Type R's to Mustang Bullitt?
Discussion
Hi all, having a small crisis. I've always fancied a Mustang, particularly the Bullitt edition and I think now is going to be the last time I can realistically enjoy a V8. I have never owned a V8 before and feel it's an itch that needs scratching.
The question is, would I be mad to sell these:
For this?
I can't afford it without selling both and don't want to get tied in with finance or loans. I sometimes get frustrated with the hassle of running two cars, but would I be mad to get rid of the DC5?
My plan would be to have the Mustang for a couple of years, then sell it after I've scratched the itch and re-buy another FK8 in white, which is the colour I originally wanted before a last minute swerve to polished metal. Am I mid-life crisis-ing?! You only live once and all that?
The question is, would I be mad to sell these:
For this?
I can't afford it without selling both and don't want to get tied in with finance or loans. I sometimes get frustrated with the hassle of running two cars, but would I be mad to get rid of the DC5?
My plan would be to have the Mustang for a couple of years, then sell it after I've scratched the itch and re-buy another FK8 in white, which is the colour I originally wanted before a last minute swerve to polished metal. Am I mid-life crisis-ing?! You only live once and all that?
Tough one. Do you need two cars? I've ran two before and didn't enjoy double running costs, so I wouldn't do it again.
I'm not a massive fan of Mustang's, but, I do see the appeal. Personally, I would find it hard to sell the DC5! I love those, in fact I have an old friend who's had one for around 12 years now, the keepers are worth keeping! Buying the Mustang and eventually selling to buy an FL5 might make sense
I'm not a massive fan of Mustang's, but, I do see the appeal. Personally, I would find it hard to sell the DC5! I love those, in fact I have an old friend who's had one for around 12 years now, the keepers are worth keeping! Buying the Mustang and eventually selling to buy an FL5 might make sense
I don't really have anything of value to add, but when I first saw the articles on the Bullitts I thought it was exciting, then was a bit meh about how they looked in the pics.
Only about 2 months ago I saw one in the flesh parked outside a hotel and it might be one of the best looking cars I've ever seen in real life. Absolutely stunning.
Only about 2 months ago I saw one in the flesh parked outside a hotel and it might be one of the best looking cars I've ever seen in real life. Absolutely stunning.
As someone looking for a FK8 I’ve seen your posts etc re your one.
It’s a hard call. Until the summer I had an E92 M3, one of the very last and rare as a manual. It took me three years to find & I had it just on three years.
That V8 was all about character, for me a massive part of the car experience. I suspect the Mustang would be similar.
I’m now back down to three cars, & it’s a bit of a relief frankly. Cost aside the maintenance etc on multiple cars isn’t easy, appreciating though I’m very lucky.
There’s no right or wrong answer but I understand your point that it feels like our last chances are drawing close.
It’s a hard call. Until the summer I had an E92 M3, one of the very last and rare as a manual. It took me three years to find & I had it just on three years.
That V8 was all about character, for me a massive part of the car experience. I suspect the Mustang would be similar.
I’m now back down to three cars, & it’s a bit of a relief frankly. Cost aside the maintenance etc on multiple cars isn’t easy, appreciating though I’m very lucky.
There’s no right or wrong answer but I understand your point that it feels like our last chances are drawing close.
Hopefully I can add some value, I've had a DC5 (modded a bit for 2 years), a Mustang with uptrated susepension and exhuast and also aown an FK8, albeit a facelift model.
The Hondas a a more focused driving tool, raw, cerebal expeirnece and very good drivers cars, I never gelled with the DC5 as I did with my previous DC2's but still good cars.
The FK8 is an amazing car to throw down country lanes, is bractical and really good on track, it comes alive.
Thje mustango n the other hand a is an excellent GT car. A fabulous engine and sonds excellent ,tout of the box I fond it a bit boat like and the handling is not crisp, its very much GT rather than sports car.
My advice owuld be to get an extended test drive in one
The Hondas a a more focused driving tool, raw, cerebal expeirnece and very good drivers cars, I never gelled with the DC5 as I did with my previous DC2's but still good cars.
The FK8 is an amazing car to throw down country lanes, is bractical and really good on track, it comes alive.
Thje mustango n the other hand a is an excellent GT car. A fabulous engine and sonds excellent ,tout of the box I fond it a bit boat like and the handling is not crisp, its very much GT rather than sports car.
My advice owuld be to get an extended test drive in one
I agree, you absolutely need a proper test drive. A mustang is completely different to a Type R and it is either what you fancy or it isn't.
I was in a vaguely similar position- I had an RX8 and couldn't come up with a similar alternative that I actually wanted to replace it with- GT86, not a patch on the RX8, Cayman, too expensive without being particularly more fun etc etc.
The Mustang was a left field choice- not better than an RX8 at anything logical really unless straight line speed is your thing (although astonishingly, a 5 litre V8 is less thirsty than the rotary!) - but so different that it is just fun, an event to drive.
I was in a vaguely similar position- I had an RX8 and couldn't come up with a similar alternative that I actually wanted to replace it with- GT86, not a patch on the RX8, Cayman, too expensive without being particularly more fun etc etc.
The Mustang was a left field choice- not better than an RX8 at anything logical really unless straight line speed is your thing (although astonishingly, a 5 litre V8 is less thirsty than the rotary!) - but so different that it is just fun, an event to drive.
Some good food for thought. I see what you mean about my two cars being similar, although they go about things in completely different ways. I know I'm going to miss the FK8's handling - it's like going from a samurai sword to a shotgun, this is why I want to return back to the FK8 after the potential Mustang.
Agree the Bullitt is not worth £5k or so extra over the GT, but it's so damn cool. And what is a Mustang if not a car you buy with your heart rather than your calculator?!
Test drive seems like the way to go, in the new year when the weather picks up a bit. But I'm not expecting it to be anything like the Type R, just a big growling bear where the throttle pedal is connected to a big pokey stick.
Agree the Bullitt is not worth £5k or so extra over the GT, but it's so damn cool. And what is a Mustang if not a car you buy with your heart rather than your calculator?!
Test drive seems like the way to go, in the new year when the weather picks up a bit. But I'm not expecting it to be anything like the Type R, just a big growling bear where the throttle pedal is connected to a big pokey stick.
Speed Badger said:
Some good food for thought. I see what you mean about my two cars being similar, although they go about things in completely different ways. I know I'm going to miss the FK8's handling - it's like going from a samurai sword to a shotgun, this is why I want to return back to the FK8 after the potential Mustang.
Agree the Bullitt is not worth £5k or so extra over the GT, but it's so damn cool. And what is a Mustang if not a car you buy with your heart rather than your calculator?!
Test drive seems like the way to go, in the new year when the weather picks up a bit. But I'm not expecting it to be anything like the Type R, just a big growling bear where the throttle pedal is connected to a big pokey stick.
You can get the back end out but I found it quick controllable and not snappy at all. It does feel an experience driving them. I enjoyed my 2 years of ownership, needs some spacers to fill the arches out and make a big visible difference Agree the Bullitt is not worth £5k or so extra over the GT, but it's so damn cool. And what is a Mustang if not a car you buy with your heart rather than your calculator?!
Test drive seems like the way to go, in the new year when the weather picks up a bit. But I'm not expecting it to be anything like the Type R, just a big growling bear where the throttle pedal is connected to a big pokey stick.
Gassing Station | Car Buying | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff