Mitchell Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I just got my permit a couple weeks ago and need a car to learn how to drive in. I think we have decided on a 1994-2004 gt mustang. I have a budget of $5000 and the car needs to be an automatic. We have checked out a few cars that were on craigslist, but the people on craigslist seem to be nothing but scammers. Does anyone have or know of anyone selling a 1994-2004 automatic gt mustang for under $5000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trautman Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 go stick, you wont regret it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobkat330 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 also before you buy call and check the insurance cost some cars are higher than other so look at that, it will be that whay till your 20-25 your rates are high and that can kill your spending cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohaynow Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I have to agree with trautman, learning on a stick is an invaluable lesson. I am sure you have weighed out the pros and cons of both though. Good luck in your search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnkrcklives Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Check out Portland Rescue Mission. Search it on craigslist. I am the Mechanic who works on all the cars. We have a 97 gt mustang right now. Thing that sucks is it is a V8 car high insurance costs. We also have alot of other cars for great deals if you just wanna come check it out. Good luck with your first car!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyInside Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 When I was 16 most insurance places won't insure the gt model, and the ones that did were crazy high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefer503 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 My first vehicle was a pickup truck... cheap insurance and you can haul your stuff around, especially if you need to move a big aquarium I agree with the manual transmission... definitely worth learning and more fun to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 My parents are pretty adamant about it being an automatic. The insurance isn't that bad since I'll be on my parents plan and I'm taking this driving safety class. There is actually just a couple dollars difference between the gt and the v6. I went to the Portland Rescue Mission's site and didn't see a mustang on there, maybe they didn't put it up yet. Is it an automatic? Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnkrcklives Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 It was an auto. I did not realize they had a buyer on it when I posted that. It got sold today. I will let you know if anything else comes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefer503 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 My parents are pretty adamant about it being an automatic. The insurance isn't that bad since I'll be on my parents plan and I'm taking this driving safety class. There is actually just a couple dollars difference between the gt and the v6. I went to the Portland Rescue Mission's site and didn't see a mustang on there, maybe they didn't put it up yet. Is it an automatic? Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk It's best to have your own policy from my experience, but that's just my opinion.. keeps your parents safe if you have any incidents as a young driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 I will let you know if anything else comes in. That would be awesome, thanks. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 Bump, I'm still looking for one. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 I'm still looking. If anyone has or knows someone that has an automatic gt mustang for sale for under $5000 let me know. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhead77 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Widen your search Mitchell. There is nothing wrong with an 87-93 Foxbody Mustang. They are pretty hot little cars. You can pick them up for considerably less than 5K also. As the father of two boys, now 21 and 20 who have driven nothing but Mustangs since they got their licenses, I can verify that there is not but a few dollars difference between a V6 and a V8. My youngest son had an 87 GT automatic for his first car. They are actually pretty nice cars. My older son had a 93 GT 5 speed for his first car. Currently my younger son drives a 2000 V6, 5 speed and my oldest has a 99 Cobra, 5 speed (obviously). Personally, I would stay away from 94's and 95's, they are really POS's. In 96 Ford finally got their act together and started producing decent Mustangs again. Seriously, don't be afraid to look at an 87-93 model, there are millions of them out there and lots and lots of (inexpensive) parts for modification if you so desire. I'll keep my eyes open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 I finally got one! Its a 2000 mustang gt. Here is a picture. Thanks for your help guys! Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I finally got one! Its a 2000 mustang gt. Here is a picture. Thanks for your help guys! Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk Sweet!!! That car looks like fun. I have a 2000 altima, we should race them. LOL Try to keep it under 120 mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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