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Topic: I just drove a 2003 Mach!
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cobravenom71
Gearhead Posts: 817
From: Kissimee, Fl USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 12-28-2002 12:28 PM
   
I just got finished taking a blue 2003 Mach 1 for about an hour test-drive. That car is much better than I anticipated. I have always been disappointed with the lack of low-end 'grunt' availible from the 4.6, even in the Cobras.(not the supercharged ones-those rock!). An aquantence has a 'Bullitt', and it is surprisingly torquey, much more than a stock GT, but still a little soft.
However, the new Mach is fabulous. Gobs of low end power, and it keeps making power for right on up the tach. I was curious to see how the 'flapper' inside the shaker operated, as there is an obvious 'bump' in the shaker-surround to make room for the mechanisim. That thing is bolted down securely! I looked at it for a few minutes, and it would probably take a few tools and about 15-20 minutes to get it off! That should cut down on theft. Both the cars they had in stock(the other was grey, looked great)were stickered around $29,000.
I may end up getting one, but I haven't decided yet. Whoever does buy one will undoubtedly be very happy with the power. It's the best driver of all the 4.6's yet!(not including the supercharged one-it rocks...oh, I said that already)
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mustang68mustangs
Gearhead Posts: 293
From: pittsburgh,pa.usa
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 12-28-2002 01:07 PM
That sound really cool.But I,m surprised they let you take it for that long of a drive.Around here you usually have to put a deposit on a performance car like that before a test drive.They do that to avoid "JOY RIDES"
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 35449
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-28-2002 01:23 PM
 Another expensive toy I want...  ------------------
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 13090
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-28-2002 03:04 PM
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
Another expensive toy I want...
You and me both,but I really want the new supercharged cobra. 
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cobravenom71
Gearhead Posts: 817
From: Kissimee, Fl USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 12-28-2002 04:25 PM
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Originally posted by mustang68mustangs:
I,m surprised they let you take it for that long of a drive.Around here you usually have to put a deposit on a performance car like that before a test drive.They do that to avoid "JOY RIDES"[/B]
I don't abuse others cars, and I have a pretty good relationship with upper magt. at the dealer. They trust me. I have bought several vehicles through them.
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Stangfan
Gearhead Posts: 633
From: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 12-28-2002 04:30 PM
They are quite the cars, for sure. I love mine! I just wish the rain would stop for a while so I could get it out and play some more!!  ------------------
Steve - M&M Member #690 '90 Limited Edition Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible
'03 Mach 1 Azure Blue
'67 Mustang Coupe (For Sale) Member: Vancouver Island Mustangs Association; 1990 Limited Edition Mustang Registry
Steve's 1990 Limited Edition Convertible Website
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cobravenom71
Gearhead Posts: 817
From: Kissimee, Fl USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 12-29-2002 10:42 AM
Yes, I think I am really warming up to it. The cobra is too pricey, and since I ain't going street racing, I should save the $7,000 differnce.
At last nights cruise at Old Town(in Kissimmee), I displayed the 71 brochure and the new 2003 brochure , both with the Mach 1's, and a surprisingly large amount of onlookers were very interested in the 2003. It is not really all they well known outside of enthusiasts circles.
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huckleberry
Journeyman Posts: 14
From: springfield,missouri,usa
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 08-03-2003 12:59 AM
There are a lot of mach 1 guys here. It's not a seven thousand dollar difference. More like 4. Don't get ripped off. ...And its worth four. You can try and find the shaker hood in your rearview.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 35449
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-03-2003 08:38 PM
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Originally posted by huckleberry:
There are a lot of mach 1 guys here. It's not a seven thousand dollar difference. More like 4. Don't get ripped off. ...And its worth four. You can try and find the shaker hood in your rearview.
$29,330.00 for the Mach, and about $36,000 for the Cobra in our area sounds like around $7000 to me. ------------------
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huckleberry
Journeyman Posts: 14
From: springfield,missouri,usa
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 08-05-2003 09:12 PM
$33,000 in my area. It may be worth the drive. I had several cars to choose from.
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