Wold Posted December 23, 2001 Report Posted December 23, 2001 The bad news for me is that I will have to live w/ a sub-par PC for BCM a bit longer....maybe even several bit longers. Not that any of you care but...Due to the untimely demise of my '87 LSC Lincoln (tranny quit) I was out a car. What to get w/ a family of 7? After looking at the numbers I was left w/ a mini-van (I wanted the Excursion but...)and I DESPISE mini-vans! Besides, I already own of them )&$@*^#*& things. I finally found the car I wanted but justifying it? After much frustration on my part my wife told me to get the car I wanted 'cause I needed a work car. So in this case I decided to obey my wife like a good little husband (don't ask twice rule) and got a....'96 white w/ tan top, leather interior, Ford Mustang Cobra SVT Convertible, 305hp, 4.6L (280cid) V8 and, according to the SVT manual, 0-100 mph in 13.96 sec w/ a top speed of 153 mph. 'Course, it is the middle of winter up here in Alaska so there's no way to really test those numbers...(even if I did know how).
Fendi Posted December 23, 2001 Report Posted December 23, 2001 You should have gotten a scooby. 4 wheel drive = immortality. Do not under any circumstances stick a Type R sticker on your car. This will not improve your performance in any way.
Gallion Posted December 23, 2001 Report Posted December 23, 2001 Mustang plus and rain, sleet, or snow = significant jump in your driving experience; IOW all over the road Go for something more practical for the conditions of the Alaskan environment ('stang insurance costs are up there). Then split the difference and get ye a practical (ick) vehicle and the money difference for parts to build a screamin' rig TTFN[ 12-23-2001: Message edited by: Gallion ]
Wold Posted December 23, 2001 Author Report Posted December 23, 2001 Vehicle type can make a difference in staying on the road, but not that much. I've seen more 4X4 rigs, ALL shapes and sizes in the ditch, on their top, or on their side up here then any other vehicle. It has a set of Z rated Michelins and I haven't had any trouble keeping it on the road going the right direction. The dealer has a set of Bliztech snow tires on order for it. It also is a 5 speed, w/ ABS. It is actaully easier to drive in this weather then the Licoln was. Anyway, the 4X4 rig will come.... Mustangs and mini-vans don't do camping trips well...
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