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Old 02-24-2010, 02:45 PM
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Well I have been looking around for my first car for a few weeks. I get license in 7months, so I will be 18 by then. [Dont know how much that lessens insurance?]

But the Mustang GTs appeal to me the most. I am looking for a Mustang GT less than 10 grand in the State of Virginia, or Northern part of North Carolina.

Heres really the only decent one for yahoo.

http://autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/for...rd&distance=50

Thoughts? Comments? Any recommendations would be nice. Also modding will be done, my family is all about speed [New 4 door porshe, and I believe a 09 BMW]
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Old 02-24-2010, 02:55 PM
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I would pass on that car... It has a lot of miles. Not saying that 100,000 is a lot for these cars, but i dont think i would pay $7000+ for one...

Try to find something with less miles. You may pay a little more, but it will most likely be in better condition. For $10,000, you can pick up a nice stang with low miles!!
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Old 02-24-2010, 02:55 PM
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Try
www.Carsforsale.com
www.Cars.com
www.Autotrader.com
www.craigslist.com

You should beable to find one for under $10k
Im going to look at a 2000 GT with 73k Miles 5spd for $7300 Today (from a Dealership)
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Old 02-24-2010, 03:00 PM
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Alright well I have been looking on craigs list and a few other sites but I really dont know anything about cars so that is why searching is gonna be hard.

http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/1601954519.html

Worth the 9k?
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Old 02-24-2010, 03:02 PM
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I sold my GT with 81k miles for 8000. Check out the winston salem Nc craigslist, i think theres a black 99 cobra on there for like 8500
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Old 02-24-2010, 03:26 PM
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That one for 9.5K is a good deal.. Looks like a nice car...
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Old 02-24-2010, 03:33 PM
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I think $9500 is a bit much for that car. Dont be afraid to drive a little bit to get the car you really want.
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Old 02-24-2010, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by teej281
I think $9500 is a bit much for that car. Dont be afraid to drive a little bit to get the car you really want.
I'm assuming that he can work it down to 8500... Plus it already has some lowering springs and it says some other mods so that's great.. I know i picked up my car with a bunch of mods on it already and i am lucky for that. I didn't plan for it to be like that, but im glad that i bought it the way i did. Saved me a LOT of money.
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Old 02-24-2010, 04:05 PM
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You should be able to find 99-04 GT's for under 10k all day long. I don't think mine would go for anymore than 10k. Ins will still be high for you regardless. I don't think you see the big discount until 25?
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Old 02-24-2010, 04:08 PM
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im just gna say if your parents have a 200,000 dollar porshce and an 09 BMW why do u only have 10 grand
I got mine about 1 month or 2 ago for 8500 72k miles
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