05-09 model or 2010?
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I just bought an '09 because the 10's just don't do it for me. I'm ok with the new front end, & I love the new interior, but I hate what they did to the back end. Another reason to get an '09 is the $4500 in rebates they're offering right now!
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Ah, this could go on forever...very very subjective...But in my opinion, here are a few facts(in my book):
-Don't buy the 2010 mustang! Like mentioned earlier, it is
>A ~ First year model production vehicle(first years usually have more, 'bugs' than later years when they get ironed out)
>B. ~ Has the SAME engine as the 5 previous years, and most people like the 09-05's looks over 2010's (resale/general issues as it is the ONLY mustang made with new looks/old motor, so replacement parts could get hard to find)
>C. 2010's are going to cost a lot more than a 09' w/ rebates...take that money and upgrade the interior/exterior/performance how YOU want too....
- I could go on and on, this is just my opinion...but I would either get a 09'(less $$$ spent = more mods)....or wait until 2011's come out with the 5.0(More $$$ spent, but your not going to need as much $$$ b/c you already have the power/features you want in the 10's).....besides the butt ugly butt ;P jk
personally I have a 08' GT 5spd. I LOVE my car and will be driving it for as long as physically possible(fingers crossed), and after about 200k+ miles on the 4.6L, I'll switch in the new 5.0(probably be at a reasonable price by the time the 4.6 goes) and drive that for another 200k until the next engine
.....Sorry for the rant, I'm not biased against the 05-09' vs. 2010's at all, I just love my baby 
-Don't buy the 2010 mustang! Like mentioned earlier, it is
>A ~ First year model production vehicle(first years usually have more, 'bugs' than later years when they get ironed out)
>B. ~ Has the SAME engine as the 5 previous years, and most people like the 09-05's looks over 2010's (resale/general issues as it is the ONLY mustang made with new looks/old motor, so replacement parts could get hard to find)
>C. 2010's are going to cost a lot more than a 09' w/ rebates...take that money and upgrade the interior/exterior/performance how YOU want too....
- I could go on and on, this is just my opinion...but I would either get a 09'(less $$$ spent = more mods)....or wait until 2011's come out with the 5.0(More $$$ spent, but your not going to need as much $$$ b/c you already have the power/features you want in the 10's).....besides the butt ugly butt ;P jk
personally I have a 08' GT 5spd. I LOVE my car and will be driving it for as long as physically possible(fingers crossed), and after about 200k+ miles on the 4.6L, I'll switch in the new 5.0(probably be at a reasonable price by the time the 4.6 goes) and drive that for another 200k until the next engine
.....Sorry for the rant, I'm not biased against the 05-09' vs. 2010's at all, I just love my baby
Last edited by clentonz; Jul 12, 2009 at 02:28 AM.
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Texas
Ah, this could go on forever...very very subjective...But in my opinion, here are a few facts(in my book):
-Don't buy the 2010 mustang! Like mentioned earlier, it is
>A ~ First year model production vehicle(first years usually have more, 'bugs' than later years when they get ironed out)
>B. ~ Has the SAME engine as the 5 previous years, and most people like the 09-05's looks over 2010's (resale/general issues as it is the ONLY mustang made with new looks/old motor, so replacement parts could get hard to find)
>C. 2010's are going to cost a lot more than a 09' w/ rebates...take that money and upgrade the interior/exterior/performance how YOU want too....
- I could go on, but this is only my opinion, but I would either get a 09'(less $$$ spent = more mods)....or wait until 2011's come out with the 5.0(More $$$ spent, but your not going to need as much b/c you already have the power/features you want in the 10's)
personally I have a 08' GT 5spd. I LOVE my car and will be driving it for as long as physically possible(fingers crossed), and after about 200k+ miles on the 4.6L, I'll switch in the new 5.0(probably be at a reasonable price by the time the 4.6 goes) and drive that for another 200k until the next engine .....Sorry for the rant, I'm not biased against the 05-09' vs. 2010's at all, I just love my baby
-Don't buy the 2010 mustang! Like mentioned earlier, it is
>A ~ First year model production vehicle(first years usually have more, 'bugs' than later years when they get ironed out)
>B. ~ Has the SAME engine as the 5 previous years, and most people like the 09-05's looks over 2010's (resale/general issues as it is the ONLY mustang made with new looks/old motor, so replacement parts could get hard to find)
>C. 2010's are going to cost a lot more than a 09' w/ rebates...take that money and upgrade the interior/exterior/performance how YOU want too....
- I could go on, but this is only my opinion, but I would either get a 09'(less $$$ spent = more mods)....or wait until 2011's come out with the 5.0(More $$$ spent, but your not going to need as much b/c you already have the power/features you want in the 10's)
personally I have a 08' GT 5spd. I LOVE my car and will be driving it for as long as physically possible(fingers crossed), and after about 200k+ miles on the 4.6L, I'll switch in the new 5.0(probably be at a reasonable price by the time the 4.6 goes) and drive that for another 200k until the next engine
.....Sorry for the rant, I'm not biased against the 05-09' vs. 2010's at all, I just love my baby 
for the sake of not repeating the same stuff this is good advice to follow.
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: New Hampshire
Good discussion! I know its subjective and I'm glad to get some good opinions and not a flame war.
The car I test drove was the GT Premium, with appearance package, 19" wheels and racing stripe.
They offered a $1000 rebate, but I didn't get into price negotiations. My first step is always seeing if I fit in the car since I'm 6'6". I can't even drive some cars!
I'll have to check for 09s and try to drive one. I wasn't aware of the $4500 rebate.
Thanks again!
The car I test drove was the GT Premium, with appearance package, 19" wheels and racing stripe.
They offered a $1000 rebate, but I didn't get into price negotiations. My first step is always seeing if I fit in the car since I'm 6'6". I can't even drive some cars!
I'll have to check for 09s and try to drive one. I wasn't aware of the $4500 rebate.
Thanks again!
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Look, Ford right now has rebates virtually across it's entire line-up. The economy is bad and they are trying to sell cars so they are offering rebates. Don't read more into it than what is there.
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Ah, this could go on forever...very very subjective...But in my opinion, here are a few facts(in my book):
-Don't buy the 2010 mustang! Like mentioned earlier, it is
>A ~ First year model production vehicle(first years usually have more, 'bugs' than later years when they get ironed out)
>B. ~ Has the SAME engine as the 5 previous years, and most people like the 09-05's looks over 2010's (resale/general issues as it is the ONLY mustang made with new looks/old motor, so replacement parts could get hard to find) >C. 2010's are going to cost a lot more than a 09' w/ rebates...take that money and upgrade the interior/exterior/performance how YOU want too....
- I could go on and on, this is just my opinion...but I would either get a 09'(less $$$ spent = more mods)....or wait until 2011's come out with the 5.0(More $$$ spent, but your not going to need as much $$$ b/c you already have the power/features you want in the 10's).....besides the butt ugly butt ;P jk
personally I have a 08' GT 5spd. I LOVE my car and will be driving it for as long as physically possible(fingers crossed), and after about 200k+ miles on the 4.6L, I'll switch in the new 5.0(probably be at a reasonable price by the time the 4.6 goes) and drive that for another 200k until the next engine .....Sorry for the rant, I'm not biased against the 05-09' vs. 2010's at all, I just love my baby
-Don't buy the 2010 mustang! Like mentioned earlier, it is
>A ~ First year model production vehicle(first years usually have more, 'bugs' than later years when they get ironed out)
>B. ~ Has the SAME engine as the 5 previous years, and most people like the 09-05's looks over 2010's (resale/general issues as it is the ONLY mustang made with new looks/old motor, so replacement parts could get hard to find) >C. 2010's are going to cost a lot more than a 09' w/ rebates...take that money and upgrade the interior/exterior/performance how YOU want too....
- I could go on and on, this is just my opinion...but I would either get a 09'(less $$$ spent = more mods)....or wait until 2011's come out with the 5.0(More $$$ spent, but your not going to need as much $$$ b/c you already have the power/features you want in the 10's).....besides the butt ugly butt ;P jk
personally I have a 08' GT 5spd. I LOVE my car and will be driving it for as long as physically possible(fingers crossed), and after about 200k+ miles on the 4.6L, I'll switch in the new 5.0(probably be at a reasonable price by the time the 4.6 goes) and drive that for another 200k until the next engine
.....Sorry for the rant, I'm not biased against the 05-09' vs. 2010's at all, I just love my baby 
To clear something up as well....it is NOT the same exact engine that is in the '05 - '09 Mustang GT. It is the same engine package that is in the '09 Bullitt. Not exactly the same due to some ECU updates and the new CAI from Ford. I have NEVER heard anyone on these forums bytche about the Bullitt motor / HP. Plus it has the Bullitt suspension..only tweaked to make it better.
I agree there tend to be more bugs on first year production models..but this really isn't a 1st year production model. the 2011 with the 5.0 will be a 1st year production model as far as driveline is concerned...then your back to your 1st point about staying away from 1st year production models....
Ultimately it comes down to dollars, personal preference and overall appeal....
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From: Arizona
I bought an 10 Premium on July 5th. Since I was the only guy in the showroom, I told them what I would give for their car, never dreaming that they would even consider such a low offer. They came back with an additional 1750 in rebates to make it happen.
Drives very firm. Wife likes the nav system and backup camera so it was a win win for us. Only bad thing was on the way home must have picked up a rock through the ac condenser so that's back being fixed. AZ to hot not to have ac.
I like it and at 6"5" I too have a hard time find something that fits me. Lots of head room and unlike the last Mustang 97 it has 2 cup holdholders which make the wife very happy.
Drives very firm. Wife likes the nav system and backup camera so it was a win win for us. Only bad thing was on the way home must have picked up a rock through the ac condenser so that's back being fixed. AZ to hot not to have ac.
I like it and at 6"5" I too have a hard time find something that fits me. Lots of head room and unlike the last Mustang 97 it has 2 cup holdholders which make the wife very happy.
