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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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Just testing the waters. What do you guys think I could get for my 08 4LT with transp. top, Z51 package, auto trans, Zo6 wheels w/ mich pilots and 11,000 miles on car. Has linen two tone interior, nav, all the goodies, heated seats etc. Car is all orig with only red GS stripes on drivers side an aftermarket air filter and ZR1 spoiler. I thought about getting into a 2013 BOSS. I know Ford and I am a chevy guy, but it looks pretty hot.
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Originally Posted by slamminc6
Just testing the waters. What do you guys think I could get for my 08 4LT with transp. top, Z51 package, auto trans, Zo6 wheels w/ mich pilots and 11,000 miles on car. Has linen two tone interior, nav, all the goodies, heated seats etc. Car is all orig with only red GS stripes on drivers side an aftermarket air filter and ZR1 spoiler. I thought about getting into a 2013 BOSS. I know Ford and I am a chevy guy, but it looks pretty hot.
34,000 and drive the ford...please
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You might do better due to low miles. Really a Mustang?
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Thats like sleeping with your best friend's sister!
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Thats like sleeping with your best friend's sister!

but she looks good, LOL
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Here is my best friends sister...


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Here is my best friends sister...


I told u she looked hot
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You might do better due to low miles. Really a Mustang?
I know I know, I just like the look of the Boss, The GT500 is nice too, but more expensive.
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Do you all think the $34k would be a trade in number?
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go drive it first , my cousin just traded in his gt500 for a 2012centennial edition for a 15k loss . I asked him why ,he said the gt was fast but it was not a corvette....the gt was a year old
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by slamminc6
Do you all think the $34k would be a trade in number?
Nope, it would be lower. That being said you should be able to get more than 34k on the open market. Good luck.
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20k miles, not a mark on it, red, NPP, every option thought of, brand new tires, clean car fax.....$29,500 before tax and license at a big Dodge delaer. They started at $38k a week earlier. Go to Edmonds and look it up. Forgot NADA or KBB. the banks, insurance companies, so forth use those but dealer is going to use auction price for trade in. remember almost every car goes to auction after trade in. At least here in AZ. Edmonds will look up sale figures in your area and give you a "Real" estimate of what a car will go for.
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Ok will check out edmunds.
Any other opinions?
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If your going to get one,,, at least go for the laguna seca boss mustang....i would consider a zl1 Camaro first.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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ill be honest, the interior in both cars that is the camaro and mustang is pretty cheap looking. I think I like the mustangs interior better. I hate the rear on the camaro.
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Originally Posted by slamminc6
I know I know, I just like the look of the Boss, The GT500 is nice too, but more expensive.
I could possibly understand the GT500 but the Boss?
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Originally Posted by Designed Interiors
I could possibly understand the GT500 but the Boss?
but even then...

You might want to wait 6 months, if you're still feeling the Mustang over your Vette then buy it. Personally, I think you'll keep your 4LT...
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 10:31 PM
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$28-30k for a trade in, $34k would be about right privately. Mileage doesn't really matter that much to dealers unless it is ultra low. Maybe $1-2k more for 11k miles on an 08. Go to edmunds and select trade in - about 10%. Most dealers offer an auto trader quote for how much they'll offer you. But they don't care about how it was maintained, new tires or not, issues, garaged, dealer maintained, etc. Unfortunately that is what the Ford dealer will probably give you though especially since they are having no trouble selling the Boss.
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Originally Posted by slamminc6
Do you all think the $34k would be a trade in number?
IMO, the only way you can determine trade in value is to ask a dealer or someone with access to Manheim prices. They base trade on Manheim auction prices not Edmunds, NADA or the like.
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The problem with trade in is it's never what it seams. They give $36 for your car but tack it on to what they won't take off of the car you are buying. You have to watch what is happening on both ends of the deal. And most importantly, DO NOT get the new car smell in your lungs or you will end up crazy and take what ever deal they give you. LOL
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