Looking to buy a Bullitt...Oh the Questions...

[frankeric16]

Hi folks,

After about a year of absence from the forum and selling my 2016 GT Premium Auto for a BMW SUV (X3 M40i), I can't deny that I dearly miss the S550 platform, including the V8 & sound.
I was going back and forth on a C7 Corvette but bottom line is my wife is not in support of that (too impractical, too low). We have a small dog and a baby (first) on the way.
She drives a 2018 Mazda CX-5, and in addition, I have a 2007 Ford Ranger, which I'm also thinking to replace with the current Ranger or a Chevy Colorado, so I can transport the baby, as well.

Reasons I let go of my 2016 GT were:
- 6 speed automatic gear box (even with a tune I still wasn't happy with it)
- interior felt/was cheap...cheap plastic on

upper door panel and the drive tunnel (around shifter, cupholders etc.). I did not have the equipment group 401A. ​

- tiny gauge screen
- did all the modding I wanted (wheels, suspension, exhaust, tune, intake, etc.), still felt like I had a run-of-the-mill GT

Reasons I'm interested in the Bullitt:
- unique and beautiful color, overall clean but bad-ass look, "rarity" (not really, I know, but I don't see them often - at least not where I live...tons of Ecoboosts and fewer GTs)
- no need/desire to customize (maybe just H-pipe and short shifter...maybe)
- manual (used to drive sticks only until I got lazy...miss it)
- addresses/fixes all the reasons I got rid of my 2016

Next steps:
- test drive
- if I decide its the one for me, trying to get a good deal. My local dealership has 5(!) 2019 DHG in stock (so much to the rarity aspect, haha). 3 have the normal seats
which is what I would want. They all have the Electronics Package and Mag Ride. They sticker for 51,485 and dealer offers them for 46k, which is about 11% off.
No idea if that would be a good deal? Would like to get around 15 - 18% off but don't know the market for Bullitts. It's an expensive non-Shelby Mustang and dealer
has five 2019's on the lot, so it not like they sell themselves.


Thank you in advance for your help!

For what it's worth I go to 2 Cars & Coffee meets, been going for a year & I'm the only Bullitt ever there. So if you want something unique, seek the Bullitt!

Sponsored

 

[Shibaman]

I went to the Sacramento Mustang and Ford show in Aug 19. I had the only Bullitt in the 300 car show. A lot of nice modded mustangs....they loved the Bullitt. Not modded by hand...but a damn nice car.

 

[aham23]

sorta gonna piggy back on here but i too am looking.

can someone give me some insight on this carfax? the 19 Bullitt only has 255 miles, but two owners, where the first was listed as "commercial?"

https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHisto...11M-3LiB7XWRur85RqeFWg4c0dVsmOCTqnCpore2rGFfs

worth a look or move on?

 

[Rev'n Step]

sorta gonna piggy back on here but i too am looking.

can someone give me some insight on this carfax? the 19 Bullitt only has 255 miles, but two owners, where the first was listed as "commercial?"

https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHisto...11M-3LiB7XWRur85RqeFWg4c0dVsmOCTqnCpore2rGFfs

worth a look or move on?

PM, I am looking to buy a house and might be interested in selling my Bullitt if you have cash. Only 2k miles. Modesta ceramic coated from the dealer. Priorities getting old sucks. Florida car too.

 

[shogun32]

worth a look or move on?

I don't see why not.

 

[hotrod21]

I've also been on the Bullitt train for some time now debating whether to buy used or new.

I found a used one with the specs I want and 2.5k miles for $38k which I think is a really good price.
https://www.lonestarchevrolet.com/V...ustang-Bullitt_Fastback-Houston-TX/3595662073

I've gotten an Oasis report for the car and it shows no repairs. I'm hesitant when I think why someone would trade in at that low mileage and wonder if all they did was burn outs at every red light.

I passed on a new Bullitt with same specs for $40.5k when the dealer tried to pull some shady practices on me a couple of weeks ago. Appreciate any advice on the topic.

 

[OldPhart]

I've also been on the Bullitt train for some time now debating whether to buy used or new.

I found a used one with the specs I want and 2.5k miles for $38k which I think is a really good price.
https://www.lonestarchevrolet.com/V...ustang-Bullitt_Fastback-Houston-TX/3595662073

I've gotten an Oasis report for the car and it shows no repairs. I'm hesitant when I think why someone would trade in at that low mileage and wonder if all they did was burn outs at every red light.

I passed on a new Bullitt with same specs for $40.5k when the dealer tried to pull some shady practices on me a couple of weeks ago. Appreciate any advice on the topic.

Hi - If it meets your needs, that’s a nice savings and you still have the warranty. I bough a 7 year old Corvette with 8,700 miles on it in the late ‘90s, had it for 20 years, 50,000 miles and no problems even though there was no warranty. I traded it toward my Bullitt last spring. If you can reduce front end depreciation that’s more power to you... Bruce

 

[hotrod21]

Hi - If it meets your needs, that’s a nice savings and you still have the warranty. I bough a 7 year old Corvette with 8,700 miles on it in the late ‘90s, had it for 20 years, 50,000 miles and no problems even though there was no warranty. I traded it toward my Bullitt last spring. If you can reduce front end depreciation that’s more power to you... Bruce

Thanks Bruce! That was my thinking too. There's definitely some $ value to being the first owner and breaking in the engine correctly.

But to your point, I bought my first Mustang with 42k miles on it and it's at 90k miles now with no serious mechanical issues.

 

[el-guapin]

OP.. Any updates?.. You bought one yet?!!

 

[GreenS550]

Don't get me wrong, I really like the 2019 Bullitt and have thought about trading into one, but I don't feel that it's a worthwhile decision for me right now.

That said, if I could trade my 2018 GT for a clean and low mileage 2008-09 Bullitt, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

I had one. and you would die for the lack of power if those things put out after owning an 18 GT.

 

[Bullitt0819]

Starting to consider base 18s with low miles. They can be had for in the mid 20s. that's about a 20k price difference. Thought of the Bullitt as my keep-long-term car but don't really trust myself. Am on vehicle number 3 within 5 years I'm a hot mess.

As long as you're not on divorce number 3 you're fine.

 

[OldPhart]

As long as you're not on divorce number 3 you're fine.

Hi - It’s cheaper to change cars than change wives! Bruce

 

[ssmith891]

December was the time to jump on a deal. There was a dealer in Houston that had so many Bullitts left over, they were letting them go new w/ Magneride and Electronics Package for $35k. I was SO close to biting but held out and ended up going the GT350 route instead. There are still some solid deals to be had though!

 

[shogun32]

There was a dealer in Houston that had so many Bullitts left over, they were letting them go new w/ Magneride and Electronics Package for $35k

and you posted here to let us all know?

 

[DSNOD]

For anybody keeping track of purchase prices and trends, here is my deal from Saturday. Electronics package, magne-ride, recaros and a way overpriced car cover- msrp $53,475, I got for $42,995 + ttl.

Sponsored