15wile
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I bought a basic 2015 GT 300A w/manual transmission and no options way back right when they came out. It's time to let her go.
Last time around I was being super cheap, just getting the cheapest Mustang I could possibly find with a V8. Now, I'm doing a little better in life. I can basically afford whatever Mustang I want. Although I am cross shopping the BMW M2 and the low end C8 'vettes too...
1. I could go basic 300A or 301A GT again - they are more plush, have more options and gizmos now than my old '15. I'd get the active exhaust so I could use quiet mode with the wife and track mode everywhere else. I'd get it with the 10 speed auto. Probably no other options. Vapor Blue or Dark Matter Gray. Save some money. Saw one for $41k the other day. Maybe I can get that into the 30s?
2. I could also do a 400A GT (don't really see a need for the 401A). Try to find one with the performance pack. Also with the 10 speed auto. Vapor Blue or Dark Matter Gray. Still pretty inexpensive. I could get one of these for under $50k. Maybe close to $45k if I deal right?
3. Last option is snagging a Dark Horse with the 10 speed auto. That Blue Ember color is fantastic - though it's also good in Vapor Blue. If I went this route I'd probably show some restraint and not bother with the $5k handling pack and some of the higher up options. Trying to keep that sticker under 70k - because that's creeping up on mid-engine 'vette territory, and those will smoke a Mustang.
Where's the value sweet spot configuration with these cars for depreciation, long term value, low cost (relatively) modding opportunities, etc?
Back in 2015 the value sweet spot was a basic GT with performance pack. Would like to put more thought into it this time.
Last time around I was being super cheap, just getting the cheapest Mustang I could possibly find with a V8. Now, I'm doing a little better in life. I can basically afford whatever Mustang I want. Although I am cross shopping the BMW M2 and the low end C8 'vettes too...
1. I could go basic 300A or 301A GT again - they are more plush, have more options and gizmos now than my old '15. I'd get the active exhaust so I could use quiet mode with the wife and track mode everywhere else. I'd get it with the 10 speed auto. Probably no other options. Vapor Blue or Dark Matter Gray. Save some money. Saw one for $41k the other day. Maybe I can get that into the 30s?
2. I could also do a 400A GT (don't really see a need for the 401A). Try to find one with the performance pack. Also with the 10 speed auto. Vapor Blue or Dark Matter Gray. Still pretty inexpensive. I could get one of these for under $50k. Maybe close to $45k if I deal right?
3. Last option is snagging a Dark Horse with the 10 speed auto. That Blue Ember color is fantastic - though it's also good in Vapor Blue. If I went this route I'd probably show some restraint and not bother with the $5k handling pack and some of the higher up options. Trying to keep that sticker under 70k - because that's creeping up on mid-engine 'vette territory, and those will smoke a Mustang.
Where's the value sweet spot configuration with these cars for depreciation, long term value, low cost (relatively) modding opportunities, etc?
Back in 2015 the value sweet spot was a basic GT with performance pack. Would like to put more thought into it this time.
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