My story.. (haha)

I bought a 05' Mustang Conv brand new in 2006. I was 21 years old and really wanted a mustang and rushed into it not really thinking or getting what i REALLY wanted. So now, i am in LOVE with the GT/CS mustangs and found out yesterday that I was actually approved to trade in my car and get one. Unfortunally, it's going to cost me around 39K because I am in the whole around 6K (neg equity), however, with X PLAN and current incentives on 07' models im breaking even. So, I guess Im wondering is it worth it? Ive asked friends and family, they think i'm crazy, and I want to know the main differences between the 07 model gt/cs and the 08 models? The car I'm looking at also has the shaker 1000, and optional built in navagation system... which I am consdiering getting? good investment? bad? any help and or suggestions would be great i just dont know what i really want, and of course it's going to be a convertible.

thanks!

 

Honestly id say if you really want it, then go get it. There is quite a few little add-ons from 07-08. Ambient lighting, HID's, side air bags, chrome pieces around radio head pieces. I think there is a few other little things.

39k is alot. Id consider tossing the nav and saving almost 2k. might even toss the shaker1000. the 500 kicks azz, dont need a 1000 unless u really want extra bass. that alone will save you almost 4k.

Do yourself a favor and add gap coverage for $525 and an ext warranty.

 

Hmm, I didn't think about the NAV ability. And you know what? I dont even know with the price that i listed included the nav system, i didnt even know it was offered until I saw it in one at the dealership the other day. I know for sure it has the shaker 1000, I have a 500 now and it doesnt bother me, besides it rattles a little on the drivers side. I just can't imagine spending 39k on a new one, but it's because my neg equity, but I want it bad haha. I could get a beemer!

 

plz dont get a beemer...nav is cool, but you can get some very good external navs for about $500. then it go can from car to car with you.

all i can really say is that i love my 08. lol

 

If I remember right, the navigation is only available with the Shaker 500 - so I guess you would have to decide which one you wanted more -

Is it possible to sell your car, instead of trading it in? Not for sure if this would make a big difference in the negative loss -

My overall thought is i know how you feel about getting a car that you LOVE - but to spend $39,000 for a car that doesn't cost that much loaded; and it will be worth much less since the 08's are out in full swing -
The newness of the car will eventually fade away - and your payments won't

Johnny

 

yeh, i don't know what to do. they have one at a dealership i saw im going to go look at it who knows

 

I'd wait, start making bigger payments on the current stang, then when you get on more even grounds pull the trigger on the new stang.

I did basically the same thing with my truck, but it was the now exgirlfriend who changed my mind about somethings I wanted and didn't want. GF is gone but I still have the truck the way I really didn't want it... So I waited till I had her paid off before ordering a new vehicle, the exact way I wanted it.

 

Just because you are qualified to go further into debt doesn't make it a good idea. You've got a nice ride. Keep it. Pay it off. Do something else with the extra money (like maybe save it ).

Just my two cents...YMMV.

 

Save your money - keey the 05 its a great mustang and if you want turn it into a gt/cs clone with the scoopes and stripes. Wouldn't cost u nearly as much.
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