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Mistertribal 11-21-2008 07:17 PM

Terminator vs Mach 1.
 
I need you opinions before I purchase my dream car ...Considering that I am not a street racer and do not intend to go to the track, is the Terminator really worth it to me compare to a Mach 1 as a fun daily driver during summer time??? I love the Cobra but that shaker on the Mach is pretty sexy too...What do you guys/gals think??:confused:

Reaper 11-21-2008 07:39 PM

Personally I'd go with the Mach 1. The reason being there's only two reasons I'd buy a Terminator which are the T56 and IRS, and both of those could easily be swapped into the Mach 1.


Ultimately the choice is yours, and since you're just looking for a good DD for the summer. The Mach 1 would best suit your needs, especially if you like the shaker or were looking for an automatic.

Damn, I need to get back into sales.

Mistertribal 11-21-2008 07:53 PM


Originally Posted by Reaper (Post 99312)
Personally I'd go with the Mach 1. The reason being there's only two reasons I'd buy a Terminator which are the T56 and IRS, and both of those could easily be swapped into the Mach 1.


Ultimately the choice is yours, and since you're just looking for a good DD for the summer. The Mach 1 would best suit your needs, especially if you like the shaker or were looking for an automatic.

Damn, I need to get back into sales.

Thank you very much for you advice bro, I appreciate and an automatic is a no go for me...Manuel or nothing at all!!

FoxRod 11-21-2008 09:38 PM

Get the car that you really want! You don't want to have any regrets when you do purchase it...btw the Terminator is more than just the T56 and IRS, it's a built motor with forged internals and s/c'd of course, just my 2cents...a little biased too...lol:tup

Reaper 11-21-2008 11:36 PM


Originally Posted by Mistertribal (Post 99314)
Thank you very much for you advice bro, I appreciate and an automatic is a no go for me...Manuel or nothing at all!!

No problem. I was just throwing the automatic out there.


Originally Posted by FoxRod (Post 99318)
Get the car that you really want! You don't want to have any regrets when you do purchase it...btw the Terminator is more than just the T56 and IRS, it's a built motor with forged internals and s/c'd of course, just my 2cents...a little biased too...lol:tup

I know the Terminator is more than just a T56 and IRS. But what I meant was those are the only selling points for me, as I have no need for that much power. Think about it, I'm a fairly young guy (25) with a very heavy right foot... I think a Cobra would get me into a load of trouble, in a very big hurry. Personally, I'd rather get a decent 2.3 liter as a DD till I find my truck and do what I want to it. Then I'd start tearing into the Mustang.

Mistertribal 11-22-2008 09:21 AM


Originally Posted by Reaper (Post 99321)
No problem. I was just throwing the automatic out there.

Yeah I know you were just exposing my options but to me automatic does not match with a Mustang but that is just me!!



I know the Terminator is more than just a T56 and IRS. But what I meant was those are the only selling points for me, as I have no need for that much power. Think about it, I'm a fairly young guy (25) with a very heavy right foot... I think a Cobra would get me into a load of trouble, in a very big hurry. Personally, I'd rather get a decent 2.3 liter as a DD till I find my truck and do what I want to it. Then I'd start tearing into the Mustang.

On my end, I am 32 with a family now so driving like crazy on the streets is not an option anymore that is why I was asking if the Terminator really worth it for me...Am I gonna see a huge difference on a 0-120 km/h for example..?? On paper, I think there is a 0,5 sec difference between the two of them so how does it feel on the road??

Reaper 11-22-2008 10:36 AM

It probably won't feel like much... But then again, there's another question. Which fits your budget more?

btw. There are 4 stick shift Mach 1's in Quebec, ranging in price from $21,900-$29,995

Canada Used Autos, Cars, Trucks, Boats, Motorcycles Online Classified Ads - AutoTrader.ca (Mach 1)

As for Cobras. There are 6, 4 of which are Verts. And they range from $23,999-$28,995

Canada Used Autos, Cars, Trucks, Boats, Motorcycles Online Classified Ads - AutoTrader.ca (Cobra)

Mistertribal 11-22-2008 05:06 PM


Originally Posted by Reaper (Post 99323)
It probably won't feel like much... But then again, there's another question. Which fits your budget more?

btw. There are 4 stick shift Mach 1's in Quebec, ranging in price from $21,900-$29,995

Canada Used Autos, Cars, Trucks, Boats, Motorcycles Online Classified Ads - AutoTrader.ca (Mach 1)

As for Cobras. There are 6, 4 of which are Verts. And they range from $23,999-$28,995

Canada Used Autos, Cars, Trucks, Boats, Motorcycles Online Classified Ads - AutoTrader.ca (Cobra)

I'll have a budget of about 25$G for the Stang...And by the way, I wouln't mind travelling a bit to get a good deal. White is definately my favorite color and hardtop of vert makes no diffence to me since I like them both... I'll keep checking...I am just wandering about the feeling the car would give me as a DD...I test drove a Mach but never had a chance to try a Cobra yet...

Reaper 11-22-2008 05:22 PM

$25k will certainly get what you want... And in the end, it all comes down to which strikes a cord with you the most.

Mistertribal 11-22-2008 05:43 PM

Thanks for your input bro.. I'll keep you updated!!:wink:


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