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I paid just under 14g for a 1 owner 2004 GT that was totally stock and in incredible shape. 68k on it. Even has the original window sticker.
It was more than I wanted to spend, but it was in far and above better condition then the other options on the market at that time and I had gone and looked at them all. I was good luck for auto sales. A car would sit for months not selling and as soon as I would go look at it or call about it, it would sell the next day.
3 ragtops for me: 99 35th anniversary, 04 Cobra, and recently 98 Cobra Saleen. They are great for cruising in the summer. There's something about driving in the open air.
Downside is that they are not quite as rigid as their coupe brethren and as another pointed out here, if you want to track it, you'll face some restrictions and/or need to put in a full roll bar. Also....its another potential repair issue; top eventually will wear and/or top motor/switch will go....if you drive it enough.
Unfortunately not, the CS/GT is strictly an appearance package. Different options came with it between 11-12 as opposed to 13/14 models. My preference between the two is the 13/14 models as the CS package delivered more in those years.
Also, if you want a stick in that body style then stick with 13/14 models. Ford did some quiet revisions the MT-82 to help improve things. Either way, your first mod should be an MGW or Barton shifter (with direct transmission mount). Factory divorced shifter design is just flawed for any spirited driving.
FABMAN
Thanks ^^