2014 Mustang details are starting to arrive...
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We're only speculating, but if you read through this thread you'll get a pretty good understanding that 14's are not much different than 13's. I love my GHIG gt 13 and have never thought I missed out by not waiting for a 14.
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14 worth more because your paying 1000's more!
13 will be 1000's less so worthless is stupid because it's exact car for much less!
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When I first order my 2013 a few weeks ago, my dealer told me I should have it by early-mid November. I figured this would give me enough time to at least get somewhat of an understanding of the 420hp RWD beast before snow fell. But because of the delay, I'll be getting the car in late December-early January. The last thing I want to do is have to drive the car off the lot worrying about snow on day 1. It would also mean I would have to spend twice the money on snow tires this season (my current Audi and the Mustang).
So the plan now is to sell the Audi and get a car that won't depreciate faster than Felix Baumgartner's freefall. Put in my 2014 GHIG GT order on November 12th - Day 1. And trade in my winter beater for that in March/April or whenever the 2014s ship.
I feel like this is a much less stupid and irresponsible plan.
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Originally Posted by CrzRsn
So I've decided to cancel my 2013 order and get a 2014. The main reason behind this?
When I first order my 2013 a few weeks ago, my dealer told me I should have it by early-mid November. I figured this would give me enough time to at least get somewhat of an understanding of the 420hp RWD beast before snow fell. But because of the delay, I'll be getting the car in late December-early January. The last thing I want to do is have to drive the car off the lot worrying about snow on day 1. It would also mean I would have to spend twice the money on snow tires this season (my current Audi and the Mustang).
So the plan now is to sell the Audi and get a car that won't depreciate faster than Felix Baumgartner's freefall. Put in my 2014 GHIG GT order on November 12th - Day 1. And trade in my winter beater for that in March/April or whenever the 2014s ship.
I feel like this is a much less stupid and irresponsible plan.
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So I've decided to cancel my 2013 order and get a 2014. The main reason behind this?
When I first order my 2013 a few weeks ago, my dealer told me I should have it by early-mid November. I figured this would give me enough time to at least get somewhat of an understanding of the 420hp RWD beast before snow fell. But because of the delay, I'll be getting the car in late December-early January. The last thing I want to do is have to drive the car off the lot worrying about snow on day 1. It would also mean I would have to spend twice the money on snow tires this season (my current Audi and the Mustang).
So the plan now is to sell the Audi and get a car that won't depreciate faster than Felix Baumgartner's freefall. Put in my 2014 GHIG GT order on November 12th - Day 1. And trade in my winter beater for that in March/April or whenever the 2014s ship.
I feel like this is a much less stupid and irresponsible plan.
When I first order my 2013 a few weeks ago, my dealer told me I should have it by early-mid November. I figured this would give me enough time to at least get somewhat of an understanding of the 420hp RWD beast before snow fell. But because of the delay, I'll be getting the car in late December-early January. The last thing I want to do is have to drive the car off the lot worrying about snow on day 1. It would also mean I would have to spend twice the money on snow tires this season (my current Audi and the Mustang).
So the plan now is to sell the Audi and get a car that won't depreciate faster than Felix Baumgartner's freefall. Put in my 2014 GHIG GT order on November 12th - Day 1. And trade in my winter beater for that in March/April or whenever the 2014s ship.
I feel like this is a much less stupid and irresponsible plan.
I think it's reasonable...but don't do it because it will depreciate "less"... It will just depreciate "later"...because you're getting it later. I'm sure my car is worth so much less than when I got out new...but I don't care. I absolutely love my car, regardless of its worth to other people. All that matters is its worth to me. Period.
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This all said, the most important thing, as others have noted, is that YOU enjoy it for the money you pay.
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I think it's reasonable...but don't do it because it will depreciate "less"... It will just depreciate "later"...because you're getting it later. I'm sure my car is worth so much less than when I got out new...but I don't care. I absolutely love my car, regardless of its worth to other people. All that matters is its worth to me. Period.
If I can get the the money back whenever I end up selling it or whatever, then thats great. If not, then whatever. The depreciation comment was aimed at my Audi since I bet when I come back in the spring the dealer will offer less than half of what they offered last month. If I sell it now, and get something like a Focus winter beater for $2k, I'll get most of that back when I get the Mustang.
With a '14 model, you will be about 12 months away from the next generation Mustang, which might or might not have an impact on the value of that car. If Ford puts incentives to clear out '14s, that puts pressure on the value at that point in time.
This all said, the most important thing, as others have noted, is that YOU enjoy it for the money you pay.
This all said, the most important thing, as others have noted, is that YOU enjoy it for the money you pay.
A question that did arise though. Will they roll out the 50th Anniversary edition with the 2014 S197, or will they wait for the next gen and call it a 2014.5?
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Hi all,
I've got a dilemma of sorts so I figured I'd ask for advice here (seems like the right thread). I currently have a 2013 Gotta Have It Green GT on order (first Mustang, first Ford, first American car) and just got my VIN and build date yesterday - December 3, 2012. This is about a month later than my dealer estimated, so they are looking for one like mine that they can ship here from somewhere else in the US. After posting this on another forum, someone mentioned the 2014, which I've heard nothing about until then. Looking around, I found that all the rumors lead back here, so I figured this is the best place to ask (the other forum didn't give me any worthwhile tips at all).
With all the speculation on the 2014s out there I'm starting to consider switching my order in November. That IS something worth waiting an extra month or two for. The problem is that there is a chance, small as it may be, that my dealer finds me a car and says they can have it here in a week. So basically I want to know how certain you guys are that ordering starts in November? And whether or not I should tell my dealer to call off the search.
Oh... One more thing to note, GHIGreen is a must. If the 2014 won't have the color, then I'm sticking with my 2013 order thank you very much.
Thanks,
Mike
I've got a dilemma of sorts so I figured I'd ask for advice here (seems like the right thread). I currently have a 2013 Gotta Have It Green GT on order (first Mustang, first Ford, first American car) and just got my VIN and build date yesterday - December 3, 2012. This is about a month later than my dealer estimated, so they are looking for one like mine that they can ship here from somewhere else in the US. After posting this on another forum, someone mentioned the 2014, which I've heard nothing about until then. Looking around, I found that all the rumors lead back here, so I figured this is the best place to ask (the other forum didn't give me any worthwhile tips at all).
With all the speculation on the 2014s out there I'm starting to consider switching my order in November. That IS something worth waiting an extra month or two for. The problem is that there is a chance, small as it may be, that my dealer finds me a car and says they can have it here in a week. So basically I want to know how certain you guys are that ordering starts in November? And whether or not I should tell my dealer to call off the search.
Oh... One more thing to note, GHIGreen is a must. If the 2014 won't have the color, then I'm sticking with my 2013 order thank you very much.
Thanks,
Mike
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Five Oh Brian, was today still the deadline? My dealer finally finished my order today, but he said the date was pushed out until the 3rd of November for the last day. Any truth in that?
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Ford did, indeed, push the deadline for ordering '13 Mustangs out a week. Orders must be in by October 31st.
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Any info as to the GT Premium Coupe price for 2013 vs 2014? I didn't think the prices would go up much from 2013 models to 2014 models. Now, from 2014 models to 2015 models will probably be a different story, based on the speculated changes, mainly the IRS and whatnot.
On the rebates - I see the $1500 rebate available currently. If I go with a 2014, can I expect SOME type of rebate to be available? Like maybe the $1000 rebate that was available on the 2013's about a month ago? Or is it safe to say that there will be no rebates on the 2014 models until well into the 2013 calendar year?
I was planning on ordering a 2013 GT, but didn't realize until recently that the order cycle was coming ( or has come ) to an end. Living in Pittsburgh, I don't really want to order a car so early that it arrives in January ( and then I have to stare at it in the garage until May ). So now I'm planning to order a 2014 GT.
But here is what I've heard from a reliable source. The window for ordering the "2014" GTs will be very small - only a few weeks - starting around mid-November as I saw posted above in this thread. Then that production will close and no more "2014" models will be available. At that point, the production line is shut down as they re-tool for the 2014.5 models, which will be what most folks are calling the 2015 models. Because I'm not sure I will like the 2014.5 or 2015 models ( whatever they end up being called ) I plan to order the early 2014 model, most likely in mid-November. Hopefully it doesn't arrive until at least February - but even then I'll have to trailer it home. There's no way my baby will be driven on salty roads EVER, let alone on her maiden voyage!
I can't wait to pull the trigger in a few weeks...
On the rebates - I see the $1500 rebate available currently. If I go with a 2014, can I expect SOME type of rebate to be available? Like maybe the $1000 rebate that was available on the 2013's about a month ago? Or is it safe to say that there will be no rebates on the 2014 models until well into the 2013 calendar year?
I was planning on ordering a 2013 GT, but didn't realize until recently that the order cycle was coming ( or has come ) to an end. Living in Pittsburgh, I don't really want to order a car so early that it arrives in January ( and then I have to stare at it in the garage until May ). So now I'm planning to order a 2014 GT.
But here is what I've heard from a reliable source. The window for ordering the "2014" GTs will be very small - only a few weeks - starting around mid-November as I saw posted above in this thread. Then that production will close and no more "2014" models will be available. At that point, the production line is shut down as they re-tool for the 2014.5 models, which will be what most folks are calling the 2015 models. Because I'm not sure I will like the 2014.5 or 2015 models ( whatever they end up being called ) I plan to order the early 2014 model, most likely in mid-November. Hopefully it doesn't arrive until at least February - but even then I'll have to trailer it home. There's no way my baby will be driven on salty roads EVER, let alone on her maiden voyage!
I can't wait to pull the trigger in a few weeks...
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