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valuator · « **on:** March 22, 2021, 09:48:43 am »

So my wife has decided she'd like to add a summer cruiser to the fleet. She wants a Mustang convertible with an automatic, under $15k. Something she will commute in on nice days and evening/weekend family drives. I haven't seen much pop up locally that interests me lately, everything is either too new and out of our price range, or too beat up.

This popped up, looks like a cream puff, but sold within hours. They guy said he'd call me if his sale fell through.

https://www.autotrader.ca/a/ford/mustang/moncton/new%20brunswick/19_11823133_/?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&orup=2_2_2&pc=E1G%201Z4&sprx=100

Anyway the search continues. Any thoughts on years or generations to avoid? Anything to look out for?

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2021, 10:05:29 am »

2005 and newer is the current platform version...2004 is the last of the Fox Body Mustangs...if any of that matters to you.

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2021, 10:06:59 am »

I have an automatic Mustang that you could buy for well under $15k!

valuator · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2021, 10:10:54 am »

Quote from: Arthur Dent on March 22, 2021, 10:06:59 am

I have an automatic Mustang that you could buy for well under $15k!

It's not a convertible, you're out

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2021, 10:16:54 am »

Quote from: valuator on March 22, 2021, 10:10:54 am

Quote from: Arthur Dent on March 22, 2021, 10:06:59 am
I have an automatic Mustang that you could buy for well under $15k!

It's not a convertible, you're out

I have a sawzall ...

Blueprint · « **Reply #5 on:** March 22, 2021, 11:30:43 am »

Quote from: Arthur Dent on March 22, 2021, 10:16:54 am

Quote from: valuator on March 22, 2021, 10:10:54 am
Quote from: Arthur Dent on March 22, 2021, 10:06:59 am
I have an automatic Mustang that you could buy for well under $15k!

It's not a convertible, you're out

I have a sawzall ...

Blueprint · « **Reply #6 on:** March 22, 2021, 11:36:41 am »

AutoTrader is your friend...

This is less than 14k$:

https://www.autohebdo.net/a/ford/mustang/calgary/alberta/5_50094533_20120523110405564/?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&ursrc=hl&orup=9_15_33&pc=J4B%200A3&sprx=-1

The "high feature" V6 is modern, powerful and pretty good on gas, more refined than the previous truck V6 in older cars. I can't recall on what model years it was offered though.

valuator · « **Reply #7 on:** March 22, 2021, 12:30:35 pm »

I think the 3.7 V6 arrived in 2011....so something between 2011 and 2014 is at the top of my list. A little nervous to buy something so far away, sight unseen, and ship it here though

dirtyjeffer · « **Reply #8 on:** March 22, 2021, 12:31:51 pm »

Quote from: valuator on March 22, 2021, 12:30:35 pm

I think the 3.7 V6 arrived in 2011....so something between 2011 and 2014 is at the top of my list. A little nervous to buy something so far away, sight unseen, and ship it here though

these sold reasonably well...one should pop up closer to home if you give it time.

JohnnyMac · « **Reply #9 on:** March 22, 2021, 12:36:22 pm »

How about a little older GT? Not sure about the body kit but it's not horrible.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/moncton/mustang-for-sale/1551426347

valuator · « **Reply #10 on:** March 22, 2021, 12:42:31 pm »

Quote from: JohnnyMac on March 22, 2021, 12:36:22 pm

How about a little older GT? Not sure about the body kit but it's not horrible.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/moncton/mustang-for-sale/1551426347

Body kit scared me off, but might be worth a look-see.

JohnnyMac · « **Reply #11 on:** March 22, 2021, 12:44:45 pm »

Quote from: valuator on March 22, 2021, 12:42:31 pm

Quote from: JohnnyMac on March 22, 2021, 12:36:22 pm
How about a little older GT? Not sure about the body kit but it's not horrible.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/moncton/mustang-for-sale/1551426347

Body kit scared me off, but might be worth a look-see.

Who knows, might still have the old body kit and hood.

Too bad this was sold, would have made for a great cruiser. https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/bathurst/2007-saab-9-3-aero-electrically-operated-fold-down-roof/m127347

JohnnyMac · « **Reply #12 on:** March 22, 2021, 12:51:35 pm »

Are you open to something other than a Mustang?

Here's one everyone on this forum will love https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/dartmouth/2003-lexus-sc-430-convertible-hardtop/1536405394 would be a great cruiser and probably more reliable than a mustang that is twice as new with half the kms.

This dealer has a couple 350Z verts for your price range. https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/city-of-halifax/2003-nissan-350z-touring-in-silver/m169959

valuator · « **Reply #13 on:** March 22, 2021, 12:56:46 pm »

We really need something with a back seat for the kids (ages 4 & 6). That requirement really limits our options and has drawn us to the Mustang.

JohnnyMac · « **Reply #14 on:** March 22, 2021, 01:03:28 pm »

Quote from: valuator on March 22, 2021, 12:56:46 pm

We really need something with a back seat for the kids (ages 4 & 6). That requirement really limits our options and has drawn us to the Mustang.

Understandable. There are definitely some verts that have a back seat, but you are right in thinking the Mustang is probably the easiest to find in your price range.

tortoise · « **Reply #15 on:** March 22, 2021, 01:11:18 pm »

Resistance is futile.

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #16 on:** March 22, 2021, 01:18:50 pm »

tortoise · « **Reply #17 on:** March 22, 2021, 01:22:45 pm »

Now we're providing sound consumer advice!

Blueprint · « **Reply #18 on:** March 22, 2021, 01:38:56 pm »

Quote from: tortoise on March 22, 2021, 01:22:45 pm

Now we're providing sound consumer advice!

... and we'll keep it comin'

Great_Big_Abyss · « **Reply #19 on:** March 22, 2021, 01:40:29 pm »

Doesn't the SC430 technically have back seats c/w seatbelts?