New or used? Car decision..... Granturismo or Mustang
Discussion
idea is to keep it longer term and I feel that Maserati will be a safer bet considering residual values of Mustang but I'm not doing it for money anyway.
I have my heart set on GT-S but after reading recent PH review of Mustang and various other tests (Lexus RCF, Mustang and M4 for example) I've started thinking that it could be an option, similar money to buy now, benefit of brand new car/warranty, a bit more modern and possibly cheaper to run but has it got this sense of occasion that Maser has? I need to book a test drive in one anyway but wondered if someone maybe had similar dilemma.
I have my heart set on GT-S but after reading recent PH review of Mustang and various other tests (Lexus RCF, Mustang and M4 for example) I've started thinking that it could be an option, similar money to buy now, benefit of brand new car/warranty, a bit more modern and possibly cheaper to run but has it got this sense of occasion that Maser has? I need to book a test drive in one anyway but wondered if someone maybe had similar dilemma.
It'd be the Maserati for me if I were spending £40k, but I can see the argument for the Mustang, especially as to running costs.
The far higher "look back at it once you've parked it up" factor would swing it for me though. Also suspect the Maserati is a far nicer place to sit.
Why not get the Maserati, run it for a year, then take stock? If the running costs are hurting, you could always get rid, then buy the Mustang (either new or nearly-new at that point).
The far higher "look back at it once you've parked it up" factor would swing it for me though. Also suspect the Maserati is a far nicer place to sit.
Why not get the Maserati, run it for a year, then take stock? If the running costs are hurting, you could always get rid, then buy the Mustang (either new or nearly-new at that point).
Tuvra said:
If I was in your position, I would also add the V8 Vantage to the list 
Personally, If I could justify the running costs though, I'd have a Maser in a lairy colour
disregarded Aston initially as I need fully functional rear seats (2.5yo toddler + MIL on the odd occasion) and from what I read GT-S is much better in that respect.Personally, If I could justify the running costs though, I'd have a Maser in a lairy colour
If you are in any way concerned about running costs then the Mustang is the better choice. I own a 2006 GT which now has 92,000 miles on the clock, in that time I have serviced it and maintained it to the book. I have had the following wear and tear related failures:
Taking fuel out of the equation (cars with engines like the ones you have suggested are all going to be similar on MPG) I have found that the general running costs of a Mustang (routine servicing) are around the same as a regular hatchback (save four more spark plugs and a few more litres of oil), it will be interesting how much more a dealer charges for an oil change on a Mustang than a Focus (the only difference should be the volume of oil). Some bits are more expensive obviously; tyres, clutch (if its a manual) and brakes for example, but they are bigger and have to deal with more load than a hatchback so that is understandable.
- Ball joints 50,000 miles
- Alternator (on my third, though the first would have been replaced under re-call in the US, the other wore out after 65,000 miles)
- Universal Joints on the steering column (started to fail after 91,000 miles)
- Battery
Taking fuel out of the equation (cars with engines like the ones you have suggested are all going to be similar on MPG) I have found that the general running costs of a Mustang (routine servicing) are around the same as a regular hatchback (save four more spark plugs and a few more litres of oil), it will be interesting how much more a dealer charges for an oil change on a Mustang than a Focus (the only difference should be the volume of oil). Some bits are more expensive obviously; tyres, clutch (if its a manual) and brakes for example, but they are bigger and have to deal with more load than a hatchback so that is understandable.
Is money an issue? I.e. does it matter?
Because that's what it boils down to.
If not, just choose. I'd take the Maser.
If it is:
The Maser will be MUCH more expensive to run, there will be no cheap bills, the 09's are 7 years old already and will be 10+ when you decide to sell. The Mustang is a simple car. Just back from the US and it seems every second rental car is a convertible Mustang. Rental companies know a thing or two about cars that are cheap to buy, maintain and fix.
VS
What would the expected residuals on both cars be in 3 years? Any projections?
That is the equation you need to solve (again, if it matters to you)
Because that's what it boils down to.
If not, just choose. I'd take the Maser.
If it is:
The Maser will be MUCH more expensive to run, there will be no cheap bills, the 09's are 7 years old already and will be 10+ when you decide to sell. The Mustang is a simple car. Just back from the US and it seems every second rental car is a convertible Mustang. Rental companies know a thing or two about cars that are cheap to buy, maintain and fix.
VS
What would the expected residuals on both cars be in 3 years? Any projections?
That is the equation you need to solve (again, if it matters to you)
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