Am I crazy?

[Bobn57]

The dealer that I get my cars from has several (9 in total) brand new 401As for low-mid 40s.

And that's just their advertised price. I was able to finagle another 2k off from that, and mind you this was very much in the middle of the pandemic car shortage. So there's deals to be had.

Whoever is paying mid 40s for a used GT (and mid 50s for a new one)is still crazy in my book. But hey, that's just me.

agree with that....i paid 48K out the door for my 21 GT/CS. For the additional $4K difference between a few years old and new I have peace of mind that my car wasn't beat on and put away wet. Unfortunately that's the chance you take buying someone else's car. You may eat up that lower cost quickly once you have it a while and find out how much you need to put in.....unless you know the seller.

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[Andrew@Lethal]

Alright folks, tell me if I'm officially off my rocker or not.

I currently have a 2016 black GT Premium black accent fully paid off. Great car. Absolutely love it. Here's the thing, I want a 2018+ velocity blue GT with active exhaust and the 12" display and maybe the performance package. I can get one anywhere between low to mid 40's. Do I trade my GT, maybe put a few k's down, and take over a $200-300 monthly payment for it or do I tell myself I'm crazy and keep driving LOL.

Do what makes you happy. You only live once!

 

[Muhnopoly]

Ask Dave Ramsey...haha

Paid off is always the better option.

Best advice I give myself when I have these "urges" is to "shit or get off the pot"

In my experience sitting on the toilet even if I'm not shitting and being on my phone is more comfortable then slouching on the sofa.

 

[JMunks]

ALRIGHT ALRIGHT FOLKS.

I think you've talked me out of it. Couple things though:

• I have the premium already, so the bigger screen I was talking about was the new cluster display, not the big infotainment screen. (maybe even more of a reason to stick with this car?)
• Used car prices are crazy now, sure, but I feel like it's washed out if you're also trading in right now too. I'm not sure I could get $25k (or even maybe more?) for this car if used car prices weren't this ridiculous.
• I have an exhaust already. FP Borla catbacks. That's another thing, would've loved for the active exhaust for quiet starts in the neighborhood and, honestly, those 1-2 hour drives where I don't want to listen to the drone the whole time.

The wrap is the biggest thing I was thinking about. I think I'm honestly just kind of tired of the black look. I've been wanting the new GT500 bumper. When I look at black cars with it, it just looks so much less aggressive and noticeable than on let's say the velocity blue. I think I just need a bit of a refresh for my baby. I'm worried though, how good do you guys think a shop could wrap a velocity blue?

 

[StangTime]

ALRIGHT ALRIGHT FOLKS.

I think you've talked me out of it. Couple things though:

• I have the premium already, so the bigger screen I was talking about was the new cluster display, not the big infotainment screen. (maybe even more of a reason to stick with this car?)
• Used car prices are crazy now, sure, but I feel like it's washed out if you're also trading in right now too. I'm not sure I could get $25k (or even maybe more?) for this car if used car prices weren't this ridiculous.
• I have an exhaust already. FP Borla catbacks. That's another thing, would've loved for the active exhaust for quiet starts in the neighborhood and, honestly, those 1-2 hour drives where I don't want to listen to the drone the whole time.

The wrap is the biggest thing I was thinking about. I think I'm honestly just kind of tired of the black look. I've been wanting the new GT500 bumper. When I look at black cars with it, it just looks so much less aggressive and noticeable than on let's say the velocity blue. I think I just need a bit of a refresh for my baby. I'm worried though, how good do you guys think a shop could wrap a velocity blue?

Your gauges can be changed to digital. Spend your time reading through this post:
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/2018-digital-cluster-installation-guide.99275/post-2169881

 

[JMunks]

Your gauges can be changed to digital. Spend your time reading through this post:
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/2018-digital-cluster-installation-guide.99275/post-2169881

Phew. That's about $2,000 upgrade. Alright, I think I'll just live without the digital lol.

 

[dfanucci]

I guess I'm odd man out. I traded my 2015 gt that I had sunk money in modding for my 2020. I loved my 15, but I wanted bone stock and to keep it that way. Having lived with my 20 for a year and a half with the 401a and auto, I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Ford gave me 0% so it was perfect for me.

 

[Bikeman315]

I'm worried though, how good do you guys think a shop could wrap a velocity blue?

Worried about what. Find a high end shop and go for it. As a for instance…..

https://wrapspecialtiesonline.com/

 

[TrackMustang]

Alright folks, tell me if I'm officially off my rocker or not.

I currently have a 2016 black GT Premium black accent fully paid off. Great car. Absolutely love it. Here's the thing, I want a 2018+ velocity blue GT with active exhaust and the 12" display and maybe the performance package. I can get one anywhere between low to mid 40's. Do I trade my GT, maybe put a few k's down, and take over a $200-300 monthly payment for it or do I tell myself I'm crazy and keep driving LOL.

The paid off option is always better. You could spend a fraction and put all kinds of cool stuff on your current car (supercharger cough cough). The 2018+ is a bit of a better base, but it might be more fun to mod your current *paid off* car.

 

[jd_cobra]

If you can afford it and it’s not going to put you in a financial crisis, go for it! We only live once so fuck it. Even though I just bought a new 2021 I’m actually looking at getting a low mileage C7 GS that’s procharged, lol.

 

[IPOGT]

Phew. That's about $2,000 upgrade. Alright, I think I'll just live without the digital lol.

Funny, I prefer the analog on the GT350 and my GT.

 

[JMunks]

Worried about what. Find a high end shop and go for it. As a for instance…..

https://wrapspecialtiesonline.com/

Worried that it won't look as good as, let's say, factory velocity blue. I've seen a lot of wraps and most of them I've seen are usually satin or matte. I would want more a factory gloss finish. Hopefully it can look good.

Any experience with these guys or just someone you searched in my area? Would love anyone in Jersey to chime in if they had a good wrap.

 

[JMunks]

Funny, I prefer the analog on the GT350 and my GT.

Different strokes!

 

[klink]

I think inflation is here to stay. It's hard to believe that new and used car prices will ever go back to what they were pre-pandemic. Sure if you trade in your used car or sell it now you will get top dollar but you will give every bit of that back and then some if you buy a newer used car or a brand new car. It is simply fool's gold right now. I had strongly toyed with the idea of ordering a Mach 1 but I'm just going to hold off and keep my paid off car.

 

[stungjoe]

In my experience sitting on the toilet even if I'm not shitting and being on my phone is more comfortable then slouching on the sofa.

That's not a rock he's sitting on......haha

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