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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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I learned a long time ago to not be on the "bleeding edge" of anything. Wait for rev b to be released. It will have tweeks to fix things all the rev A people discovered. You won't be sorry.
+1. I'm still fixing factory flaws on my '05...
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam2004
my '10 will be paid off in 2 1/2 years - gotta love 0% APR. The 2011s will be selling for over MSRP for at least a year - plus there's no way in hell I'm buying a car with a brand new engine. I'll go with a 2012 BOSS or wait until the complete redesign in 2014.
ya im in a similiar boat, i dont think the 2011s will go a full year on adm but it will be at least winter before you can get one for around invoice. which i why i went for the 2010 in the first place i looked at it as paying around 100 hp for an extra year with a mustang. i will prolly wait for the 2014 re design and step up to the SVT version
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Cusp
I learned a long time ago to not be on the "bleeding edge" of anything. Wait for rev b to be released. It will have tweeks to fix things all the rev A people discovered. You won't be sorry.
Totally disagree with this one, based on my own personal experience. I can't tell you how many people advised me to stay away from the 2005 Mustang since it was a total redesign.

I am happy to say now, with 49K miles on the '05 GT, that it has never been back to the dealer since the day I bought it. Not a single issue, even minor. I have never owned a car as reliable as this.

Yes, I have taken care of it by doing the required maintenance (air filter, cabin air filter, and fuel filter at 30K), and have gone beyond the requirements by changing the oil every 3K miles, using Mobil 1 Full Synthetic. But, I have also driven the car hard on occasion, including 3 track days at HPDE events (see avatar pic from July 2009).

I'm really sick of hearing people say you should stay away from first year models. In the old days this may have been true, but everything has changed since then.

So yes, I plan on getting a 2011 model. Not sure about the color yet, but I am glad to hear that yellow is back - another yellow one is a distinct possibility!

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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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There might be some ADMs, but I know for me I won't have a problem getting X-Plan pricing on it
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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2011 Sounds awesome...

Here's a quote that makes me want to wait just a little longer...
“I want to take a great car and make it second to none,” he said. “The 2010 Mustang is outstanding, and the next couple of years will be some of the most exciting for Mustang. Our vision is to make Mustang a world-class sports car.”
Dave Pericak, chief engineer of the Ford Mustang
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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Yea everything sounds great but at what price?
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by black sunshine
I'm holding out for an SE. The only way I'm giving up my 07 GT (paid for) is for a Mach 1 SE. I do see a Whipple HO in my future though for my 07. 550 horse, here I come!!!
I hear you...I am thinking Kenny Bell or a 11 or 12...Not really sure at this moment. Ford is pushing the right buttons lately...
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by wjones14

I'm really sick of hearing people say you should stay away from first year models. In the old days this may have been true, but everything has changed since then.
Ever check the other forums here?
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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I feel like I'm starting to see a pattern here. Generally I think the 05-09 did so well, and there are so many out there that a lot of Mustang folks are still paying those off, or just can't justify another new car so soon.

Personally, I would love a 2011, but buying a brand new car these days is such a waste of money. I'm leaving the coutry for a year, and when i come back i am going to look into a nice 05-10. Then again, it could be time to go vintage again...the classics are getting cheaper with people panicking about gas prices.
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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I think I'm going to wait and see what these "other goodies" in the pipeline are for this generation of Mustang. That's not to say I won't salivate over the '11, though.

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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Captain Spadaro
I think I'm going to wait and see what these "other goodies in the pipeline" are. That's not to say I won't salivate over the '11, though.
Keep waiting, you'll never buy anything. If 2012 kicks ***, 2014 will be better, wait for that. Oh ****, 2016 is coming, new motor. ****, 2018 is it! Did you hear about the 2020?
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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I'm getting some things in line to own one. I'm still torn on color though. I had ordered and turned down a 2010 Grabber Blue GT, even though I usually stick with black. I might go with the sterling gray or maybe torch or the new race red... Gotta have black accents at least!
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Topnotch
2011 Sounds awesome...

Here's a quote that makes me want to wait just a little longer...
“I want to take a great car and make it second to none,” he said. “The 2010 Mustang is outstanding, and the next couple of years will be some of the most exciting for Mustang. Our vision is to make Mustang a world-class sports car.”
Dave Pericak, chief engineer of the Ford Mustang
"World class sports car".....Hmmmm

Could that mean hope for an IRS rear in some upcoming SE?

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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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lol @ Mustang ever being a "sports car". Unless completely redesigned.
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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I'm planning on buying a 2011 GT coupe with manual transmission, glass roof, and electronics package, probably in Kona Blue with Saddle interior. As far as gears, wheels, and brakes go, I'll have to wait and see exactly what will be available and what the prices will be. The other question is whether the X-Plan will be available right away or not. If all goes well, it would be great to have it by July since I'm taking a long road trip in August.
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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I'm definitely in! The question now is for what. I will be needing a new daily driver next May, and was prepared to place my order for a stripped V-6 model (with a 300+ HP engine, 6-speed manual tranny, and limited-slip diff. standard, what more could I ask for?) as soon as the order banks open up. Then they just had to show the new 5.0 GT (drop-dead gorgeous engine, 6-speed tranny, 400+ HP, and 25 MPG), which has me thinking all kinds of evil thoughts...Can I live with a 5 MPG mileage penalty? Do I really need 400+ HP? Decisions, decisions...Hopefully (for the sake of my sanity), the GT will be stupid expensive (which for my budget purposes will mean at or north of $30K), common sense will prevail, and I stick with my original plan. But if pricing starts around $28K, I may do something really stupid!
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by max2000jp
"World class sports car".....Hmmmm

Could that mean hope for an IRS rear in some upcoming SE?
Considering some of the engineers brought an E92 M3 to a test-and-tune with an '11 powertrain mule, I'd say they must have something up their collective sleeves.
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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Have an '07, only 43,000 miles, and moved office home so no more commute. Waiting to see how '11's fare with the new engine, tranny etc. Hoping to get a '12, which like the '07 will likely have certain cosmetic and other upgrades. Hope Ford still offers the brick red interior for '12, and maybe some better color choices.
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by eci
Keep waiting, you'll never buy anything. If 2012 kicks ***, 2014 will be better, wait for that. Oh ****, 2016 is coming, new motor. ****, 2018 is it! Did you hear about the 2020?
That is the truth...It seems like every few years something comes across that is a MUST Have...Or at least it seems that way to me...At some point you have to just jump in and enjoy the ride...

P.S Nice Shelby...
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by whysoserious
I am! Still waiting for the offical specs to come out (track pack or not, wheel/tire combos, etc) to finalize what I want functionally, but I'm thinking Sterling Grey or Kona Blue. Can't wait till next fall!

Since we're both from El Paso you can let me check it out when you pick one up.

What happened with your CS?
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