keep the 2007GT or purchase a 2013 GT?
10-16-2012, 02:46 PM
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keep the 2007GT or purchase a 2013 GT?
My car is a DD and has about 60,200 miles on it. I have not had any issues from day one. Looking ahead though, I wonder just how long my luck will last. The thought of getting a new car w/warranty and newer technology kind of puts my mind at ease, especially since I'll be driving round-trip half way across the country next month. I know I'd be loosing HP, any thoughts? Thanks!
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10-16-2012, 02:54 PM
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i say keep the one you got, sounds like you kept up the maintenance and with your mods your car is worth more to you than you get out of it. drive it and get your money and enjoyment out of it. 60k on newer cars is nothing, i wouldn't worry about the trip.
10-16-2012, 02:54 PM
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My car is a DD and has about 60,200 miles on it. I have not had any issues from day one. Looking ahead though, I wonder just how long my luck will last. The thought of getting a new car w/warranty and newer technology kind of puts my mind at ease since, especially since I'll be driving round-trip half way across the country next month. I know I'd be loosing HP, any thoughts? Thanks!
with that being said, if you go FI on the '13.... imagine the power you could put down then!
10-16-2012, 04:17 PM
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tough one...on one had you have a great car that you've had no problems with and on the other a new 2013 5.0....I drove my brother-in-law's new 2013 and loved it...maybe you should go and drive one and see what you think
10-16-2012, 04:45 PM
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I think I would have more peace of mind with a paid off, debt free car that I can mod the hell out of rather than have to worry about bills and honoring a warranty. Sounds like maybe there's some new car envy there, but I agree with other folks though, go take one for a drive.
10-16-2012, 04:52 PM
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It really depends on what your motivation is here. Your car really isn't very old, the mileage on it is most definitely low for age, and you've had no problems, but you're concerned about reliability now? That doesn't make that much sense IMO.
I'm gambling that you're just feeling new car envy. If you have the money to swing it, then I suppose why not. But if I were you and had the money to swing, and was putting down that much power, I'd save the cash for another day. Heck even start saving what you think a car payment would cost you each month, invest it in something safe, and then in a few years use it as a big down payment along with trade on your next ride. That's what I would do.
I'm gambling that you're just feeling new car envy. If you have the money to swing it, then I suppose why not. But if I were you and had the money to swing, and was putting down that much power, I'd save the cash for another day. Heck even start saving what you think a car payment would cost you each month, invest it in something safe, and then in a few years use it as a big down payment along with trade on your next ride. That's what I would do.
