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He didn't ask for advice and thoughts on what he should have bought. He asked for advice and thoughts on when to tune or not to with the current condition of this car. He already bought the car so your "advice" and "thoughts" don't mean anything.
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Some of you really shouldn't take the internet so seriously
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Had a conversation with the service manager at the local dealership today about the Mustang. Tune is going on tomorrow, and data logging will commence. Life's too short.
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Actually, prior to buying this Mustang I had no idea about any of the issues the Mustang has had since 1989, the last time I owned one. I would not dream of buying a Mustang or any other vehicle used at this point in my life.
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It's funny that you write that, as my last prior Mustang was an '89 LX 5 speed, it was bone-stock with tall-ass 3.08 gears and at the time I thought that was fast.
And I understand your choice to buy new. If I didn't have three kids, two of which are in HS, I'd have more dinero for something fresh off the lot.
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I know. 200hp top and we thought we were something.
My youngest just finished her first semester of law school on a scholarship in Tuscaloosa. Never been prouder.
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I talked about my concerns about the car and why I bought it in the first place. I had a couple of techs and the service manager listen to the car. They did not think it was anything to be concerned about and are probably right.
The service manager, I have dealt with before, and I had a frank conversation outside the shop. He discussed some issues he has seen with the Mustang and I feel he and the techs were honest which is the best I could hope for. The service manager is an enthusiast inside the shop and outside and even recommended the best place to get 110 octane and E85. I can't repeat everything we discussed and some may think I am gullible but that is not the case. He is not going to throw me under the bus and I am not going to screw Ford because of any mistakes I make. I hope that makes sense.
I think it is about building relationships.
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Tune was on the car at 800 miles.
Tick, yep
My only concern is if Ford ever does recall these motors, who's going to R&R my LTH. LOL
Tick, yep
My only concern is if Ford ever does recall these motors, who's going to R&R my LTH. LOL
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Go E85 and never look back. Personally, it would take me almost 3 years to get to 10k miles, so there is no way I would wait that long to tune it. I hate to say it, but the car is anemic in stock form. You really need a tune to get the best of this thing. I am also worried about the repercussions, should I have an engine failure. I am just not willing to let that dictate what I do with my car.
BTW, try listening for the rattle with and without having A/C on. I am wondering if anyone else hears a big difference like I do.
BTW, try listening for the rattle with and without having A/C on. I am wondering if anyone else hears a big difference like I do.
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x1000!
Make sure you give the service manager a Christmas present. Low cost insurance that will pay off later.
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When it's all said 'n done, I hope your car runs as good as it looks!!!
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What tune you are going with? Lund?
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