Originally posted by 99SVTguy:
Well, I posted some pics of the new stang up in the pics and videos forums. I took delivery Saturday, and I got in a complete wash and detail and about 200 miles of seat time. Just enough time to get some good data for a review.
The '00 stang is no CSVT in terms of space. I can only expect have one other passenger for all except the shortest of trips. Trunk space is OK, but the mouth of the trunk is so narrow that I can't put my sub box into the trunk. I guess I'll have to sell my xtant 12 and qlogic box in favor of smaller or more efficient hardware. Still getting reaccustomed to seeing my same car out there on the roads too....I got spoiled with driving around in a car with only 500 other copies like it in the country. Finally, I think the SVT may brake a little better than the Stang because its lighter.
That being said, those are about the only areas where the CSVT outshines the stang GT.
1. Acceleration is a given, but I forgot just how fast 260 hp is. This car flat hauls butt. Plus, third gear lasts almost to 100 miles an hour. Great for the quarter mile. 30-40 foot dual black LSD provided stips are available just a flick of a button and a quick stab of the throttle.
2. The car looks great. I don't care if there are about 160,000 of these things made a year. Its got a nice classic look that is catchy without being too racey.
3. The car rides better and I think perhaps more solidly than the CSVT. The CSVT felt nimble but very fragile. This car feels as solid as a brick and has handling characteristics as dependable as the sunrise. I really like the way the car feels going down the road.
I don't have any numbers, but this car has proven it will not disappoint in terms of performance and at $17k its a great performance bargain that I was glad that came my way.
B.O.R.I.N.G............ Sell it and get a 1987 or 1988 G.T.5.0 Big interior , hatchback, faster , better looking , less of them on the road , 1993 & older stang "not" built and marketed for woman like 94 + ................ 88 gt auto - 0 to 50 first gear. 50 to 95 second gear . 95 to 142 third gear. 142 + overdrive . Advise - Do not race 93 or older 5.0 stangs as you do not stand a chance. Remember , Factory "rated" H.P. and real H.P. are different in the old days . The car makers use to say the engines had less H.P. so people could afford auto insurence.
