally posted by Magnus View Post4-5 year old cars usually don't require engine and tranny replacements. you're grossly overestimating the repairs issue. He made a shitty choice, plain and simple.
9-10 k for a car that would be faster, better mpg, and put 2-3k back into his pocket, liability insurance, and no monthly payments.
It's not hard to see here, and a little car shopping on his part could have went a long way.
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Originally posted by Pro88LX View PostWhen did you get a GTO?
Mods?
Mods: Just the basic stuff for now. Nothing major.
- Diablosport tune with all the up shift and % vs. RPM torque management disabled, COT over heat temp increased, aggressive transmission tune, lean cruise control enabled, etc...
- SLP exhaust with true X crossover, etc..
- NGK -55 copper plugs gapped at .050 (stock Platinum junk plugs are gapped at .060 and have a rough idle as a result)
- SLP 160 thermostat
- K&N CAI w/heat shield
- On the way...new bump stick, FAST intake manifold, larger TB, and IRS brace.
Originally posted by 5.0_CJ View PostWhat are those LS1 GTO's going for nowadays? I always considered picking one up as a daily.
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Originally posted by Mustangman_2000 View PostFirst week of May.
Mods: Just the basic stuff for now. Nothing major.
- Diablosport tune with all the up shift and % vs. RPM torque management disabled, COT over heat temp increased, aggressive transmission tune, lean cruise control enabled, etc...
- SLP exhaust with true X crossover, etc..
- NGK -55 copper plugs gapped at .050 (stock Platinum junk plugs are gapped at .060 and have a rough idle as a result)
- SLP 160 thermostat
- K&N CAI w/heat shield
- On the way...new bump stick, FAST intake manifold, larger TB, and IRS brace.
Anywhere between 11K - 20K depending on mileage and sellers location.
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Originally posted by Pro88LX View PostNice. How you like it vs the mustang? You still have the mustang?
The Mustang got taken out by a 20 y/o girl in a Chevy Cobalt not yielding the right of way rushing out a Tom Thumb parking lot. She was too busy chatting with her friends and wasn't paying attention. Actually, admitted that while bawling her eyes out to the cops. Somewhat of an amusing read on the police report. My insurance co. totaled her out. Now I have the Goat for a daily. It was time for a change after 15 years of Mustangs.
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Originally posted by Mustangman_2000 View PostIt's definitely a different animal. This LS1 has a nice almost table flat torque curve. Something my 4.6 2v definitely lacked and why I ended up with 4.56 gears and a 3,800 stall just so it would get out of it's own way. The GTO has 3.46 gears and plenty of usable torque, so it definitely likes to cruise on the highway. I'm fairly impressed with how quick it is for such a heavy car. And I really like the IRS. Really is effortless and a joy to drive hard around corners. It stops on a dime with the vented discs in the front. Interior is a lot fancier compared to a SN95. Very aggressive side bolstering in the seats, nice Blaupunkt CD player, and cold a/c. Works for me.
The Mustang got taken out by a 20 y/o girl in a Chevy Cobalt not yielding the right of way rushing out a Tom Thumb parking lot. She was too busy chatting with her friends and wasn't paying attention. Actually, admitted that while bawling her eyes out to the cops. Somewhat of an amusing read on the police report. My insurance co. totaled her out. Now I have the Goat for a daily. It was time for a change after 15 years of Mustangs.
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