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Old 03-06-2012, 07:58 PM
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I'm seriously thinking about buying my first Mustang. Probably an 11 or 12. I am thinking GT500 if I find one at the right price and if not then a GT Premium. It will serve as a leisure vehicle. My daily driver is an '11 Taurus Limited.

The one thing I wonder about is why are there so many extremely low mileage GT500s in the used car market? Do people buy them and find they made a mistake? Do they find they have too much power to handle? Do they have problems with the car?

I have also seen a few listed for sale at super low prices. One at $20k. I'm guessing there are some scammers out there.

Any input would be helpful. I hope to join the club of Shelby owners soon.
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Old 03-06-2012, 09:17 PM
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before i bought my 2012 gt, i also look at gt500. i was 99% sure to get gt500 until i drove one. it was way too stiff for my taste. it was like driving a tuner car. don't recommend for city street. very happy i picked 5.0
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Old 03-06-2012, 09:37 PM
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IMO either way you can't go wrong.. GL my man!
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Old 03-06-2012, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeMihelich
I'm seriously thinking about buying my first Mustang. Probably an 11 or 12. I am thinking GT500 if I find one at the right price and if not then a GT Premium. It will serve as a leisure vehicle. My daily driver is an '11 Taurus Limited.

The one thing I wonder about is why are there so many extremely low mileage GT500s in the used car market? Do people buy them and find they made a mistake? Do they find they have too much power to handle? Do they have problems with the car?

I have also seen a few listed for sale at super low prices. One at $20k. I'm guessing there are some scammers out there.

Any input would be helpful. I hope to join the club of Shelby owners soon.
I think the reason is that people that buy these cars are half afraid to drive them b'c of adding mileage to the car. IF I owned one I would drive like I drive my current ride but thats me.
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Old 03-06-2012, 10:49 PM
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Have you seen the economy lately? People are losing their jobs and dreams everyday. There are definitely legitimate deals to be had out there right now. That's how I found mine. Good luck and as stated above, either one how can you go wrong?
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