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pwd72s 05-22-2009 10:58 AM

Gonna do it!
 
Yep, gonna buy a Bullitt Mustang. The remaining question...buy a very low miles, less than 2,000, used one? OR...pay $4-5 K more for a new one with all the warranty remaining.

Seems to be a lot of low miles cars out there...people buying into the "collectable" scam, now realizing (DUH!) that cars are not investments. It's not just the early 911 fold that falls for tulip mania.

Just a driver with pretty good performance. Truth be known, faster than my old 911S with better gas mileage. Only took Ford 37 years to catch up...

So, which way would you go? New or used?

nostatic 05-22-2009 11:13 AM

A friend of mine has one of these and he likes it a lot. I'm assuming a used one would still have some warranty left so likely worth it to save the money.

450knotOffice 05-22-2009 11:32 AM

My opinion is to go used. Let someone else take the "new" car depreciation hit.

968rz 05-22-2009 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 450knotOffice (Post 4678684)
My opinion is to go used. Let someone else take the "new" car depreciation hit.

+1 Until I win the loto I'll never buy another new car, too hard to justify that loss you see as soon as you get off the dealer lot.

Heel n Toe 05-22-2009 11:52 AM

"Previously owned" should work fine. Enjoy.

Less than 2000 miles? A demonstrator?

Be sure to pick up a coupla long sleeve black turtlenecks... :)

pwd72s 05-22-2009 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Heel n Toe (Post 4678709)
"Previously owned" should work fine. Enjoy.

Less than 2000 miles? A demonstrator?

Be sure to pick up a coupla long sleeve black turtlenecks... :)

Some of the used are dealerships...but some also private party, like I said..folks who once thought they could profit by buying a "rare" car.

71T Targa 05-22-2009 12:01 PM

My brother has one and loves it. They live about three hours away, and that it the car they always drive to visit.

layzee 05-22-2009 12:03 PM

Hadn't heard of this model, I gotta say it looks awesome without the trim, real stealthy.

island911 05-22-2009 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nostatic (Post 4678658)
A friend of mine has one of these and he likes it a lot. ...

So it's a hatchback then? :cool:

nostatic 05-22-2009 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by island911 (Post 4678745)
So it's a hatchback then? :cool:

I didn't say *I* liked it. You are pronoun-challenged today :D

island911 05-22-2009 12:24 PM

Oh, I know ... but I can't imagine that you would hang out with one w/o a (superior) hatchback. :cool:

aigel 05-22-2009 12:26 PM

I would save even more and get a basic V8 - then build it up to my liking. There is so much stuff out there for these cars, you could have a blast for less money or have a better car for the same money.

Just my two cents.

George

craigster59 05-22-2009 12:31 PM

Saw one of these on the freeway today...
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1243024311.jpg

Sarc 05-22-2009 12:53 PM

Paul,
How about waiting for the Bullitt edition of this newest generation? Had some quality seat time in the '10 my neighbor brought home last week (Ford exec) and it was a hoot. Strange, because after driving it I thought about asking you about your thoughts on the new one (couldn't recall if you had considered it previousely). Interior fit and finish and overall detailing much improved over the '09 generation in my opinion....

He said the Bullitt will be coming shortly.....

BeyGon 05-22-2009 01:05 PM

What year is it, probably not the 2001 model.

pwd72s 05-22-2009 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by craigster59 (Post 4678787)
Saw one of these on the freeway today...
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1243024311.jpg


Good example of WHY I want the understated Bullitt model...with the "spoiler delete" option.

Beygon, I'm going either 2008 or 2009

Sarc...any chance of a sneak pic of the '10 models???

Joeaksa 05-22-2009 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 450knotOffice (Post 4678684)
My opinion is to go used. Let someone else take the "new" car depreciation hit.

Same here. Will never buy a new vehicle again unless I win the big lotto!

Have driven several of them and they are fun... not like a 911 but better than a VW Beetle!

Heel n Toe 05-22-2009 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pwd72s (Post 4678841)
Good example of WHY I want the understated Bullitt model...

Ugh... no joke... can you imagine all the unwanted attention you'd get with that orange thang?

Understated all the way... nice ride...

http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u...angbullitt.jpg

Sarc 05-22-2009 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pwd72s (Post 4678841)
Sarc...any chance of a sneak pic of the '10 models???

No, he was pretty tight lipped about it when I pressed him further. There was a rumor that it might get the ecoboost (turbo) six, but it looks like that might be reserved for a later SVO.
But for the Bullitt, I imagine it wouldn't derive much from the current Bullitt formula; aesthetically restrained, slight bump in power, some interior touches.

Not a Bullitt, but here's a couple good reports on the new '10 GT in which it will be based on:

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/13/first-drive-2010-ford-mustang-gt/

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/18/review-2010-ford-mustang-gt/

Normally, I would say buy used but since you appear to be pretty monogamous with your car(s) choices, I would be more concerned about getting the better package vs. any loss of value.

A front end pic of the new GT to get an idea of the new surfacing:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....nggtabg_08.jpg

BeyGon 05-22-2009 03:07 PM

We are still shopping for a new car for my wife but I look at used at the dealers and what I have seen is the REALLY good extended warranties on low mileage used cars. Better than new.
Otherwise as mentioned above, if you keep cars forever you might want new.


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