How long are you keeping your NEW mustang?
Cobra R Member
Joined: July 17, 2012
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From: Virginia
My 13 gets here in a few days and I think I'll be keeping it for a long time, I can see ford already getting off track of the old mustang we all really like so anymore modern changes ton this body and it won't be for me
Legacy TMS Member
Joined: January 6, 2006
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From: Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by eric n
I love my 5.0, but find myself considering a 4 door something. My son is about to turn 12 and I can't imagine he's going to be comfortable long in the back of my mustang. But, I'm still sorting it out and am not sure what i will do. Obviously the economy, fuel prices and who knows what will be factors.
Mach 1 Member
Joined: January 12, 2012
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From: Suburbs of Dallas
All you guys saying you're going to keep it for 7+ years/forever really aren't considering the electronics in these things - they will be severely outdated in just a couple years and I guarantee you Ford will stop offering firmware updates to get you to buy a new car. They aren't built to last like they used to be. I'd say the SN95s were the last of that kind of simple car that could last forever, MAYbe the 05-09s, but the 10+...I just don't see it, especially working in the tech industry.
Oh no, how will I ever survive?
I don't suppose you can explain to me why my base model Mustang would even need a firmware update, can you? You see, I'm a network administrator by trade, and generally speaking if it's working now it doesn't need a firmware update to continue working.
Bullitt Member
Joined: July 5, 2012
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From: Fort Worth, TX
I can't imagine selling the Boss right now, but I admit I like having the newest toys. Hopefully I'll be in a financial situation to hang on to my current car while picking up whatever the new SE's are. Or maybe a C7.
I Have No Life
Joined: September 24, 2011
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Originally Posted by Bucko
Only the early 3.7's. I bought a late 2011, so the noise issue did not apply to me.
I do my homework before I buy, and never buy new. Since the only issue of the 2011 was the noisy 3.7 (I have an automatic, so no issues with the standard transmission), I went forward with the purchase.
I may buy a 2015, but it wont be new, nor will I be standing in line to get the first ones off the truck. Or, I'll be buying one of the many garage queens I read about here as they buy the 2015...
I do my homework before I buy, and never buy new. Since the only issue of the 2011 was the noisy 3.7 (I have an automatic, so no issues with the standard transmission), I went forward with the purchase.
I may buy a 2015, but it wont be new, nor will I be standing in line to get the first ones off the truck. Or, I'll be buying one of the many garage queens I read about here as they buy the 2015...
Cobra Member
Joined: December 4, 2011
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From: Central Florida
I Have No Life
Joined: September 24, 2011
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Originally Posted by Bucko
No freakin' way! I bought it with 2k on it's odometer, and in less than 6 months, it has 28K on it.
Cobra Member
Joined: December 4, 2011
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From: Central Florida
Until my grandson turns 18 (another 15 years)
Bullitt Member
Joined: July 14, 2012
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My 2013 is the first car I have ever custom ordered from a car manufacturer. The fact it was built exactly to my specifications makes it that much more special to me. That and it is without a doubt the most fun car I have ever owned, hands down. I have a feeling I will be holding on to this car for awhile.
Cobra R Member
Joined: March 29, 2012
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From: S.E Michigan
Are you saying my power windows and power mirrors will be outdated and I can't get firmware updates for them?
Oh no, how will I ever survive?
I don't suppose you can explain to me why my base model Mustang would even need a firmware update, can you? You see, I'm a network administrator by trade, and generally speaking if it's working now it doesn't need a firmware update to continue working.
Oh no, how will I ever survive?
I don't suppose you can explain to me why my base model Mustang would even need a firmware update, can you? You see, I'm a network administrator by trade, and generally speaking if it's working now it doesn't need a firmware update to continue working.
Im with you on this one, i've never heard of a car needing a firmware update to continue working.
GT Member
Joined: February 26, 2011
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From: Orange County, CA
Trade my 2010 in for 2013 or wait till 2015?? Hmm decisions decisions!!! Then I'll have to change my name to MUSTANGfan_?? LOL
Last edited by MUSTANGfan2010; Aug 16, 2012 at 12:05 PM.
Shelby GT350 Member
Joined: May 18, 2010
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From: CT
At least until The SRT Barracuda hits the streets. I will likely trade up at that point. Otherwise, i seriously love my 2011 and could see myself growing old with it.
Last edited by MRGTX; Aug 18, 2012 at 05:20 AM.
