Very true bro! I was just thinking for the cars age at 12,000 year for say 3 years should be around 36k or so. 54k miles is certainly nothing and in fact your still breaking her in. Lol!

 

However that doesn't mean that I would consider getting one right now. That's for if June arrives and I still don't have a stand. Only way I'd consider one now is if there was a base 2011 5.0 kona blue brembo and it was priced well. Otherwise, I'd pass till June.

 

Dang, that one I posted even has the Brembo wheels, but not the Brembo brakes. That dealership ships all over the country constantly too.

 

Doing that would be a huge inconvenience for me. I know a lot of people do it, but they probably don't work as many hours as I do per week. Plus if I get there, test drive it, and find that it's been driven pretty hard, I'm screwed.

 

Good luck bro. Keep us all posted with the final outcome!

 

Patience and sound advice will be what helps you spend your money wisely.

Try and avoid high mileage vehicles and/or those with modifications. I traded in my base 2012 5.0 with 46k for my Boss in Sept. 2013.
My GT had VERY high mileage but it was 90% highway, between Dallas & Houston. Even though it wasn't abused or had a used and abused city driving transmission, it still had issues. My A/C went out twice.... at 40k and again at 44k.
What you think you're buying is not always what you're really buying. I'm praying the next guy who owns my GT doesn't have A/C issues.

Just for kicks though...
I bought it BRAND NEW (a couple weeks before the '13s came out) for $24k.

Being in warranty is SO worth the extra cost.
I'd rather spend a few more on a new '14 (with HIDS) and not worry about any single, big or small, issues.

 

Will do. I will be continually posting new cars here to see what you guys think until I finally buy one.

 

Was that $24k just the car or was it the out the door price?

Also, two ACs!?!? Is this a common problem? Never heard of that happening before.

 

You know exactly what you want. That's good. Negotiation isn't hard. It can be as simple as what you've said firmly on this forum. I agree with you on flying to a car you're not certain you'll buy. HOWEVER... since you have time...

Establish some relationships with Ford dealers. Selling a used car in their brand family still means they have a reputation to uphold. You can often write to, sometimes online chat with, internet sales people. While I bought my Boss long distance , I knew a lot about it before flew out for the test drive. Many emails, photos, and phone calls first. They can also watch out for you with incoming trades and let you know right away when something meets your criteria. This could work well with dealers in your radius, too. You'll need inside help if you wanna land the deal of the century.

Have any car-buff relatives out of state that would test drive one for you? I have one in FL that checks on cars for me occasionally...

So my message is, maybe you should focus on WHO you are willing to buy from, then let them help you. If you trust them, you're far more likely to end up with a good deal on a well-kept car. And please get something, without drivetrain mods, with a good amount of warranty left. And HIDs ain't all that...

 

http://www.koonschryslerdodgejeepram...e8a1b1440a.htm

Down to $20,488. Still a no go?

 

if you want it, go for it! You only live once.

 

Calling them tomorrow about it. If I didn't live only once, chances are I wouldn't be being this careful about buying this stang lol.

To the other guys who have answered my questions, I will definitely be taking your thoughts into account. I had actually chosen to pass on it like most of you suggested, but $20,448 seemed a little too good pass up. That being said, I have a list of questions for the dealer tomorrow. Most importantly, is the car tuned, and if it is, does it have the SCT tuner? If it's tuned and doesn't still have that tuner, I'm 99% on passing it. They'd have to offer me one hell of a deal for me to buy it then.

Oh, and get well soon!!!

 

Sounds like you know what you want! Go for it if you like it! I'd make a starting offer of $19,000 & see if you can make a deal!

 

Will do. Thanks for all the help everyone. I'll let you know how things work out.

 

Definitely make the concerns about the tune part of your negotiations.

Keep us posted!!

 

Good Luck!

 

and have them throw some type of warrenty on it for free, but get it in writing.

 

Just called the dealer. Sales rep says it was tuned but does have the tuner with it. He's going to email me tomorrow to confirm, but he sounded pretty confident (no long ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmms). With it I should be able to revert it back to factory spec. He's also going to send me a few engine pictures, and one of the tuner.

 

There you go. Go for it!

 

Nice. All I'd want to know now is will they offer you any kind of engine warranty. I think I know the answer but it's sure worth asking. Or even if they'd let you pay part of the cost for an extended powertrain warranty. I paid $500 when I bought mine to extend from 5/60K to 7/100K.