My new Daily Driver...(Body shop pics added) July 07, 2009, 06:39:51 PM Well since the '88 has been getting a little worn and ready for some much needed work, I have made the descision to buy a new DD and park her for now....Here she is, I pick it up tonight at 8pm:Stats as advertised:1996 4.6L Cougar XR-7Power Windows And Locks, Automatic, 4.6 liter V8, RWD, Air Conditioning (it works), Keyless Entry, Black Exterior, Grey Interior, Sunroof, Power Driver's seat, etc...Runs great, no rust! 2nd owner, oil changes done every 5000 kms! Quote Selected
My new Daily Driver...(Body shop pics added) Reply #1 – July 07, 2009, 06:48:12 PM What no 3.8? Quote Selected
My new Daily Driver...(Body shop pics added) Reply #2 – July 07, 2009, 06:50:42 PM I saw that and all I could think of is DOHC swap!!!! :D Quote Selected
My new Daily Driver...(Body shop pics added) Reply #3 – July 07, 2009, 07:42:35 PM Quote from: thunderjet302;281347What no 3.8?LOL...Looks like a nice car, but that's also what I thought when I bought the '95 LX... Been gone over a year, haven't missed it... Quote Selected
My new Daily Driver...(Body shop pics added) Reply #4 – July 07, 2009, 09:55:19 PM should get 25 on the road. my 94 did. super comfortablecars.if i can ever get rid of the 88. im buying the 94 back.loved it.it was an EVERY option car. Quote Selected
My new Daily Driver...(Body shop pics added) Reply #5 – July 07, 2009, 11:20:39 PM Quote from: 88turbo;281349I saw that and all I could think of is DOHC swap!!!! :D Thats possibly in the works.... I just spent two hours driving it.... Man is it a nice car, and fun too!!:burnout: Already got some stuff to do to it tomorrow. Quote Selected
My new Daily Driver...(Body shop pics added) Reply #6 – July 08, 2009, 06:06:39 PM Here it is after a quick trip through the car wash :upsidedow :Man, this exhaust is WAY too quite....There, thats better! Quote Selected
My new Daily Driver...(Body shop pics added) Reply #7 – July 08, 2009, 06:07:13 PM Hmmm... These headlights are pretty nasty...Ahh... MUCH better!!! Now I bet I can actually SEE at night esecially with my new blubs that will go in tomorrow. :shadeswin And the last thing, for the day, a K&N panel filter: Quote Selected
My new Daily Driver...(Body shop pics added) Reply #8 – July 08, 2009, 07:33:53 PM Looks great man, much better choice than the SuperPoop. Quote Selected
My new Daily Driver...(Body shop pics added) Reply #9 – July 08, 2009, 07:57:58 PM Looks great R J. By the way....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! Quote Selected
My new Daily Driver...(Body shop pics added) Reply #10 – July 08, 2009, 07:59:15 PM I know it is tomorrow, but I gotta work... figured I'd get it in now!!! Quote Selected
My new Daily Driver...(Body shop pics added) Reply #11 – July 08, 2009, 08:20:57 PM Hahaha, , you beat Mercury man too it!! LOL thanks... Quote Selected
My new Daily Driver...(Body shop pics added) Reply #12 – July 08, 2009, 09:35:15 PM Nice car! Looks great! What a find too! Quote Selected
My new Daily Driver...(Body shop pics added) Reply #13 – July 09, 2009, 12:35:10 AM Quote from: 1WLD BRD;281392 Thats possibly in the works.... I just spent two hours driving it.... Man is it a nice car, and fun too!!:burnout: Already got some stuff to do to it tomorrow.I test drove a 40th anniversary with the 4.6, and I was a little dissapointed....it wasn't terrible, but I felt like the 3.8 cougar i test drove earlier could easily keep up with it. Quote Selected
My new Daily Driver...(Body shop pics added) Reply #14 – July 09, 2009, 08:07:07 AM Quote from: RunninWild;281487I test drove a 40th anniversary with the 4.6, and I was a little dissapointed....it wasn't terrible, but I felt like the 3.8 cougar i test drove earlier could easily keep up with it.Then you test drove one with issues... this thing hauls a$$. and all the 4.6L tbirds and cougars I have been in move out very nicely... Quote Selected