I am trying to decide on what would be a good first car. A mustang is my first choice. I've loved Stangs my whole life-it was actually my first favorite car back when i was 12. Well, now i'm 16. I just turned it actually. I've been working really hard, cutting lawns, working at camp, and not spending a penny. I figure that by my 17th bday, I will have around 8500 dollars. With this money, I noticed that I can buy a 2004 or older.
I want to get a 2001-2004 Mustang the most, and have some questions for when I get it.
What rims look good on a Mustang that aren't that much?
What websites are good for part upgrades?
I'm thinking about getting muffler eliminators, but is there any better options that aren't to expensive to make my exhuast get a sick sound like that?
How can I improve MPG, and what does it get?
Are any of those years better then the other?
Thanks a LOT for the help. Please answer whatever you can.
Last edited by JudisStang; 08-18-2009 at 05:53 AM.
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lol im in the same exact boat but i already have my mustang i worked my ass of for 2 years and now i hav a cobra at age 16 get the stang dude and i found comparing prices EVEYWHERE is the best way to go
Wow! There is hope for the twitter, Ipod, text generation. It's nice to see threads like this. Nothing to add, just thought I'd give you guys kudos and a bump.
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Your typical Terminator with all the usual mods Ford meant for you to do right after you left the showroom.
I would make sure you buy a GT or better...there are way more upgrades available..my first car was a 1966 coupe w/ 289, red and three on the floor! Ahh the memories
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"Goose, Hollywood's fine, I want Viper"
1995 Mustang GT Cnv 347(427 stroker being built!) almost done!
1996 Cobra with Kenne Bell 2.1 Supercharger and every other conceivable part you can bolt on it...650hp upgrade in the works
2003 Infiniti M45 V8 340 hp...a methadone treatment for reformed Mustang drivers
I like the Deep Burgundy Red 04 GT with bullet rims and black leather interior, I was gonna buy one a couple years back that had 4300 miles on it!
And I agree Don't get a 6 cylinder PLEASE!
ha,,,,, these guys sound like me!! now im 20 have my procharged cobra, brand new jeep and harley,,,,,,2nd mustang hopefully by end of next week Just keep working your asses off and WAIT for a deal,,,,, if you just stay patient but keep your eyes open your gonna find an awesome deal on any of thos years....theyr coming down in price...for the parts sites... just browse them all,, youll find they mostly have similiar stuff but can get better deals with any depending on the item
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1999 SVT Cobra......Procharger intercooled 8psi, eibach springs,cold air, headers, o/r x-pipe, snyper tune, twin 62mm tb, 18 in fr500s, nittos 245s on front 275s on back, 3.90 gears, subframe connectors
Tips and Questions about My First Car? 
Just keep working your asses off and WAIT for a deal,,,,, if you just stay patient but keep your eyes open your gonna find an awesome deal on any of thos years....theyr coming down in price...for the parts sites... just browse them all,, youll find they mostly have similiar stuff but can get better deals with any depending on the item
