2011 GT or 2008 GT500
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And at this time I can't justify an extra 20,000 for a GT500 (yeah, that's the difference up here)
I'll just wait for the ____ + skynet GT500/Cobra
Actually I'm waiting on at least 2013 before I get one....or maybe the next gen, depending on what the wind says
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I'm going to go with a "no" on that one. I don't think all Mustangs will depreciate equally. The more optioned a car is, the more it will depreciate. But a $30k stripper going for $15k in 3 years? Not likely unless it's got 60k miles or more on it. On the other hand, if there are GTs that cheap in 3 years, I might have to find a mate for my V6. .
'05s are still selling for better than $15k.
.'05s are still selling for better than $15k.
Like he said. My 2007 GT Deluxe went for $17,000 Wholesale. A Premium is worth about $800 more. NAV adds about $350 and CS about $900. My depreciation was more like 27% over 4 model years (From actual price). A GT500 lost about 39% over the same period (Buddy got $28,000 on his 2007 GT500 Trade In for a 2011 GT500).
That said if I was going to spend $38,000 it would be for the left over 2008 GT500.
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What part of that disagrees with what I posted? It sounds to me like you're supporting what I wrote.
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Unfortunately I have other areas to focus my energy and funding on right now, at least over the next 3 or 4 years.
And at this time I can't justify an extra 20,000 for a GT500 (yeah, that's the difference up here)
I'll just wait for the ____ + skynet GT500/Cobra
Actually I'm waiting on at least 2013 before I get one....or maybe the next gen, depending on what the wind says
And at this time I can't justify an extra 20,000 for a GT500 (yeah, that's the difference up here)
I'll just wait for the ____ + skynet GT500/Cobra
Actually I'm waiting on at least 2013 before I get one....or maybe the next gen, depending on what the wind says
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GT500 all the way. The only reason I wouldn't do the 07-09 is because the 2010+ look 100x better IMO. eci is right, hand built motor, much more exclusive build, a lot of subtle changes that would cost you big money to do on a GT. It's worth the premium to maintain that exclusivity.
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in a mustang gt
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There is a big difference between a defective part and a weak part. 
If you don't think 2011 5.0s are going to have serious quality issues, you've never owned a new Ford. Buying new cars makes you subject to all the crap work from the UAW.
The same guys that made my car will be making yours.
If you don't think 2011 5.0s are going to have serious quality issues, you've never owned a new Ford. Buying new cars makes you subject to all the crap work from the UAW.
The same guys that made my car will be making yours.
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I'm going to go with a "no" on that one. I don't think all Mustangs will depreciate equally. The more optioned a car is, the more it will depreciate. But a $30k stripper going for $15k in 3 years? Not likely unless it's got 60k miles or more on it. On the other hand, if there are GTs that cheap in 3 years, I might have to find a mate for my V6. .
'05s are still selling for better than $15k.
.'05s are still selling for better than $15k.
No Jerry----
Your EASILY looking at a 48 % residual on the 2011-----
Not to mention you will see that 5.0 badge EVERWHERE you turn your head-----
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Really.... a "which is better section"? Wow. My vote goes for the GT500, and I can summarize why in two words- Superchared Shelby. Or you could hold out for the way cool and over priced 2012 Boss 302 (street version)- if it happens.
