2005-2007 GT for $15k
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From: PA to KY ('07) to IL ('09) to MS ('10) to FL ('11)
IMO, I'd stay away from the 05 + 06 because of some of the issues (read the laundry list of TSB's) and that puts you into "iffy" territory to find an '07 or later in good condition for $15k (and I'm assuming that's out-the-door). Unless you find an '05 or '06 from a previous owner that is educated about the woes of these S197's, I doubt you'll find one that's problem-free for that $15k... But it's not impossible.
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From: CA
i paid a little more for my 06 a little more than a year ago, allways have to search for a reasonably balanced deal of price/quality.
imo however, with that mindset YOU should buy a camry.
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I bought my 06 GT for 15k in June of 2010 on the dot. It had 48k on it and not a single scratch. Just one door ding, and I've had no problems with the car except for the normal crap you go through with maintaining one.
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Joined: Jan 2012
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From: CA
Thanks everyone who posted useful comments. I guess I'll have to spend a little bit more on a 2007, which will be impossible for me currently without financing.
I was also thinking about a V6, but 210hp from a 4000cc engine doesn't sound that impressive. Fuel consumption seems to be a little bit better, but not compared to the loss of performance compared to a V8.
@bakerjd: why am I a troll for asking other Mustang owners what can be bought for certain amount of money? I don't see a reason you should find it "inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic". Asking prices are not the same as prices for which cars actually sell, and that's the info I need.
@edcologne @stang06lv: mentioning a Camry was a kind of a joke. But I definitely don't want to spend $15k on a car on which I couldn't depend. In Southern California that would cause major inconvenience for me.
I was also thinking about a V6, but 210hp from a 4000cc engine doesn't sound that impressive. Fuel consumption seems to be a little bit better, but not compared to the loss of performance compared to a V8.
@bakerjd: why am I a troll for asking other Mustang owners what can be bought for certain amount of money? I don't see a reason you should find it "inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic". Asking prices are not the same as prices for which cars actually sell, and that's the info I need.
@edcologne @stang06lv: mentioning a Camry was a kind of a joke. But I definitely don't want to spend $15k on a car on which I couldn't depend. In Southern California that would cause major inconvenience for me.
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From: Maui
Bought my 06 GT with 15k miles for $15.5k over two years ago.....October 2009 Had been sitting on a dealers lot for 4 months. No problems whatsoever and just is a base model GT. I am on Maui and everything costs more here. So yes you can get a GT for a good price now.
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From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Just bought my loaded '05 GT vert with 55,000 miles for $11,500 in Canada (so even less in American dollars).
If you have a day or two you should look for one in a winter climate. Even if you buy one in Canada it's easy to import (I've imported a car from the States, anyway, and that was easy). But anywhere where the snow flies will have better deals than Cali. Especially with verts.
If you have a day or two you should look for one in a winter climate. Even if you buy one in Canada it's easy to import (I've imported a car from the States, anyway, and that was easy). But anywhere where the snow flies will have better deals than Cali. Especially with verts.
