Looking at buying a used mach 1, need advice
06-12-2015, 11:13 AM
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Looking at buying a used mach 1, need advice
I have a 2001 mustang gt with high miles that I'm beyond bored with. It's time to get a new car but I can't afford a 2015 GT and I hate the look of the 05-14 models. Lately I've been looking at mach1's with low miles.
I found this one here http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...02833659&Log=0
but it's got a LOT of modifications. would it be a bad idea to buy? it has all the mods I would probably end up doing to a car anyways, so it's nice to not have to touch the car once I buy it. Price is too high IMO since you shouldn't have to pay extra for mods, but the miles are super-low and it looks to be in great condition. A lot of people say to stay away from cars that have performance mods since you can never tell if it's been abused or raced. Just need some opinions. Thanks
I found this one here http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...02833659&Log=0
but it's got a LOT of modifications. would it be a bad idea to buy? it has all the mods I would probably end up doing to a car anyways, so it's nice to not have to touch the car once I buy it. Price is too high IMO since you shouldn't have to pay extra for mods, but the miles are super-low and it looks to be in great condition. A lot of people say to stay away from cars that have performance mods since you can never tell if it's been abused or raced. Just need some opinions. Thanks
06-12-2015, 02:04 PM
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Edmunds lists dealer retail at just under $12,000, so to say it's a little over priced is mild, as they want double that.
It is very nice and clean looking, real low miles, if it was me I would say yes I'm serious and offer $15,000, and would not go a dime over $16,500, but hey that's me.
If you are looking at financing, go to several lenders to see how much they would loan on it, I bet it's no where near what they are asking.
Good luck.
It is very nice and clean looking, real low miles, if it was me I would say yes I'm serious and offer $15,000, and would not go a dime over $16,500, but hey that's me.
If you are looking at financing, go to several lenders to see how much they would loan on it, I bet it's no where near what they are asking.
Good luck.
06-13-2015, 11:48 AM
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Location: AZ
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That price is crazy. You could get a terminator for that. You could also get a 11-14 GT for that price. I know you said you weren't a fan but with over 400 hp it can grow on you. Throw some new wheels and a drop and you've got a bad a** ride.
Not a GT but you get the idea...
Not a GT but you get the idea...
06-13-2015, 02:16 PM
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I bought a 2012 GT premium certified for less. That's pricey. That's a very good looking car though but damn that's a lot of money.
I would look around more, and expand my search to at least a few hours from my location if I were you. You should be able to find low mileage Mach's in the teens (maybe high teens but at least they are stock).
I would look around more, and expand my search to at least a few hours from my location if I were you. You should be able to find low mileage Mach's in the teens (maybe high teens but at least they are stock).
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