Thinking of purchasing a New edge...99-04 Differences??

**97LaserRed** · 01-04-2011, 08:15 PM

Im thinking of purchasing a new edge GT for a daily since you can find them for about 10k now. Just want to know what to look for what years to look at I thought the 02-04 were the best years for the GT but not sure. Let me know what info you guys have!!

Im thinking with a set of snow tires and the abs, traction control I should be fine for the winter. Ive driven my mustang in the snow and I had a 300zx as a daily and that had no options. I got around fine in that with the blizzak tires.

Im looking for something stock. Maybe minor mods, exhaust, intake, etc.

**mineralrob** · 01-04-2011, 08:35 PM

well theres simple stuff like the 99,00 cars had didnt have the smoked headlights and plus the radio console was diffrent. I never drove mine in snow so i cant help u there

U keeping the vw?

**White5.0** · 01-04-2011, 08:54 PM

i think its almost all cosmetic differences like wheels/hoods/small interior things...dont think there were any engine changes...maybe some stupid minor things that no one talks about like one year they might have improved the exhaust slightly or something in the valve train

**97LaserRed** · 01-04-2011, 08:54 PM

No i will be selling the vw. the 01+ have smoked headlights???

**jaa55** · 01-04-2011, 09:17 PM

yes 01+ for the smoked lights and they have the double din radio....they changed the defroster button and some other misc stuff with that, they introduced the new spoiler then too and the tr3560......look to see if the GT has the plastic crossover tube or aluminum one on the intake dont know when they started that

**White5.0** · 01-04-2011, 09:27 PM

oo ya jim brings up a good point...i think they used a T-5 until halfway through 01 then switched to the 3650

**89stang** · 01-04-2011, 09:40 PM

U want a nice fox body!!!

**NateSVT** · 01-04-2011, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by 97LaserRed

No i will be selling the vw. the 01+ have smoked headlights???

Sellin the GTI to get a GT as a DD? I used to drive a 03 GT and I'd take a GTI over it any day for a daily. What's wrong with the GTI?

**97LaserRed** · 01-04-2011, 10:24 PM

no sorry lol just looking for a 01-04 GT

**97LaserRed** · 01-04-2011, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by NateSVT

Sellin the GTI to get a GT as a DD? I used to drive a 03 GT and I'd take a GTI over it any day for a daily. What's wrong with the GTI?

I want out of a car payment lol so I can mod the turbo more lol

**jaa55** · 01-04-2011, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by White5.0

oo ya jim brings up a good point...i think they used a T-5 until halfway through 01 then switched to the 3650

they switched from the t-45 mid year from what i understand

**scott5** · 01-04-2011, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by jaa55

they switched from the t-45 mid year from what i understand

true story on this. T5 was in the v6 i believe

**no1sirbutler** · 01-04-2011, 11:04 PM

Jim is right 01+ has a 3650 trans and some minor cosmetic changes...hood scoop, side scoop, spoiler, double din radio and defroster switch. Only real engine change I know of is the water pump pulley is different as well.

**somethingclever** · 01-04-2011, 11:11 PM

differences are negligable IMO.

And...99-04 GT's are perfect daily's IMO.

Mine would get steady 27-28mpg highway on PA turnpike....with a few 29's and once I got 30.0. "Around town" driving was 20mpg.

THey run 14.0's in stock trim with decent handling and decent braking (compared to most other cars on the road), good fuel mileage on 87 octane, and are cheap.

**97LaserRed** · 01-04-2011, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by somethingclever

differences are negligable IMO.

And...99-04 GT's are perfect daily's IMO.

Mine would get steady 27-28mpg highway on PA turnpike....with a few 29's and once I got 30.0. "Around town" driving was 20mpg.

THey run 14.0's in stock trim with decent handling and decent braking (compared to most other cars on the road), good fuel mileage on 87 octane, and are cheap.

gonna be hard to beat the GTI but the car is cheaper and will get me out of a payment sooooo might be worth it lol

the GTI will get 40 on highway its got all the bolt-ons and should run 13's. since it is the 20th ae it has upgraded brakes and suspension. So I am spoiled with the daily factor with that lol.... BUT!!! I must put 93 in it. I could run 87 in a GT!!!!!!!

**97LaserRed** · 01-04-2011, 11:41 PM

Id like to find one with around 40-50k or lower, So if anyone knows anything let me know!!

**White5.0** · 01-04-2011, 11:42 PM

Originally Posted by jaa55

they switched from the t-45 mid year from what i understand

thats what i meant sorry hahaha

**John4cam** · 01-05-2011, 01:18 AM

There was one on CL before with very low miles and a couple nice little mods you would want, right at 10k. It's in washington Pa.

My friend ran his 00gt through multiple winters and he always said he was surprised how well it did in the snow with the TC on.

**95V6** · 01-05-2011, 02:46 AM

Yes!

I bought my 03 GT for 6500 and its my DD. I love every minute of it. As for the snow, take it easy. The traction control does help, and having the manual also helps in the winter for me at least. I plan on making a great DD out of it too. I just ordered lowering springs and other goodies for it. The 4 or so months of winter vs the fun of the summer is worth it.

I saw the CL add John mentioned, it looks good but I did not go and see it. If you come out this way to look at it let us (me) know maybe we can have a mini meet and greet.