‘Mustang Forums’ Asks: Should I Sell My First Car for My Dream Car?
A new Mustang Forums member asks for opinions about trading his beloved Mustang GT in on his dream car.
A fortunate few have been lucky enough to own a Mustang as their first car. New Mustang Forums member BRP from Florida is a member of that special club.
When he was 18, he bought his first car, a silver 2005 Ford Mustang GT. It was owned by an older gentleman, and it had just 11,000 miles on it. At the time, he paid $14,000.
Apparently, the previous owner was very attached to the car. He kept in touch with BRP in the years since so that he could keep tabs on his old car.
Now, a 2005 Mustang GT is a pretty sweet ride in its own right. That’s especially the case when it’s your first car. However, BRP has always dreamed bigger.
BRP’s dream car is a 2007 to 2009 Shelby GT500. He even put blue Shelby stripes on his silver GT to make his first car just a little bit closer to his dream machine.
Now, he’s a little older, and he’s got a better-paying job. He’s got a little bit of money in his pocket, and he’s ready to begin the search for the Shelby GT500 of his dreams.
At this stage, the only thing stopping him is a nagging feeling of guilt. He knows how much the previous owner of his 2005 GT loved his car. Would he be betraying him by selling the car now? BRP decided to take join the Mustang Forums and ask that very question as his first post.
Making the Right Choice
BRP is worried about his current Mustang’s original owner finding out that he sold the car. He doesn’t want the man to be upset, and he also doesn’t want to regret selling his first car.
The Mustang Forums members that responded are all in agreement that BRP doesn’t owe the previous owner anything. It was suggested that BRP contact him and offer the chance to buy his old car back. As Derf00 points out, “If he won’t buy it back, it’s obviously not THAT important to him.”
BRP clarifies by saying that “It’s that ‘first car’ attachment, it’s upsetting to me to buy a new car and see mine sitting on their lot as I drive away.” Perhaps selling the car back to the original owner is the right move. Instead of abandoning his first car on a used car lot, BRP could have his dream car — and that old man could have his dream car back.
Selling your first car is never easy. There is always a sentimental attachment to the vehicle that showed you your first taste of freedom. However, time heals all wounds — and with a Shelby GT500 in the garage, it’s hard not to be happy.
Photos: Ford Motor Company
Join the Mustang Forums now!
You must be logged in to post a comment.