Getting rid of my mustang

[Superchan]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Just an FYI an oil change for the 86 is >5 quarts and it being 0W-20 it's difficult to find quality oil less than about $7/qt, not sure what the Mustang was at but including a filter (OEM is generally recommended and not that expensive at ~$9) you're up to around $50-$60 for an oil change on the 86 unless you go for cheap oil or jiffy lube places, but since you're tracking I'd avoid those like the plague. Insurance varies more on location, amount driven and your personal profile than type of car driven.

But yes, averaging >25 mpg without even trying even with sticky tires and me driving like an idiot. And with many parts being shared with various Toyota's and Subaru's parts will likely be cheaper if/when they break.

Last oil and filter change ran me around 90 from valvoline. Full synthetic with filter.

[DAEMANO]

Odds on OP being F.I. in the first 12 months?

[Superchan]

Originally Posted by DAEMANO

Odds on OP being F.I. in the first 12 months?

Educate OP on definition of F.I. and he will inform you of a time frame for said thing.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Superchan

Educate OP on definition of F.I. and he will inform you of a time frame for said thing.

Turbo/supercharger = Forced Induction

From what you have said so far I would say odds are against. You had the "more power" and saw the drawbacks.

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by Superchan

Educate OP on definition of F.I. and he will inform you of a time frame for said thing.

Forced induction. A supercharger or turbocharger. There are great kits out for both of them, if you want to go that way.

[Superchan]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Turbo/supercharger = Forced Induction

From what you have said so far I would say odds are against. You had the "more power" and saw the drawbacks.

It's a consideration, but I like naturally aspirated, would never want any lag and reliability is key. I'd have to do a lot more research and educate myself before moving to forced induction

[Shedd22]

Or OP could just buy one and ship it to me. Seems like the right thing to do.

[Braces]

OP:

Did you by chance test drive the NEW Mustangs? If so ... curious how it compared with your prior GT.

[Superchan]

Originally Posted by Braces

OP:

Did you by chance test drive the NEW Mustangs? If so ... curious how it compared with your prior GT.

It's a whole new car, wonderful to drive. I'd recommend it to someone over a 14 mustang any day.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Superchan

It's a whole new car, wonderful to drive. I'd recommend it to someone over a 14 mustang any day.

Yet you went with the FRS so that says volumes.

[Superchan]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Yet you went with the FRS so that says volumes.

It's personal taste. I love big v8 cars, but I miss having a lightweight sports car. And for the same total money I could make the frs a lot faster in every aspect. Plus the end price. I got a really, really good deal for the frs.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Superchan

It's a consideration, but I like naturally aspirated, would never want any lag and reliability is key. I'd have to do a lot more research and educate myself before moving to forced induction

Then if you go this route you will want a supercharger, not a turbocharger, as superchargers eliminate lag (the lag in a turbocharger is caused by it being powered by exhaust gases, while a supercharger is powered by the crankshaft).

As far as reliability, well, that all depends on the quality of the installation and how much you want to pump up the boost. A relatively modest bump should not have a large impact on reliability. if you start trying to get 400HP out of your engine though, you are going to have to start looking at other internals.

[Superchan]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Then if you go this route you will want a supercharger, not a turbocharger, as superchargers eliminate lag (the lag in a turbocharger is caused by it being powered by exhaust gases, while a supercharger is powered by the crankshaft).

As far as reliability, well, that all depends on the quality of the installation and how much you want to pump up the boost. A relatively modest bump should not have a large impact on reliability. if you start trying to get 400HP out of your engine though, you are going to have to start looking at other internals.

If I wanted over 400bhp I'd swap for an ls motor, but I think that might be overkill haha. And I know a supercharger would be the way to go, I just wouldn't know where to start. For now I'll just enjoy it as is

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Superchan

It's a whole new car, wonderful to drive. I'd recommend it to someone over a 14 mustang any day.

That's why I haven't taken MomHawk to test drive one. She is very happy with her low mileage '05 Mustang (she only drives about 6,000 a year in her DD) so no reason to create a need...