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When's Gibbo due back on here?
Been looking at these as possible next car.
Insurance is an issue for me, not because of power or size of engine just because most insurers are requiring you to be over 25 or have a lot of LHD experience.
V6 is pretty underpowered but nice cruiser. V8 GT is the one to go for. Shelby GT500 is mental.
Won't have any issues with any of the engines, massivly undertuned big engines so no strain being put on them. Local good garage can do the services as engines are so basic.
Make sure the car you go for has had all the light conversion done and done correctly. People report it going wrong a while after because of a cheap job and costing £1000 to fix.
MPG you won't get much better than 15-18 for the V8.
V8 GT I drove only confirmed to me that it's the car I want without any questions, only the insurers standing in the way!
Insurance is an issue for me, not because of power or size of engine just because most insurers are requiring you to be over 25 or have a lot of LHD experience.
V6 is pretty underpowered but nice cruiser. V8 GT is the one to go for. Shelby GT500 is mental.
Won't have any issues with any of the engines, massivly undertuned big engines so no strain being put on them. Local good garage can do the services as engines are so basic.
Make sure the car you go for has had all the light conversion done and done correctly. People report it going wrong a while after because of a cheap job and costing £1000 to fix.
MPG you won't get much better than 15-18 for the V8.
V8 GT I drove only confirmed to me that it's the car I want without any questions, only the insurers standing in the way!
Cheers Peerzy, probably going to see one tomorrow.
Luckily I'm a little over 25 (OK a lot over 25) (OK 28 years over 25!) so insurance won't be an issue. I've just sold a Chevy 350 powered Cobra replica that I built and now really want something with a roof. Probably will have to be a V8 and the later model, as the shape is much better. It won't be a daily car.
Andi.
Luckily I'm a little over 25 (OK a lot over 25) (OK 28 years over 25!) so insurance won't be an issue. I've just sold a Chevy 350 powered Cobra replica that I built and now really want something with a roof. Probably will have to be a V8 and the later model, as the shape is much better. It won't be a daily car.
Andi.
If you are after a V8 look to see one spec'd with the 'Premium Pack', this makes the interior much better.
Although I'm pretty sure everything can be purchased as a seperate add on anyway.
http://www.mocgb.net/ have really good forums.
Bill Shepherd Mustang are really helpful if you're in the SE at all.
Lots of tuning potential because the engiens are so under tuned from standard.
300bhp from a 4.6l V8 is pretty poor but under £1000 and you can be nearly looking at 350bhp-380bhp.
If you've got money spare the suspension can all be changed at the rear as it's leaf spring which is a very old design, although for UK roads no real need to. I'd look at this if you are going to track the Mustang at all.
I'm looking at high mileage 05-06 GT V8's (Coupe) and I've seen them go for as low at £12.5k right up to about £16k.
No facelift in the entire range so your 05 plate Mustang is the same right up till late 2009 before the 2010 model came in.
Autos are 4 speed I think but not too bad. Personal I much prefer manual cars but the auto I drove wasn't bad, not heard of any issues with them blowing up but obviously never going to be as good as the new German gearboxs with 8 gears etc...
Although I'm pretty sure everything can be purchased as a seperate add on anyway.
http://www.mocgb.net/ have really good forums.
Bill Shepherd Mustang are really helpful if you're in the SE at all.
Lots of tuning potential because the engiens are so under tuned from standard.
300bhp from a 4.6l V8 is pretty poor but under £1000 and you can be nearly looking at 350bhp-380bhp.
If you've got money spare the suspension can all be changed at the rear as it's leaf spring which is a very old design, although for UK roads no real need to. I'd look at this if you are going to track the Mustang at all.
I'm looking at high mileage 05-06 GT V8's (Coupe) and I've seen them go for as low at £12.5k right up to about £16k.
No facelift in the entire range so your 05 plate Mustang is the same right up till late 2009 before the 2010 model came in.
Autos are 4 speed I think but not too bad. Personal I much prefer manual cars but the auto I drove wasn't bad, not heard of any issues with them blowing up but obviously never going to be as good as the new German gearboxs with 8 gears etc...
Only if you're obsessed with hp/litre....
Um....no, no leaf springs on the Mustang. Perhaps you were thinking of 'live axle'? At any rate, as standard it's got a 3-link setup with a Panhard rod so it's pretty well located. Lighter than an IRS setup as well.
5 speed in fact. Pretty reasonable gearbox, though I'd probably forego my usual preference for an auto in an American car and have the Tremec manual.
Only if you're obsessed with hp/litre....
Yup, the V8 is more than fast enough.
Yeah, live axle was what I was thinking of, not sure why I got the two mixed up
Either way people complain about it but I found no issue when I test drove it.
Again you are correct and I meant 5 speed, think the older S95's were 4 speed.
The 2011 'stang range has gotten a bit interesting now that the new engines have finally made their way into the engine bays. The old Cologne V6 has finally been replaced by a 3.7l Duratec DOHC motor with variable valve timing and assorted other goodies. Rated at 305bhp (the old V6 only produced ~210bhp). The GT is getting a 5.0 DOHC V8 rated at 412bhp if you use premium gas (91 AKI, or 95 RON in English money) or 402bhp if you use regular gas (87 AKI, or 'weasel urine' in English money).
Certainly makes the V6 look a lot more attractive than it used to.
Certainly makes the V6 look a lot more attractive than it used to.
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On here both ChrisJSY and myself have one.
Cheap car to run (yes I'm not comparing this to a 1.1 eco cart) and bags of fun every time you take it out, if you want to know anything else just ask.
Yes checkout the SVA work, plenty of guides on mustang forums (MOCGB and s197) but don't let a poor one put you off if the price is right as you can have a full re-wire for a lot less than £1000.
Wrong, I had an average of 26MPG this weekend on a longish drive up to Norfolk (and I was being rather spritied)
Aye try and pick up one with a few bits on it as it does make a difference and not a huge difference in cost.
Whilst wrong about the leaf springs the standard suspension is very soft, I would recommend on spending some attention/money on the suspension. I swapped out the shocks/dampers/springs at it makes a world of difference in terms of handling ability.
Cheap car to run (yes I'm not comparing this to a 1.1 eco cart) and bags of fun every time you take it out, if you want to know anything else just ask.
I went to Bill Shepherds today and reserved a 2008 GT. Trouble is my first attempts at insurance have been futile any recommendations?
I've had one company say no because I haven't owned it for a year and don't have any LHD experience. Two others only listed the Shelby GT500 Auto! One wanting £1700.00
Any pointers guys?
Andi.
I've had one company say no because I haven't owned it for a year and don't have any LHD experience. Two others only listed the Shelby GT500 Auto! One wanting £1700.00
Any pointers guys?
Andi.
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Yep try each of these:-
Adrian Flux (with them at the moment and no problems)
Tel: 0800 369 8590
a-plan
Tel: 01635 874646
RH Specialist
Tel: 01277 206911
Stevenage Insurance
Tel: 01438 313251
MCE Insurance (Used these guys before but bikes and first year of Mustang ownership)
Tel: 0844 338 68 98
When asked about LHD experience you 'could' say yes, in that you have driven them whilst out of country etc. You are not asked to prove this experience, but any experience with powerful cars or bikes do point out to them.
Become a member of the UK owners club, will cost you £20 but will save you MUCH more off your insurance.
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BTW the 2008 GT you have reserved, was that the black one with cloth interior? If so see if they can get the interior swapped for you.
Thanks, for that, awaiting a reply from Adrian Flux and RH Specialist, A-Plan want LHD experience, MCE want £1700.00 but only listed a Shelby GT500.
Andi.