To start off I bought a 2004 Mustang a couple of months ago, and now I'm starting to realize that it was a BAD car choice :bang: This isn't a slam on Mustangs AT ALL because I love Mustangs, but ... I'm having a hard time driving it since I'm only 4'10 and I don't exactly have a perfect driving record(I got a few tickets and had 4 accidents with my previous car) ... heck I had a hard enough time driving my old car(Zx2), and the Mustang is a tank compared to it!!

So my question is, how bad would it be to go back to my dealer and ask if I could trade my car in for something that I can actually drive?? Basically I just want to know what the fee/interest/whatever else would be. If anyone could help me out that would be great Thanks!!

 

moving to the ford salesman forum. they can defintely help you out!

 

If you were in an equity situation when you purchased it, you should be ok. 04 Mustang prices have actually increased slightly in the past month or so due to the lack of 05's avaialble and people are getting the Mustang itch. Go talk to your salesperson and see if he can help you out without it hurting too much. You might even be able to get into an 05 that fits you [focus comes to mind as it has a great seating arrangement] with Ford's new Family plan you can buy at ford employee pricing plus get the rebate.

 

As Ed implied, you are going to take a loss due to depreciation. Mustangs are holding their value fairly well due to the excitement around the 05 and the lack of other products in the segment, but almost all cars decrease in value when purchased. I see that your sig says 40th anniversary addition. Did you get a GT with the gold racing stripes in Red or Black? Those are pretty limited and will hold value a little better.
The best way to find out where you stand is to go the dealer and see what they will do for you. Have them tell you what they will give you for your car.
Good luck.

 

No my 40th Anniversary Edition is a V6. Thank you both for the help. It was most appreciated and I'm having a chat with my dealer some time this weekend