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!
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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. :nice: 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.
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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 ;)
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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!
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Found an 89 5-speed notchie for sale at a really great price... going to get it Saturday unless the owner changes his mind! :D
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nice car, how much? curious beacuse I am thinking about selling my 92 Gt.
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$4000 Canadian! :nice:
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darn i want a notch back :(
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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! :D
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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.
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She's home! Pic from this afternoon:
http://gallery.rennlist.com/albums/album75/DSCF0001.jpg This car is a blast to drive! No traction though... need some BFG Drag Radials. :D |
very nice, so what do future plans consist of??
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and whos plane is that.....
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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
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darn...i wish i could trade u lol
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Good find!
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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... :D
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Nice car, Don't buy a blower buy a turbo or a twin-turbo set-up www.turbochargedpower.com
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