How long do you plan on keeping your S550?

[compprep]

Till I can't drive, or I'm dead.

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[frank s]

It will let me know when it is time.

 

[David Schmidt]

I want to get another one round about the time they stop making V8s. A nice somebody-already-took-the-depreciation-hit model for me again, thanks. I play with the Ford configurator from time to time, and always end up with my same car again - so I guess I don't need to go anywhere different right now.

 

[Dave2013M3]

I will look at the S650 as this could be the last V8 Mustang. I will also consider the G82 M4 6MT when the LCI gets released.

 

[16Fastback]

I won't get rid of it, Just buy another one. :>)

 

[Arthonon]

I bought a '14 in summer of 2013 before the S550 had been revealed, thinking I would either keep it if I didn't like the S550, or replace it with an S550 after the mid-cycle refresh if I liked it (I was hesitant to buy a new design, and figured it would be upgraded).

I liked the refresh, so I upgraded from the '14 to an '18, but that was much faster than I would normally upgrade. I expect to keep the '18 S550 for as long as possible, which I hope will be at least 10 years. If the S750 or something is incredible, and possibly the last V8 or something like that, then I might upgrade, but I doubt it. I really like the '18 across the board - looks, performance, interior, technology, etc.

 

[Matti777]

Be buried in it

Like this guy?

 

[Shadow277]

I'd keep mine as long as possible. The GDI tech worries me. I don't like carbon build up and it seems like too much compression to be safe.

 

[MidwayJ]

I typically keep cars 7 years or more when they are reliable. I violated that big time when I traded my V6 for a GT after less than 2 years, lol. I plan on keeping my '19 for 4 years minimum. At that point I'll reevaluate whether there is something else I want that I'm willing to pay for.

 

[Trap]

Until I get to old to easily get in and out of it. I'm 65 now and I have to admit the SUV is a definitely easier to get in and out of. But for now the GT is a whole lot more fun to drive.

 

[snake bite]

I plan to keep this forever

 

[ice445]

10 years minimum. Probably for a lot longer with the way the car market is headed.

 

[RasJeremy]

I'm 30 years old and dumb taxes makes this car a $116000 piece of history...
I'm really eager to see the S650 since as said it probably will be the last V8.

However I'm planning on that my 2020 GT will be my coffin in many years ahead

 

[Paris MkVI]

I like to keep them as long as they remain reliable and maintenance costs don't total the car. It was tine to let the '06 go last year because she was 200k+ miles, needed the big timing chain/tensioner work done that those modular engines (4.6L, 5.4L, 5.8L) are famous for, and that cost more than the car was worth.

I know the Coyote engine is in the same family. I hope they don't exhibit the same history with the chain tensioners down the road.

 

[Stranger706]

I dd mine so the miles will pile on fast. If it stays reliable I hope to give it to my oldest in 6 years, then I plan getting another one.

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