Buyer's remorse?

[ford20]

it's funny as soon as I posted this I thought of you.

Sexual inurendos seem to follow you around a lot lol

Anyway I don't know if I would call it buyers remorse so much as the fact that I always want to tinker with things and learn how they work. Not to mention I would love to build my car and make it one of a kind and unique, I can't leave well enough alone so I guess that is the Hot Rodder in me.

I honestly don't regret buying my car and I am happy I did and can't imagine selling it which is why I am going through the great lengths that I am to build it.

 

[sal jc]

The new 15's will be out next April... save up for a year and get a new one, GT of course.

 

[Noterminator]

The new 15's will be out next April... save up for a year and get a new one, GT of course.

That'll depend on how the design looks. Hopefully it doesn't look like some futuristic type shit. But by the way they been talking, who knows.

 

[onlycodered]

Like others have said, you're always going to want more power. A quick and easy mod you can do for more oomph on the butt dyno is upgrading the gears. I went from the stock 2.73 to the 3.31 and even that small jump gave my V6 quite a bit more life. I can break the tires loose easily in second gear and have it going sideways down the street.

 

[sal jc]

That'll depend on how the design looks. Hopefully it doesn't look like some futuristic type shit. But by the way they been talking, who knows.

^ agreed

Like others have said, you're always going to want more power. A quick and easy mod you can do for more oomph on the butt dyno is upgrading the gears. I went from the stock 2.73 to the 3.31 and even that small jump gave my V6 quite a bit more life. I can break the tires loose easily in second gear and have it going sideways down the street.

this too, even the 4.0L's came with a 3.31, they only made the 2.73 standard in '11 for the 30 mpg EPA rating... they really turn the car into a lumbering pig.
too bad it was only a $300 option when ordering, but even if it's double that to change it now, would still highly recommend it.

edit: unless of course you end up trading for a v8, then don't do anything, you'll never get the $ back you spend on mods

 

[JenneyD]

Sexual inurendos seem to follow you around a lot lol

I take that as a compliment! lol

 

[JimInNY]

Bigger is ALWAYS better lol...

Uh oh.

 

[JimInNY]

I like the idea of the gear change, then go with a cold air intake and a good tune.

 

[melissa809]

You know....guess I'm the odd man out, here. Seriously, if you can afford it...why don't you trade your car in for a GT....and a manual, imo....you can get a 2012 leftover and play the game...get a really good deal.

Again, if the added cost won't break your bank, why not?? Life is too short.....

Also....not to be a Debbie Downer....but the V-6's have their limits....but if those limits with some mods to add a bit of hp will satisfy your thirst for power...then cool!!


If not....refer to my afore mentioned suggestion!!!lol

On a side note....every new car I ever bought...including my Shelbys....I have got them all for at least 5 grand under sticker. My 03 GTvert I bought new in february 2004....the MSRP was $31,500 and I got her for $24,500....7 grand under....and noone is buying new cars right now...especially Mustangs...so you have the upper hand

 

[JenneyD]

I'm holding off a little while longer. I need to decide whether to mod or trade for the GT. I suck at commitments lol

 

[JimInNY]

On a side note....every new car I ever bought...including my Shelbys....I have got them all for at least 5 grand under sticker. My 03 GTvert I bought new in february 2004....the MSRP was $31,500 and I got her for $24,500....7 grand under....and noone is buying new cars right now...especially Mustangs...so you have the upper hand

When I want to trade up to a Boss or Shelby, can you be my buying agent? I'm a softy. I always just pay whatever they want for the car.

 

[melissa809]

When I want to trade up to a Boss or Shelby, can you be my buying agent? I'm a softy. I always just pay whatever they want for the car.

LOl...Funny you say that! My first new car my Dad came with me...he wanted to teach me how to play the game because he and my Mom got screwed big time on their first new car.

The Shelbys...my brother did all the talking....and OMG....for my 09 he had the salesman throw his arms up in the air and go "Alright...Alright!"...lmao

For my 2012...the car was at a New Hampshire dealer...and he and I both made calls back and forth talking to the salesgirl. My brother told me...."We're playing good cop/bad cop....guess who the bad cop is???" hahaha

But yeah...5 grand under sticker CAN happen.....EASILY

 

[melissa809]

My boyfriend also pays sticker...he thinks haggling is "ghetto" Believe me....even when you get your car under sticker they STILL make their money!! Car salesmen/ladies are THIEVES!!!! lol....and they ave no clue about the cars they sell....so when you walk in..especially as a chick (me) knowing your shit about these cars.....they take a big gulp!! lol

 

[Noterminator]

When I want to trade up to a Boss or Shelby, can you be my buying agent? I'm a softy. I always just pay whatever they want for the car.

+1

Girls usually can con the salesmen into better deals though. Just like getting out of a ticket is harder for us guys. Thankfully my cousin is a state trooper. So bring a nice looking woman with us and have them do the talking.

 

[melissa809]

+1

Girls usually can con the salesmen into better deals though. Just like getting out of a ticket is harder for us guys. Thankfully my cousin is a state trooper. So bring a nice looking woman with us and have them do the talking.

No way..they see a chick and think they're gonna get over...just like car mechanics. But realy..all my car deals I had men do the talking for me anyways..lol

My 09 I got $5,600 off sticker...and my 2012 I got $7,400off sticker...my trade in for the 09 was pretty fair

 

[JenneyD]

+1

Girls usually can con the salesmen into better deals though. Just like getting out of a ticket is harder for us guys. Thankfully my cousin is a state trooper. So bring a nice looking woman with us and have them do the talking.

This confirms my original statement of T&A solving the majority of life's issues.

 

[melissa809]

This confirms my original statement of T&A solving the majority of life's issues.

I think it also CREATES alot of issues!!! lol

 

[JenneyD]

I think it also CREATES alot of issues!!! lol

I'm a glass is half full kinda chic..

 

[Noterminator]

No way..they see a chick and think they're gonna get over...just like car mechanics. But realy..all my car deals I had men do the talking for me anyways..lol

My 09 I got $5,600 off sticker...and my 2012 I got $7,400off sticker...my trade in for the 09 was pretty fair

Sometimes, but most women I know are haggalers and bargain shoppers. Most guys however are not. And if your a sexy woman haggling and you've got a guy haggling on the other end, that sexy woman with the low cut top is going to get the better deal for sure. Even if the guy has a female sales person.

 

[melissa809]

Well...I never had competition over these cars. Noone was lining out the door to buy my GT or the Shelbys....that's why I say TRADE UP!!!! NOW is the time...just like now is the time to buy a house.....get a great deal!!!!