Should I trade my 2008 GT for a 2011?

KHvistagt

KHvistagt

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I was looking at the book value on my 2008 and it seems to be worth about 2k less than I paid for it in 2008. I was surprized that it held its value so well so it got me thinking about trading it in on a 2011 or 2012. The only downside is the prices on the new ones are much higher than what I paid for mine. I figure it would cost me about 8k to upgrade to a 2011 and somewhere around 10k for a 2012. What do you guys think? I don't see much difference between the 2011s and 2012s. It would just be a matter of finding one that I want. If I went with the 2012, I could order exactly what I want. To get my 2008 over 400hp would probably cost 5-7k to supercharge it so for a little more I get a new car with warranty.

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bobbyoooo

bobbyoooo

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so then it only seems like you're spending a grand to get a whole new car with warranty and the same 400hp, although its a little different because that would be to the wheels(supercharged 08) and the 2011 at the motor but seems worth it to me to start with a motor with better base hp...... GL

also is your car stock?
 
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sal jc

sal jc

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The high side Trade-in Value of your car is $19,250 from a Ford dealer.
assuming you have about 30k miles on it.
Prob good if you can find an '11 for a good price. '12 prob not worth it
 
bobbyoooo

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KHvistagt said:
I have added 3.73 gears, bbk cold air intake, flowmaster mufflers and brenspeed tune.

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alright so your not heavily moded so you wont lose that much money from the mods ( meaning price and instalation costs), i would do it if it was me but probably shoot for the 2011 and they got good rates if your credit good my gf got 0% for the whole 5 years on her escape.
 
KHvistagt

KHvistagt

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Sal JC said:
The high side Trade-in Value of your car is $19,250 from a Ford dealer.
assuming you have about 30k miles on it.
Prob good if you can find an '11 for a good price. '12 prob not worth it
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I have 7300 miles on mine and Ford dealer is going to give me 22K. I think I will try to find an '11 with the colors and options I want. Most of the ones I've seen online sticker for 35-37K(30-32K after dealer disc. and rebates). I think the '12 is going to be more than I want to spend so if I can't find an '11 that I want I'll probably just keep mine.
 
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JCCNY

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22k on trade sounds very fair. I bought a mint 06 GT today with 34k miles and mods for $16,600 from a dealer (was asking $20,000). I happened to check the other day and there was $1,500 cash back on 2012 Stangs. If you have the x-plan, you'd be about $1,500 below invoice. Build your car on carsdirect.com and and ask a dealer for the same price.
 
mabcim

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Don't know if they still have it (saw it there about a week ago), but Van Bortel Ford in Rochester had a '11 GT Kona Blue, Manual tranny, only 250miles for about $34K. The guy traded for a '12 Boss. Car looked great and it would expect that since he wouldn't let them PDI the car unless he watched them.
 
cobra20sc

cobra20sc

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yeah, i would go for the 11/12 trade in, its a much better all around package, not just power but handling and styling (at least IMO) as well. good luck!
-chris
 
KHvistagt

KHvistagt

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mabcim said:
Don't know if they still have it (saw it there about a week ago), but Van Bortel Ford in Rochester had a '11 GT Kona Blue, Manual tranny, only 250miles for about $34K. The guy traded for a '12 Boss. Car looked great and it would expect that since he wouldn't let them PDI the car unless he watched them.
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I was just looking at that one on the website. Looks really nice from the pictures. I love the Kona Blue. Thanks for the info.
 
Unrealford

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I went to dealer yesterday and every Ford dealer was out of 5.0 and the salesman told me trade ins on Mustangs are getting good dollar, He said on a 07 with 15k miles they sold for 24k.
And I still stand on what I said for New Mustangs 5.0, >> The average ones on lot, Not on Cars.com, are stickering for 30 to 37k
 
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Eamonn

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One thing you should consider is how itchy you are to have a new Mustang. Every year they make modifications to the design and engine. What you don't want to happen, is to want and buy a new Mustang after every new upgrade and model. In my opinion, I would keep what you have and continue to make modifcations and make it special. Unless you are going to trade in for a Boss 302, GT350 or Shelby GT500, I wouldn't make the change.
 
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breatle62

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While i would like 400+HP i just wanna get my 08 paid for..:rolleyes:2 yrs to go!!But if thats what you want and can afford it.....go for it..:)Im just gonna keep upgrading what i have..
 
KHvistagt

KHvistagt

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breatle62 said:
While i would like 400+HP i just wanna get my 08 paid for..:rolleyes:2 yrs to go!!But if thats what you want and can afford it.....go for it..:)Im just gonna keep upgrading what i have..
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Yea, I think I'll keep what I have for now. I also have 2 years til mine's paid for. Where did you get those wheels/tires? I took mine to the dragstrip a few times but I was running 14s on street tires. I'd like to get some drag radials so I could get into the 13s.
 
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