Niket

I stay in Dubai and just got my driving license here, Mustang has been my dream car for a long and I'm planning on buying one. Given the budget constraints I have, I can only afford used ones here. The majority of the mustangs here are North American Specs. I need advice on which model year I shall buy. Any thoughts?

NC14GT

In my opinion there are no bad Mustang model years to buy. The key is to get the best example you can find and afford no matter what year it is. One that was cared for with proper maintenance and lower miles, preferably a one or two owner example. Newer is not better. Example: A high mileage 4 owner 2016 model with no maintenance history would not be preferable over a 2011 model with low miles that was babied by one owner. Each car will have an important history behind it. It's the job of the buyer to examine each car carefully and make that important decision. Factoring in color choice and tranny type makes it even a tougher search in your area but you can certainly send us examples of cars you are looking at and getting opinions. None will be as important as your own. You want a positive ownership experience. Good luck!

Niket

Thank You So Much NC07GTCS, you gave me a very good perspective on this one.

NC14GT

Hey, we all wish you the best. Keep us posted.

Niket

Hi, I found one mustang here, 2017 Ecoboost premium, 2nd owner. Approx $12000. North American spec
it has 80,000 km on it
https://tnydu.biz/DOzsTq

NC14GT

The mileage is just under 50,000 miles which isn't bad but also isn't great unless the miles were mostly highway. That would be fine otherwise. I like the fact that the car was serviced properly and it doesn't seem like it was abused in the photos shown. The key question in my mind is, Are you OK with a 4 cylinder engine? They are certainly peppy ( I test drove one for fun about two years ago and was impressed) but it's not a V8 with it's delightful exhaust notes. Was a V8 engine part of your dream as well? I strongly urge you not to settle as the ownership experience will be lacking. I've seen that so much with other folks car purchases. "I wish I got that" or "I wish I waited for something else." Even the color is important although I think white would be very desirable in your part of the world..
If you are very impressed with this Mustang, with no hesitation, then certainly go for it. The price sure seems right unless something is amiss that I can't see.
We wish you the best!

Bert

^ I think that pretty much covers it!

I am just wondering if the price is converted correctly to US Dollars; $12K USD seems low?

NC14GT

I was thinking the same thing at first but I did the current currency exchange and it is just under $12,000 US.
I found a 33,000 miles car on ebay (same year, model) for $18k so this does seem quite low. I hope there are no issues, or perhaps the demand just isn't there in the UAE.

NC14GT

Hey Niket, any updates for us or are you still looking into it??