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ProchargedSS · 06-03-2015, 05:42 PM

Get a 1LE instead

Bigtime53 · 06-03-2015, 08:43 PM

I think you are in a bit of a bind on your cash flow but if it was me I would not trade. You are going to have to figure in your tag and taxes on this new mustang so how many payments will that take at a 150.00 a month? Now your insurance will be higher I would think because it is new so figure that in. About gas mileage what are you going to get, maybe 2 or 3 more miles per gallon? My ZL1 has been getting 18 to 19 miles a gallon if I drive it right. It all boils down to what you want to do so if you do trade you can always say you used to own a ZL1 but you might ad to that, I sure wish I had it back!

el ess A · 06-03-2015, 08:47 PM

Do it.

ZMEnow · 06-03-2015, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tennis_pro

So I currently have a 3012 ZL1. It's great, but my monthly payment is a bit high, it sucks up a ton of gas, but yeah it's like a super car and I love it.

I have a friend that works at ford dealership and I test drove a brand new mustang gt and it drove great. I can actually get into the car, base model that is, for 30k. He is giving me about 3 k off sticker price.

I'm wondering, am I crazy if I do this? I my ZL1 has 12k miles on it and the mustsng is brand new. Mustsng will also get better gas mileage. I can also drive the mustsng basically all year round. Tired and everything else cheaper too. In the end, my monthly payment would be about 150 less also.

What do you guys think??

I think you are in the wrong forum, you need to move it to a financial consultant, so maybe in the future you will be better equipped for life's decisions. If $150 is going to make difference in you lifestyle, I am thinking Honda Accord or or Focus, or ECO.. until you build a little momentum.. Why would any owners of ZL1's suggest to you it's good ideal to swap a Z for basic Mustang

Smittty · 06-03-2015, 09:37 PM

You need to do what's best for your own situation. Your the one who has to live with it.

mdntmank · 06-03-2015, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redlineviper

Since you asked I will give my opinion. If $150 a month on the payment will make a bit of difference on how much money you have then you can't afford either.
You are cutting yourself way too thin apparently. Also, taking another hit with depreciation of a brand new mustang is not moving in the right direction financially.
A wise man once told me "never buy something that you can't afford 2 of." If you follow that you will not feel financial stress. Financial stress kills the enjoyment of owning anything. It's with you 24/7 and isn't healthy. Just my .02.

Agree 100%

SIN R G · 06-04-2015, 12:25 AM

So your going to trade a 3012 ZL1 in for a Mustang that is 997 years older and your only going to save 150! Sounds crazy to me, but hey GO FOR IT.....

BattleScarredSoldier · 06-04-2015, 01:01 AM

Smh this post made me nauseous and im worse off for reading it. Buddy, if the roughly $2000 a year you will save in payments/gas will make that much of a difference then more power to you. Personally i go for the theory of working harder to get more of what you want rather than staying in the same place and just getting by, but thats me. Keep in mind that just based off the car and not your driving record, you will not save any money on insurance. I can guarantee that if you get that Mustang the very first time you see another ZL1 you will suffer overwhelming and emasculating testicular pain.

Jeb114 · 06-04-2015, 10:22 AM

Do not let a car drive you under water with money. Its not worth it. Get the mustang and get the monkey off your back. you will sleep better. Do not let the more money than brains club influence you.

brhea21 · 06-04-2015, 12:32 PM

I agree with not letting a car payment drag you down. Thats just not smart. But in that sense, if i was having to get rid of my pride and joy muscle car to save money, i would not replace it with a brand new muscle car. Id get a used civic or equal. If you have to have a muscle car then get something a little older to keep from taking that initial depreciation hit. I understand the pain. I had to sell my 01 SS 470rwhp NA in 2011. I drove a 95 saturn for a few years until i was in a better place when I picked up my Z. Just my .02

06-03-2015, 05:42 PM	#15
ProchargedSS Drives: 2014 ZL1 SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 226	Get a 1LE instead __________________ 2014 ZL1 A6

06-03-2015, 08:47 PM	#17
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,685	Do it. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

06-03-2015, 09:37 PM	#19
Smittty Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro 2000 SLP Camaro Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ruther Glen, VA Posts: 357	You need to do what's best for your own situation. Your the one who has to live with it. __________________ 2013 ZL1 748rwhp & 733 rwtq ( 93 tune )

06-04-2015, 01:01 AM	#22
BattleScarredSoldier Drives: 14 Camaro ZL1, 87 Grand National Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 131	Smh this post made me nauseous and im worse off for reading it. Buddy, if the roughly $2000 a year you will save in payments/gas will make that much of a difference then more power to you. Personally i go for the theory of working harder to get more of what you want rather than staying in the same place and just getting by, but thats me. Keep in mind that just based off the car and not your driving record, you will not save any money on insurance. I can guarantee that if you get that Mustang the very first time you see another ZL1 you will suffer overwhelming and emasculating testicular pain. __________________ Vengeance Racing + Cat and Muffler Delete > Viagra

06-03-2015, 08:43 PM	#16
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,326	I think you are in a bit of a bind on your cash flow but if it was me I would not trade. You are going to have to figure in your tag and taxes on this new mustang so how many payments will that take at a 150.00 a month? Now your insurance will be higher I would think because it is new so figure that in. About gas mileage what are you going to get, maybe 2 or 3 more miles per gallon? My ZL1 has been getting 18 to 19 miles a gallon if I drive it right. It all boils down to what you want to do so if you do trade you can always say you used to own a ZL1 but you might ad to that, I sure wish I had it back!

06-04-2015, 12:25 AM	#21
SIN R G Drives: 2008 VW R32, 2011 Synergy Green 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Randolph, Wisconsin Posts: 1,544	So your going to trade a 3012 ZL1 in for a Mustang that is 997 years older and your only going to save 150! Sounds crazy to me, but hey GO FOR IT.....

06-04-2015, 10:22 AM	#23
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	Do not let a car drive you under water with money. Its not worth it. Get the mustang and get the monkey off your back. you will sleep better. Do not let the more money than brains club influence you.

06-04-2015, 12:32 PM	#24
brhea21 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 SIM Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NC Posts: 77	I agree with not letting a car payment drag you down. Thats just not smart. But in that sense, if i was having to get rid of my pride and joy muscle car to save money, i would not replace it with a brand new muscle car. Id get a used civic or equal. If you have to have a muscle car then get something a little older to keep from taking that initial depreciation hit. I understand the pain. I had to sell my 01 SS 470rwhp NA in 2011. I drove a 95 saturn for a few years until i was in a better place when I picked up my Z. Just my .02