Well, for one, I love my car and I think my car loves me back.
I have ownership for over 8+ years. The only money I put in besides regular maintenance, is a Ford built MTX-75 transmission and a new SVT clutch kit. That cost me alost $2300. My problem was the 3rd synchro, and I was persuaded by the mechanic that it was cheaper to put a new clutch kit in at the same time when the transmission was dropped. Turned out that my factory clutch was almost as good as new but well, the new kit has been put in.
Other than that, I have Bosal exhaust recently put on along with an optimized stock y-pipe. A new battery 3 months ago. Good JVC headunit and 4 Cerwin-Vega 3 way speakers.
I know the car is not perfect. However it serves my purpose as a dependable daily driver. It has never failed to start within one or two crank in the cold morning and the car is parked outside. The drivability is great. I just need to get the intake manifold cleaned (have never done so) and I am satisfied.
I have new cars come and go after I bought this CSVT. It does not have a name and has been always called 'the SVT' at home. But I have so much attachment toward it so it's a keeper. I hope I can keep it all the way to teach my daughter how to drive. She is almost 6 now.
