I just bought a thing!

"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa) 01/22/2016 at 19:34 • Filed to: None

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Remember the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! I reviewed a while back? The rental car I was using while the Miata was in the shop? I bought it. For $4500. Here’s what my money got me:

An car. In this case a base model 2005 Mustang V6 Convertible. Options ticked consist of ABS/Traction and the optional spoiler, as it originally began life as a rental car in Florida.

Air dam trim piece thing that’s falling off (going to do a Mach 1 style front spoiler out of garden edging, as many people do)

Obvious air rifle misshap

Obvious poor repaint

Scratches and swirled-to-shit paint. Going to have it buffed after hitting some spots with touch-up paint to at least make the fucker one color.

So much brake dust. It’s insane. These pads are godawful.

A door.

An interior.

Another door, and a well-worn steering wheel and automatic shifter I shall be replacing with their leather-and-aluminum GT variants.

Shitty Chinese head unit I will be replacing with a Pioneer double-DIN non-touchscreen because fuck touchscreens in cars.

And lastly, a donkey.

My plans for this car are to leave it mechanically stock, fix any minor things wrong with it (at this point it looks like strut mounts, a couple interior bits and bobs, and paintwork), freshen up the interior with a few new/updated/less worn-out parts then look at reselling it when convertible season hits us again for a profit. I still have the Miata, though with a bent subframe it’s not going to be driving any time soon, but it will be driving again, hopefully before this coming summer and the autocross season. I have not decided what direction to take the Miata modification-wise after its curb-hopping pole-hugging incident. Current options are to keep on with making it a nice daily driver or to strip it out and go full racecar, which would be nice but it has a perfectly serviceable interior and I’d hate to ruin it when there are so many shitbox Miatas already out there.

Anyways, that’s my Mustang. Always made fun of V6 Mustang owners, now I have one. Go figure.

they-will-know-my-velocity > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 19:36

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I have black dash panel and glove box pieces for sale...if you need such things

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 19:37

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if it were a manual and you close to Jersey, i’d tell you i’d buy it come summer...but good luck with the flip!

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 19:39

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LS SWAP

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 01/22/2016 at 19:41

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If it was a manual coupe I’d never think of selling it. The auto is pretty fun and I think it would be great as a couple-hundred-pounds-lighter coupe that you can row your own. I have never been much of a mustang guy but this car hits the sweet spot for me as far as power/handling/comfort/modernness/cheapness. A blue manual V6 coupe is now fairly high on my wishlist.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > they-will-know-my-velocity 01/22/2016 at 19:43

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Which dash panels? An interior color conversion would be... interesting, though I doubt it would be worth it. I’d love to have the brushed-metal-looking dash parts. Like this.

GTI Sprinks > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 19:43

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That shifter doesn’t get much more base than this.

jkm7680 > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 19:43

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Swap leather seats in, those cloth seats are gross.

Also, it started as a rental car in Florida and then became a rental car in not Florida? Who rents out cars that old?

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > GTI Sprinks 01/22/2016 at 19:47

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It’s awful. The wheel is even worse. Fortunately the shifter is broken (the indicator doesn’t move) and the wheel is worn to the point of crumbling where it was held, so I’m going to buy rough-but-better aluminum Mustang GT parts from eBay for $100 apiece, which is basically the entire “Sport Appearance Package” so... yay upgrade!

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > jkm7680 01/22/2016 at 19:48

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Honestly the seats aren’t awful, and I don’t think I can justify the insane cost of leather seats.

It was a rental car in Florida, then it was traded in to the dealership I work out where they said “take that piece of shit” when I needed something to drive after wrecking the Miata.

jkm7680 > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 19:49

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Wow, haha. Doesn’t look like a POS though!

How many miles?

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 19:50

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hmmm good to know. Wonder if i can find someone to trade one for my tl w/cash on my end possibly

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > jkm7680 01/22/2016 at 19:55

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130,000. This is the most powerful, fastest, heaviest, newest, lowest-mileage car I’ve ever owned. I actually really like the transmission in this. It shifts nicer than the 2008 Corvette I test-drove last month. And it’s tons of fun to say “it has a truck motor” in it (4.0L Cologne V6 previously only used in Explorers and Rangers and such). The noise isn’t bad, either.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 01/22/2016 at 19:56

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A warning: Insurance is pricey and fuel economy is pretty bad. I got 17 on my last tank and I drive about 60/40 city/highway.

jkm7680 > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 19:56

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The Cologne V6 from the 90's at least was durable as fuck. Kinda like the 4.6 V8 but slower and uglyer sounding.

jminer > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 19:57

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This is a thing...

But seriously, congrats on the new (to you) stang!

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > jkm7680 01/22/2016 at 19:58

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I far prefer the Cologne V6 to the 4.6 simply because it’s a much better platform and I utterly hate 90 degree V8s. They are stupid durable, though. I laughed pretty hard when my bank tried to make me get a powertrain warranty.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > jminer 01/22/2016 at 19:59

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There’s a rat rod VW Thing I’ve seen around a couple times. It’s madness.

jkm7680 > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 19:59

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But the sex noises from the 4.6 are so mhmmmmmm.

The 0-60 in the Exploder from the 90's was like 11.1 seconds or something, so hopefully it isn’t that slow.

Burn-Spaz1966-Burn > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 19:59

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Yes I’m repeating myself. Ford itself offered a GT suspension with a V-6.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > jkm7680 01/22/2016 at 20:03

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Yeah, the Mustang GT does make a really nice noise. I wish they weren’t so godawful expensive for what they are.

Supposedly my car does 0-60 in under 7 seconds. It’s very likely in need of a tuneup. I need to hook up an OBD scanner and see if it’s pulling any timing due to knock and get an idea of what maintenance/tuneup items need done.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Burn-Spaz1966-Burn 01/22/2016 at 20:04

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Really now? That’s... interesting. Doubt it’s worth it putting it on such a stupid-heavy car (though the GT500 was a portly 4000 lbs dry)

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 20:05

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You know what, good price.

Also here’s my pioneer non touch screen double din unit. I love it, and you know my Milan is fancy because I have an analog clock.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 20:05

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I live in Jersey, high insurance is something I’m use to and i’d only keep it for a few months. Same for gas, my TL costs my $40 a fill up. Thanks though for the heads up. Any further posts about the Stang i’ll be sure to read :D

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/22/2016 at 20:06

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I have already bought the exact same one. Price matched it at Best Buy to a $99 Amazon price, then used $50 worth of gift cards I had. Hells yes. About to go install it if I can convince myself to go out in the cold and dick with a million plastic-ass FoMoCo clips

jkm7680 > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 20:09

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They really are pricey, hah. When looking for my A6, I considered a 2010+ Mustang GT but the prices were way much.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 20:11

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Lol I had mine installed. Free install with purchase of overpriced head unit LOL. Which was good because they either installed it shitty or it was a bad unit because they had to install a new one 3 weeks later.

The sound vs stock unit is unbelievable tho. Love the Pandora integration too

AM3R shamefully returns > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 20:15

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Why keep the bent-subframe Miata?

Raymundo > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 21:43

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I hate to be a dick (no I don’t) but I don’t know if I should say “congratulations” or “I’m sorry” in regards to your latest purchase. Good luck? Yeah, that’s a happy medium.

they-will-know-my-velocity > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 22:31

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The glovebox with new lock and latch. Both sides of the center stack and the panel under the steering wheel.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > AM3R shamefully returns 01/22/2016 at 22:33

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We can rebuilt it. We have the technology. I can correct for the camber with some aftermarket parts usually made for the hella of flushness and compensate for the bent subframe. Then it’s just a matter of aligning it and finding some new wheels.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/22/2016 at 22:34

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Just finished installing mine. Damn, I just have the four-speaker system but it sounds damn good if you fiddle with the equalizer and such. It sounded like ass ‘till I realized the equalizer on my phone was enabled. Gets impressive amounts of clean bass out of those itty bitty speakers as long as you’re careful about how you set up the head unit.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > jkm7680 01/22/2016 at 22:34

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I personally prefer the 05-09 generation myself, but even they’re super expensive.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > they-will-know-my-velocity 01/22/2016 at 22:37

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Tempting, but shipping would kill me and then I’d be left with 1/3 of my interior a different color, lol.

jkm7680 > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 22:50

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True, at least you don’t have the very base model that came with hubcaps.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > jkm7680 01/22/2016 at 22:58

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Oh lord, that was a thing?

jkm7680 > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 23:26

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A rare thing, but a thing indeed.

AM3R shamefully returns > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/22/2016 at 23:53

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Is it cost effective though? Part out+buy and mod a new Miata might be cheaper. Idk.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/23/2016 at 00:21

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Im sorry

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/23/2016 at 01:12

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The answer to your Miata problem is simple: Flyin’ Miata Exocet!

V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/23/2016 at 02:03

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The auto actually weighs less than 50 pounds more all else being the same.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! 01/23/2016 at 09:41

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True. But the auto convertible is significantly more than the manual coupe that I wish I had.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 01/23/2016 at 09:41

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Those kits cost more than four miatas.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 01/23/2016 at 09:41

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lol

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > AM3R shamefully returns 01/23/2016 at 09:42

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I already bought a salvage yard spindle and LCA for $90, now just another $120 for custom extended ball joints to compensate for the positive camber caused by the bent frame and I should be able to align it within spec.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > jkm7680 01/23/2016 at 09:43

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Wow. Doesn’t even have a spoiler.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/23/2016 at 10:05

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Right :(

Flip lots of Mustangs?

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 01/23/2016 at 10:07

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Nah. Only car I’ve successfully flipped was my Civic. I mostly own cars for the fun of owning cars rather than making a profit. Cries of “but that won’t raise the resale value!” always get thrown at me when I do things for my own benefit.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/23/2016 at 10:15

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I hear you. I’ve tried flipping but it usually ends in me losing money because I want to make every car perfect. Not to mention the stress. It’s definitely way more fun to just drive cars that interest you.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/23/2016 at 10:48

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Yeah man, I’ve got 8 speakers in the Milan (which is insane in itself) but I’ve also had systems as big as 2 10" subs.

This thing powering my 8 speakers puts out IMPRESSIVE bass. It’s enough that subs are not needed in my situation and that’s perfect for me...as I’ve done enough damage to my ears with those 10's lol.

V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/24/2016 at 20:49

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My 2005 replete with auto, supercharger, and suspension bits weighs - get this - FOUR HUNDRED POUNDS LESS than a friend’s 2006 V6 convertible. He went all in. Leather, shaker 1000, interior upgrade, and heaven knows what else. I think that was with his gigantic aftermarket wheels as well.

Me? Base CLOTH interior, base stereo, spoiler delete. Heck my door panels are 100% plastic. I don’t have to worry about those cloth inserts that separate on EVERY SINGLE ONE that has them.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! 01/24/2016 at 22:37

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No cloth inserts for me, either. The GT500s actually weigh 4000 lbs dry. That’s as much as a 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra.

V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 01/25/2016 at 12:23

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The V6 in question was right there with it.