I've been looking for a clean 5.0L LX for awhile now and have been focusing on 5-speed cars but a really nice 93 Auto has come along at a great price that I am seriously interested in. So what I need to know is, how much slower is the auto than a comparable 5-speed car? Are there reliability issues with the auto trannys? Are they 3 speed or AOD's? I haven't owned an automatic car in a long, long time so it would take some getting used to. I'd like to act fast so any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

I can only speak from the vantage point of 2.3 four cylinders
But, the standard is definately quicker.
However, I opted most for the auto for city driving.
And last but not least the ability to put on remote start from up to a mile away seems some what safer. Plus the remote I have yet to buy has a siren off and a vibrating feature that notifys me and not the burglar. Have not purchased it yet but I would not want it on a standard. just would'nt trust it.

 

Dave-

Here is a link to a thread in which Maddhatter asks the same question and we provided some opinions.

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?showtopic=9250

Hope this helps.

 

Wait until you find a nice 5-speed, you will be much happier with the car in the long run. I had an auto fox once and it was a DOG. Totally crappy trans, slow as dirt, and I had it rebuilt twice in 50k, and I bought the car new so I know it wasn't ragged out.

 

i thought i heard my name....i do hate the fact that my 5.0 is an AOD....but its still nice to drive...i wish it was a 5spd...but for $2300 and 52k miles on the car w\only 1 owner...i couldnt pass it up go for the best condition one u can man...if i could do it over...of course id want a notch'd 5.0 5spd mmmm hehe

 

Get a 5 speed I know I have a 92 GT with one "FUN FUN FUN till your daddy take the mustang away" oh yeah! Good Luck!

 

Found an 89 5-speed notchie for sale at a really great price... going to get it Saturday unless the owner changes his mind!

 

nice car, how much? curious beacuse I am thinking about selling my 92 Gt.

 

$4000 Canadian!

 

darn i want a notch back

 

I think the price is a steal considering it's never had an accident (original paint!) and has a whack of mods: shorty headers, full Flowmaster exhaust, Hurst short shifter, 3.73 gears with a fresh traction-lok, Centerforce clutch, pony wheels, front clear corners and a powerful sound system. It's only need is tires which are cheap enough. Score!

 

wow, and the price is CANADIAN, which makes all the difference in the world. Its a shame we have to put an emphasis on the defference between currencies.

 

She's home! Pic from this afternoon:



This car is a blast to drive! No traction though... need some BFG Drag Radials.

 

very nice, so what do future plans consist of??

 

and whos plane is that.....

 

Worse case scenario you could convert aod to standard and have car you want. Just save the aod setup to keep original if evr want to go back or resell

 

darn...i wish i could trade u lol

 

Good find!

 

It's a customer's plane, I'm an aircraft mechanic. As for the car, future plans are tires, under-bumper ram air set-up (anyone running this?) and some general TLC like paint touch-ups and interior clean-up. Then again, that blower is tempting...

 

Nice car, Don't buy a blower buy a turbo or a twin-turbo set-up www.turbochargedpower.com