So, I test drove a Bullitt for the first time today and it was awesome and I want it!

$24,989 with a Mileage of : 20,1xx

What kind of advice can you guys give me - I have never owned a Mustang and not into putting a bunch of mods on it...although I would like to add those louviers ( guess that's how you spell it)? I am/would not race it...but I wouldn't mind laying heavy on that pedal a time or two.

I am not a 'car guy'. Reading all of your posts have been good to read and get some perspective on. I don't know much about any other Mustangs, don't really understand all of ya'lls shorthand abbreviations CTS, STS ....??? But it's fun to read anyway.

I am BULLITT all the way...don't think I would be looking at a Mustang otherwise. I like the other Mustangs, just don't get wrapped up in adding performance and such to my vehicles....just love the minimal, classic look in all things, especially this car.

I would actually love to know if FORD might be releasing an updated Bullitt for upcoming years as I would love to see the 1968 model nearly duplicated.....my dad had a 68 Mustang convertible that I used to play around in as a kid. He said it was a '68 but I am not so sure....I couldn't find any pictures of that car. I am skeptical they made that year in a convertible? It was white, I do remember that.

What can I expect on gas mileage? I have a short commute to work, half a mile, but I do wind up driving a lot otherwise; it would be my main/only car as I would have no second car.

As you can see by my username, I am a huge Steve McQueen fan. Own the movie on Blu Ray, seen it many times, have a lot of his movies....just love all that old school stuff. That era of the '50's to late '60s was my dad's late high school to college years and I came a couple years after that....I just dig on all his old stories about his old cars and how he used to be able to take apart the engine with his dad, how he put in a Hurst shifter in his '57 Bel Air and milled the....something or others to make it faster.

So, I want the car, actually think my pops would disagree with me on even thinking about getting this car...he's frugal and comes from a finance, banker background and just doesn't see these cars as 'practical' and I don't make a ton of money teaching school - although the used car lot this Bullitt is on swears they can get me in it for the same payments I have now-without crunching the accurate numbers of credit score-which is fine (not top tier though) and I have equity in my current 4cylinder Jeep Patriot (I know-huge jump in performance and gasoline-that's what I am worried about with gas prices these days.)

 

The main thing that jumps out at me is that $25K is too much for it. The car will be 5 model years old pretty soon, it could have been bought for around $30k brand new.

 

what year bullitt did you look at?

 

It's 2008.

I was kinda thinking the same thing on the price. If it was stickered around 22-23k, I would be yearning for it.

I guess they feel they can get it because of the low miles?

 

The Bullitt is definitely a sleek car and a nice one to have...I also love the minimal look of it and they're definitely some fun...I believe they're rated at 315 hp??? with a CAI and a tune right?

I'd say around 22k for it is fine...they're counting on those low miles in their price, but 22k is all I'd throw at it

 

http://autotrader.autos.msn.com/fyc/...=1324215794695

click modify search and put in your zip code. See what pops up.

 

I wanted one of those too. My uncle worked for Ford for over 30 years. He advised me that the Bullit must run on premium gas, which is why you see them on the used market so much. Many folks can't afford to feed them. Also, since they are a special edition car, they tend to keep their value. I ended up buying a V6, and am having a ball modding her. Good luck in whatever you decide to do!
R/S
Fritz

 

The Bullitt has the same 4.6 V8 as the GT and requires 87 octane, not premium.

I agree that the asking price is to high. I think it should be no more then $20K.

 

What sequential number is on the strut tower bar in the engine bay?

 

Talking about the gas, I saw a video linked from this website that was an interview with the engineer or lead designer of the Bullitt and he stated that if and when you wanted to 'race' the car you should put the highest level of gas in the car, but when you just wanted to drive regularly you could put the middle level tier of the gas.

That 'engineer/designer' also said the Bullitt car can recognize the quality of the gas and drive/perform accordingly.

The salesman I talked to also commented that you did not have to put the highest grade of gas in the car.

 

The car is #3304

 

This is absolutely true.

And the car should be had for $20k.

 

That is correct. You can run 87 octane. When you change to premium, you can feel a little more responsiveness when you accelerate. The 2010 GT 4.6L V8 was adapted from the '08-'09 Bullitt engine.

I generally run 87. If I feel like springing for a little more zip, I will run down to almost empty and fill up with premium. To go back, I do the same thing.

PS - I checked on the IMBOC site for your Bullitt number. Doesn't look like the previous owner registered it there. Have you seen www.imboc.com?

 

Cut your tongues out! And may you all get hemorrhoids.

 

That's goofy. They made a big deal about the Bullitt's new technology of "adaptive spark ignition system".

87 is fine, but like Tony said, prem grade adds 10#' of low/mid range torque.

My all around mileage - 75% highway with a mountain pass in between, is 23. My best at 70 on cruise on flat highway (with occasional passing up to 80-90) is 27.

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I've been starting on my year end net worth numbers this weekend and KBB says:

08 Bullitt, 15,465 miles, Excellent: Private party $23,584. Trade in $20,694.

4 "Completed" auctions on ebay ranged from $22,500 to $23,500. None sold.

Auto trader showed zero Bullitts for sale. Whereas 08 GT's are a dime a dozen.

 

The price seems high, my 07 Shelby GT was purchased for less than that with several thousand less miles on it.

 

A lot of misconceptions here so let me try to clear up some questions:
The Bullitt has a special tune 4.6 3 valve which has the factory cold air package, different harmonic balancer and exhaust. Engine is rated at 315 HP on premium fuel. The engine will run on regular all day long, but can sense premium fuel and will up the torque and horsepower if you run it. I routinely see 21.5 -22 mpg around town and going to work and have seen a best of 28.3 mpg between Green Bay and Minneapolis. A couple of things you can do to improve mileage is run ethanol free fuel, run premium and use synthetic oil in the crankcase. The suspension was also upgraded from the standard GT, and the 3.73 HD rear axle was standard.

The Bullitt's limited production (7700 units in 2008-9) does tend to drive the resale values up a little. There were three low mileage examples in the WIsconsin-Chicago area and all were listed at $24K. I would definately try to negotiate the price down some. The base price on the 2008 Bullitt package was $33,100. There were only a few options like Sirius and Nav System available.

I've had my Bullitt since new, and love it to death. I lust after the new Boss or even a 5 liter GT, but only when I can convince my better half that I should have two Mustangs will I get one. The car drives great on the highway and on the track and it just has that clean sinister look.

 

According to Ford press releases, the 315hp was achieved on regular fuel. A bit from this article also mentions this.