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shine2013 · 02-03-2015, 07:58 PM

Everyone, please forgive me. I have been tempted and turned by the Dark Side of the muscle car force. Last week I purchased a 2008 Mustang GT with 41k miles. As tempting as it was to upgrade to an SS, I couldn't justify doing it, especially since the few I test drove were clearly raced. I've got to get my debt to income level down further before I can think about owning a house(currently rent). I love the forum and don't plan on going anywhere though.

90503 · 02-03-2015, 08:09 PM

Nice car, congrats!

Grabber · 02-04-2015, 08:20 AM

Looks good man!

Why did you decide not to go for an SS? The price difference isn't substantial and the SS would be newer and all around a better car.

Anything does to this car?

arkentect · 02-04-2015, 08:36 AM

looks like a perfect car for an LS swap

nice car man

woodside783 · 02-04-2015, 09:51 AM

Not a bad car got to track one around NCM last weekend

shine2013 · 02-04-2015, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grabber

Looks good man!

Why did you decide not to go for an SS? The price difference isn't substantial and the SS would be newer and all around a better car.

Anything does to this car?

From a driving perspective, the ones I test drove were handled roughly. I had my mechanic look at them after I drove them. From a financial standpoint, I could have stayed in my LS and paid $405/mo, which is what I would do for the pair of 2SS I looked at. That defeats the purpose. I got a basically new Mustang GT for 15k and saved $223/mo.

That will go a long way towards paying off my other debt (student loans) and in a couple years I'll be able to buy a house. I made my car payments pretty easily before, but I thought it over and this felt best.

02-03-2015, 07:58 PM	#1
shine2013 Drives: 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Memphis Posts: 378	Light has come to the Dark Side(New Mustang Owner) Everyone, please forgive me. I have been tempted and turned by the Dark Side of the muscle car force. Last week I purchased a 2008 Mustang GT with 41k miles. As tempting as it was to upgrade to an SS, I couldn't justify doing it, especially since the few I test drove were clearly raced. I've got to get my debt to income level down further before I can think about owning a house(currently rent). I love the forum and don't plan on going anywhere though. Attached Images

02-04-2015, 08:20 AM	#3
Grabber Just a car guy Drives: 2016 Durango R/T AWD Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wheeling, IL Posts: 808	Looks good man! Why did you decide not to go for an SS? The price difference isn't substantial and the SS would be newer and all around a better car. Anything does to this car? __________________ 2016 Durango R/T AWD 2014 5.0 - Ported CobraJet Manifold - SCJ Mono-Blade TB - Kooks 1-3/4" LT Headers - Kooks O/R H-pipe - Custom Intake - McLeod clutch line - Borla S-Type Axle Backs - AED Tuned - 443 RWHP / 388 RWTQ - GONE 05 GT - Sold 03 Cobra - Gone (Never Forgotten)

02-04-2015, 09:51 AM	#5
woodside783 Casey Woodside Drives: a very fun car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tn Posts: 1,906	Not a bad car got to track one around NCM last weekend __________________ Instagram @caseywoodside http://youtu.be/CSc9aPh_X_w

02-03-2015, 08:09 PM	#2
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,426	Nice car, congrats!

02-04-2015, 08:36 AM	#4
arkentect Drives: 2010 Camaro SGM 1LT M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,630	looks like a perfect car for an LS swap nice car man