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Topic: New 2003 Mustang Question
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soaring
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: New Mexico
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 11-26-2002 07:57 AM
   
OK guys, I am considering buying a new 1993 Mustang. I want a performance model. I understand there are options such as the Mach 1 high performance and others. Has anyone heard of the S281E Saleen with the berylium paint? And if so, where can I get more info on this nodel?
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dubstar
Gearhead Posts: 423
From: Long Beach, Ca 1966 A-Code Coupe
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 11-26-2002 08:41 PM
new 1993 or 2003.. you can start by doing a search online. type in "2003 S281 Saleen" or "2003 Mach 1" and im sure you'll find some great sites.to start you off... http://nzmustang.com/newMustangs.htm http://www.bradbarnett.net/mustangs/caroline/stats.htm
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soaring
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: New Mexico
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 11-29-2002 04:30 AM
Thanks, I did, and found them all. Now, decision time.....Do I go with the Saleen or the Mach? Guess I'll just have to do a bit more research. thanks again 'preciate it
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Gearhead
Gearhead Posts: 2177
From: Brisbane, Australia
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 11-29-2002 12:15 PM
If you want a 2003 Mach I, you'd better get to it pretty quick. They are only making 6500 of them, and most of them have already been spoken for. There are a few popping up on dealer lots now, but they won't be there for long!!  BTW, there is no word from Ford that they will offer the Mach for 2004. ------------------
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 6734
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 11-29-2002 12:39 PM
Somehow can't believe that Ford Motor Co., wh*res that they are, where a buck is concerned, would stop at 6500, if the demand warranted 12,500! Business is business!
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43395
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-29-2002 02:49 PM
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Originally posted by Gearhead:
BTW, there is no word from Ford that they will offer the Mach for 2004.
The Mach 1 is supposed to be a one year deal. For 2004, the feature car is supposed to be the Boss 302.
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 1320
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 11-29-2002 09:13 PM
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Originally posted by mellowyellow:
Somehow can't believe that Ford Motor Co., wh*res that they are, where a buck is concerned, would stop at 6500, if the demand warranted 12,500! Business is business!
Considering they've already advertised that only 6500 units will be built, they would get into a whole heap of trouble with the FTC if they built more. Besides, they already went this same route last year when demand outstripped supply for the 6500 "Bullitt" cars and Ford didn't make any more of those. ------------------
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73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed)
66 289/2V coupe (daughter Ashley's)
89 LX 2.3 convertible (daughter Amanda's)
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 22551
From: Buckroe Beach Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-30-2002 10:22 AM
Mach I will go the way of the Cobra..one at every stop light..Ford won't give up the sales in its time of need.The Saleen 281E seems a bit overpriced even for a Saleen. Maybe it's our Area (SoEVa) but Cobra,Bullits,Saleens and Classic Mustangs are everywhere..nothing to see several of each in a 30 min drive.
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cobravenom71
Gearhead Posts: 918
From: Poinciana, Fl USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 11-30-2002 12:45 PM
Is the Mach 1 still a 1-year only deal? I read somewhere else on the 'net(can't remember where)that Ford has plans to offer around 6,500 of them in 2004 also, and push back the 'heritage' version of the Boss 302 ( or is it a Boss 4.6?)until 95'. I think it was on the Ford Mach 1 site in the forums.------------------
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T5owner
Gearhead Posts: 679
From: Germany
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 11-30-2002 02:54 PM
If I may give you a recommendation, this might be the proper one for you
Check out my new T/A page for the Latest News in the menu there
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huckleberry
Journeyman Posts: 14
From: springfield,missouri,usa
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 08-03-2003 01:06 AM
mach 1 is a pretty boy car with no balls. I'm not trying to insult any owners, All mustangs are great but the price tag is close enough to a cobra to make you think...
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43395
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-03-2003 08:22 PM
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Originally posted by huckleberry:
mach 1 is a pretty boy car with no balls. I'm not trying to insult any owners,
Then don't. ------------------
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Stangfan
Gearhead Posts: 645
From: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 08-04-2003 09:48 PM
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Originally posted by huckleberry:
mach 1 is a pretty boy car with no balls. ...
Sheesh...  Could have fooled me!! ------------------
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huckleberry
Journeyman Posts: 14
From: springfield,missouri,usa
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 08-05-2003 09:09 PM
I paid 33,000 for my 03 cobra. I,m just saying that there are deals out there on new cars. I was wrong to say the Mach 1 has no balls but the extra horsepower for just a little bit of money makes sense. It just isn't smart for me to own a Mach 1 when any newer stock z-28 can eat your lunch. Everything is not about speed, but the Mach 1 looks really really fast,even more so than the cobra. It should go as fast as it looks(in a perfect world). No insult attended. All fords are ok in my book.
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grandestang
Gearhead Posts: 375
From: Lake Bluff, Illinois USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 08-06-2003 01:19 AM
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Originally posted by huckleberry:
I paid 33,000 for my 03 cobra. I,m just saying that there are deals out there on new cars. I was wrong to say the Mach 1 has no balls but the extra horsepower for just a little bit of money makes sense. It just isn't smart for me to own a Mach 1 when any newer stock z-28 can eat your lunch. Everything is not about speed, but the Mach 1 looks really really fast,even more so than the cobra. It should go as fast as it looks(in a perfect world). No insult attended. All fords are ok in my book.
Last time I checked the Mach 1 was good for 13's from the factory. They are faster than the best time achieved by a stock 428 Cobra Jet Mach 1 (According to Mustangs and Fords). I'd say this Ford is a little more than OK. And they're collector cars that will hold their value better than the Cobras will. I also like the naturally aspirated factor. In fact wouldn't the Cobra be less than ideal for drag racing due to the weaker IRS as opposed to the solid rear axle. All I'm trying to say is, after test driving both (more like a 10 minute joyride) it would be a tough decision between the two- very different and both appealing cars. Paul
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