hiya, new boy here

[Alexdaredevilz]

long time reader of piston heads, first time poster,
i currently have a 53 plate c-class coupe, 230k,
but i have fallen in love with the 1999-2004 stangs, could any one
here put my in the right direction to where i can find a 2003-2004 stang in black? other colours condiserd,
or is willing to swap for my Merc, personally think its a very fair straight swap,
thanks guys

Alex

[HD Adam]

Hi and welcome

Ok, I know you said 99-03 but I have a 97GT that I'm just about to put up for sale. Black (obviously) black leather, 5 speed manual.
Nothing wrong with it, I just don't use it much.

[Alexdaredevilz]

its very very pretty and clean, thanks for the offer, but id rather the new shape im afraid,

Alex


p.s i didnt metion, auto preferrd

[Twin Turbo]

Alex....I've sent you an email.

Adam....gorgeous car. I'd love that as my daily driver! (if only I had the spare cash!)

[Alexdaredevilz]

thanks, emailed back

[LuS1fer]

There is a yellow one in the PH ads being sold by a guy on here (Roo)who is a car dealer so he may be amenable to something.

[Alexdaredevilz]

is it http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/754703.htm ?
thats the only yellow one i could see, and its sold :-( or that would of been perfect!

thanks for the reply

Alex

[Roo]

Alexdaredevilz said:

is it http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/754703.htm ?
thats the only yellow one i could see, and its sold :-( or that would of been perfect!

thanks for the reply

Alex

Has indeed gone off to its new home now.

[Alexdaredevilz]

get it back, ill give u 9k for it,

[Roo]

Alexdaredevilz said:

get it back, ill give u 9k for it,

The new owner is on MOCGB. Make him an offer for it.

[Alexdaredevilz]

thank you,

[300bhp/ton]

They are about or price up importing one.

I def say go 99 or newer as they had the PI engine with 260hp. IMO they also look sharper after 01/2 face lift.

Personally would say try and find a Mach 1, 305hp DOHC aluminium 4.6 and active shaker scoop.

I would say you can buy a LS1 Camaro for less money though. Not sure why but Stangs always seem expensive in the UK.

[Alexdaredevilz]

03/04 is my aim, but its finding one, theres nothing out there

[300bhp/ton]

Alexdaredevilz said:

03/04 is my aim, but its finding one, theres nothing out there

I'm sure one will turn up, although I admit they do seem rare in the UK for some reason.

I know the £/$ exchange rate isn't great at the mo, but it might be worth pricing up importing one. Either by your self via a RoRo or there are companies which will source and import the car for you.

[Alexdaredevilz]

i know what your saying makes sense, but that means its alot of hassle to import, i cant check the car, plus importing it, i don't know how much that is but must be about 3k?

[LuS1fer]

Alexdaredevilz said:

i know what your saying makes sense, but that means its alot of hassle to import, i cant check the car, plus importing it, i don't know how much that is but must be about 3k?

Cost price in dollars

Shipping is as little as $850 ro-ro but you need marine insurance on top, say $200.

10% import duty

VAT on all the above.

Lighting conversion - white sidelights, orange rears (where appropriate), side repeaters, rear fog light.

Being under 10 years old, you have to SVA (now IVA) test it which is just under £200 test fee then registration and VEL on top.

[Sushi]

are you set on the GT?

[LuS1fer]

There is a Camaro Z28 on Autotrader. Although it's a 1998, it's a low-miler. These cars offer 305hp and handle better than Mustangs and always came out on top in head to head tests. The 1998 used the Corvette C5 all-alloy engine with 8 coils. I had one and still miss it. Brilliant car.

1998 R Reg CHEVROLET Camaro 5.7 V8 Z28
Price:
£5,690
Features:24,000 miles Automatic RED PetrolCoupe 5700 CC Full Description:Glossary of Terms
2 Doors, Automatic, Coupe, Petrol, 24,000 miles, Red. REMOVEABLE TARGA ROOF. Please go to www.lloydscars.co.uk to see our full stock list., £5,690 p/x welcome

[Brap_Brap]

Alexdaredevilz said:

i know what your saying makes sense, but that means its alot of hassle to import, i cant check the car, plus importing it, i don't know how much that is but must be about 3k?

At a minimum that much, likely much more. When I imported my car from your
side of the pond 2 years ago the price breakdown was something like this:

$1800 CDN to have jdmcars.ca handle everything, from his driveway to mine.
$2300 CDN for the oceanic trip, a roro
$1500 CDN for a train trip to Alberta

You might have to pay VAT on your car too. I had to pay 6% GST here on a car that
predated the intruduction of the tax!

Paying $1800 for someone to do your legwork sounds like a lot, but not when you consider
what your own airfare would cost.

Goodluck finding your Mustang.

[Alexdaredevilz]

I'm only 23, so 5.7 liter isn't going to happen with insurance, even tho i got a quote for a cobra(in case i find one) for £1200

i have looked at importing and the figures don't add up, doesn't seem that appealing for a lot of hassle and time,

looks like im either going to have to wait, or go to plan be ( supercharged jag )

thanks all for your time and effort, if any one does spot on before me, please let me know asap!
as im still hunting every hour on the web

Edited by Alexdaredevilz on Wednesday 13th May 17:52