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Originally posted by abwamo:
you wouldn't have a chance with the 325 too, my sister's is an 85 325ix probably weights a little more than you friends its full loaded and has the AWD. off the line its slow compared to my tour but thats because of the AWD+TC, but once it gets above 2000RPMs it hauls ass.
with WOT the bimmer will drive as if its chipped. actually there is an electronic switch under the gas pedal once its engaged the car will rev up to the limiter and stay above 5000rpms. the auto is really aggressive especially if you friend has the sport switch, it gives him the option to drive in economy/sport or AWD high if its IX equiped.
<<< ( Gots da switch in his '86 325e )
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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The 1.8T will own you both. Stock - it would be under 8 sec 0-60. With a chip, it would be under 7 sec 0-60 and under 15 in the 1/4 mile.
Nice little engine, albeit a bit buzzy. Much more lively when it doesn't have to pull around AWD in Audis.
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Originally posted by Electric Frost:
I'm at a cross roads now with the 'stique. I love the car so much, but want more. I've finally got it to the point that I am proud of how it looks and that's always been my goal, but now I am unsatisfied at performance...I know am severely limited by the ATX, but it's GOOD, not amazing, but GOOD. I plan on hanging onto it for at least another 2 years. Should I accept it for what it is an not do anything to it and ditch it in a few years, or should I start (or finish) with the likes of the Superchips Computer Module and go from there? I know the benefits of the chip on the auto are significant, but beyond that, not sure what else I can do to keep me satisfied, ya know? Thoughts/comments anyone?
coming from someone who owned a 96 v6 atx, and then after it spun a bearing (got it to 160k+ tho  )and then i bought an svt... just keep that car pretty much how it is... upgrade audio and whatnot if you are so inclined... but if you want a contique to mod(for performance), get an mtx version of one and then go from there. (unless you are like some on this site that feel comfortable switching an mtx for an atx)
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I was neck and neck with a 2003 VR6 golf...and they put down similar power as the 1.8T, but slightly lighter
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Hold up hold up...I just noticed you have a Mystique GS.
Mum had a '99 Mystique GS once upon a time. It had the standard Zetec, and I don't recall the 2.5L being an option on Mercury's basement offering in the Mystique line up. I recall that snagging a Duratec bumped you up to the LS line, with sunroof, power seats, leather steering wheel/shift knob and alloy wheels among other things. Unless Mercury did things different just one model year before, I hope to the CDW gods that you're not thinking you can rope it with a Bimmer and a whistled Jetta with an ATX Zetec. 
There are semis, school buses, and namely a certain porky red/tan Korean minivan that lay drag times to the weakest of our bretheren. 
Please clarify this for us.
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from what ive seen, badges arent definate for meaning on thing or another on this platform. but im not that sure on mystiques
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Originally posted by LoganB:
I dont know the 1.8 T isnt to great.. I guess if the driver is good oh well go have some fun at the track and let us know.
 1.8T sucks,, just kidding.. add GIAC and its OVA!
2004 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro 6spd \ GIAC FXKO3 Software \ AudiTT 225hp 386cc Long Neck Injectors \ Valentine One HArdwired \ S4 Lip Spoiler, 18" HP Evo on 245/45/18's \ Bailey's Diverter Valve \ Stasis Streetsport Coilovers \ APR Full Exhaust.
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Originally posted by SAV:
Hold up hold up...I just noticed you have a Mystique GS.
Mum had a '99 Mystique GS once upon a time. It had the standard Zetec, and I don't recall the 2.5L being an option on Mercury's basement offering in the Mystique line up. I recall that snagging a Duratec bumped you up to the LS line, with sunroof, power seats, leather steering wheel/shift knob and alloy wheels among other things. Unless Mercury did things different just one model year before, I hope to the CDW gods that you're not thinking you can rope it with a Bimmer and a whistled Jetta with an ATX Zetec.
There are semis, school buses, and namely a certain porky red/tan Korean minivan that lay drag times to the weakest of our bretheren.
Please clarify this for us.
-SAV
mother of god! YES I have the Duratec 2.5L V6...what a joke I would be if I were asking this with a zetec. On a side note, the BMW owner and I have both driven each other's vehicles and both figure it would be close which is why we posed the question...mainly cause of the full of himself Jetta owner bragging he would own us both.
As for the GS/LS badging, it remains a mystery to me. I really don't know the difs between LS/GS?, but the LS model had aluminum rims and other options like a sunroof, spoiler, and leather, and fog lamps, whereas the GS was a bit plainer...as far as I know.
Also, I am from Canada, so maybe Mercury didn't even offer Zetec 'stqiques up here....??
But I definitely have the V6. Here's a pic of my engine bay:
-Electric Frost
1998 Mercury Mystique GS
SVT side skirts, rear SVT bumper, SVT exhaust, K&N Cone Air intake, 17in ST200 rims
2005 Ford Mustang GT
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There WERE GS Duratec Mystiques. GS is just the level of exterior and interior trim. I have the GS Zetec, but I have seen GS Duratecs before. Also, apparently, there were some LS Zetecs made too, so badging isn't a definite standard on Mercs. On Mercury vehicles, there tend to be more variation in options than on Fords. Oh and I got the silver wheels, not steelies. It's just one of the benefits of having the "not quite Lincoln" branded version. 
Oh and that Jetta's a monster my friend. I just took a spin in my buddy's '04 GLI, and it was quite the thrill ride! Gotta love that turbo noise! *Tsssssss* *Chee* *Tsssss*...
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