2003 Mach 1

[ccc880]

Hi. I am looking into getting my first car (in a year). I will have around 20k to spend (1/2 mine, 1/2 my parents) and was thinking about getting a used 2003 mach 1. I see that it is a very fast car, but how does it handle? Also what performance upgrades are good for it? Thanks a lot!!

[Unit 5302]

It's doubtful that a 2003 Mach 1 will sell for $20,000 any time in the next couple of years.

MSRP is about $28,500, and due to the tremendous interest in them, demand has pushed them to a second production year.

Performance upgrades mainly consist of gears, drag radials, X pipe, headers, and maybe a catback or air filter. The engine has the capability of pushing the car well into the 12's with little modification. As far as handling, it's superior to the GT, which is already a more than competent handling car. The improvement in handling comes from upgraded shocks and springs.

The Mustang is for some reason insulted when it comes to handling prowess, but it'll also turn. With upgraded Brembo brakes, the Mach 1 also stops better than the production GT.

It's a great car, but I think you'll probably need to find more like $25,000 to get one. Just have to wait and see.

[ccc880]

Thanks for all the help, I appreciate it!!

[DkShadow]

Originally posted by ccc880
Hi. I am looking into getting my first car (in a year). I will have around 20k to spend (1/2 mine, 1/2 my parents) and was thinking about getting a used 2003 mach 1. I see that it is a very fast car, but how does it handle? Also what performance upgrades are good for it? Thanks a lot!!

Well, first off... Good luck on trying to find a Mach 1 for $20k used unless youre thinking putting that as downpayment and finance $6-10k. Ive heard they handle pretty good, sticks to the road and just flat out hauls 'ss and goes! Its more suited for drag racing since it has a solid axle and a suspension set up for it. All in all, its a very fast, capable car with a powerful DOHC 4v engine to got along with it.

Performance upgrades. Hmm, I believe exhausts like Mac, Bassani, and Mangaflow are really good. Bassani being the most expensive but still the quality is the best. Second, get some gears with speedo cal., a Tri-Ax shifter and some DRs for hooking up.

[DkShadow]

Damn, Unit already beat me to it

[Machabuser]

Ok, i found a mach 1 and its priced at 29,000.. What are ppl paying for monthly payments? how much did you put down and all that? I wanna Do that red carpet deal and try to have the payments go under 400 a month with a grand down..

[DeViL]

Sorry but you're probably better off trying to buy a GT. 20 grand would just about cover the cost of a new GT, payments would be a lot easier so you can focus more money on insurance (which is going to kick your ass if its under your name, since you are young).

[BigDanTheMan]

bullitt - it's powerful, saucy and unique

[Los]

You can find several for under 20k.

[76_cobra]

Actually you probably wouldn't need to swap gears in the Mach 1 It comes with 3:55's. That is the car I want to buy SOOOOOOOO bad I just don't have the cash, and by the time I do have the cash the 2005 will be out, so many choices.

[D[X]P]

I wish i had the money and a drivers licence Soon Soon Mary

[DkShadow]

Originally Posted by 76_cobra

Actually you probably wouldn't need to swap gears in the Mach 1 It comes with 3:55's.

True, but the 4vs just love to be revved with some owners even going as low as 4.56s on a 4v 281