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Hello guys/gals. I have a question to ask. I have about $5,000 I have saved to buy a used car. I am stuck on what to do. Its between a CSVT or a Mustang GT. I really like both. I pretty much will take any year mustang that is stick and has a v8. Iam having a hard time deciding on what I really want. What would you people do in my situation? What is better for my money to get? Thanks for the help!
JTOUR!
"Do what you like, Because you have to drive it!"-Me
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These are really two different cars so I think it really comes down to what you need. Do you need four doors or two? Do you want a pretty strong 6 with pretty good gas mileage or a pretty weak 8 with alright gas mileage (thinking that your price range would get you a 94-98 GT)? Honestly the performance of the two is probably a lot closer than what you think. The nice thing about the SVT Contour is you don't see a lot of them (depending where you live) while Mustang's are like belly buttons, everyone has one. If you value space and economy I think that the Contour is your pick.
If it were me I would go with CSVT.
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performance-wise, a GT will go faster than an SVT for the same cost. however, a GT isn't as comfortable or practical as the SVT. it's going to come down to your priorities.
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Can I have your headlights if you get a mustang GT?
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This car would be my "fun car" a car that I want to keep as long as I can. Reading what you guys have written I might go with the CSVT. Mustangs are nice but I will have to hold on that dream car until I can afford a 06 stang!
Thanks for the tips
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Originally posted by RawBurt:
Can I have your headlights if you get a mustang GT?
Sure, If I get a new car I will send them your way!
Just remind me.
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The Mustang's engine is more reliable than the Tour's IMO. A lot of parts for the stang and replacement parts are cheaper because of it's popularity. I sometimes wish I would have bought a Stang but it's not too much fun in the winter. I didn't want a car everyone else had though and insurance isn't the cheapest for the stang.
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Drive both of them and you will know which is right for you. Personally, I'm not interested in 94-98 mustangs since they're the weakest years, and maybe slower than the CSVT stock. 
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Originally posted by jtour:
Originally posted by RawBurt:
Can I have your headlights if you get a mustang GT?
Sure, If I get a new car I will send them your way!
Just remind me.
Check my sig! 
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Own a CSVT drove a built 96 GT, got out and said "i'm sellin the tour"
But in all aspects the tour is beter for everyday life.
~Alex
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MUST SELL!!!LOCAL:
Pre-98 MOLDED trunk
Polk db speakers
Corolla parts
LED Underbody Kit
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2001 Toyota Corolla (SHE RUNS!!!)
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