10 Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Used Mustangs in 2025

2. 2011 – 2014 Mustang GT ($15,000 – $30,000)

If you have a $15K to $30K budget and want something more modern, have no fear. The 2011 to 2014 Mustang GT is the car for you. 2011 saw the Mustang get its first Coyote V8 engine. This sweetheart of an engine makes 412 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. Good enough to rip to 60 mph in about 4.5 seconds. That is some serious performance for not much money. Sure, there’s a live rear axle to contend with, but some would argue the Coyote-era S197 Mustangs are the perfect blend of an old-school, raw driving experience and modern power.