Maggneto
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We are coming up on our 3 year anniversary and with only 2 months left on the 3/36 we have been discussing trading in the Mustang for something, getting the extended warranty, or just rolling the dice and hope the Evaporator doesn't fail a second time.
I went to Carmax and got a buyout price for what I owe on the car. That is pretty impressive considering I put 0 down, financed 72 months at 0 percent in 2015 with an MSRP of 37k(paid 32k OTD), and recently had a 4k insurance claim for some under body damage after hitting some road debris. The Ford dealership came in slightly under what I owe but still less than 1k difference.
The Mustang has been mechanically perfect but has been to the dealership more times for other items like faulty AC (2 visits, 1 evap replacement), squealing PP brakes, door latch recall, and body panel alignment than 4 of our Hyundai's combined.
Fortunately, the Ford dealerships in my area are really good and the dealership experience has been excellent. Also, Ford dealerships are more conveniently located than most other brands. Benefits of living in Nascar country.
Honestly, If I could find a more well rounded, check all the boxes, dollar for dollar vehicle I would buy it in a second. The problem is there is nothing quite like the Mustang and the 2014/2015 being 50 anniversary year is a badge of honor that few cars will ever achieve and is appealing to my personally.
The Mustang is the best selling Sports coupe in the world and that speaks volumes for the design.
The 2.3 Turbo is one of the best and most powerful 4 cyl engines on the market and has the HP/TRQ to compete with zee best 4 cyl Turbos coming out of Stuttgart. The 2.3 gives the Mustang a Sports car experience in a Muscle car body that is practical, affordable and efficient.
While I have not cemented my decision to stick with the Mustang I just can't seem to find anything to fill the shoes of our current Mustang.
I went to Carmax and got a buyout price for what I owe on the car. That is pretty impressive considering I put 0 down, financed 72 months at 0 percent in 2015 with an MSRP of 37k(paid 32k OTD), and recently had a 4k insurance claim for some under body damage after hitting some road debris. The Ford dealership came in slightly under what I owe but still less than 1k difference.
The Mustang has been mechanically perfect but has been to the dealership more times for other items like faulty AC (2 visits, 1 evap replacement), squealing PP brakes, door latch recall, and body panel alignment than 4 of our Hyundai's combined.
Fortunately, the Ford dealerships in my area are really good and the dealership experience has been excellent. Also, Ford dealerships are more conveniently located than most other brands. Benefits of living in Nascar country.
Honestly, If I could find a more well rounded, check all the boxes, dollar for dollar vehicle I would buy it in a second. The problem is there is nothing quite like the Mustang and the 2014/2015 being 50 anniversary year is a badge of honor that few cars will ever achieve and is appealing to my personally.
The Mustang is the best selling Sports coupe in the world and that speaks volumes for the design.
The 2.3 Turbo is one of the best and most powerful 4 cyl engines on the market and has the HP/TRQ to compete with zee best 4 cyl Turbos coming out of Stuttgart. The 2.3 gives the Mustang a Sports car experience in a Muscle car body that is practical, affordable and efficient.
While I have not cemented my decision to stick with the Mustang I just can't seem to find anything to fill the shoes of our current Mustang.
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