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Apex wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:25 pm400k or bust
I mean you pretty much have to at this point. I wonder what the actual service life of the frame is before you have to think about replacing it...
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:29 pm
Apex wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:25 pm400k or bust
I mean you pretty much have to at this point. I wonder what the actual service life of the frame is before you have to think about replacing it...
The frame is perfectly fine. It’ll last 2million miles or more.
Hell this thing is on original wheel bearings which is what shocks me. Most my cars popped a wheel bearing by 200k.
The soldering actually fixed the range and mpg issue I have been having.

Ma talk about old car issues. After 200k miles apparently the solder points in the back of the dash come loose.

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Yea this is why I think air cooled Porsches are so fucking retarded. Cars turn into dust with age, unless you don’t drive em
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Apex wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:25 pm400k or bust
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Tarspin wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2018 10:03 am
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My gf actually said that if I owned a Crown Vic she wouldn't ride in it Imageol: She's not exactly the stuck up type either, grew up riding in farm trucks and shit.
Please ask her why for :science:
Thinks it's "one of the ugliest cars ever".
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D Griff wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:47 am
Tarspin wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2018 10:03 am Please ask her why for :science:
Thinks it's "one of the ugliest cars ever".
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:mahtroy: luck... bmw has still not received my paperwork from last week.... :disgust:
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max225 wrote: Mon Feb 26, 2018 5:03 pm :mahtroy: luck... bmw has still not received my paperwork from last week.... :disgust:
More time to blow through the 400K mile barrier
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max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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max225 wrote: Mon Feb 26, 2018 5:03 pm :mahtroy: luck... bmw has still not received my paperwork from last week.... :disgust:
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Detroit wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2018 11:22 am Is the blue car gone now?
Not yet ... keeping it until the black car is finalized
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So BMW received the paperwork yesterday. I still don't know about next steps... this process has taken a bit longer than the last one... Still waiting on word... I think the poon man is pissed since he is out another payment if I don't take delivery by 3/2.

In other news crown vic is averaging 18.3mpg, and my newly soldered gayge cluster is working great. MPG is 100% accurate now as is the range.
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One thing that is a bit annoying is that the gas tank is 19 gallons, yet it says there 3 gallons and left and my fill ups are usually around 12-13 gallons. The range is only 220 miles between fill ups :disgust: There are some extra gallons always hiding in that tank. But I suppose this will keep the fuel pump cool(ish) and happy which is why it is still original at 391k.
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max225 wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:25 pm So BMW received the paperwork yesterday. I still don't know about next steps... this process has taken a bit longer than the last one... Still waiting on word... I think the poon man is pissed since he is out another payment if I don't take delivery by 3/2.

In other news crown vic is averaging 18.3mpg, and my newly soldered gayge cluster is working great. MPG is 100% accurate now as is the range.
:mindblown:
One thing that is a bit annoying is that the gas tank is 19 gallons, yet it says there 3 gallons and left and my fill ups are usually around 12-13 gallons. The range is only 220 miles between fill ups :disgust: There are some extra gallons always hiding in that tank. But I suppose this will keep the fuel pump cool(ish) and happy which is why it is still original at 391k.
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since that frame lasts pretty much forever, but engine takes shit. Ellis or coyote swap or even an engine from a Marauder would make a badass sleeper.
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MexicanYarisTK wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:21 pm since that frame lasts pretty much forever, but engine takes shit. Ellis or coyote swap or even an engine from a Marauder would make a badass sleeper.
Marauder engine isn't a simple swap. I have been in the ford modular world for 10+ years...

I actually almost bought a marauder at one point before the C5.... I test drove one ... but it doesn't fit in my garage. In retrospect, good thing I didn't get one... I can't get past the cop car styling either, and I don't want people to think i am posing as a Narc. These cars do have a stigma associated with them.

Engine hasn't taken a shit in nearly 400k miles, I'd say it is essentially forever in almost everyones eyes. I am more concerned about the trans... but both are very worn at this point.
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max225 wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:37 pm
MexicanYarisTK wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:21 pm since that frame lasts pretty much forever, but engine takes shit. Ellis or coyote swap or even an engine from a Marauder would make a badass sleeper.
Marauder engine isn't a simple swap. I have been in the ford modular world for 10+ years...

I actually almost bought a marauder at one point before the C5.... I test drove one ... but it doesn't fit in my garage. In retrospect, good thing I didn't get one... I can't get past the cop car styling either, and I don't want people to think i am posing as a Narc. These cars do have a stigma associated with them.

Engine hasn't taken a shit in nearly 400k miles, I'd say it is essentially forever in almost everyones eyes. I am more concerned about the trans... but both are very worn at this point.
I think the 2005-2010 Mustang GT is the best bargain on the planet for a reasonably priced fun car. That 4.6 is fine, especially in its final form like that. 300 hp on 87 and revs to 6500ish bone stock in a 3400 or so lb car for $10k. Do whatever kind of comfort and/or fun modzzz you want, the aftermarket is infinite and cheap, and have a pretty good car that looks and sounds awesome and runs forever for $15k or less.
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troyguitar wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:40 pm
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Marauder engine isn't a simple swap. I have been in the ford modular world for 10+ years...

I actually almost bought a marauder at one point before the C5.... I test drove one ... but it doesn't fit in my garage. In retrospect, good thing I didn't get one... I can't get past the cop car styling either, and I don't want people to think i am posing as a Narc. These cars do have a stigma associated with them.

Engine hasn't taken a shit in nearly 400k miles, I'd say it is essentially forever in almost everyones eyes. I am more concerned about the trans... but both are very worn at this point.
I think the 2005-2010 Mustang GT is the best bargain on the planet for a reasonably priced fun car. That 4.6 is fine, especially in its final form like that. 300 hp on 87 and revs to 6500ish bone stock in a 3400 or so lb car for $10k. Do whatever kind of comfort and/or fun modzzz you want, the aftermarket is infinite and cheap, and have a pretty good car that looks and sounds awesome and runs forever for $15k or less.
Yea it isn't a bad way to go at all. I was going to say... perhaps a Mach 1 from th SN-95 gen. But even their pricing went :fullretard:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-Ford-Must ... jL&vxp=mtr

I honestly don't understand the car market anymore. Who the FK would pay 20k for a 15 year old mustang
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Dat superior interior... but it did have a 4.6 DOHC with around 310hp +IRS way before it was cool. Well... a 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII had that as well but who is counting.
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max225 wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:44 pm
troyguitar wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2018 5:40 pm

I think the 2005-2010 Mustang GT is the best bargain on the planet for a reasonably priced fun car. That 4.6 is fine, especially in its final form like that. 300 hp on 87 and revs to 6500ish bone stock in a 3400 or so lb car for $10k. Do whatever kind of comfort and/or fun modzzz you want, the aftermarket is infinite and cheap, and have a pretty good car that looks and sounds awesome and runs forever for $15k or less.
Yea it isn't a bad way to go at all. I was going to say... perhaps a Mach 1 from th SN-95 gen. But even their pricing went :fullretard:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-Ford-Must ... jL&vxp=mtr

I honestly don't understand the car market anymore. Who the FK would pay 20k for a 15 year old mustang
The S197 looks better and is supposed to be a better chassis for a street car (stiffer, more refined), plus yeah it's cheaper anyway. $10k can buy you a nice S197 GT. I think they probably are the best looking mustang since the 60s too, and one of the better looking cars made in the 21st century.
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