Looking for Some Insight

[matsum91]

Hey Everybody

I'm looking at buying a used 2006-2008 Mustang Gt and was wondering if anybody had any suggestions on what to look out for. Any problems that you've had or heard of that I might not notice. I'm looking for a used GT manual with black leather interior. And the listings that I've been looking at are between 17 and 20 thousand. So far I've really only looked on cars.com and the classifieds here. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[oh9mustang]

A used 2008 is just as costly as a new 2009. Mine was $26,000 loaded. A mustang is like buying a bottle of whine. Some are good and some are viniger.
Your best bet , get a new one. That way you will know the problems it has.

Ron

 

[SpartaPerformance]

Your best bet is to look at a Ford dealer and get it certified. If private is what you're going to end up with the biggest problem with the 05+ Mustangs is piant bubbling and hood rot by the latch and a leaky brake master cylinder, check the frame right under it and make sure the paint hasn't been burned.

 

[GreyDiesel]

There is also the spark plug issue.

http://forums.stangnet.com/738714-3v-spark-plug-change-hell.html

I believe the 08s have solved the problem, so it might be worth getting an 08 or newer to avoid it. I sort of like oh9's thinking. If you have financing all set up, you may be able to walk into a dealer and make a killing. They are desperate for buyers right now. Look for a dealer with lots of mustangs in stock. They are really going to want to get rid of any 08s still on the lot.

 

[stanmckinney]

I would think they also would want to get rid of the 09's with the 10's coming out not that long from now.

 

[matsum91]

thanks for all the advice do you think I would reasonably be able to get an 08 new for close to 20,000. I know I can get a pretty good deal since I'm planning on paying upfront cash but I wouldn't expect that much of a price drop.

 

[GreyDiesel]

You know I have no idea, we are in such a odd period in the economy. A few months ago I would have thought it impossible to get a new GT for 20k. I still think it is impossible, but I am no expert. If 20k is your limit, then I dont think you can get new. But, if your looking at monthly payments, you can get a new on for maybe 25k, which is not too much of a change from month to month. Or, if you have cash, you can put down 20k, and finance 5k. The monthly payment would be tiny, and you would have a brand spanking new car finance at 0%. Then again... a slightly used one would be almost new and no monthly payment. If you can find an 08 on the used market for 20k, get it. You might even run into a Bullitt for that price.