|
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,659
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
OP
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,659 |
Originally posted by RawBurt:
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! 
Sweet. It may take me awhile to find a car but if I do. I wont forget. Thanks
"Do what you like, Because you have to drive it!"-Me
99 Contour LX
95 Mustang GT Convertible
97 Z24 Cavalier
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 6,760
Hard-core CEG'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG'er
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 6,760 |
If its a 'fun' car (i.e. a car you want to upgrade no matter what) I'd go 'Stang....
Ryan
Trollin!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 49
New CEG\'er
|
|
New CEG\'er
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 49 |
If you want a practical fun car, go CSVT. If you just want a "FUN" car that will only be driven occasionally, I'd buy neither. I've owned a lot of vehicles and for a vehicle that's only driven every now and then, 2 choices spring to mind: Overall FUN: Jeep CJ or TJ Wrangler. Yeah I know everybody has one (TJ anyway) but nothing beats a Jeep with the top/doors off for pure fun on and off road. Plus you can drive it a few years and then sell it for near what you paid for it if you get a decent deal. I bought my CJ7 in 1988 and it is worth quite a bit more now than what I paid for it. It is the ONLY vehicle I've ever kept over 5 years. I've never even seriously considered selling it.  FUN car: Rx7 Turbo, 2nd or 3rd gen. Drive one. Be prepared to be amazed at how GOOD it feels, provided it's not ragged out. Incredible balance, handling, and braking. Ferocious acceleration when the boost comes on. The rotary engine on boost is a turbine rush. And when it dies (it will) replace it with an LS1 V8 for Viper killing power-to-weight. Neither of these choices will be very reliable. But they will both be FUN! Good Luck!
'98.5 SVT#5826 of 6535, Silver Frost-As fun to drive as my old MR2 and way more practical!
Not as much fun to drive as my Turbo Rx7 was, but it starts every time!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 301
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 301 |
They're both "fun" in different ways. The Mustang feels more like an old muscle car, and has V8 sound & power. It's faster in a straight line. The Contour on the other hand feels more nimble and refined. It's slower in a straight line, but on twisty roads it'll outrun the Mustang and feel better doing it, too.
I passed on a mildly modded '91 5.0 LX in favor of my Contour because to me it felt like an overall much better car.
'99 Contour Sport V6 MTX
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 21,653
I have no life
|
|
I have no life
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 21,653 |
You can probably get a nicer contour than mustang for the money. Plus gas and insurance are probably a bit better with the contour. But it really comes down to if you like turns or straight lines, and how far you plan on modding.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,659
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
OP
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,659 |
Originally posted by SVTCJ:
If you want a practical fun car, go CSVT.
If you just want a "FUN" car that will only be driven occasionally, I'd buy neither.
I've owned a lot of vehicles and for a vehicle that's only driven every now and then, 2 choices spring to mind:
Overall FUN: Jeep CJ or TJ Wrangler. Yeah I know everybody has one (TJ anyway) but nothing beats a Jeep with the top/doors off for pure fun on and off road. Plus you can drive it a few years and then sell it for near what you paid for it if you get a decent deal. I bought my CJ7 in 1988 and it is worth quite a bit more now than what I paid for it. It is the ONLY vehicle I've ever kept over 5 years. I've never even seriously considered selling it.
FUN car: Rx7 Turbo, 2nd or 3rd gen. Drive one. Be prepared to be amazed at how GOOD it feels, provided it's not ragged out. Incredible balance, handling, and braking. Ferocious acceleration when the boost comes on. The rotary engine on boost is a turbine rush. And when it dies (it will) replace it with an LS1 V8 for Viper killing power-to-weight.
Neither of these choices will be very reliable. But they will both be FUN!
Good Luck!
I have a 1990 jeep cherokee. So I have 4x4 fun already.
Mmmm Im still looking at both but you guys bring up some more good points on both cars
"Do what you like, Because you have to drive it!"-Me
99 Contour LX
95 Mustang GT Convertible
97 Z24 Cavalier
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 566
Veteran CEG\'er
|
|
Veteran CEG\'er
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 566 |
Originally posted by kipsvt98:
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.
I agree...
99 Blk SE Sport
2.5 CD4E
Euro Focus SVT Wheels
5 % tint
Mesh Grilles w/indiglo ford
KKM intake filter
FMS 9mm wires
Superchip
Signal mirrors
Fog lamp mod
Dingless
A6 sidemarkers
Duals
SVT springs/struts
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,194
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,194 |
If you're going to get a Mustang GT wait until the prices go down on the 99+. If you've ever drive a '96-98 GT you know that it runs out of steam at about 4000rpm. The torque is great but you can tell that its pretty anemic.
The handling won't be anything to speak of either. Most of these downfalls can be fixed with mods however. At your price range I'd go with the CSVT. Once you get started modding the Mustang it's a whole different story.
I wish I had somebody who could host my video of my uncle's '98 GT with Stage 3 Comp Cams. Sounds awesome!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 45
New CEG\'er
|
|
New CEG\'er
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 45 |
After owning that Mustang and now owning a Contour (not an SVT, tho) I really, really miss my Mustang. Until it snows. If it snows where you live, go with the CSVT. You (like I almost did) will go crazy in the winter trying to drive a Mustang. Fuel will suck, traction will suck, and the need to still keep it clean sucks. But, this is just my opinion, so no one shoot it down please.
My car lacks the esteem, respect and styling of an SVT... I have a fever and the only perscription is more SVT-ness.
Need:
SVT E0 or E1 wheels
SE Side skirts
98-00 Contour SVT, minus current owner.
http://www.myspace.com/35700273
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,978
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,978 |
I love my CSVT but sometimes I really wish I would have gotten an Sn95 cobra. I know that once I give the svt a bit more power, Ill be in love all over again (not that ive fallen out of love  ) I just love how the csvt has a swagger, there arent alot of them around (compared to mustangs) they are different. and they are relativley quick 
Alex
'99 SVT Contour
-=|WANTED: Vortech, working or not |=-
|
|
|
|
|
