For those keeping the Mustang..are you buying parts?

[larr12]

My plan is to keep my 2020 Mustang. Lately I've been thinking about stocking some maintenance parts jic. I need to replace one rear hub (I already replaced the right one) so I bought (2) to keep one in stock.

So, do you keep a stock of maintenance or tear/wear parts for the long term?

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[Bob Lob Law]

There will be new replacement parts for these cars for quite a few years still. Then they sold so many over the years that junk yards will have parts for much longer. Then there is aftermarket parts. So, I'm not. I'm not getting rid of this car unless my insurance buys it.

 

[1 old racer]

LMR and other parts suppliers will be keeping both aftermarket and OEM parts for a long time to come.

 

[IPOGT]

There will be new replacement parts for these cars for quite a few years still. Then they sold so many over the years that junk yards will have parts for much longer. Then there is aftermarket parts. So, I'm not. I'm not getting rid of this car unless my insurance buys it.

I hope for you that your insurance doesn’t buy it, and you drive it till you can’t.

 

[MidnightStars]

I plan on keeping my Mustang until the last of my driving days, where it will be either passed down to my kid, or sold to another kid for nothing more than a 12-pack of Mtn Dew.

Until then, yeah, I plan on stocking up on replacement parts as-needed. Especially now that I have a huge garage, I can stock up as much as I want & need for my vehicles.

 

[kz]

My plan is to keep my 2020 Mustang. Lately I've been thinking about stocking some maintenance parts jic. I need to replace one rear hub (I already replaced the right one) so I bought (2) to keep one in stock.

So, do you keep a stock of maintenance or tear/wear parts for the long term?

Since I can buy part for '65 one, I think you have some time until parts for 2020 are no longer available...

 

[Strokerswild]

I'm more worried about the various computer modules and such long term than hard parts.

 

[SVTchris]

Speaking from experience, if your Mustang is a special model with unique features, these are the things that you need to focus on.

When I bought my 93 Cobra new, I thought the same as previous posters that parts would be always available and for the most part, common items that were on the 93 GT are plentiful. However, as I learned, items specific to the Cobra came to be very, very hard to find as time went on. For example, floormats for a Cobra went away at about 10 years and now are easily $500+ for new OEM mats, if you can find them. Used mats are out there but still expensive depending on condition. Ground effect body work for a Cobra are pure unobtainium except for the front grille and rear wing which the aftermarket jumped on immediately.

When I bought my Bullitt, I got some floor mats right away as they are unique with the the green stitching through the dealer for $60. But when I thought about, this will only benefit the eventual new owner as I will never reach 33+ years of ownership of the Bullitt like the Cobra due to my age so I've stopped worrying about stuff like that now.

 

[23GreenGremlin]

Mustangs are great for parts availability but I have picked up some Mach 1 specific parts that are likely to wear or be hard to find over time because I tend to keep my cars a long time.

 

[Strokerswild]

Speaking from experience, if your Mustang is a special model with unique features, these are the things that you need to focus on.

When I bought my 93 Cobra new, I thought the same as previous posters that parts would be always available and for the most part, common items that were on the 93 GT are plentiful. However, as I learned, items specific to the Cobra came to be very, very hard to find as time went on. For example, floormats for a Cobra went away at about 10 years and now are easily $500+ for new OEM mats, if you can find them. Used mats are out there but still expensive depending on condition. Ground effect body work for a Cobra are pure unobtainium except for the front grille and rear wing which the aftermarket jumped on immediately.

When I bought my Bullitt, I got some floor mats right away as they are unique with the the green stitching through the dealer for $60. But when I thought about, this will only benefit the eventual new owner as I will never reach 33+ years of ownership of the Bullitt like the Cobra due to my age so I've stopped worrying about stuff like that now.

This is much of why I went with a plain ol' GT with my current car. Granted, a PP car has its share of bespoke parts.

Not to mention I can mod away to my heart's content this time and not worry about tainting a special edition car.

 

[NightmareMoon]

FWIW, I'm considering keeping a rear hub and a pair of extended balljoint front control arms, but only because its an autocross car and if a hub or control arm fails I can't always get one in time. If I had OEM control arms and wasn't competing, you can get stuff from Ford in 1-2 days usually, no need to keep a stock at home for many years to come still.

 

[kz]

FWIW, I'm considering keeping a rear hub and a pair of extended balljoint front control arms,

I have two OEM rear hubs in the truck pretty much always. And spare axle nuts too.
(if you're in a need at Nats or something).

 

[Slow Yote]

If you have a GT, you don’t need to worry about “stocking up” on parts, they will be around. If you have some sort of “limited” edition, maybe a Mach 1? Then sure buy some of the more specialized parts if you’re attempting to keep it OEM.

Personally? I’ve venture to bet in 10 years I won’t even have the factory computer modules in the car, let along wanting to stock up on OEM parts.

 

[Craig Brown]

My plan is to live to see 110 and that is still 35 years away. I don't think I will stock any extra parts for my Mustangs, and I don't plan on selling them. I have a 1974 XLCH Harley Davidson and a couple of years ago I did a complete restoration and was able to find all the parts to complete the project. I bought the bike new and it was my first Harley. I think that even if I had to buy a doner car I will be able to find the parts I will need. The Mustang is so iconic, there will always be parts. You can still find all the parts you for the very first Mustangs built in 1964. That was 62 years ago. Drive them and enjoy your rides.

 

[WItoTX]

I suspect the computers will be the hardest to find, and the software needed to swap them to the car.

Best idea is to go standalone ECU now. You know, because you want the car to last forever. (In case there is a SO you need to justify a big expense to)

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