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So it's settled than. Get the V8 and don't even bother considering a
V6. You will not regret this decision. Your V8 Stang will retain it's
resale value much better with a V8.
Also don't get an automatic. If you have never driven a stick than you
wouldn't know where the manual transmission enthusiasts are coming
from. If you have and have mastered it (anyone can with practice) than
you would realize that it's the #1 way to go for true performance and
full control of the vehicle. Many who thought that they wouldn't like
a manual trans car have never looked back again after they have
mastered a manual transmission. Manual is definately the way to go.
If one is the average American new car buyer you trade your car
for another ever three to four years. In that event there is no
advantage to waiting till the end of the model year to buy ones
cars. The reason is, deprecation and the fact manufacture always
raise prices throughout the model year. By the end of the year
the MSRP could easily go up $1,000. One of my friends bought a
2003 exactly like mime down to the color in April of 2003. With
the $1,000 rebate at the time he paid only $300 less than I.
Even what looks like a $3,000 saving is lost three years later
when you trade the car and it is worth that much less because it
is a four year old model not three.
I.E. I bought a 1999 Mustang GT convertible in October of 1998.
I sold in in 2000 when it was two model years old but only one
calendar year old, so it brought a nice price. I bought a 2001
in September 2000. Again I got a good price. Did that again in
August of 2002 when I bought the 2003. This time however the 2005
convertible was not available yet in October. I had to wait
until March 15th till the car arrived. Each one cost around
$1,500 more to buy than the other and the MSRP on the 2005 was up
$2,000
I got $4,500 less for the 2003 than I was able to sell the others
even though it was only three month into the next calendar year.
I had to lay out $9,500 rather than the
the five or six thousand I paid for the others
mike hunt
Jeff wrote:
>
> <DustyRhoades@mailcity.com> wrote in message
> news:424DD52D.3B8192F8@mailcity.com...
> > The V8 will return much more of your original investment in three
> > years, than a V6. Unless you want the super sound system, you
> > are better off ordering the Deluxe and upgrade to leather. You
> > can save $1,000 off the MSRP. I have a 2005, MSRP was $31,380. I
> > had three other GT convertibles a 1999, 2001 and 2003. The were
> > all 4sp automatics, my 2005 has the 5 speed automatic It is a
> > much better car all around than the others I've owned. I sold the
> > 2003 that I bought for $27,600 for 22K. It cost me $29,800 to
> > drive home the 2005 Deluxe with lather and the better wheels
>
> why kind of lather? Was from washing the car? Or perhaps, you were shaving
> in the back seat? ;-)
>
> Sorry, couldn't resist.
>
> you can wait until the 2006 models come out. Perhaps the demand will
> decrease because of an increased supply. It is impossible to tell if the
> demand will keep up with the supply. However, I am positive that Ford did
> not decide to increase the supply unless they expected to make a lot of
> money on the car. i would not be surprised if there are better incentives or
> lower prices on the 2005 models at the end of the model year.
>
> Personally, if I wanted a Mustang, I would go and get one and enjoy. I
> wouldn't take the bet that the price would go down at the end of the model
> year.
>
> Jeff
>
> > mike hunt
> >
> >
> >
> > Lynn wrote:
> >>
> >> Well, OK, I want a new Mustang convertible. Should I get the V6 or V8 ?
> >>
> >> The V6 Premium convertible has a MSRP of $25,320 (before options) with
> >> a 5 speed manual. EPA milage is 19 / 28 mpg. ABS brakes are $775.
> >>
> >> The GT premium convertible has a MSRP of $30,550 (before options)
> >> with a 5 speed manual. EPA milage is 17 / 25 mpg. ABS brakes are
> >> standard.
> >>
> >> Which one ? Is the V8 worth $4,000 ? Can you even get a V8 without
> >> paying a serious premium ?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Lynn
> So it's settled than. Get the V8 and don't even bother considering a
> V6. You will not regret this decision. Your V8 Stang will retain it's
> resale value much better with a V8.
Plus the V8 sounds cool ! However, I am wondering about the
premium that I might have to pay for the V8.
> Also don't get an automatic. If you have never driven a stick than you
Three of the four vehicles that I own are standards. 1997 Honda
Civic EX 5 spd (daughter), 2003 F150 V6 5 spd (son), 2005 Honda
Civic EX SE 5 spd (wife). All of my motorcycles were standards
including the Honda Valkyrie I sold last Nov.
The only way you will find out about your premium is if you shop around
for an insurer. If you have a good driving record and you are an
elderly fellow than your premium should be low regaurdless of what you
drive. But down't quote me on this, the only way to find out is by
shopping around for the right car insurance company. Many of whom will
be scum, the trick is to find out who's honest and who aint...
The only way you will find out about your premium is if you shop around
for an insurer. If you have a good driving record and you are an elderly
fellow than your premium should be low regaurdless of what you drive.
But down't quote me on this, the only way to find out is by shopping
around for the right car insurance company. Many of whom will be scum,
the trick is to find out who's honest and who aint...<<<<<<<<<<
The insurance will be higher on the Mustang because of auto theft
rankings and where you live.
> The only way you will find out about your premium is if you shop around
> for an insurer. If you have a good driving record and you are an elderly
> fellow than your premium should be low regaurdless of what you drive.
> But down't quote me on this, the only way to find out is by shopping
> around for the right car insurance company. Many of whom will be scum,
> the trick is to find out who's honest and who aint...<<<<<<<<<<
>
> The insurance will be higher on the Mustang because of auto theft
> rankings and where you live.
I dont care about the insurance premium. I meant the premium that
the dealers are charging on the Mustang V8 GT convertibles. I have
heard that the Houston area dealers are charging $4,000 over MSRP
for the V8 convertibles.
On Fri, 1 Apr 2005 23:58:49 -0600, "Lynn" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote:
>> So it's settled than. Get the V8 and don't even bother considering a
>> V6. You will not regret this decision. Your V8 Stang will retain it's
>> resale value much better with a V8.
>
>Plus the V8 sounds cool ! However, I am wondering about the
>premium that I might have to pay for the V8.
>
>> Also don't get an automatic. If you have never driven a stick than you
>
>Three of the four vehicles that I own are standards. 1997 Honda
>Civic EX 5 spd (daughter), 2003 F150 V6 5 spd (son), 2005 Honda
>Civic EX SE 5 spd (wife). All of my motorcycles were standards
>including the Honda Valkyrie I sold last Nov.
>
>Lynn
>
wow
standard
can u shift and chew bubblegum???
On Sat, 2 Apr 2005 14:06:11 -0600, "Lynn" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote:
>> wow
>> standard
>> can u shift and chew bubblegum???
>>
>>
>> hurc ast
>
>Are the voices in your head bothering you again ?
>
>Lynn
>
lmfao
voices
lmfao
you the one buying the ford
bwhahahahaha
DustyRhoades@mailcity.com wrote:
>
> The original Mustang came with a 200 CID straight 6 and two V8s.
> I own a 1964 Mustang Convertible, that I bought new, with the 225
> HP 289 V8. There was also a 271 HP 289 V8. My car cost me
> around $2,800 new, today it is worth around $48,000. ;)
Early 1965 Mustangs (the somewhat mislabled 64 1/2) got the
170 cid six cylinder instead of the 200. And early V-8s were
260's (164 horsepower?). Later they added the 200 six and
289 V-8s in two different flavors from Ford, and Shelby had
one with even more power.
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