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Old 05-05-2004, 04:13 PM
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Finally, I found my baby. Geez, I've been in Charlotte not even a week yet and I'm trading in my Mustang. It's a black 2001 T/A automatic. No scratches, dents, non-smokers car. Not modded. And it has 27K miles. I'm getting it for $19,600. The good thing is, there's no difference in the cost of auto insurance. The only difference in price is $60.00 a month on the note. After taxes, a warranty, registration, the car is going to come out to $20,300.00 I was thinking that that's a lot of money but Kelley Blue Book appraised that car at $20,685.00. I'm going to sleep on it but I'm confident that I'm going to buy it. The Mustang was/is a great car. I really loved it but now I want something a little different. Joining this site was probably one the wisest decisions that I made. Over the past year, I really learned a lot about F-Bodies. Coming from N.Y.C., I didn't know anything about them. Thanks to everyone that answered my numerous repetative questions. Now comes the fun part, modding the hell out of it.
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Originally Posted by Bklynstanger
Finally, I found my baby. Geez, I've been in Charlotte not even a week yet and I'm trading in my Mustang. It's a black 2001 T/A automatic. No scratches, dents, non-smokers car. Not modded. And it has 27K miles. I'm getting it for $19,600. The good thing is, there's no difference in the cost of auto insurance. The only difference in price is $60.00 a month on the note. After taxes, a warranty, registration, the car is going to come out to $20,300.00 I was thinking that that's a lot of money but Kelley Blue Book appraised that car at $20,685.00. I'm going to sleep on it but I'm confident that I'm going to buy it. The Mustang was/is a great car. I really loved it but now I want something a little different. Joining this site was probably one the wisest decisions that I made. Over the past year, I really learned a lot about F-Bodies. Coming from N.Y.C., I didn't know anything about them. Thanks to everyone that answered my numerous repetative questions. Now comes the fun part, modding the hell out of it.
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Smart move buddy!
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Originally Posted by Bklynstanger
Now comes the fun part, modding the hell out of it.
Nice choice!

Now when you get it you can change that nasty name of yours to BklynT/A.

Happy modding!
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You are gonna love your 2001 TA. Best car I have ever owned and funnest to drive. Congrats!
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WS.6 or jsut normal T/A? Great choice...and yeah the user name should be changin lol
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UGH BLACK!!! Who in their right mind would buy a black T/A, especially an Automatic?!?!?!



































Im kidding of course, As you can see in my sig I have two Black T/A's, one of them being an Automatic. What better to have as a daily driver than an A4 T/A.
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Originally Posted by 02PHOENIX
Nice choice!

Now when you get it you can change that nasty name of yours to BklynT/A.

Happy modding!
I can't wait to change that name. I'm really excited right now. Funny thing, when I took the T/A out for a test drive, I floored it and took off. The car dealer was like, "Oh Jesus" I had to appologize for that, I was like, sorry man, I'm used to driving pretty fast. Now to be honest, I thought that it would have more power than it did. But I did feel a difference when I got back into my Stang. The only mods that I have on the Stang are: Gears, Chip and Exhaust. But I couldn't wipe that damn smile off my face when I took the tops off. I couldn't stop thinking about Smokey and the Bandit. Then when I got into those bucket seats. Wow, that car is not made for a big person. I'm 5'11'' and I weigh 170 lbs. The dealer stands around 6'2'' and I would say that he's around 225lbs. It was funny watching him crawl into that car. Also, I'm assuming that only a midget could fit into that back seat. I would only put my worst enemy back there. But driving around with the top off felt soooooooooo goooooood. The car that I test drove was completely stock; therefore it was so quiet. My Stang has a Mac exhaust; therefore its pretty loud. I'm really going to miss that sweet sound. I'm thinking that my first immediate mod is going to be exhaust. Dudes, I can't tell you how giddy that I am. My brother used to laugh at me about having a "slowassstang". In NYC, that slow *** stang was faster than 98% of the cars that I encountered. Now that I'm in the dirty South.........
Anyway, sorry about being so long winded but I can't think of anything else.
And for the record, F-Body drivers are arrogant. Everytime that I'm out in my Stang, someone with either a Camaro or T/A will fly up to me (easily pass me) and give me that condensending look. The other day I was driving around looking for a restaurant. I slowed down to get my barings and some kid in a loud as hell WS6 pulled up next to me and gave me the "arrogant nod" while his friends started laughing. Who am I kidding, I can't wait to do that to Mustang (not 03' Cobras, STOCK for STOCK, they'll kill an F-Body) owners.
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I definately like the note from a Cobra's exhaust. But the WS6 to me is much more fun to drive. Congrats agin on the TA.

If you do not have it here is a link to exhaust sounds to help you pick your next exhaust.

link to sounds
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Originally Posted by Bklynstanger
The dealer stands around 6'2'' and I would say that he's around 225lbs.
no wonder it felt slow.
btw. im 6'1 and i have enough room to be plenty comfortable.
nice choice, you will enjoy.
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Congrats on finding your car! Black is the best! Can't wait to find mine!
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Glad you joined us. Have fun and stay out of trouble.
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Is there a special handshake or special code that we F-Body members give to each other.
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Just light the tires up, that's greetings enough

Grats on finding your new ride!
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Welcome to the fold bro... ..u might want to check around and c if u can run into a "deal" instread of jumpin on the first thing that comes along...there is no shortage of these cars...that price is a little high...u should be able 2 find a 2002 4 that number
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congrats on the new ride, look us up when u get a chance, Univ Area in Charlotte
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Originally Posted by slt200mph
Welcome to the fold bro... ..u might want to check around and c if u can run into a "deal" instread of jumpin on the first thing that comes along...there is no shortage of these cars...that price is a little high...u should be able 2 find a 2002 4 that number
although im sure that car would be great i gotta agree with slt, i got the camaro with 31,000 for 15000, just take ur time and you'll find a good deal



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