2012 to 2015 50th edition upgrade at 17400miles?
12/13/14, 10:30 AM
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2012 to 2015 50th edition upgrade at 17400miles?
The more I want to wait the more I want it. 50th anniversary edition is limited with only 1964 built, and my local dealer has the kona manual trans that I really want, the dilemma is I have a glass roof loaded 12 GT with 17400 miles, am I trading it up too soon? its a bone stock car, no mods, with engine ticking.. will I regret if I dont act quick?
12/13/14, 12:01 PM
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I'll tell you what my 15 year old son told me when I was undecided on trading my 09 GT with glass roof and a lot of mods for a new 13 Boss 302...."Dad, you know you really want it, so if you can afford it, get it...don't miss out"....he then added, you can always get another glass roof 09 and do it all over again, but there are only so many Boss 302's.....
So, if it's something you find yourself thinking about ALL the time, then I'd say go for it....those LE's will only be new once and there are only so many of them
Good luck....happy holidays !!!
So, if it's something you find yourself thinking about ALL the time, then I'd say go for it....those LE's will only be new once and there are only so many of them
Good luck....happy holidays !!!
12/13/14, 02:08 PM
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You should look at what you want to do with the car if you get the 50th edition. Are you planning to daily drive it or keep it for a collectors car? I don't know if you would be worried about putting miles on the car and then you can't even enjoy it! 
Or is it the new style that you like? I wanted the 2015 style but I have a 2014. 
Or is it the new style that you like? I wanted the 2015 style but I have a 2014.
12/14/14, 08:22 AM
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12/16/14, 07:41 AM
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Around here the are going for sticker or less, 44,000 50th with Performance Mustang for right around 40,000 and this one is going MSRP http://www.lancecunninghamford.com/n...6P8CF7F5316341
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Mustang-GT-2015-ford-mustang-gt-50-th-anniversary-wimbledon-white-759-/301438523459?forcerrptr=true&hash=item462f22d843&item=301438523459&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
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12/16/14, 07:47 AM
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My issue is that it was made in 64 not 65. look back and all the anniversary models line up to make 50 years at 2014 not 2015. So question. is the 84, 94, 2004 models wrong? or just the 2015?
12/16/14, 09:41 AM
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The more I want to wait the more I want it. 50th anniversary edition is limited with only 1964 built, and my local dealer has the kona manual trans that I really want, the dilemma is I have a glass roof loaded 12 GT with 17400 miles, am I trading it up too soon? its a bone stock car, no mods, with engine ticking.. will I regret if I dont act quick?
12/16/14, 01:34 PM
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I agree with the previous poster who compared this to the Boss 302... There are only so many, and if that is what you want and you have the resources than go for it.
That said, I do not believe these anniversary editions will hold the value the same way the Bosses have. First, there really aren't any performance upgrades (correct me if I'm wrong), and the "cosmetic" special editions never seem to fare all that well as time goes on. Second, we can argue all we want about the front end of the '15, but I have to believe Ford will eventually listen to all the voices saying this is the weak point of the car aesthetically. As a result, in a couple model years, the front end will be at least tweaked into something everyone will like even better- which will position the anniversary models as the "pre-fixed" S550. Just my opinion, and worth less than $0.02.
That said, I do not believe these anniversary editions will hold the value the same way the Bosses have. First, there really aren't any performance upgrades (correct me if I'm wrong), and the "cosmetic" special editions never seem to fare all that well as time goes on. Second, we can argue all we want about the front end of the '15, but I have to believe Ford will eventually listen to all the voices saying this is the weak point of the car aesthetically. As a result, in a couple model years, the front end will be at least tweaked into something everyone will like even better- which will position the anniversary models as the "pre-fixed" S550. Just my opinion, and worth less than $0.02.
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12/16/14, 06:17 PM
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Here is one a few hours from me that seems like it is at list price though I can't read the window sticker. This is the one I would get if I had the money.
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/4796818629.html
Wayne
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/4796818629.html
Wayne
12/16/14, 07:24 PM
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and https://themustangsource.com/timeline/64-66/64/... Regardless, I wouldn't lose any sleep either way...
12/20/14, 03:53 AM
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OP: Keep your 2012....Trust me, its not worth the upgrade!
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12/21/14, 07:49 PM
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It was a 1964 1/2- model year 1965. This information is available from numerous sources. Here are a couple quick finds:http://mustangs.about.com/od/1965/a/1964-5-mustang.htm
and https://themustangsource.com/timeline/64-66/64/... Regardless, I wouldn't lose any sleep either way...
You are, of course, correct- there was no '64 1/2 Mustang, the original year of the car was 1965 (just released a bit early).
However, that doesn't change the fact that the 50th rendition of the Mustang was the 2014 (simple math). The 2015 is the 51st Ford Mustang- the only thing 50th about it is Ford's desire to hype the introduction of a new platform (and there's nothing wrong with that- the original Mustang was primarily marketing-driven as well).
and https://themustangsource.com/timeline/64-66/64/... Regardless, I wouldn't lose any sleep either way...
You are, of course, correct- there was no '64 1/2 Mustang, the original year of the car was 1965 (just released a bit early).
However, that doesn't change the fact that the 50th rendition of the Mustang was the 2014 (simple math). The 2015 is the 51st Ford Mustang- the only thing 50th about it is Ford's desire to hype the introduction of a new platform (and there's nothing wrong with that- the original Mustang was primarily marketing-driven as well).
12/21/14, 07:54 PM
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It was a 1964 1/2- model year 1965. This information is available from numerous sources. Here are a couple quick finds:http://mustangs.about.com/od/1965/a/1964-5-mustang.htm
and https://themustangsource.com/timeline/64-66/64/... Regardless, I wouldn't lose any sleep either way...
12/21/14, 09:06 PM
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OP, if its that important to you to have the 50th anniversary, go for it. If your purchase is solely based on the hopes this is going to be some type of collector pony, you may want to rethink that. It ain't gonna be worth a bunch of loot.
12/22/14, 04:12 AM
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Sounds like today's youth! No disrespect to your son by any means, but that seems to be the ongoing mindset of Americans these days, buy it if you want it...don't worry about the consequences! Charge, Charge, Charge!
OP: Keep your 2012....Trust me, its not worth the upgrade!
OP: Keep your 2012....Trust me, its not worth the upgrade!
12/22/14, 07:28 AM
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It was a 1964 1/2- model year 1965. This information is available from numerous sources. Here are a couple quick finds:http://mustangs.about.com/od/1965/a/1964-5-mustang.htm
and https://themustangsource.com/timeline/64-66/64/... Regardless, I wouldn't lose any sleep either way...
and https://themustangsource.com/timeline/64-66/64/... Regardless, I wouldn't lose any sleep either way...
It was a 1964 1/2- model year 1965. This information is available from numerous sources. Here are a couple quick finds:http://mustangs.about.com/od/1965/a/1964-5-mustang.htm
and https://themustangsource.com/timeline/64-66/64/... Regardless, I wouldn't lose any sleep either way...
You are, of course, correct- there was no '64 1/2 Mustang, the original year of the car was 1965 (just released a bit early).
However, that doesn't change the fact that the 50th rendition of the Mustang was the 2014 (simple math). The 2015 is the 51st Ford Mustang- the only thing 50th about it is Ford's desire to hype the introduction of a new platform (and there's nothing wrong with that- the original Mustang was primarily marketing-driven as well).
and https://themustangsource.com/timeline/64-66/64/... Regardless, I wouldn't lose any sleep either way...
You are, of course, correct- there was no '64 1/2 Mustang, the original year of the car was 1965 (just released a bit early).
However, that doesn't change the fact that the 50th rendition of the Mustang was the 2014 (simple math). The 2015 is the 51st Ford Mustang- the only thing 50th about it is Ford's desire to hype the introduction of a new platform (and there's nothing wrong with that- the original Mustang was primarily marketing-driven as well).
Sweeping you all up in this one...
The 1964.5 Mustang was a 1965 model year, and always was. Only us enthusiasts make a big deal about it, if we make a big deal at all.
But consider... they made a 2015 model (50 years apart), with a 50th edition car...
In **2014**. 2015 is 10 days away yet (as of this posting). Varilux has it right.
They did just fine, Ford did. This is not a nit to pick, IMO.