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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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Default Ever consider buying....... used?

I have really been looking into ordering an 08 but i keep thinking i could save an easy $5,000 or so and just buy an 05-06.

But some things i was worrying about....

How worried should i be about how the motor was broken in?
If swirls have already began to show.... Should i turn away right there?

I guess what im asking is.... Should i just pony up and pay or would it be smarter to go with the 05-06?


Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas!
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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well .... theres always excelent stangs out there and u could easily save 5 - 10K that could go as mods !
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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well .... theres always excelent stangs out there and u could easily save 5 - 10K that could be go as mods !
+1, i should have done that
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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have you considered a salvaged one? then your saving like 10-15
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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you will lose close to an equal amount if you sell the 05-06. I suggest buying new. Plus you have the warranty and you know where the car has been.


Old Dec 25, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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i bought mine used....great shape. had the dealer throw it in the CPO program. 2.9% interest on a used car was pretty dang good. not to mention that i was then able to get a 75k mile, bumper-to-bumper warranty
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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New, unless you find a better deal otherwise. Let me just say that I got my 2007 Mustang GT for 20,000 dollars from a private owner with 3,500 miles...

So, if you can find a deal like that, go for it. Only disadvantage was tan interior, but I'm fixing that here real soon.
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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I'm buying slightly used come spring. just look for an 07 with theoptions you want and low mileage. You will save a bundle if you look for the right one.
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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I got really lucky with my V6, got it used for a good price the car was in perfect condition and it felt like a brand new car. It had only 12,000 km on it and had never been in the snow. I couldn't be happier, I saved about 6k as well . I strongly recommend you check out the used stangs first, you might find a great deal.
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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I bought used and couldnt be happier



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