Head or heart?
Discussion
Hi everyone. I am new to the site and, as you will see by my username, I have a desire to own a Mustang (GT or Mach 1). At least, in my heart I want one, but my ‘sensible head’ is presently keeping me from doing so.
I presently drive 2020 Audi A1 Sportback S line, contrast edition, in yellow, with black roof and badging.
It’s a 35 TFSI 150 PS.
I like the look of the car, it’s colour etc and it is pretty nippy for what I “need”.
I have a company van for work, so have the option of paying the tax and having personal use.
So, do I even “need” a car?
Probably not, but I “want” a car, especially as the van is tracked (even in my personal time). I also feel like I am always the “company man” when driving it.
I don’t like paying the taxman either, with money that can go towards my car.
However, I love the look of the Mustang, especially the S550 face-lifted model from 2018 onwards and I spend my life watching them on YouTube etc and, despite my sensible head constantly talking me out of it, my heart really wants one.
In order to buy a used 2018ish Mustang, I would be selling my A1, which has about 12K equity in it, and blowing my 10K savings. So my “sensible” head tells me that’s crazy, as I only use the car at weekends to pick up my kid for the weekend.
Also, my sensible head tells me that I will be paranoid about leaving a Mustang unattended outside of some of the places I go to see bands etc.
Then there’s the running costs. My house is paid for, so I don’t have a mortgage, but I am aware that my fuel costs will immediately, at least, double.
I’ve also seen the YouTube videos of the number of Mustangs losing control and getting totalled and worry about getting to pick my kid up in winter months, over the winding back roads where I live.
But my heart still tells me I want one.
I’ve looked at the new BMW M240i. Fast, sensible, reliable.
But it just isn’t a Mustang!
So, any advice based on actual Mustang ownership would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
I presently drive 2020 Audi A1 Sportback S line, contrast edition, in yellow, with black roof and badging.
It’s a 35 TFSI 150 PS.
I like the look of the car, it’s colour etc and it is pretty nippy for what I “need”.
I have a company van for work, so have the option of paying the tax and having personal use.
So, do I even “need” a car?
Probably not, but I “want” a car, especially as the van is tracked (even in my personal time). I also feel like I am always the “company man” when driving it.
I don’t like paying the taxman either, with money that can go towards my car.
However, I love the look of the Mustang, especially the S550 face-lifted model from 2018 onwards and I spend my life watching them on YouTube etc and, despite my sensible head constantly talking me out of it, my heart really wants one.
In order to buy a used 2018ish Mustang, I would be selling my A1, which has about 12K equity in it, and blowing my 10K savings. So my “sensible” head tells me that’s crazy, as I only use the car at weekends to pick up my kid for the weekend.
Also, my sensible head tells me that I will be paranoid about leaving a Mustang unattended outside of some of the places I go to see bands etc.
Then there’s the running costs. My house is paid for, so I don’t have a mortgage, but I am aware that my fuel costs will immediately, at least, double.
I’ve also seen the YouTube videos of the number of Mustangs losing control and getting totalled and worry about getting to pick my kid up in winter months, over the winding back roads where I live.
But my heart still tells me I want one.
I’ve looked at the new BMW M240i. Fast, sensible, reliable.
But it just isn’t a Mustang!
So, any advice based on actual Mustang ownership would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Nick_C said:
I was I a similar position recently and decided this was probably the last time I would have the chance to own a v8 so went for it and purchased a Mach 1. Absolutely love it, ok the fuel bit is a little! higher but it sounds awesome.
If I only keep it for a year then hey ho but at least I did it.
Nick
Nice one! Good for you. Which colour you get?If I only keep it for a year then hey ho but at least I did it.
Nick
I like the Cyber Orange. Not seen it in the flesh though only on photos.
Thanks.
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