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Well that makes matters simple enough. Thanks a bunch Matty! And here I was thinking about pulling one out of another car. This makes more sense, I think, since I only wanted the speed on the windshield.
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re: more expensive for maintenance, etc, because its an SVT..
not true.
Same Duratec engine.. same shop rates.. etc. only things like struts (if you were to choose to go with a stock replacement anyway, vice a quality set of aftermarkets that would be recommended), and clutch.
As for basic MAINTENANCE.. its all the same.. the same 6.5 quarts of oil.. same fluids.. etc, etc.
Insurance is higher, though anyone going through the steps of purchasing a car should know this, already.
'99 CSVT - Silver #222/276
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I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.
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Originally posted by Tourige:
an average part time job will net you 3000-4500 dollars a year. Thats not even enough to turbo a 2.5....
check the figures on that....
I guess im making alot more than the average part time job 
Alex
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Originally posted by feeling better Ray:
re: more expensive for maintenance, etc, because its an SVT..
not true.
Same Duratec engine.. same shop rates.. etc. only things like struts (if you were to choose to go with a stock replacement anyway, vice a quality set of aftermarkets that would be recommended), and clutch.
As for basic MAINTENANCE.. its all the same.. the same 6.5 quarts of oil.. same fluids.. etc, etc.
Insurance is higher, though anyone going through the steps of purchasing a car should know this, already.
What I meant is SVT specific parts are more expensive,such as the struts,brakes,exhaust,body panels & bumpers,cyl heads etc,just because they're SVT items,and when dealers or retailers see those special letters,it automatically means more money.
I just spent $255 on a new starter for my Duratec today.  That sucked.  $50 core though,so it's really only $205. Now just to install the damn thing.....
'95 CGL ZMTX - DOB: 8/94 - Daily Driver - 271k & counting - Ractive muffler,MSD ignition coil,KEM 8mm wires,Pre98 SE 7 spoke rims,KVR CF brake pads,Post98 sail panels,Sony Xplod HU,Pioneer 3-way 6x9's
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7 year after my dad bought me my first (1000$)car he's still making me feel like i owned him something... i will also suggest you to pay him back when possible.
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Originally posted by SVT3Rivieres:
7 year after my dad bought me my first (1000$)car he's still making me feel like i owned him something... i will also suggest you to pay him back when possible.
Wow that stinks, Sorry to hear that!
"Do what you like, Because you have to drive it!"-Me
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95 Mustang GT Convertible
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first thing id do is secure the future of your car by dumping in a 3L..you'll be all set for the other mods  IMO
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Originally posted by TwoTwinTours:
I just spent $255 on a new starter for my Duratec today. That sucked. $50 core though,so it's really only $205. Now just to install the damn thing.....
$205.00? Wow, I only paid $109.00, lifetime warranty and all. sorry to hear about your misfortune. btw, i replied to that post you had in duratec maintenance about your starter too. not sure if it's helpful at all. just thought maybe you forgot about it.
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