Pros and cons, buying GT
02-12-2008, 01:15 PM
#21
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RE: Pros and cons, buying GT
ORIGINAL: jdphillips73
well, i didnt buy the gt..i bought the v6 pony package vert...
the car is great except , like all new cars, they are worth half what you pay for them in 5-7 years. A terrible investment.
well, i didnt buy the gt..i bought the v6 pony package vert...
the car is great except , like all new cars, they are worth half what you pay for them in 5-7 years. A terrible investment.
02-12-2008, 02:27 PM
#23
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RE: Pros and cons, buying GT
PROS - She is a lot of fun to drive.
Interier - get the leather it is very nice. Seats are supportave. gages are cool.
Power - It is quick for the money.
Price - no car at this price range competes (look at the new challanger it is $40k)
Gas milage - This isn't a civic so it doesn't get 30mpg and isn't built to. For the amount of power it has it gets good milage. Look at the new challanger 13mpg city. And it runs on regular stock
Cons
-Winter driving she slides in the snow (fix for this is learn how to drive)
-No sunroof option _oh well can live without this
Anyway in my opnion thier is still nothing like it at this price range. I was hoping for more from the challanger but it gets like 13mpg in the city and is crazy expensive.
Interier - get the leather it is very nice. Seats are supportave. gages are cool.
Power - It is quick for the money.
Price - no car at this price range competes (look at the new challanger it is $40k)
Gas milage - This isn't a civic so it doesn't get 30mpg and isn't built to. For the amount of power it has it gets good milage. Look at the new challanger 13mpg city. And it runs on regular stock
Cons
-Winter driving she slides in the snow (fix for this is learn how to drive
)-No sunroof option _oh well can live without this
Anyway in my opnion thier is still nothing like it at this price range. I was hoping for more from the challanger but it gets like 13mpg in the city and is crazy expensive.
02-12-2008, 03:38 PM
#25
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RE: Pros and cons, buying GT
I'll mention some pros and cons that haven't been said.
Pro:
It's inexpensive.
Low mileage used Mustang GT's can be bought in excellent condition for LESS than a new V6. I searched the internet for five minutes and found 2005 GT's with less that 15k miles for $19k. You can easily buy a 2006 GT with less than 30k miles, any color, all options if you want for around $20k.
All of them still had warranties and you can even buy an extended warranty (why?) from Ford prior to the expiration of factory warranty.
Cons:
Insurance can be expensive! If you think insurance cost could be a problem, then call your agent for a quote.
Pro:
It's inexpensive.
Low mileage used Mustang GT's can be bought in excellent condition for LESS than a new V6. I searched the internet for five minutes and found 2005 GT's with less that 15k miles for $19k. You can easily buy a 2006 GT with less than 30k miles, any color, all options if you want for around $20k.
All of them still had warranties and you can even buy an extended warranty (why?) from Ford prior to the expiration of factory warranty.
Cons:
Insurance can be expensive! If you think insurance cost could be a problem, then call your agent for a quote.
02-12-2008, 03:45 PM
#26
Join Date: Feb 2008
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RE: Pros and cons, buying GT
GO BUY IT RIGHT NOW!!
I drove a 02 expedition untill about a month ago. I work for a company that gets the x-Plan so I figured why not I am young and single so I should live a little. (I wont brag about what I payed but the sales guy didnt want to talk to me after the X-bomb droped.)
YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY!!
I love my trip to and from work every day. I can not wait till 5 to go drive today, it is 65 and sunny here. Also Ican not stop reading the forums looking for what I want to do next.
CONS:
The coment about the 5-spd is true it does fight some but I am sure there is something that can change that.
I drove a 02 expedition untill about a month ago. I work for a company that gets the x-Plan so I figured why not I am young and single so I should live a little. (I wont brag about what I payed but the sales guy didnt want to talk to me after the X-bomb droped.)
YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY!!
I love my trip to and from work every day. I can not wait till 5 to go drive today, it is 65 and sunny here. Also Ican not stop reading the forums looking for what I want to do next.
CONS:
The coment about the 5-spd is true it does fight some but I am sure there is something that can change that.
02-12-2008, 05:37 PM
#28
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RE: Pros and cons, buying GT
Cons: They cost more.
Pros: Everything else. Traded a 06 4.0 for a 07 GT, my insurance when up 6 bucks a month. Big flip. Gas mileage is a little lower, but the fun quotient is much higher. Wish I could have afforded the GT the first time around!
Pros: Everything else. Traded a 06 4.0 for a 07 GT, my insurance when up 6 bucks a month. Big flip. Gas mileage is a little lower, but the fun quotient is much higher. Wish I could have afforded the GT the first time around!
02-12-2008, 06:21 PM
#30
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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RE: Pros and cons, buying GT
There may be "slight" cons with the stang but nothing that i wouldnt mod anyway... like CAI and tune really wake the car up and another thing on my to do list is a Tri-ax shifter.
Its a fun car, i get lots of stares ; )
And as for winter issues i think its excellent, just don't drive like an *** when the weather isnt permitting. I have the factory p-zero neros on the car (13k miles)with some kitty litter and i made it home tonight... Snow covered in sleet and i slid 2 times minimally on the way home which is about a 20-25 mile drive mixed highway and back roads.
The ONLY con is my payment lol i want more $ to pay for the stangs' toys
Its a fun car, i get lots of stares ; )
And as for winter issues i think its excellent, just don't drive like an *** when the weather isnt permitting. I have the factory p-zero neros on the car (13k miles)with some kitty litter and i made it home tonight... Snow covered in sleet and i slid 2 times minimally on the way home which is about a 20-25 mile drive mixed highway and back roads.
The ONLY con is my payment lol i want more $ to pay for the stangs' toys