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Old 10-10-2010, 04:36 PM
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Hey guys. I recently ran into a business deal where a 2008 Ford Mustang Deluxe w/ 7k miles is up for grabs at $13k. I dont have pictures of it and wont be looking at it in person until monday possibly tuesday.

Long story short is a 73 year old woman bought the car, got dementia, and now the car was turned back into the bank. All I know is that the car is Windveil blue, has one ding over the rear fender, was driven by a 73 year old woman and it is a one owner car.


Is there anything specific on this car I need to look for? What issues do these models have if any? From what I see online this looks like a good deal, anyone else want to share their opinion? Thanks.
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Old 10-10-2010, 05:53 PM
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You might wanna take a look at the TSBs. https://mustangforums.com/mustang-ts...Model-Mustang/
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Old 10-10-2010, 09:52 PM
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Is it still under warranty?
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Old 10-10-2010, 10:31 PM
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Ya its still under warranty.
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Old 10-11-2010, 07:41 AM
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Thats a good deal with 7k miles and you know granny wasn't beating on it.
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Old 10-11-2010, 02:18 PM
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If you look at Consumer Reports last annual auto issue, you'll see that the 2008 V6 is one of the most reliable autos on the road. It's late enough in the model that most of the kinks got worked out. Just do a Carfax to make sure that someone's not pulling a fast one on you. If the story checks out, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Sounds like an excellent deal to me.
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Old 10-11-2010, 02:21 PM
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+1 I have an 08 S197 (Built 10/07) purchased new with ZERO problems.
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That's a great deal. I have an '05 and haven't had any problems yet besides a dead battery
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