Hello all,

I am going to post this in two places....wait before you delete one of these. I would like to get some comments from both sides. The 2005 + drivers and the 1964 1/5 to 1966 drivers.

I have a 1965 convertible and I am thinking about selling it and getting a 2009 or 2010 convertible.

Any thoughts?

Thank you all.

 

As long as you sell me your 65 at a nice low price, i don't see any problem with the 2009-2010
Otherwise, keep it. And why wouldn't you be able to have both? The classic 1965 model will usually get a few more head turns. The other thing is if you are mechanically inclined, they are way simpler to work on, and you can't void its warranty. However, I am more into classics, so my judgement is biased towards them.
A quick rundown to help you decide-

1965-
classic looks (and the FIRST first mustangs- the icons of the breed)
simpler and cheaper to fix (motor and body)
impervious to EMPs
decades worth of support from aftermarket
gets rarer every year

2009-2010
modern performance
modern conveniences
safer to drive (especially in foul weather)
more comprehensive insurance policies available (if you total a new car, its easier to replace than a classic, unless you spend extra $ to get 'classic car' insurance)
less likely to leave you stranded (emphasis on "less likely")

 

I'll assume your 65 is payed off and the only things it costs you is upkeep, gas, plates, and insurance....

with that...the way I see it.....If you have to sell the 65 so that you have the CASH to buy a 2010...dont do it. Your vert is only going to increse in value...especially since its a vert.

This is a question I have had for a while. I thought about selling my 65 for an S197...but I had to put impulse aside and think about how much I really like my car, and how it is an investment as well. A new car will only loose its worth. Dont get rid of your antique unless you truely never drive it ,and dont care weather you still have it or not. But if you think you are trading something you like, for something you will like better....I dont think it will turn out the way you are thinking it will.

Best case scenerio- keep the vert and get a new one too. Start saving now!

 

Give us the specifics on the '65!

 

I remember the pics he posted...its a nice clean car. the pics in that thread are dead though...

 

http://www.missinglinkcinema.com/mus..._65_engine.jpg

http://www.missinglinkcinema.com/mus...lue_65_Ext.jpg

http://www.missinglinkcinema.com/mus..._65_Inside.jpg

How much could this car fetch anyway?

Thank you all

 

I voted to "keep the 65," but after seeing those pics I say... KEEP THE 65!!!

 

It looks nice. Depending on how well it is restored and if #s are amtching etc. I'd guess between $22-25. If you decide to sell...let us know. My neighbor is looking for something along those lines!

 

In all honesty- I would imagine more than I would be able to pay. Its definitely a nice classic. I would say keep it unless you want to use it to help pay for a new Mustang. I wouldnt really discourage you, nor anyone else on this board, I am sure, from selling it if you wanted to go with a newer stang. We all are thinking in terms of "if I was you..." If you were to sell it, you'd probably be granting someone else's wish of wanting a classic mustang. So far, everyone here seems to have voted "keep it."

 

I say keep it and save for the New one....

 

i say keep the 65', IMHO its more unique and valuble than the new gen.

 

BEST REASON FOR KEEPING A CAR EVER!!! lol

Keep the classic. The S197s are sweet, no doubt, but you're going to miss the old girl when she's gone.

 

Yeah. I almost sold my 69 before buying the 07 and then kept it at the last minute. The folks on here can be real convincing! I'd say to keep the 65 if you can swing it.

 

Keep the classic!!!

Its value will continue to climb. The moment you drive off the lot in a '08-'09, your going to lose $5k...

If you got to have an '08-'09, take a second job now deleivering pizza at nights/weekends and put all moneys towards the new car!!! I know a guy who makes $400 a week, if you saved all that for one year ....$20k

 

Thanks everyone for your comments.

So me and my girlfriend went out and test drove a 2008 GT Convertible. Very nice! I just don't know what to do....I love the classics, but I don't drive it all that much. I think I would get more use out of the 09' or 10'.

How much will I miss my 65...............................who knows.

Decisions....decisions...

 

The 65 will always garner attention and be lusted after. The newer ones, who's to say, maybe in another 20 years, maybe not much at all. Of course, your 65 is now over 40 years old and may be too valuabel or too scarry (drum brakes, worn out suspension, etc) to drive much or far. I'd wait and see what the refresh is going to look like. They say going to be big motors, twin turbo v-6... assuming the current oil situation doesn't kill the whole pony car segment, the next couple of years could turn out some high horsepower mustangs!

 

I have a 68 vert and an 05. I love the looks of both but the driving/handling and comfort of the 05 is SO MUCH BETTER. It takes a gorilla to shift the 68 and you never know what gear your truly in.... The 05 is shifted with a little nudge. They both have power steering but 05, again, is much improved. My suggestion, keep both if you can but unless that 65 is really something special or means something to you (dad's first car, etc), go for the new one.

 

do what i did, keep the 65 and buy a new one!
i bought an 05 so i could have them 40 years apart!

 

Man, Hang on to the Classic you will regret it if you don't

 

Keep that gorgeous 65 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOTHING beats a classic; not even the fantastic looking new mustang. Oh and DRIVE your 65, so much fun doing that.

Geoffrey