cluscher Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 After waiting a couple of years for prices to come down, I'm looking to buy a car. Price is definitely an issue for me, and I'm wondering what your opinions are about picking up a used '07 with, say, 4K mi. or less for under $40K, vs. buying a new '08 or '09 if I can find a deal around $1K below msrp. Are there any nontable mechanical benefits to owning an '08 or '09, ie. tranny, clutch, crank pulley, vs. any nostalgic benefit in an '07. Also, considering previously titled vs. untitled. Plan to keep the car long term, and I'm guessing the difference in price in a used '07 vs. new will be around $5K or so. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 There are some clutch and tranny issues on the 07, and the 07 doesn't have ambient lighting or HID headlights.... Like anything, the building gets better with experience IMO. no difference between 08 and 09 except you can get an 08 w/o sirius radio... Good luck and get the car that speaks to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 For clarity and accuracy, all three model years have the flywheel and clutch issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelby111 Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 After waiting a couple of years for prices to come down, I'm looking to buy a car. Price is definitely an issue for me, and I'm wondering what your opinions are about picking up a used '07 with, say, 4K mi. or less for under $40K, vs. buying a new '08 or '09 if I can find a deal around $1K below msrp. Are there any nontable mechanical benefits to owning an '08 or '09, ie. tranny, clutch, crank pulley, vs. any nostalgic benefit in an '07. Also, considering previously titled vs. untitled. Plan to keep the car long term, and I'm guessing the difference in price in a used '07 vs. new will be around $5K or so. Thoughts? If you are going used, I would make sure I saved $10K on the car you are describing and look at anything with less than 10K miles since there will be plenty of warantee time left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 The 07`is the 40Th aniversary car if that means anything tp you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluscher Posted August 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 $10K below for used is about $35K, and it seems like that's looking for a little much? I found an '07 local, through a dealer, with Shaker 500 and 680 mi. on it. What's a reasonable price for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formervettowner Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 $10K below for used is about $35K, and it seems like that's looking for a little much? I found an '07 local, through a dealer, with Shaker 500 and 680 mi. on it. What's a reasonable price for that? A dealer near me has and ad in the paper for an 08 new every option except nav. Silver and with black stripes $39,999. Thats crazy pricing but dealers need to sell cars I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 $10K below for used is about $35K, and it seems like that's looking for a little much? I found an '07 local, through a dealer, with Shaker 500 and 680 mi. on it. What's a reasonable price for that? You are correct. $10K below for a used 07 will be looking for a little much, unless it has 20k+ miles on it. For a low mileage 07 you are looking at approx $5k difference from a new 08. For some people $5k is a lot of money and to them that is well worth the savings to buy a used low mileage car over a new one. To me, I would buy the new one for the extra $5k. I agree with the other poster where I would need to be saving $10k or more to justify buying the used one over a new one. But that is just me. $5k if you are financing is $100 per month on a 60 month loan. That extra $100 could be the difference of whether you could afford the car payment or not. You also have to take into account for the extra options the 08 and 09 has over the 07 which adds more value along with the price increases they had. That makes a $5k difference even more attractive for the price difference to go with the 08 or 09, especially if you find one for under MSRP. If you offset the cost for the extra options and the price increase you are not really paying much difference to get a new one and one that is a year newer vs a used one. So in my "opinion" unless I could find a low mileage used one for $35K or less, I would buy a new 08. Especially if the intent is to keep it long term, which I would prefer to be the first owner of record. If you were financing most of it how much different would it impact you on being able to make a $800 payment for used vs a $900 payment for new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 A dealer near me has and ad in the paper for an 08 new every option except nav. Silver and with black stripes $39,999. Thats crazy pricing but dealers need to sell cars I guess. Black and Silver would make it an 07'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 A dealer near me has and ad in the paper for an 08 new every option except nav. Silver and with black stripes $39,999. Thats crazy pricing but dealers need to sell cars I guess. What dealer is that? No matter how bad they need to sell cars, selling them at a major loss does not help them any. It hurts them even more. Did you call to verify if that price is correct? It could have been a misprint? Does it have the shaker 1000 instead of the nav? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Black and Silver would make it an 07'. Not black with silver stripes. He said silver with black stripes which would be vapor, not silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Not black with silver stripes. He said silver with black stripes which would be vapor, not silver. Sorry, I thought we were talking about SGT's. I shall now remove my head from my arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 A dealer near me has and ad in the paper for an 08 new every option except nav. Silver and with black stripes $39,999. Thats crazy pricing but dealers need to sell cars I guess. Every option but nav would be $47,255 MSRP At $39,999 they would be LOSING $3,225 I doubt that is going to happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 A dealer near me has and ad in the paper for an 08 new every option except nav. Silver and with black stripes $39,999. Thats crazy pricing but dealers need to sell cars I guess. Would that be Veracom Ford in San Mateo? They show a Vapor coupe. MSRP $46,200 At $39,999 they would only be taking a $2,302 LOSS on that! Price Information MSRP STANDARD VEHICLE PRICE $42,170 Key Standard Equipment ORDER CODE 820A-SHELBY COUP P255/45/R18 FRT 285/40R18 R SHELBY REAR DECKLID SPOILER SHELBY INTERIOR PACKAGE OVER-THE-TOP RACING STRIPE AM/FM STEREO/6-CD IN DASH/M 18" BRIGHT MACHINED ALUM WH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES Optional Equipment 2008 MODEL YEAR VAPOR CLEARCOAT METALLIC BLACK W/BLACK ACCENT LTHR .5.4L SC 4V V8 ENGINE .6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION JOB #2 ORDER *** GAS GUZZLER TAX *** 1,300 FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET MUSTANG VPC SHIP THRU 50 STATE EMISSIONS SIRIUS SAT RADIO W/6 MOS SVC 195 HID HEADLAMPS 525 GT500 PREMIUM TRIM PACKAGE 595 EBONY TAPE STRIPE AMBIENT LIGHTING 295 FULL VEH COVER 375 __________ TOTAL VEHICLE & OPTIONS 45,455 DESTINATION & DELIVERY 745 __________ TOTAL MSRP $46,200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Hey SD, just a quick derail here, but do you see any 07 SGT's with automatics left in California? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Hey SD, just a quick derail here, but do you see any 07 SGT's with automatics left in California? It is showing 8 left with automatics in the entire State 6 White and 2 Black PM your email if you want the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 It is showing 8 left with automatics in the entire State 6 White and 2 Black PM your email if you want the list Thanks! PM on the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formervettowner Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Would that be Veracom Ford in San Mateo? They show a Vapor coupe. MSRP $46,200 At $39,999 they would only be taking a $2,302 LOSS on that! Price Information MSRP STANDARD VEHICLE PRICE $42,170 Key Standard Equipment ORDER CODE 820A-SHELBY COUP P255/45/R18 FRT 285/40R18 R SHELBY REAR DECKLID SPOILER SHELBY INTERIOR PACKAGE OVER-THE-TOP RACING STRIPE AM/FM STEREO/6-CD IN DASH/M 18" BRIGHT MACHINED ALUM WH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES Optional Equipment 2008 MODEL YEAR VAPOR CLEARCOAT METALLIC BLACK W/BLACK ACCENT LTHR .5.4L SC 4V V8 ENGINE .6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION JOB #2 ORDER *** GAS GUZZLER TAX *** 1,300 FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET MUSTANG VPC SHIP THRU 50 STATE EMISSIONS SIRIUS SAT RADIO W/6 MOS SVC 195 HID HEADLAMPS 525 GT500 PREMIUM TRIM PACKAGE 595 EBONY TAPE STRIPE AMBIENT LIGHTING 295 FULL VEH COVER 375 __________ TOTAL VEHICLE & OPTIONS 45,455 DESTINATION & DELIVERY 745 __________ TOTAL MSRP $46,200 Yes that is dealer. The add is in the SF chronicle. The add reads One at this price and this is not a MISS PRINT. Says you must finance. I rode buy this morning and it was still there. This is the same car that was in their showroom a few months back for 25k over. The color is Vapor. Trust I was pissed when I saw this. I bought mine 8 weeks ago at MSRP and was happy with the deal at the time from James Ford in Half Moon Bay. I am going to look at sf gate com and see if it is their and will post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formervettowner Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Yes that is dealer. The add is in the SF chronicle. The add reads One at this price and this is not a MISS PRINT. Says you must finance. I rode buy this morning and it was still there. This is the same car that was in their showroom a few months back for 25k over. The color is Vapor. Trust I was pissed when I saw this. I bought mine 8 weeks ago at MSRP and was happy with the deal at the time from James Ford in Half Moon Bay. I am going to look at sf gate com and see if it is their and will post it. here you go the add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 here you go the add. Something is wrong here. WHY must you finance through Ford Credit???? There are NO incentives on this car. It sounds like some idiot applied the incentives to this which are only good on REGULAR mustangs. A tregular GT MUstang for that zip code shows $1500 Ford Credit Customer Cash + $1500 Retail Customer Cash + $1000 Bonus Customer Cash + $2000 Owner Loyalty. That is up to $6000 off on REGULAR GT MUSTANGS......Now if they were using these incentives to get to that price then that would make sense, BUT, these incentives are NOT available on GT500!!! If they have the car there and IF you can really buy it for $39,999 then GO BUY IT NOW!!!! $39,999 is $2302 below cost!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formervettowner Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Something is wrong here. WHY must you finance through Ford Credit???? There are NO incentives on this car. It sounds like some idiot applied the incentives to this which are only good on REGULAR mustangs. A tregular GT MUstang for that zip code shows $1500 Ford Credit Customer Cash + $1500 Retail Customer Cash + $1000 Bonus Customer Cash + $2000 Owner Loyalty. That is up to $6000 off on REGULAR GT MUSTANGS......Now if they were using these incentives to get to that price then that would make sense, BUT, these incentives are NOT available on GT500!!! If they have the car there and IF you can really buy it for $39,999 then GO BUY IT NOW!!!! $39,999 is $2302 below cost!!! I already have one or I would jump all over this. If some really wants it PM me and I would be happy to go put a deposit on it for you. The dealer is 5 min from my house. The funny part is how they cannot sell it at msrp and the dealership is in an upper middle class neighborhood. Burlingame and Hillsbrough is some of the most expense real estate in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formervettowner Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I already have one or I would jump all over this. If some really wants it PM me and I would be happy to go put a deposit on it for you. The dealer is 5 min from my house. The funny part is how they cannot sell it at msrp and the dealership is in an upper middle class neighborhood. Burlingame and Hillsbrough is some of the most expense real estate in the country. Went by this afternoon car is GONE. Somebody hit the jackpot on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Went by this afternoon car is GONE. Somebody hit the jackpot on this one. If they got it for that price they definitely did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Wonder if it was Capt. Dave??????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXPcustom Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I would say the way to go would be to get a loaded 07 Tungsten coupe or convertible since this would be the rarest color for the GT500s next to the green prototype 06 GT500s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTTICAN Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I would say the way to go would be to get a loaded 07 Tungsten coupe or convertible since this would be the rarest color for the GT500s next to the green prototype 06 GT500s. +1 # 37 of 384 # 700 of 8152 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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