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4/25/05, 10:08 PM
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well i was looking at mustangs which i love and i really want one which i cant afford right now
i feel that if i was to buy one i could afford i wouldnt be happy with it
my other option is an eclipse
i wouldnt mind having a decent eclipse but i'd hate having just a decent mustang
this would be a temp car (1-2 years?) untill i can afford a mustang which i would be satisfied with
some things i think the mustangs have going for them:
more powerful
sounds alot better
would have one of my fav cars
some things eclipses got going for them:
4 cylinder so less on insurance and better on gas
everyone around here has cheap 4 cylinders they race so i would actually be able to race ppl unlike in a v6 or v8 mustang
other comments: a $12,000 mustang would leave me completely broke because im 18 so i would have about $2400 insurance a year
a $5,000 eclipse would leave money in my pocket which means saving power towards my true dream car
what would you do?
i feel that if i was to buy one i could afford i wouldnt be happy with it
my other option is an eclipse
i wouldnt mind having a decent eclipse but i'd hate having just a decent mustang
this would be a temp car (1-2 years?) untill i can afford a mustang which i would be satisfied with
some things i think the mustangs have going for them:
more powerful
sounds alot better
would have one of my fav cars
some things eclipses got going for them:
4 cylinder so less on insurance and better on gas
everyone around here has cheap 4 cylinders they race so i would actually be able to race ppl unlike in a v6 or v8 mustang
other comments: a $12,000 mustang would leave me completely broke because im 18 so i would have about $2400 insurance a year
a $5,000 eclipse would leave money in my pocket which means saving power towards my true dream car
what would you do?
4/26/05, 12:20 AM
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you can get a decent 60s V8 stang for around the price of that eclipse.
and then theres the foxes.
check your local classifieds, you're bound to find some good deals. i've seen nice 65-66 coupes w/ mild 289s go for around 4-5K. dont give up!
dont settle for less. you can still get a nice stang for cheap
good luck on your search pal 
and then theres the foxes.
check your local classifieds, you're bound to find some good deals. i've seen nice 65-66 coupes w/ mild 289s go for around 4-5K. dont give up!
dont settle for less. you can still get a nice stang for cheap
good luck on your search pal
4/26/05, 07:25 AM
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I think you answered your own question. Go with the Eclipse, especially if you'd be stretching for a Mustang. Think of it just as you said, the Eclipse is just temporary. Earlier, someone suggested a 60's stang. The problem here is reliablility. For $5000, you're not going to get a turnkey daily driver. I guarantee things will break, and those things cost money. Unless you can wrench, look to be paying someone else--that's an additional expense. Just my 2 cents. Good luck man.
4/26/05, 07:53 AM
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Originally posted by 68notch@April 26, 2005, 6:28 AM
I think you answered your own question. Go with the Eclipse, especially if you'd be stretching for a Mustang. Think of it just as you said, the Eclipse is just temporary. Earlier, someone suggested a 60's stang. The problem here is reliablility. For $5000, you're not going to get a turnkey daily driver. I guarantee things will break, and those things cost money. Unless you can wrench, look to be paying someone else--that's an additional expense. Just my 2 cents. Good luck man.
I think you answered your own question. Go with the Eclipse, especially if you'd be stretching for a Mustang. Think of it just as you said, the Eclipse is just temporary. Earlier, someone suggested a 60's stang. The problem here is reliablility. For $5000, you're not going to get a turnkey daily driver. I guarantee things will break, and those things cost money. Unless you can wrench, look to be paying someone else--that's an additional expense. Just my 2 cents. Good luck man.
4/26/05, 09:12 PM
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i found an 89 mustang i kinda like but it needs a little work
it has a rebuilt engine with 28k on it
its a gt 5.0
automatic
its 26 miles away
$1,000
he says it needs transmission work but it runs as it is now
do you think its worth it?
take into consideration:
gas prices
cost of new tranny + labor
insurance (im 18 they kill me on insurance)
if he needed to rebuild the engine and needs a tranny what problems are soon to come
also, i love 89 gt's
and the body is in great condition
it has a rebuilt engine with 28k on it
its a gt 5.0
automatic
its 26 miles away
$1,000
he says it needs transmission work but it runs as it is now
do you think its worth it?
take into consideration:
gas prices
cost of new tranny + labor
insurance (im 18 they kill me on insurance)
if he needed to rebuild the engine and needs a tranny what problems are soon to come
also, i love 89 gt's
and the body is in great condition
4/26/05, 10:40 PM
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I would go for an LX 5.0 You get all the performance but not all the add ons the GT had. The LX coupe was especially nice- the motor is SWEET. I remember test driving one in 1993 and couldnt believe the power. It was my first time ever driving a fast car.
4/27/05, 03:07 PM
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Originally posted by xufima@April 26, 2005, 11:15 PM
i found an 89 mustang i kinda like but it needs a little work
it has a rebuilt engine with 28k on it
its a gt 5.0
automatic
its 26 miles away
$1,000
he says it needs transmission work but it runs as it is now
do you think its worth it?
take into consideration:
gas prices
cost of new tranny + labor
insurance (im 18 they kill me on insurance)
if he needed to rebuild the engine and needs a tranny what problems are soon to come
also, i love 89 gt's
and the body is in great condition
i found an 89 mustang i kinda like but it needs a little work
it has a rebuilt engine with 28k on it
its a gt 5.0
automatic
its 26 miles away
$1,000
he says it needs transmission work but it runs as it is now
do you think its worth it?
take into consideration:
gas prices
cost of new tranny + labor
insurance (im 18 they kill me on insurance)
if he needed to rebuild the engine and needs a tranny what problems are soon to come
also, i love 89 gt's
and the body is in great condition
Good luck!
4/27/05, 07:43 PM
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my grandma called up the insurance place got got some quotes for me
im 18 so i was expecting $2400 a year on the mustang and $2000 on the eclipse
here are the results:
for an 89 mustang gt $2916
for a 98 eclipse $3234
will someone please explain this to me?
im 18 so i was expecting $2400 a year on the mustang and $2000 on the eclipse
here are the results:
for an 89 mustang gt $2916
for a 98 eclipse $3234
will someone please explain this to me?
4/27/05, 08:43 PM
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it could be that the eclipse being newer and more "popular" than a fox body stang has a higher chance of being stolen and being driven faster according the insurance co.'s
4/27/05, 10:54 PM
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With all the recalls and scandals Mittsubishi has I wouldn't touch any of their cars with a yard stick. All I can say is if you buy that Eclipse, prepare to bend over and take it up the butt because you are going to become some mechanic's best friend!
4/27/05, 10:57 PM
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Originally posted by xufima@April 27, 2005, 7:46 PM
my grandma called up the insurance place got got some quotes for me
im 18 so i was expecting $2400 a year on the mustang and $2000 on the eclipse
here are the results:
for an 89 mustang gt $2916
for a 98 eclipse $3234
will someone please explain this to me?
my grandma called up the insurance place got got some quotes for me
im 18 so i was expecting $2400 a year on the mustang and $2000 on the eclipse
here are the results:
for an 89 mustang gt $2916
for a 98 eclipse $3234
will someone please explain this to me?
4/28/05, 03:17 AM
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Yeah, what kind of insurance are you getting? Not even full coverage should cost that much. Keep looking around. Do you have several accidents or tickets or something?
Are you looking for a beater until you get your Mustang, or are you looking for a car. If it's the first, there are a million used cars our there that can get you from point A to B, and for a little more $ those that can get you there in a little more style (and be more fun like an older Mustang). However it kind of sounds like you want the Eclipse, and not just some car. Get whatever works for you, but keep in mind, no matter what you get, you could have it longer, or shorter, than you planned...so is life.
If insurance remains to be an issue, you should stay away from cars that will aid in more tickets, or will cost a lot for insurance on their own (eg. a Mustang or an Eclipse). If you get yourself a beater not only will you save the $ on the cost of the car, but also on the high cost of insurance. That all adds up to more for you future Stang. Just some food for thought.
Are you looking for a beater until you get your Mustang, or are you looking for a car. If it's the first, there are a million used cars our there that can get you from point A to B, and for a little more $ those that can get you there in a little more style (and be more fun like an older Mustang). However it kind of sounds like you want the Eclipse, and not just some car. Get whatever works for you, but keep in mind, no matter what you get, you could have it longer, or shorter, than you planned...so is life.
If insurance remains to be an issue, you should stay away from cars that will aid in more tickets, or will cost a lot for insurance on their own (eg. a Mustang or an Eclipse). If you get yourself a beater not only will you save the $ on the cost of the car, but also on the high cost of insurance. That all adds up to more for you future Stang. Just some food for thought.
4/28/05, 10:33 AM
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Some insurance companies also go by the age of the vehicle. They assume that the eclipse being newer will cost more to replace and fix if you have an accident. And yes popularity and theft can also have a factor in the price. Look around for a better price and ask them to explain their reasons for the price difference. There are so many factors that it will boggle your mind Good luck!
Good luck!