2021 Mustang Mach 1: second year ownership update

[@GarveyMustangMan]

Like how you didn’t tint the glass, looks stock but has some nice exterior touches with the rocket panels and winglets. Best S550 platform!

[@lilredcrvtt]

Thank you! I added a few touches to personalize my car. I prefer the look of the car without the window tint. The Mach 1 is the very best all around Mustang on the S550 platform! 👍👍

[@johnalterio372]

S550 in Gt350/Mach 1 builds were the best looking models IMO.

[@lilredcrvtt]

Yes they were! In my opinion, that was "peak" Mustang! 👍👍

[@kevinsarkisian3668]

The Mach looks great...nice review 😊

[@lilredcrvtt]

Thank you! It has been and continues to be a great car! 👍👍

[@dedblow]

Beauty, basically exactly how i would get mine

[@lilredcrvtt]

It's been a great car! The Velocity blue was available on the Mach 1 for only the 2021 model year. I like it better than the Grabber blue on the '22/'23 cars. 👍👍

[@nbakiio]

beautiful car, I have the mach 1 in purple. Can you send me a link to the winglets you put on your front splitter? Cheers.

[@lilredcrvtt]

@nbakiio I don't have a direct link. I bought them from ZL1 Addons. They have a website. Just know that they didn't fit exactly and I had to modify them to fit. Also I couldn't find long enough screws, but fortunately I had a couple in my spare nut and bolt bin to work. I'm happy with the winglets, but be aware you'll need to do some fitting as I did in my video. 👍👍

[@nbakiio]

@@lilredcrvtt thank you for the heads up. I found your winglet video, will check it out.

[@lilredcrvtt]

@nbakiio good luck with them. ZL1 Addons customer service was not so good. I called them for assistance, but they didn't respond. Since I paid in U.S. funds to ship them to me in Canada, returning them was not a desirable option. I made them work. Maybe you might be able to find different ones that will fit better? In any case, the winglets look great on the Mach 1! 👍👍

[@nbakiio]

@@lilredcrvtt I am in Canada as well lol so I feel this pain of paying for shipping to send back, not worth it.

[@lilredcrvtt]

@@nbakiio between the exchange rate and shipping, it wasn't worth trying to send them back. A little fiddling around, and I got them to fit satisfactorily. They look good on the car, and the plastic looks like it could be O.E.M. Living in Canada can be a bit of a challenge when trying to buy stuff for our cars. 👍👍

[@beesafesweetheart8738]

❤niceee... When I evolve to a better career I want this and one of those Roush f150s

[@lilredcrvtt]

Both excellent choices! You'll get there one day and enjoy them both! 👍👍👍

[@leoncope6649]

Mine is the same color & it is automatic, as well , love the car it fun no problem with mine ether I put mine up for winter months as well , , enjoy your car , once I get mine out I’m going enjoy mine lol 😂

[@lilredcrvtt]

We both have really great cars! Mine is in storage for the winter also. Hopefully the roads get cleaned up soon around my area. I'm anxious to get my car out for a drive too! 👍👍

[@TailoringTalkMagazine]

Thanks so much for sharing your ownership experience! Your Mach1 is stunning. I'm thinking about this over the new GT, just because of a. cost and b. kind of worried about too much tech on the car. Those front splitters - were they standard or did you add them? It looks super aggressive at the front which I love! Also do you have the regular seats with heating and cooling? Thanks again!

[@lilredcrvtt]

I'm glad you enjoyed my video. I plan on making a video each year I own the Mach 1. The lower front splitter is part of the handling package that was available on the Mach 1. I added the side winglets myself. They are a GT 500 style winglet, I made a video showing the installation, along with the side rocker extensions. I like the look of those add ons. My car has the regular cloth seats. However heated and cooled leather seats were available as an option. If you are looking for a uses Mach 1, be aware that you can find them with the options you are looking for, it'll just take being selective and some time. But the right car is out there. You might even find a new 2023 Mach 1 somewhere. As nice as the new S650 cars are, there is no way I would trade mine on one. I simply don't care for the dashboard and the screens that are all over the place in the new cars. I also prefer the styling of the Mach 1 and the S550 cars over the new generation. It's a personal preference. I hope I've been help to you and that you find the right car for yourself. Cheers! 👍👍

[@TailoringTalkMagazine]

Thank you! I really appreciate you taking time out to tell me all this! I’m taking my time, there are a few Mach 1s on the market but I’m not in a super hurry, so going to take my time and wait till the right one appears! Also I agree with you re the tech … I like a little but prefer it to be just that… thanks again!

[@lilredcrvtt]

@robertorevillalondon you're welcome! I hope you find the right Mach 1 for you. When you do, you'll know it's the one for you, and for sure you will enjoy it the way I do mine. 👍👍

[@paulmiazga7423]

Where did you get the splitter connection/extension pieces from the original handling pack splitter to the fender/wheel well?

[@lilredcrvtt]

I ordered the side skirt extensions and the front winglets from ZL1 ADDONS. If you look back at my older videos, you'll see the ones I made about them. I detail the installation of both of those extras in two separate videos. They have held up very well over the past two years. 👍

[@bryandelcid4065]

Question, how much did you pay for yours new?

[@lilredcrvtt]

My Mach 1 had a window sticker over $75K Canadian. That price is subject to tax and license. These are not inexpensive cars, lol!

[@bryandelcid4065]

@@lilredcrvtt About 55k in US dollars. Not bad. Just curious, did you pay any mark ups?

[@lilredcrvtt]

@bryandelcid4065 no, I was fortunate and didn't pay a mark up. That was mostly due to the inexperienced salesman that neglected to add to dealer mark up. Just the same, I was glad not to have to pay it.

[@OtisSpringerpilot]

@@bryandelcid4065 Be careful there Bryan.....while your calculation of the exchange rate might be correct, I can tell you that NO Mach1s with the Handling Pack (like this poster's car has) ever sold for $55,000 in the USA. In 2021, before the MSRP price increases on these cars, a Handling Pack car with Recaro seats would've stickered for $59,900-$63,000 and up. And those 1st year cars rarely sold without a "market adjustment". That same car a year later wouldve been $61,000-$65,000 before tax (tax in the USA on such a purchase would be close to $7,000 added onto the $60,000+.....so closer to $67,000 ALL IN to drive it out the door.....not $55,000. My Non-Handling Pack, non Recaro seats, without the fancy radio Mach 1 for 2023 stickered at exactly $61,850 bottom line including Destination. I bought it for $60,350 (just under MSRP) and then had to pay tax, title, and License fees. WORTH EVERY PENNY!

[@bryandelcid4065]

@@OtisSpringerpilot There are some used ones here in the U.S. with the handling pack for 55k and less but not 23’s though. Mostly 21’s.