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Old 8/10/12, 08:58 PM
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How long are you keeping your NEW mustang?

Another thread I answered in has brought this question.

I have read several news stories that state new car buyers used to sell on average after 3 years and now that economy is bad and warranties last longer it's up to an average of 5 years depending on make.

I will have a 6/75 Ford ESP warranty on my 2013 GT and will sell before the 6 years is up. Possibly sooner depending on what the C7 and the 2015 Mustang come out with.

What about you?
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I'll keep it till the wheels fall off

or my grandson is ready to drive
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My plan was to keep it for 10 year as long as it wasn't giving me problems but I changed my mind. Depending on my situation at that time, I'm planning to replace it a year after the next generation Mustang comes out. I even thinking of buying a GT.
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Not selling #901. Pride and joy and close companion of many life experiences already.

Here's proof of my staying power (83):

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I have no plans on selling mine, all depends on if another model year comes out I like better than the 13....
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I'd like to get a 50th anniversary model if the make one, but with pay cuts, inflation, lack of jobs in the USA (yes it affects ex-pats also) and other things I think that might not be possible. This one is paid off so it's not a big deal if I can't get a new one.
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Until the all new revamped 50th Anniversary model comes out so I guess hopefully another year.
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Well I really love this car so I plan on keeping it a long time. Unless the 2015 really blows me away.
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Originally Posted by Thomas S
Well I really love this car so I plan on keeping it a long time. Unless the 2015 really blows me away.
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I always PLAN on owning a car for 10 years. We'll see...
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I keep cars at least ten years. I purchased the 7 year /125K warranty for my 2012 V6 Convertible.
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Until death do us part. It's death or mine. Whichever comes first.
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At least 10 years, or until my nephew turns eighteen. She's only used in the summer, and I plan for a long relationship.
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I have been on the two to three year cycle for many years, keeping one car only eight months until I saw my next mistress. This one, I have had her two years, and also have the full bumper to bumper ESP for 7/100000 miles, plus she is paid off. I plan on keeping her. She has been trouble free, and seems to get better the more I drive.

I just bought my wife a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee with all the bells and whistles, trading her '09 Passat wagon, so the Mustang stays in the corral....until the next gen and then who knows.
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It's all going to depend on what the redesign does. If I love it then I'll probably wait out the first new model year and trade. If I hate it then I may have it forever.

Kept my '97 Cobra 15 years until I fell in love with the GHIG...lol.
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12-18 months.
Old 8/11/12, 08:26 AM
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Life changes.. I planned on keeping my 06 forever but now here I am with a 13.. so not planning anything now but hope to keep it for sometime.
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Until we decide to get another new one.....never know. This car has no issues like some out there so we really feel comfortable with it.


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