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Hey guys, im thinking of buying a 5.0 Fox mustang and im wondering which mustang is better to get, im thinking either a LX 5.0 or a GT 5.0 im not quite sure what the difference/s are between these 2 fine Mustangs.

 
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well ive heard that a alot of guys will use the lx 5.0 over the gt for the track because of the wieght difference and personally i would rather go with the lx...

 
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Be careful with the gts they tend to have rotten rocker pannels
under the side skirts if not taken care of.

 
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If you opt for the GT it will be a hatch.

The LX can be either hatch or coupe, and if you can find an LX coupe with a 5.0L, you scored.

Other than that, IMO, it doesn't matter...GT or LX, as long as you don't change your mind and buy some friggin IROC or Trans AM, it's all good.

 
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what ever u do decide to purchase let us know and post pics

 
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GT's also come in convertible models.

The only difference between the GT and 5.0 LX is this:
GT has a body package consisting of unique front bumper cover, side skirts and door mouldings, rear bumper cover and unique rear spoiler. Depending on the year, 87-89 GT Mustangs had turbine wheels exclusively. Also, from 87-88 the GT Mustang had a unique interior with power lumbar seats wrapped in a tweed cloth with matching door panels. In 89, the LX was also offered with this interior as a factory option. From 90-93, all GT's had the premium tweed interior and the LX's were offered with them as an option. From 91-93 GT's and 5.0 LX came with the same 16" 5 spoke "Pony" wheels.

I shouldnt have to explain that the LX was also offered in a weak 2.3l 4 Cylinder version.
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the 5.0 lx coupe is the holy grail of a foxbody as far as I am concerned. Atleast if its not a cobra.

 
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Oh yea, forgot to mention the GT also comes in Vert, I just assumed it was common knowledge.

 
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Any luck in your search???
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If I was a real nice guy, I'd tell you where there's a REAL nice LX hatch you could probably get for like 1500, but I'm a dick, and I'm hoping it'll still be around when I'm ready to buy.

 
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pardon my newness but what is the reason for the preference of the lx over the gt?

 
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The preference is usually an LX Coupe over a GT. The reasons being that the coupe is slightly stronger and lighter than the hatchback GT, which always equates into a faster car down the 1320. The LX hatchback is also lighter than the GT hatchback, but loses out on the rigidity versus it's coupe brother. The skirt package adds about another 80-90lbs, which really isn't that significant.
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Were there any other big differences between the LX and GT besides being a hatch or a coupe and having the body kit? Mine doesn't have the side skirts or anything.

 
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Mustang GT:


Mustang LX hatchback:

Mustang LX COUPE:


Aside from the obvious, there were no other differences.
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i agree the lx coupe is Great for dragracing but for just all out street and for looks i would go for a GT hatch anyday mainly because i own 2 of them a 1989 and a 1992 both black the first one (flat black) is the reaper the second (it was raining) is the banshee