Decisions....Decisions

Breakout · July 19th, 2008, 12:13 PM

So I'm pretty sure on what you guys are going to say, but looking for some opinions. As some of you already know, I did trade my 06 v6 mustang (was in a wreck) for a 08 scion tc (now totalled because i was rear ended). So as you see my luck with cars isn't all that great. But I went to a ford dealership by where I work and they are giving 25% off on 08 mustangs. So there was a silver gt with upgraded interior sticker priced for a little over $27,000. With 25% that makes it only $20,680!!!!! With those payments, I wouldn't have that much money for mods. or I could get a v6 with all the amenities for A LOT less then what I bought my 06!!! But that would leave me with lots of extra $$$ for modding. This vehicle will be my DD so I don't think I would go forced induction. The only thing I would do on the gt is put a catback exhaust to make it sound a lot better. Whichever car I choose, of course it's going to be manual. Test driving that gt was heaven though!!!!

Breakout · July 19th, 2008, 12:18 PM

I called my insurance. and somehow my premium goes down $20 a month from a 4 cylinder scion tc to a new 08 mustang gt...don't know how that is...but the lady locked the quote in! So another perk going to the GT.

thetrooper31 · July 19th, 2008, 12:21 PM

get the gt be happy with it, save up money and mod it later

TheUNZippee! · July 19th, 2008, 12:34 PM

Get the GT, and save for mods. Stock for stock, the GT is a second and a half faster. That is light years in racing. With a tune and an intake, you're about 2 seconds faster.

Nuff' said.

It Has Been Written

futureMACH1racer · July 19th, 2008, 12:35 PM

Or buy a used GT, and have a little bit of mod money.

travis_afx · July 19th, 2008, 12:51 PM

I vote for the GT, but personally I would probably go with fm1's suggestion. Unless you really want a brand new car, then I say go for it.

Breakout · July 19th, 2008, 01:01 PM

I do want a new car...for this reason. The interest rate will be lower. I saw a used 05 gt with 10,000 miles on it for $19,000! The price is pretty consistent all around the orlando area for used s197 gt's with similar miles. So for an extra $1,000 I'm going to get a lower interest rate and a brand new car with no miles on it. Well i take that back it's got 30 miles on it.

travis_afx · July 19th, 2008, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by breakout831

I do want a new car...for this reason. The interest rate will be lower. I saw a used 05 gt with 10,000 miles on it for $19,000! The price is pretty consistent all around the orlando area. So for an extra $1,000 I'm going to get a lower interest rate and a brand new car with no miles on it. Well i take that back it's got 30 miles on it.

Shoot go for it then man I didn't realize there was such a small difference in the two prices. Knowing that, if i was in your position i would pay the little amount more and get the new one also.

oldernewbie · July 19th, 2008, 01:20 PM

$19,000 for a used '05 or $20,680 for a new '08...I'd call that a 'No Brainer".

TheUNZippee! · July 19th, 2008, 01:35 PM

:witholdman^

Sleeper_Stang_89 · July 19th, 2008, 01:50 PM

or you could try and find a newer mach1.... theres two at a local dealership for 19,500

JASonic · July 19th, 2008, 02:14 PM

I love my V-6 but NOT because its a V-6. Does that make sense? A GT is such a better platform down the road with many more "mods" available.

adrenaline=lifeline · July 19th, 2008, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by breakout831

I called my insurance. and somehow my premium goes down $20 a month from a 4 cylinder scion tc to a new 08 mustang gt...don't know how that is...but the lady locked the quote in! So another perk going to the GT.

mine did to

TheUNZippee! · July 19th, 2008, 03:03 PM

The newer GT may have cheaper insurance than one would think due in part to the fact that it actually has an excellent crash rating.

JakeM · July 19th, 2008, 03:48 PM

Also, with with the Scoin, the owners are normally a lot younger and more wreckless believe it or not, than with mustangs. I went from a WRX Wagon (My first 12 second car btw) to the mustang and my insurance went down almost $350 a year.

Breakout · July 19th, 2008, 03:50 PM

here's the thing. I'm out of the down payment on my scion since it's totalled. I'm putting money down...so i'm out that. Plus it's an extra $27 per month. So I am paying more then I think I am. But the question is...will I ever find another brand new gt for 25% off MSRP? Part of the reason the dealer is doing this is because there's a $3,000 rebate that they would retain. And the ford loyalty thingy that they retain. But they're still taking more money off so....that's the situation.

TheUNZippee! · July 19th, 2008, 03:58 PM

The bottom line break, is make sure no matter which direction you go in that you don't over extend yourself with a larger monthly obligation than you can comfortably handle. Even if the car is a great deal, which it sounds like it is, at the end of the day it's not worth it if you wind up struggling with a monthly payment for 4 or 5 years.

futureMACH1racer · July 19th, 2008, 04:01 PM

Get a clean Mach 1

MRV · July 19th, 2008, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

The bottom line break, is make sure no matter which direction you go in that you don't over extend yourself with a larger monthly obligation than you can comfortably handle. Even if the car is a great deal, which it sounds like it is, at the end of the day it's not worth it if you wind up struggling with a monthly payment for 4 or 5 years.

^endowed with above average wisdom

Breakout · July 19th, 2008, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by TheUNZippee!

The bottom line break, is make sure no matter which direction you go in that you don't over extend yourself with a larger monthly obligation than you can comfortably handle. Even if the car is a great deal, which it sounds like it is, at the end of the day it's not worth it if you wind up struggling with a monthly payment for 4 or 5 years.

I wouldn't be overextending myself...more like second guessing myself right now. I felt the same way when i bought my 06

July 19th, 2008, 12:13 PM	#1
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,018 iTrader: 0 reviews	Decisions....Decisions So I'm pretty sure on what you guys are going to say, but looking for some opinions. As some of you already know, I did trade my 06 v6 mustang (was in a wreck) for a 08 scion tc (now totalled because i was rear ended). So as you see my luck with cars isn't all that great. But I went to a ford dealership by where I work and they are giving 25% off on 08 mustangs. So there was a silver gt with upgraded interior sticker priced for a little over $27,000. With 25% that makes it only $20,680!!!!! With those payments, I wouldn't have that much money for mods. or I could get a v6 with all the amenities for A LOT less then what I bought my 06!!! But that would leave me with lots of extra $$$ for modding. This vehicle will be my DD so I don't think I would go forced induction. The only thing I would do on the gt is put a catback exhaust to make it sound a lot better. Whichever car I choose, of course it's going to be manual. Test driving that gt was heaven though!!!!

July 19th, 2008, 12:21 PM	#3
thetrooper31 Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Horsham , Pennsylvania Posts: 1,242 iTrader: 1 reviews	get the gt be happy with it, save up money and mod it later __________________ [SIZE=5][COLOR=Yellow][/COLOR][/SIZE][COLOR=green] [/COLOR]

July 19th, 2008, 12:35 PM	#5
futureMACH1racer I.D.G.A.F. 2009 John Deere 9670 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: United States of America Posts: 11,347 iTrader: 0 reviews	Or buy a used GT, and have a little bit of mod money. __________________ RIP Travis Bilings 5/6/1982-7/5/2011 Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

July 19th, 2008, 12:51 PM	#6
travis_afx Rebel Of The Sacred Heart '02 GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: OK Posts: 2,338 iTrader: 0 reviews	I vote for the GT, but personally I would probably go with fm1's suggestion. Unless you really want a brand new car, then I say go for it. __________________ Travis Billings May 6, 1982 - July 5, 2011 Rest In Peace brother, you will be missed.

July 19th, 2008, 01:20 PM	#9
oldernewbie Softcore Porn Enthusiast Chebby Colorado 5 Banger Redlines In Neutral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 3000 Miles East Of The West Coast Posts: 1,018 iTrader: 0 reviews	$19,000 for a used '05 or $20,680 for a new '08...I'd call that a 'No Brainer". __________________ 2005 Colorado LS, Z71 Off Road Package, I5 Vortec, Space Age Plastic Bed-Liner W/Shiny Factory Installed Deep Drop Tool Box, Twin 12 Volt Power Points...In A Whopping 200+ HP Beast.

July 19th, 2008, 12:18 PM	#2
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,018 iTrader: 0 reviews	I called my insurance. and somehow my premium goes down $20 a month from a 4 cylinder scion tc to a new 08 mustang gt...don't know how that is...but the lady locked the quote in! So another perk going to the GT.

July 19th, 2008, 01:01 PM	#7
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,018 iTrader: 0 reviews	I do want a new car...for this reason. The interest rate will be lower. I saw a used 05 gt with 10,000 miles on it for $19,000! The price is pretty consistent all around the orlando area for used s197 gt's with similar miles. So for an extra $1,000 I'm going to get a lower interest rate and a brand new car with no miles on it. Well i take that back it's got 30 miles on it.

July 19th, 2008, 02:14 PM	#12
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,385 iTrader: 20 reviews	I love my V-6 but NOT because its a V-6. Does that make sense? A GT is such a better platform down the road with many more "mods" available.

July 19th, 2008, 03:50 PM	#16
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,018 iTrader: 0 reviews	here's the thing. I'm out of the down payment on my scion since it's totalled. I'm putting money down...so i'm out that. Plus it's an extra $27 per month. So I am paying more then I think I am. But the question is...will I ever find another brand new gt for 25% off MSRP? Part of the reason the dealer is doing this is because there's a $3,000 rebate that they would retain. And the ford loyalty thingy that they retain. But they're still taking more money off so....that's the situation.

July 19th, 2008, 04:01 PM	#18
futureMACH1racer I.D.G.A.F. 2009 John Deere 9670 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: United States of America Posts: 11,347 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get a clean Mach 1 __________________ RIP Travis Bilings 5/6/1982-7/5/2011 Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

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