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frankprozzoly
12-11-2014, 06:02 PM
so which one would do you prefer. new or something like this. I sure wish I was ready to get this. I love the colorhttp://static.cargurus.com/images/forsale/2014/09/27/03/07/1967_ford_mustang-pic-2831114675869735150-1024x768.jpeg

frankprozzoly
12-11-2014, 06:04 PM
33K by the way. it's a tough call. i like new but man this car is beautiful

Klasse Act
12-11-2014, 06:11 PM
If its a "toy" and nothing else, get the old Stang but if you need a DD that can double as an occassional toy, no doubt about it, get the new one! It drives better, has a warranty, is faster, brakes better, corners better....oh wait, I'm swaying you, LOL;)

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frankprozzoly
12-11-2014, 06:38 PM
sure would be nice to have money. i'd have a jay leno garage.

281
12-11-2014, 06:46 PM
Prefer a new one, unless I could find a 67 Fastback restomod

frankprozzoly
12-11-2014, 06:48 PM
this one is a 67 fastback

281
12-11-2014, 06:51 PM
Too plain for me, I'd want modern components - kind why I got my 06 when Ford brought back the retro look.

frankprozzoly
12-11-2014, 06:52 PM
http://static.cargurus.com/images/forsale/2014/09/27/03/09/1967_ford_mustang-pic-1754984554554114914-1024x768.jpeg

frankprozzoly
12-11-2014, 06:53 PM
Too plain for me, I'd want modern components - kind why I got my 06 when Ford brought back the retro look.

to plain. your crazy. this car looks awesomehttp://static.cargurus.com/images/forsale/2014/09/27/03/09/1967_ford_mustang-pic-8437682530178741688-1024x768.jpeg

281
12-11-2014, 06:57 PM
I'm more along the lines of an 67 fastback eleanor

FUNX650
12-11-2014, 07:37 PM
Frank...

If you are going to dream...Dream Big:
Get an old one...and a new one! :dblthumb2:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/beinghypnotized.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/41881)


Bob

frankprozzoly
12-12-2014, 06:31 AM
Like I said Bob. If I had money I'd have a garage like jay lenos. Every time I watch mecum auto show, I become 10. I want that one, I want that one

Guessless
12-12-2014, 08:32 AM
Like I said Bob. If I had money ...... I want that one, I want that one

Frank,

I have that one, :)
Though a coupe, couldn't find a FB locally @ the time or since,
was the same color but changed it to another Blue (Nightmist Blue) through the ground up restoration that took six years, tbh wasn't too crazy for this color......

"If I had the money....", how far off are you Money wise?

Things to consider:

Do you wanna a DD or an occasional fun car?

-You are comparing apples & oranges here...
this is a 50 year old car & the technology wouldn't be on par with a car that came a half century afterwards..., having said that many modifications can be made to upgrade handling, braking, exterior looks, and engine power (but see below).
I could use mine as a dd, it's up to that and more, just because everything in it from the Gas tank all the way to the Alum radiator is new, but I won't...

-These will hold their value best if they are unmolested, and kept in the original & pristine shape in a Garage & not outside.
Over the next few years, this will not drop in value and perhaps further appreciate (in all likelihood), whereas a newer car would loose much of it's purchase price pretty rapidly, unless it's one of those "One of a kind limited production cars", even with those
It's a blind call as to which will keep their popularity & value, besides you couldn't get one of them for $30k anyways....

-the Fast backs are in high demand worldwide, the collector's priority goes to the S code with a 390 engine, then the GT, then the base model ...

When I drive mine around people's heads are turned constantly with a barrage of questions from every other car. I've been next to brand new Maseratis and Porsches and folks stare at mine, why? Cause there are dozens of those other ones on the street and nothing like this one around....

A price of about $30k give or take is pretty decent for an unmolested & problem free one of these, just make sure it is an original V8 through a Marty report....;)

wytstang
12-12-2014, 08:44 AM
For DD the new car hands down, weekend warrior 67' all day every day.

swanicyouth
12-12-2014, 09:42 AM
Old cars are easier to fix - and just generally more enjoyable to work on if you DIY. The one issue with old cars is RUST. Old cars are also a money pit - especially if your not DIY. Expect things to brake on old cars, expect to be stuck on the side of the road from time to time if driving a 50 yr old car.

If you want a Mustang and want to keep things easy, buy a new one with a warranty, forget about the headaches and enjoy. Maintain it perfectly and it will last forever.