What Model To Buy
 

Hey guys,new to the site and would greatly appreciate your input.Looking at two mustangs:one is a 1989 GT and the other is a 2001 GT.Both hardtops.Having a real hard time deciding on which one to purchase.Used to own a 1990 coupe 20yrs ago so my heart strings are tugging towards the 89 but I kind'a like the 01.So you can see my dilema.Like I said your input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,Sal
ps I will fill out my profile once I decide on a car

Given the same condition and mileage, I'd go with the '89. I like the fox body Mustangs. My first choice would be a coupe like the one you used to have.

I'd take the 01 GT for the opposite reason you guys would take the 89. I'm not much of a fox fan unless they're done right.

Not sure what kind of price differance your dealing with, but for re-sale value I would definately go with 01. Having said that, if this purchase is going to be something you plan on holding onto for a long time, sounds to me you have a special tie to the Fox. Either way you cant lose, because they are both awesome generations! :wiggle:

Since i have already an '04 GT i would say go with the Fox... it all comes down to the work you want to put into it... i would assume that the Fox will take more work, as the '01 will be a bit easier to maintain....

Good luck and glad to see there will be another happy mustang owner soon,

G

They both have their benefits!
The foxbody is cheap to modify,easy to work on,a great car for pefromance,light,and used/new parts are plenty full.All in all,a true tested toy.
The new edge on the other hand,stronger chassis,more comfirt features like the extra padded seats,and air,ects,...it's a great car for performance aswell,and can create some great power when planned right,and at the same time,does not lose it's drivability at all,4.6L love blowers right out of the box,and if you are into corner carving,with very little extra's in mods,you can go out and have a blast.
Stock for stock,i would go the '01,if you want to drag quite a bit,the fox is cheaper way to go,if you want to auto X,the '01 is a better chassis to start with.
It will come down to what you really want.
I've done both,the 5.0L for 6 years,and now my '03 for 6 years,and i wouldn't go back.As much as i miss working on a 5.0L engine,the sn95/new edge is so much more refined in strength,and durability in the chassis right out of the box.
Either way,you can't go wrong.:wink:

Ive got the in between...SN95 more closer to a Edge.
Our cars have much more to offer....really if I wanted to drag my car all the time I would have gotten a Fox, but for drive ability a SN95/Edge would be my choice.
The Mach 460 sound system is real +, the interior is better all around, 4 wheel disc, 5 bolt rims, etc....
You buy a fox you have to do all these mods just to get what we got out of the box.

If I could start all over again I would save for a 04 SVT Cobra, but thats me.

Good luck on your choice, and hope your choice is your best choice!

I vote for the Fox:tup

The fox. For all the reasons already given.

Thanks to all that have responded.The 89 I was looking at has been sold (not to me) but I am in the process of picking up another 89.Mechanic, or technicians as they are called nowadays,will be checking it out and hopefully gives it a thumbs up.
Thanks again..........Sal

Hopefully it all works out for you!!:tup

I would stay away from the Fox personally. Dollar for dollar, you can get a lot of car, late model for the same price as some of these fox bodies.

Fox bodies stop like ass, corner like ass and are pretty underpowered. They are great to mod and while I think they have nice lines, they have nothing on the new Mustangs and imo are comparable in looks to the 03s.

Its going to be your preference. Go out, drive some stangs in the same price ranger. What about a nice SN vert? You can score some really great deals on the SNs.

High price on a foxbody does not mean the car is mint, just remember that.

Personally i like the notch fox's. BUT 01' GT is definately a gooder too!! Unfortunately i have little money and little mech skill and a 96' GT. My brothers 2000 is a little quicker than mine and i think they look cooler. Fox weight definitely can't be beat though.
1/4 mile rock in the notch's but everyone has them it seems, 01' GT super awesome corner carver and street...

.....and a new edge stang can run well in the 1/4 mile aswell,like 14.00 with a good driver out of the box,then add exhaust,gears,and a tune,mid 13's are the norm.Not bad for a car that is slightly heavier then a fox,then can be driven home with the air on while you relax in those heavily foamed seats LOL!