Seems to be a lot of Ford Mustangs for sale
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If you can cope with the MPG, they are actually pretty easy cars to live with day to day. As well documented also worth changing the PZeros as they are awful in the cold/wet. Still loving mine after almost 2 years in. There's nothing that comes close for the money and at £25k for one a couple of years old they are geat value.
It's also great fun throwing a little bit of cash at them to modify them to your tastes. They are decent out of the box but for a relatively small outlay you can really sharpen up the handling and/or make them look even more awesome.
It's also great fun throwing a little bit of cash at them to modify them to your tastes. They are decent out of the box but for a relatively small outlay you can really sharpen up the handling and/or make them look even more awesome.
Edited by CaptainSensib1e on Friday 4th January 16:43
CaptainSensib1e said:
If you can cope with the MPG, they are actually pretty easy cars to live with day to day. As well documented also worth changing the PZeros as they are awful in the cold/wet. Still loving mine after almost 2 years in. There's nothing that comes close for the money and at £25k for one a couple of years old they are geat value.
It's also great fun throwing a little bit of cash at them to modify them to your tastes. They are decent out of the box but for a relatively small outlay you can really sharpen up the handling and/or make them look even more awesome.
Not couple of years old I agree, but 2nd hand M3, Vauxhall VXR8, Porsche 996 ?It's also great fun throwing a little bit of cash at them to modify them to your tastes. They are decent out of the box but for a relatively small outlay you can really sharpen up the handling and/or make them look even more awesome.
Edited by CaptainSensib1e on Friday 4th January 16:43
(if you choose to ignore the ticking time-bomb of those Porsche engines
)I agree though, the mustangs do look a decent buy 2nd hand in the sub-£25k range, especially as you say if they can be customised/modified, as this is a large attraction to cars of this ilk. And of course if you live close to a fuel garage
Plenty of choice on the 2nd hand market anyways, which is good for potential buyers.
Atomic12C said:
Not couple of years old I agree, but 2nd hand M3, Vauxhall VXR8, Porsche 996 ?
(if you choose to ignore the ticking time-bomb of those Porsche engines )
You'd be looking at something significantly older if you went for one of those. A 2 year old Mustang will have a year of warranty left which can be extended for another 2 years. Makes it quite a different buying proposition. Three years of stress free motoring vs something older which will potentially cost you a fortune if goes wrong.(if you choose to ignore the ticking time-bomb of those Porsche engines
)I’m not sure what all the MPG concerns are. I’m on my second V8 Mustang, current one was registered March 2018 (facelift 2018 model) - I’ve done just over 9000 miles in it, and the average fuel since new is currently showing 23.8mpg.
On a longer trip (Southampton to Derby to see the family) it returns between 32 and 35 mpg depending on traffic and time of day.
It’s a crackingly good car and I’ve had no reliability issues with either car.
On a longer trip (Southampton to Derby to see the family) it returns between 32 and 35 mpg depending on traffic and time of day.
It’s a crackingly good car and I’ve had no reliability issues with either car.
GT18XXX said:
I’m not sure what all the MPG concerns are. I’m on my second V8 Mustang, current one was registered March 2018 (facelift 2018 model) - I’ve done just over 9000 miles in it, and the average fuel since new is currently showing 23.8mpg. W
On a longer trip (Southampton to Derby to see the family) it returns between 32 and 35 mpg depending on traffic and time of day.
It’s a crackingly good car and I’ve had no reliability issues with either car.
Second that. I'm just over 7k miles and sitting at 22.8 mpg which includes a hefty amount of short town trips along with longer weekend journeys in my 2018 GT.On a longer trip (Southampton to Derby to see the family) it returns between 32 and 35 mpg depending on traffic and time of day.
It’s a crackingly good car and I’ve had no reliability issues with either car.
Quite a few of the guys who bought a 15-17 have upgraded to the new facelift model also which means more cars on the market.
CaptainSensib1e said:
You'd be looking at something significantly older if you went for one of those. A 2 year old Mustang will have a year of warranty left which can be extended for another 2 years. Makes it quite a different buying proposition. Three years of stress free motoring vs something older which will potentially cost you a fortune if goes wrong.
I may be wrong, but as far as I know you have to buy the additional 1 or 2 year Ford Warranty (in addition to the standard 3 years) at the time the car is first registered. You cannot wait until the end of the initial 3 years and then extend it. Of course you can go for an aftermarket warranty if you wish.Superleg48 said:
I may be wrong, but as far as I know you have to buy the additional 1 or 2 year Ford Warranty (in addition to the standard 3 years) at the time the car is first registered. You cannot wait until the end of the initial 3 years and then extend it. Of course you can go for an aftermarket warranty if you wish.
Correct, Ford Protect has to be purchased before the date of first registration... Which is daft.I generally change cars every 2/3 years so didn't take it, but what if in three years time I find I've grown rather fond of my Mustang and decide to keep it a bit longer, but fancy a bit of extra warranty?
If it was a BMW, not a problem, they'd only be too happy to flog you more warranty, but Ford, no.
Dr Interceptor said:
Correct, Ford Protect has to be purchased before the date of first registration... Which is daft.
I generally change cars every 2/3 years so didn't take it, but what if in three years time I find I've grown rather fond of my Mustang and decide to keep it a bit longer, but fancy a bit of extra warranty?
If it was a BMW, not a problem, they'd only be too happy to flog you more warranty, but Ford, no.
Ive never understood why people get so stressed out about car warranties, If it goes wrong out of warranty just go to an independent specialist or fix it yourself. Stay away from main dealers and save a fair bit of cash too.I generally change cars every 2/3 years so didn't take it, but what if in three years time I find I've grown rather fond of my Mustang and decide to keep it a bit longer, but fancy a bit of extra warranty?
If it was a BMW, not a problem, they'd only be too happy to flog you more warranty, but Ford, no.
Don't forget if you change your car regularly you have to factor in finance charges and depreciation which lets be honest are massive.
I've had my Monaro 5.7 for 12 years, it's rock solid and there's nothing wrong with it, I'd have to be crazy to get rid of it.
There are no secrets really, just look after your car, service it on time and don't thrash it.
John
mfp4073 said:
There are no secrets really, just look after your car, service it on time and don't thrash it.
Cheers, would have never worked that out on my own...Some people though do like the reassurance of a warranty - not necessarily myself as I have a very good garage that looks after all my cars who would be able to sort any issues.
I just think Ford are missing a trick by not offering it as a bolt on, there are a lot of people buying 2/2.5 year old cars that might also buy a warranty.
CraigJ said:
You can pay to extend the warranty. Bought my GT in October from Ford and paid an extra 450/500 I think it was to extend the warranty for 2 years as the car was 2.5 years old so only had 6 months left.
Did the same on my 2018 I had delivered last March. What amazes me if the difference between countries with what warranty is offered. I know back home in Oz all Ford Mustangs come with a standard 5 yr warranty.I'm sure when I bought my Boxster new in 2005, it only had a 2 year warranty whilst in the States they get 5. Good 'ol rip off Britain I guess.
My Mustang GT was on about 22mpg over 14k miles. I sold it at very little loss after 2 years. Wish I still had it though and it's London ULEZ compliant
My Mustang GT was on about 22mpg over 14k miles. I sold it at very little loss after 2 years. Wish I still had it though and it's London ULEZ compliant
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