Advice on a 2008 buying decision
02-21-2018, 10:14 PM
#1
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Location: Texas
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Advice on a 2008 buying decision
I’ve been waiting to find a low mileage 2006-2009 V6 manual transmission Mustang and I’ve finally come across one.
I found a used 2008 V6 manual transmission with really low miles - just under 39,000 miles on it. It has a clean car-fax too. They're asking just under $10,000 for it.
Does that sound like a good deal, and what things should I be wary of or should I check out prior to making a purchase decision?
Thanks for any input.
02-22-2018, 12:20 AM
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That's quite high to me. Manual is worth a lot less also.
GT maybe but not a v-6.
What options does it have??? Leather, Shaker 500 or Shaker 1000?
Car is 10 years old now.
Just my 2 cents whatever that is worth.
GT maybe but not a v-6.
What options does it have??? Leather, Shaker 500 or Shaker 1000?
Car is 10 years old now.
Just my 2 cents whatever that is worth.
02-22-2018, 07:48 AM
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KBB for a deluxe, not premium, is $8500-9 from a dealer. Not knowing the options, $10K is high. If from a private party, ask if you can have it checked over by a mechanic you trust. Probably cost $50. Otherwise just really look it over for signs of repainting or rust. Chances are it is a pretty good car with those miles. Offer $8500 and settle on $9K or whatever you're comfortable with.
02-22-2018, 07:54 AM
#4
Honestly doesn't sound like a great deal to me. I've been trying to sell my '06 GT for a couple months now, granted through a snowy winter, for $10,000. It's also an auto and has 82,000 miles, just for a benchmark to compare.
That car will definitely suffer from the "most expensive house in the neighborhood" syndrome. I suspect that it will sit on the market for awhile, and the price will come down after a month or so, and they'll be more willing to negotiate after some time.
That car will definitely suffer from the "most expensive house in the neighborhood" syndrome. I suspect that it will sit on the market for awhile, and the price will come down after a month or so, and they'll be more willing to negotiate after some time.
02-22-2018, 02:44 PM
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I got a 2008 V6 with 102,192 miles for $5813, down from $8900 (dealer).
They had to replace the cluster, bad temp gauge.
They did a trans service.
Diagnosed the radio, CD changer doesn't work, common I see...
They did front suspension work to pass inspection, and all new brakes and rotors.
New air filter, but they did not fasten the air box lid, it was open...
Not sure if it's a Deluxe or Premium, when I run the VIN both have come up.
No ABS or TCS.
MUSTANG
2008 V6 COUPE PREMIUM
4-PASSENGER SPORTS CAR
4.0L SOHC V6 ENGINE
5-SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION
EXTERIOR: TORCH RED CLEARCOAT
INTERIOR: DARK CHARCOAL CLOTH
FUNCTIONAL
BRAKES, POWER 4-WHEEL DISC
POWER RACK PINION STEERING
POWER POINTS (2)
INTERIOR
AIR CONDITIONING
SHAKER 500 AUDIO SYSTEM
AM/FM W/ CDX6 & MP3
AUXILIARY AUDIO INPUT JACK
CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS
POWER 6-WAY DRIVERS SEAT
SPLIT FOLD REAR SEAT
CENTER CONSOLE W/ARMREST
SPEED CONTROL/TILT WHEEL
POWER DOOR LOCKS & WINDOWS
DUAL VANITY MIRRORS
EXTERIOR
16" BRIGHT MACHINED WHEELS W/CHROME SPINNER
P215/65R/R16 TIRES
STAINLESS STEEL SINGLE EXH
DUAL POWER MIRRORS
VARIABLE INTERVAL WIPERS
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
SAFETY/SECURITY
AIR BAGS, DRIV/FRONT PASS SIDE-MOUNTED AIRBAGS
DRIVER & FRONT PASS SEATS
FRONT/REAR OUTBOARD THREE POINT SHOULDER/LAP BELTS
SECURILOCK
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
INCLUDED ON THIS VEHICLE
ORDER CODE 120A-PREM COUPE V6
3.31 RATIO REGULAR AXLE
16" BRIGHT MACHINED CAST ALUM
SHAKER 500 AUDIO SYSTEM
AM/FM STEREO/6-CD IN DASH/MP3
POWER 6-WAY DRIVER'S SEAT
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
5-SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SYSTEM
CHROME SPINNER WHEEL CAP
That was a window sticker that was generated by the VIN.
Guess the Scoop and Spoiler were added later?
FORD points me to a site where I have to pay for the build sheet.
There is no RPO code sticker either.
They had to replace the cluster, bad temp gauge.
They did a trans service.
Diagnosed the radio, CD changer doesn't work, common I see...
They did front suspension work to pass inspection, and all new brakes and rotors.
New air filter, but they did not fasten the air box lid, it was open...
Not sure if it's a Deluxe or Premium, when I run the VIN both have come up.
No ABS or TCS.
MUSTANG
2008 V6 COUPE PREMIUM
4-PASSENGER SPORTS CAR
4.0L SOHC V6 ENGINE
5-SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION
EXTERIOR: TORCH RED CLEARCOAT
INTERIOR: DARK CHARCOAL CLOTH
FUNCTIONAL
BRAKES, POWER 4-WHEEL DISC
POWER RACK PINION STEERING
POWER POINTS (2)
INTERIOR
AIR CONDITIONING
SHAKER 500 AUDIO SYSTEM
AM/FM W/ CDX6 & MP3
AUXILIARY AUDIO INPUT JACK
CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS
POWER 6-WAY DRIVERS SEAT
SPLIT FOLD REAR SEAT
CENTER CONSOLE W/ARMREST
SPEED CONTROL/TILT WHEEL
POWER DOOR LOCKS & WINDOWS
DUAL VANITY MIRRORS
EXTERIOR
16" BRIGHT MACHINED WHEELS W/CHROME SPINNER
P215/65R/R16 TIRES
STAINLESS STEEL SINGLE EXH
DUAL POWER MIRRORS
VARIABLE INTERVAL WIPERS
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
SAFETY/SECURITY
AIR BAGS, DRIV/FRONT PASS SIDE-MOUNTED AIRBAGS
DRIVER & FRONT PASS SEATS
FRONT/REAR OUTBOARD THREE POINT SHOULDER/LAP BELTS
SECURILOCK
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
INCLUDED ON THIS VEHICLE
ORDER CODE 120A-PREM COUPE V6
3.31 RATIO REGULAR AXLE
16" BRIGHT MACHINED CAST ALUM
SHAKER 500 AUDIO SYSTEM
AM/FM STEREO/6-CD IN DASH/MP3
POWER 6-WAY DRIVER'S SEAT
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
5-SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SYSTEM
CHROME SPINNER WHEEL CAP
That was a window sticker that was generated by the VIN.
Guess the Scoop and Spoiler were added later?
FORD points me to a site where I have to pay for the build sheet.
There is no RPO code sticker either.
02-24-2018, 01:16 AM
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My window sticker says polished rims, and spinners, whatever they are.
I always get the weird ordered cars...
MUSTANG
2008 V6 COUPE PREMIUM
4-PASSENGER SPORTS CAR
4.0L SOHC V6 ENGINE
5-SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION
EXTERIOR: TORCH RED CLEARCOAT
INTERIOR: DARK CHARCOAL CLOTH
VIN: 1ZVHT80N285158226
EXTERIOR
16" BRIGHT MACHINED WHEELS W/CHROME SPINNER
P215/65R/R16 TIRES
STAINLESS STEEL SINGLE EXH
DUAL POWER MIRRORS
VARIABLE INTERVAL WIPERS
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
INCLUDED ON THIS VEHICLE
ORDER CODE 120A-PREM COUPE V6
3.31 RATIO REGULAR AXLE
16" BRIGHT MACHINED CAST ALUM
SHAKER 500 AUDIO SYSTEM
AM/FM STEREO/6-CD IN DASH/MP3
POWER 6-WAY DRIVER'S SEAT
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
5-SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SYSTEM
CHROME SPINNER WHEEL CAP
I do not have leather seats, no ABS and no TCS... So, that generated by VIN
window sticker can't be right...
I always get the weird ordered cars...
MUSTANG
2008 V6 COUPE PREMIUM
4-PASSENGER SPORTS CAR
4.0L SOHC V6 ENGINE
5-SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION
EXTERIOR: TORCH RED CLEARCOAT
INTERIOR: DARK CHARCOAL CLOTH
VIN: 1ZVHT80N285158226
EXTERIOR
16" BRIGHT MACHINED WHEELS W/CHROME SPINNER
P215/65R/R16 TIRES
STAINLESS STEEL SINGLE EXH
DUAL POWER MIRRORS
VARIABLE INTERVAL WIPERS
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
INCLUDED ON THIS VEHICLE
ORDER CODE 120A-PREM COUPE V6
3.31 RATIO REGULAR AXLE
16" BRIGHT MACHINED CAST ALUM
SHAKER 500 AUDIO SYSTEM
AM/FM STEREO/6-CD IN DASH/MP3
POWER 6-WAY DRIVER'S SEAT
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
5-SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS SYSTEM
CHROME SPINNER WHEEL CAP
I do not have leather seats, no ABS and no TCS... So, that generated by VIN
window sticker can't be right...
