NEWBIE Checking in--- Looking to get first Mustang next year.

[OldCoastie]

Greetings,

Just joined today and looking forward to learning and understanding the world of the Mustang. My whole life I have owned Corvettes, Camaros, and Buicks. I have always admired the Mustang since I drove my friend's 1965 Green Mustang GT coupe, at that time I owned a 1968 Buick Grand Sport 400 Stage 1, one of three released in 1968, it was dealer prep (built at Smyly Buick Malden, Ma). It was much different then my GS, certainly not as fast and so much lighter, and harder to handle. I also restored a 1963 Corvette Split Window and won all chapters and National NCRS Top Flight and Bloomington Gold Awards, soon after sold it as it was a piece of furniture. I owned total of 6 Corvettes, and have to say my favorite was my C7 Vert, that was sold of few years ago. I do NOT like the new C8 Corvette, as I think they are way too expensive, and going mid-engine (my opinion) broke the tradition of Corvette, and took on an Italian Sports Car performance. So this lead me to look more and more into the Ford Mustang, and am here to hope to learn more and more about the culture, car and performance. Attached I loaded some photos of my cars of the past. Looking forward to learning and listening.

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[dmwphoto]

welcome. I have owned 5 Corvettes including a C1 and a C8. all were great fun. On my 2nd Mustang, a 2025 GT Premium. Previous was a 2011 Shelby GT500.

 

[porterhousestk]

Rule #1 : Have fun!

 

[smurfslayer]

Welcome to the forum, there are plenty of directions to go with the new Mustang, and though pricey, they do perform well and are fun.

 

[armyGT]

I bought my 2024 GT to replace my 2008 Shelby GT500. Prior to that I had a 2010 Shelby GT 500 and four BULLITTS from 2001 thru 2020.
My GT suits me because at my age, I can actually get in and out of the car. I just can't do a C-8 Corvette, or I would have one. The Corvette is a better buy. Honestly the Mustang is a poor investment right now. Anyone who bought a 2024 or an early 2025 are taking a real bath on their cars value today. I see dealer ads knocking $12K off the sticker of a 2025. So, unless you have deep pockets and can handle a significant loss, think it over. If you finance, you have a good chance of being upside down on your next sale/trade.
In most cases I like my Mustang, but I don't like the fact that I have a recall right now and I often wonder how many more issues I may see.
A few dealers I talk to say, they have trouble selling the car since it is overpriced and many customers walk away when they look at the dash. These are facts that some of you may disagree with, but it is what it is.
Luckily, I have the title in hand for my car. It's not fun watching it depreciate.

 

[OldCoastie]

Found some of my 1963 SWC, thought you would enjoy, although not a Mustang,,,,,

sd

 

[mlauden65]

I bought my 2024 GT to replace my 2008 Shelby GT500. Prior to that I had a 2010 Shelby GT 500 and four BULLITTS from 2001 thru 2020.
My GT suits me because at my age, I can actually get in and out of the car. I just can't do a C-8 Corvette, or I would have one. The Corvette is a better buy. Honestly the Mustang is a poor investment right now. Anyone who bought a 2024 or an early 2025 are taking a real bath on their cars value today. I see dealer ads knocking $12K off the sticker of a 2025. So, unless you have deep pockets and can handle a significant loss, think it over. If you finance, you have a good chance of being upside down on your next sale/trade.
In most cases I like my Mustang, but I don't like the fact that I have a recall right now and I often wonder how many more issues I may see.
A few dealers I talk to say, they have trouble selling the car since it is overpriced and many customers walk away when they look at the dash. These are facts that some of you may disagree with, but it is what it is.
Luckily, I have the title in hand for my car. It's not fun watching it depreciate.

No new car is really an investment, but I hear you. If you have the resources, enjoy what you have. Life’s too short…

 

[DT-GT]

I don’t watch mine depreciate! I watch it bring me fun and joy!

 

[LouG]

Do it! I bought mine last year. First V8, first US car, and first Ford.
It is the best car I've owned. By that I don't mean it's better than every other car on the road, it's the best due to how I feel driving the beast.

 

[Hulkster]

Welcome! Hope you do get one and enjoy it. 2024 GT PP Shadow Black here and I freaking love it. I smile everytime I remote start this baby! I love walking up to it at the gym after my workout and hitting the remote rev on the keyfob. People start looking like wth.... Then I hit it again.
Anyway, I happen to love mine and plan on keeping it, no matter what it's worth on paper. It's worth more to me anyways. Just the smile, I get climbing in.

By the way, I too love Corvettes. the '63 is freaking awesome and you did a masterful job on it. I agree on the new iteration, it looks way to European at this point. Also, agree that the mid-engine has kind of blown it for me as well.

Best of luck in your decision.

 

[RobertWins]

I am driving my first Mustang. When I was 16 years old. I wanted a '65 Mustang and my dad was all for it, unfortunately mom not so much. Ever since then. Then my goal has been a Corvette but I travel often for work and when I do I usually rent a convertible Mustang.

The rental companies generally will either have a GT or a convertible but they never have both in one car. I have rented them more times than I can count and I always have fun. And I finally said to myself, why don't I have one of these. Why am I waiting for a Corvette?

I have not regretted one minute of it. The car is beautiful and a blast to drive.

 

[NegativeMultiplier]

I bought my 2024 GT to replace my 2008 Shelby GT500. Prior to that I had a 2010 Shelby GT 500 and four BULLITTS from 2001 thru 2020.
My GT suits me because at my age, I can actually get in and out of the car. I just can't do a C-8 Corvette, or I would have one. The Corvette is a better buy. Honestly the Mustang is a poor investment right now. Anyone who bought a 2024 or an early 2025 are taking a real bath on their cars value today. I see dealer ads knocking $12K off the sticker of a 2025. So, unless you have deep pockets and can handle a significant loss, think it over. If you finance, you have a good chance of being upside down on your next sale/trade.
In most cases I like my Mustang, but I don't like the fact that I have a recall right now and I often wonder how many more issues I may see.
A few dealers I talk to say, they have trouble selling the car since it is overpriced and many customers walk away when they look at the dash. These are facts that some of you may disagree with, but it is what it is.
Luckily, I have the title in hand for my car. It's not fun watching it depreciate.

I'll be honest, I didn't pick up my Mustang as an investment.

This is my first ever sports car. And to be honest, I'm fortunate enough to be in a position to have it. Is it expensive? Sure, but when I wring it out to the redline, or when I'm getting intentionally sideways with it, I'm not thinking much about what it cost me. When my fellow enthusiasts, be they coworker or friend, sits in the seat and stabs the throttle, and the engine gets throaty, and they become giddy from the noise, it's worth more than what I had to pay, at least to me.

This isn't a car I want to sell back. I plan to keep it for the next two decades at least, not just because it's my first "fast" car, but because it's a memento to, and a culmination of, the efforts in life that led me to this point.

I think the only thing that would convince me to relinquish it would be if the rumored Dark Horse Boss was enough of an upgrade, but even then I'd rather have both. There's been sentimental value in this car for me since the day I saw it parked out front of the dealership knowing full well it'll be my car after the weekend was over.

 

[mlauden65]

Found some of my 1963 SWC, thought you would enjoy, although not a Mustang,,,,,

sd

Beautiful!

 

[exm]

Welcome! I'm also new to this forum and to Mustangs: I have my 2026 ordered from the factory. Originally I really wanted a C8 (I just love the looks of the car), but with 3 children my family's second car needed to be practical (as in, back seat). That didn't leave me with a lot of options since most muscle cars are now gone from the market.

However, the Mustang won me over with the looks, and the Coyote V8. I've learned a lot from this forum, and I can't wait to get my Mustang. Sure, it might not be the 'best' investment but I'll be driving this car for 5-10 years and figure out what's next afterwards.

On a side note, I would have bought a Dark Horse if not for the fact that:
- I don't want a black interior: might just be me, but just no
- I don't like the front of the DH with the black accents

Hopefully you'll enjoy this community and whatever Mustang you decide to purchase!

 

[SSuperDave]

I just brought my 9th mustang home friday. It is a 26 GT premium in Adriatic blue. I traded my 24 grabber blue base GT for it which I never thought I would get rid of that car. I agree with most of the above posters, it seems like a lot of money but I never regretted the 24 and I'm sure I won't regret this one. There is a world of good information on this site to guide you in buying things to do your mods. Welcome.

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