Why such low resale values on 1999-2001 mustangs?

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Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
they arent very expensive in the first place

But all things considered, an accord or civic with comparable miles appears to sell for more, while being quite less powerful.
 

dullard

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Originally posted by: BD2003
Not really...blue book value doesnt really top 7k for the 2000s at all, and I've seen plenty around that price range.
I just went shopping a month ago and looked at a lot of them, the 2000s were all around $10k.

Nadaguides.com says $10,775 average retail for the 2000 Ford Mustang G6 Convertible with 60k miles.

KBB.com says $10,845 for the same thing for suggested retail.
 

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Originally posted by: dullard
Originally posted by: BD2003
Not really...blue book value doesnt really top 7k for the 2000s at all, and I've seen plenty around that price range.
I just went shopping a month ago and looked at a lot of them, the 2000s were all around $10k.

Nadaguides.com says $10,775 average retail for the 2000 Ford Mustang G6 Convertible with 60k miles.

KBB.com says $10,845 for the same thing.

I wasnt talking about the convertible. :)
 
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Originally posted by: BD2003
So I'm in the market for a used car, and I'm looking around for something that I can pick up for ~6k with about 60,000 on it. Something sporty.

I've been looking mostly at tiburons and eclipses, and my friend tells me to check out mustangs. I figure way out of my price range, but theyre selling for about the same price, with similar miles. Only the mustang is way more powerful and obviously cooler....I certainly havent heard of any horror stories with them, but I'm last in the loop when it comes to judging how much a car should sell for. Either way, it seems a bit out of place, but I'm sure theres a good explanation.

Whats the deal?

Because they svck? Hopefully you are looking at the V8 model. The V6 is the opposite of cool.
 

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Engine: V6 3.8 Liter
Trans: Automatic
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Mileage: 60,000

Equipment
Air Conditioning
Power Steering
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Tilt Wheel
AM/FM Stereo
Cassette
Single Compact Disc
Dual Front Air Bags
ABS (4-Wheel)
Alloy Wheels



Consumer Rated Condition: Good
"Good" condition means that the vehicle is free of any major defects. This vehicle has a clean title history , the paint, body and interior have only minor (if any) blemishes, and there are no major mechanical problems. There should be little or no rust on this vehicle. The tires match and have substantial tread wear left. A "good" vehicle will need some reconditioning to be sold at retail. Most consumer owned vehicles fall into this category.

Private Party Value Search Local Listings for This Car $6,330

the v8 gt brings it up to 8,765. Which brings it above my ceiling, would waste more gas than I'm willing to, and I have to be a god damn angel on the road for the next year or else I'm royally screwed in terms of insurance, so its not much of an option.

 

Toastedlightly

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While in florida, a family member in a v6 2000 stang convertable raced a full sized van... guess who won?
 

dullard

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Originally posted by: BD2003
Private Party Value Search Local Listings for This Car $6,330
You never mentioned private party. I was going off entirely of retail prices.

 

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Originally posted by: dullard
Originally posted by: BD2003
Private Party Value Search Local Listings for This Car $6,330
You never mentioned private party. I was going off entirely of retail prices.

Oh, my bad then. Private party all the way.
 

dullard

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Originally posted by: BD2003
Oh, my bad then. Private party all the way.
The 2000 Eclipse RS has a KBB private party value of $6500. Its not much different.
 
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Originally posted by: pyonir
Originally posted by: MasterAndCommander
Originally posted by: alien42
F-O-R-D

First
On
Race
Day

:D :D :D

Found
On
Road
Dead

:D

Winnar. The first (and only) Ford I had did exactly that. (Left me stranded in the middle of rural Texas, that is)

Never again...

(I realize that everything they make can't be crap, but my experience made my decision for me. :))
 

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Originally posted by: dullard
Originally posted by: BD2003
Oh, my bad then. Private party all the way.
The 2000 Eclipse RS has a KBB private party value of $6500. Its not much different.

Ive been advised by too many people to stay the hell away from most mitsubishis because of reliability problems, hidden covers ups etc...

Alright then, if you had $7k to spend MAX, 70,000 miles max, private party, and was looking for a coupe to last about 4 years or so, what would you get, and why?
 

Kelvrick

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Originally posted by: BD2003
Originally posted by: dullard
Originally posted by: BD2003
Oh, my bad then. Private party all the way.
The 2000 Eclipse RS has a KBB private party value of $6500. Its not much different.

Ive been advised by too many people to stay the hell away from most mitsubishis because of reliability problems, hidden covers ups etc...

Alright then, if you had $7k to spend MAX, 70,000 miles max, private party, and was looking for a coupe to last about 4 years or so, what would you get, and why?

Accord/camry coupe.
 

dullard

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Originally posted by: BD2003
Ive been advised by too many people to stay the hell away from most mitsubishis because of reliability problems, hidden covers ups etc...

Alright then, if you had $7k to spend MAX, 70,000 miles max, private party, and was looking for a coupe to last about 4 years or so, what would you get, and why?
I should have stayed out of the thread. I brought up the Eclipse since you said you were looking at them. The 2000 Eclipse is above average reliablity just like the Mustang. I'd personally get the Mustang over the Eclipse for personal reasons though. When I did this shopping last month, I agonized over the decision and ended up with a 1999 Acura TL. Yes it costs $3000 more, and I had to get a loan. But the feel of luxury was worth it (plus you have the same sporty engine feel). Not that I'm recommending you go that route.

 

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Lifer
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Originally posted by: dullard
Originally posted by: BD2003
Ive been advised by too many people to stay the hell away from most mitsubishis because of reliability problems, hidden covers ups etc...

Alright then, if you had $7k to spend MAX, 70,000 miles max, private party, and was looking for a coupe to last about 4 years or so, what would you get, and why?
I should have stayed out of the thread. I brought up the Eclipse since you said you were looking at them. The 2000 Eclipse is above average reliablity just like the Mustang. I'd personally get the Mustang over the Eclipse for personal reasons though. When I did this shopping last month, I agonized over the decision and ended up with a 1999 Acura TL. Yes it costs $3000 more, and I had to get a loan. But the feel of luxury was worth it (plus you have the same sporty engine feel). Not that I'm recommending you go that route.

Not at all, I appreciate any help/advice. I just dont appreciate people that arent trying to help (so and so sucks, its not cool, get this even though you cant afford it etc)

Why personally, would you choose the mustang over the eclipse, on looks?

 

dullard

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Originally posted by: BD2003
Why personally, would you choose the mustang over the eclipse, on looks?
Looks and feel. I can't explain the feel. Both are knockoffs of real sports cars. But the Eclipse felt like a very poor knockoff. At least the Mustang had the right feel of a real sports car. I don't know if I can say much more about it. Just get in both and see what you like.
 
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Originally posted by: dullard
Originally posted by: BD2003
Why personally, would you choose the mustang over the eclipse, on looks?
Looks and feel. I can't explain the feel. Both are knockoffs of real sports cars. But the Eclipse felt like a very poor knockoff. At least the Mustang had the right feel of a real sports car. I don't know if I can say much more about it. Just get in both and see what you like.

The V6 Mustang rental I had felt like... I dunno.... a bag of poo?