mustang noob

[dondo_sho]

Hello all.
I have been considering a mustang for a while and would like to get some guidance from the experts.
I own a 95 M-edition miata and 89 SHO.

looking for 88+ conv. to replace the miata. (need more seats)

1. Is there a checklist of things to look out for?
2. Which is more expensive to own/operate fox, sn95, s197?
3. 5spd or automatic? Why? I have 5spd now but conv 5 spd are getting harder to come across.
4. What mods are easy to screw up installing or can be really costly if not done correctly, ex. 5 lug conversion, 5spd conversion. Dont want to fix someones bad mod 1 month after buying a car.
5. How many miles are too many? 150k? 200k? I know care and maint. have a real effect on this but i do not want to buy a car just to have to do a engine or tranny rebuild. At what mileage are most people doing rebuilds?

Any other advice you may have is great.

Thanks
Jose
dondo_sho

Budget between 0-$3000 (depends on sale or trade of miata)

[dondo_sho]

Hoping to become a mustang owner this year.

Look forward to getting advice and learning from the experts around here.

Live in the SFV.

Current cars
95 Miata M-Edition
89 Taurus SHO
06 Fusion SE V6

[RedRyder]

Do you happen to know Sean with the SHO? Welcome to LAMC.

[V3NOM3S]

welcome...

[BISKIT]

Welcome to LAMC. Nice to have more folks from SFV.

[grumps91GT]

I went ahead and merged your other thread about wanting to buy a mustang.

Welcome by the way

Please visit our Forum Rule and Posting Guidelines (http://www.lamustangclub.com/forums/misc.php?do=cfrules)

Lots of guys here can help you answer questions about what to look for in a used Fox body

[LXS]

Welcome to lamc Jose! Which body style do you like/prefer best? Some people will say stay away from a fox, sn95/new edge are better. Then others will say fox and sn95 are the same thing, and s197 > *


It's all up to you, your preference, your budget and what you're willing to put up with

[RedRyder]

If you can't commit, don't get a fox. You have to know what you're getting yourself into.

[BondoSHO]

Jose! :gtfo:

Welcome!

[LXS]

Sean ^^^^^ is this site's token SHO guy. Sorry Jose, better start lookin for another mustang site!



:p :asswave: LoL :D

[BondoSHO]

Sean ^^^^^ is this site's token SHO guy. Sorry Jose, better start lookin for another mustang site!



:p :asswave: LoL :D

Heh, I know Jose. Cool dude.

[YOUNGIN]

welcome.. not sure if you can get a s197 with a 3k budget.. but if you do end up getting one.. 3VISFTW

[sunshine]

Welcome to LAMC.

[dondo_sho]

Thanks for the Welcome everyone.

Sean, i promise to keep the SHO noise down, would not want to run you for right to be on this forum.

I am looking for the bigger convertible mainly but did not want a sebring, eclipse, etc. The miata has not actually been problem free but the maintenance has not been that costly. 2 years and i have about 1500 in repairs and maintenance, (top, tires, timing belt, water pump). I lost count on what i have in the SHO.

If $500-1000 in repairs and maintenance annually is required for ownership that fine. This would be more DD than track star.

---------- Post added 01-20-2011 at 09:13 AM ----------

Heh, I know Jose. Cool dude.

Thanks Sean.

You are not so bad yourself. NO matter what these guys say about you in the PMs they sent me already.

[dondo_sho]

Welcome to lamc Jose! Which body style do you like/prefer best? Some people will say stay away from a fox, sn95/new edge are better. Then others will say fox and sn95 are the same thing, and s197 > *


It's all up to you, your preference, your budget and what you're willing to put up with

I have always liked the fox body LX 5.0 CONV. and notch. order would go.

pre-70
fox
s197
newedge
sn95
Mustang II
71-73

[RedRyder]

I have always liked the fox body LX 5.0 CONV. and notch. order would go.

pre-70
fox
s197
newedge
sn95
Mustang II
71-73

This list shows that you are a man of impeccable taste. :cheers: