To "restore" it or mod it?

[dodgeshadowchik]

Hey everyone!

So I picked up this 1995 blue Mustang (5.0L manual trans) last August to be a daily driver until the Talon got fixed. It had 86k miles and very clean - body wise - since it came from Kentucky and never was driven in the winter. It has some issues; since its 16 years old... but overall it's been a good car.

But here's the dilemma I keep going back and forth with. Right now it is 100% original... even still has the original exhaust! Some of the problems with the car are suspension related and exhaust leaks. So do I keep this car original or start to add aftermarket parts to it? I was thinking of headers, x-pipe and flowmasters, as well as the later MACH 1 suspension package; since it comes with springs, shocks, swaybars and bushings for a decent price. What I'm afraid of is this will set in motion to go crazy on it. LOL!

So anyways, thats the story behind the slow Mustang. I've been told by some people that its nice to see one that is original, so keep going back and forth on this. Thanks for any "input!"

Here's some pics of the car: