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#218096 - 05/26/12 04:41 PM Considering the dark side...
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Thinking about a '12/'13 V6 Mustang...

I'm getting somewhat sick of my '10 Malibu. Had it for 2 years almost, since it had 8k on the odo. First there were some interior issues, then I had traction control/power steering issues, which required the dealership to replace the whole steering column. Now the trans is surging under low throttle load around 40mph. It's not a fun car, I just bought it to have something reliable with decent gas mileage to drive and replace my Stratus. The Mustang is a fun car, gets 30mpg, 6spd manual, and has 305hp... 10 less than the '10 4.6 cars!

I'm probably going to go to the Ford dealership and talk to them about getting a base V6 model with the manual transmission. Looking over options, the only thing I even want is the extra pay option for the green paint. That makes the price around $22.5k msrp. I'll see about trading in my 'Bu (I owe less than $8k on it at this point) and put that toward the 'Stang. I figure if they can get me in one for around $300/month I'll grab it. I could use the '12 models as a bargaining chip if I can't get a '13 near my price range since they'll be wanting to dump those.

Anyone have any tips or info? I know what I'm looking for price range and option wise, I also know what my car is worth and I definitely know what theirs is worth. I would consider a Camaro, but I like the way the 'Stang looks better and the lower MSRP (and it's faster)... Dodge had good incentives but I can't get a manual on theirs unless it's a higher priced V8.
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Considering the dark side... RooK 05/26/12 04:41 PM
Re: Considering the dark side... HercMan(Rob) 05/27/12 11:43 PM
Re: Considering the dark side... RooK 05/31/12 04:24 PM
Re: Considering the dark side... '01 GT 06/04/12 12:52 PM
Re: Considering the dark side... RooK 06/04/12 11:04 PM
Re: Considering the dark side... '01 GT 06/05/12 12:31 PM
Re: Considering the dark side... RooK 06/08/12 12:41 PM
Re: Considering the dark side... '01 GT 06/09/12 12:06 AM
Re: Considering the dark side... RooK 06/09/12 01:09 AM
Re: Considering the dark side... '01 GT 06/09/12 09:24 AM
Re: Considering the dark side... RooK 06/09/12 12:21 PM
Re: Considering the dark side... RooK 06/27/12 11:57 AM